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Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy, Home of the Knights!

Serving Preschool through 10th Grade

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Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy, Home of the Knights!

Serving Preschool through 10th Grade

Welcome to Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy!


We are a new tuition-free, public charter school opening in Fall 2022 for students in preschool through 10th grade. We are located on a serene 30 acre, rural campus in Jefferson County, WV. As a community school, we develop relationships with our families, neighbors, and organizations that are benefiting the Kearneysville community.

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Tue 16

School Board Meeting

August 16 @ 7:00 pm
Wed 17

Meet The Teachers Event (Grades 6-10)

August 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu 18

Meet The Teachers Event (Grades PreK-5)

August 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mon 22

First Day of School

August 22

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Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy featured in The Journal

The line of families attending an open house at the Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy on Thursday night wrapped around the building as attendance boomed. Credit: Journal photo by Jessica Wilt On June 24, 2022, our school welcomed hundreds of local families to campus for our first Open House. The Journal's…

Curriculum FAQs

The curriculum and teaching plans at EPPA include no political or culturally charged content. The curriculum encompasses traditional and patriotic values and will not be decisive in any way. What standards will the curriculum materials be aligned to? All curricula will be aligned to the West Virginia College and Career…

Frequently Asked Questions

Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school opening in Fall 2022 for K-10 students. Located on a serene 30-acre, rural campus in Jefferson County, the school belongs to the acclaimed ACCEL Schools network and provides a college-prep curriculum aligned to state standards. A fully certified and licensed…

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2022!

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Is Charter School Right for My Family?

West Virginia’s legislature recently gave the go ahead for charter schools to begin operating in the state. It is an exciting opportunity for families who value school choice, but how do you know if a charter school is a good fit for your family? First, it helps to have a…
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About Charter Schools and the Charter School Advantage

Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy is one of the first public charter schools to open in West Virginia. We are authorized by the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board and managed by ACCEL Schools, a high-performing network of over 50 charter schools located throughout the United States. Charter schools offer families an alternative to…

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