Blog Posts

  • Problems at WVA

    Problems at WVA

    The rumors that a 4th grader claimed to have a gun in school and showed other students is true. Another 4th grader told a teacher, but nothing was done that day, since neither Heidi nor Holly were even in the building and apparently weren’t even reachable. The student was spoken to later, but at any other school,…

  • WVA truths from Connie Eli

    WVA truths from Connie Eli

    I cannot believe that any of these people are allowed around children. They have lied and weaseled their way into West Virginia and they clearly DO NOT BELONG HERE. I have sat in meetings where Heidi Treu could not control herself. I have watched her become vindictive and angry with parents and staff. I am…

  • Firings and child endangerment at WVA

    Firings and child endangerment at WVA

    Since my last email, a number of other incredibly worrying events have also transpired. Two kindergartners are lucky to be alive. The first one simply walked out of the building and made it all the way to Walgreens before anyone noticed he was gone. The second fell asleep on the school bus, which was then locked and…

  • Formal Complaints to the Charter School Board

    Formal Complaints to the Charter School Board

    If you wish to allege serious impairments in the quality of education in a public charter school—or that a charter school is failing to comply with its charter contract or legal requirements—please email james.paul@wvpcsb.org under the subject line “Formal Complaint.” Also include your full name, contact information, a statement of facts on which the allegation…

  • April 18 Board Meetings; Abuses of Power II

    April 18 Board Meetings; Abuses of Power II

    Below is a recording of the Special Meeting of the Board and Members that was scheduled for 4:30 PM on April 18. The main purpose of this meeting was to remove and replace Trista King as a board member, so that 5 of the 7 board members have resigned or been removed by John since…

Welcome to our platform, a space dedicated to fostering transparency, excellence, and accountability at West Virginia’s pioneering charter school, West Virginia Academy. As a collective of current and former parents and staff, we wholeheartedly support the principle of school choice. We believe in the transformative power of education and the unique opportunities that charter schools can offer, and we hope that West Virginia Academy can eventually realize this potential.

However, we find ourselves at a crossroads due to the poor leadership of the school’s current administration: John Treu, Heidi Treu, and Holly Honeycutt. This blog serves as a critical lens, scrutinizing decisions and policies that, in our view, deviate from the school’s core mission of providing exceptional education to our children. We firmly believe that both current and prospective families deserve a candid account of the issues that exist at the school, so they can make informed decisions about their children.

That said, our goal is not merely to criticize, but to advocate for meaningful reform, and to support the school in making the changes that are so desperately needed. Through constructive feedback and open dialogue, we hope to help the school develop an administrative framework that embodies transparency, competence, and a profound commitment to the health and welfare of its students. 

Our critique is driven by a firm belief in what West Virginia Academy could and should be. We are dedicated to ensuring that the foundation upon which our state’s first charter school is built is as strong and forward-looking as possible. We invite all stakeholders—administrators, teachers, parents, and the wider community—to join us in this vital conversation. Together, we can envision and work toward a future where the school embodies the ideals of transparency, excellence, and respect for all its members.

Let’s collaborate to create an educational environment that our children deserve. Your insights, experiences, and voices are crucial to this journey. Thank you for joining us in making West Virginia Academy the best it can be.

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