by Kate Evans Morgan County Schools Treasurer Ann Bell told the Morgan County Board of Education there were increases in the regular levy and special levy tax collections along with salaries and benefits and some services in Fiscal Year 2025 during her Mid-Year Financial Review presentation at the March 4[Read More…]
School News
School board approves budget and finance items, considers policies
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved a number of financial and budget items at their Febru- ary 4 meeting along with approving the first reading of a number of policies. HVAC pay applications The school board approved Pay Application 11-A total- ing $5,842 for the Morgan County[Read More…]
Reading & giving: library book inspires elementary students to help others
by Kate Shunney Local elementary school students decided late last month to use their power to make positive change in their own community, inspired by a library book brought to them by a volunteer reader. Read Aloud WV volunteer and longtime former teacher Linda See has been reading to Widmyer[Read More…]
School board hears Berkeley Springs High School strategic plan update, with highlights student achievements, leadership
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs High School Principal Mitchell Nida shared student and school achievements during his strategic plan update presentation at the February 18 Morgan County School Board meeting, which was held at the high school auditorium. The high school serves 582 students in Grades 9-12. Good things Nida[Read More…]
Youth art exhibit opens at the Ice House
The Morgan Arts Council celebrates National Youth Art Month with an annual exhibit of artwork created by local youth at the Ice House in Berkeley Springs. This year, Anna Ruggerio and Jordan Warren are the curators of this inspiring exhibit. Two floors of the Ice House will be overflowing with[Read More…]
School board adopts 2025-2026 calendar with Aug. 19 start & full week fall and spring breaks
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board adopted their 2025-2026 school calendar Option I after a second public hearing at their February 18 meeting, which was held at Berkeley Springs High School. Morgan County Schools Assistant Superintendent Jeromy Duelley gave a presentation on the 2025-2026 school calendar options at[Read More…]
Instructional Empowerment program showing results in middle, high schools, say officials
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board heard an Instructional Empowerment presentation from Secondary Education/Career Technical Education Director Beth Golden, Warm Springs Middle School Principal Jamie Harris, Berkeley Springs High School Principal Mitch Nida and Instructional Empowerment Leadership Coach Gary Hess at their February 4 meeting. The presentation discussed[Read More…]
Lyda takes first at Regional Science Fair
The brightest young scientific minds from across the region gathered on Friday, February 7, at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind in Romney to compete in the annual Regional Science Fair. Students from Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan and Pendleton counties showcased their innovative[Read More…]
County school board approves personnel hirings and resignations
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved the following school personnel changes at their February 4 meeting. The approved changes included hiring aides, after-school personnel and a middle school custodian, along with employing volunteer coaches and accepting resignations. Service personnel Jacqueline Garman was employed as a Widmyer Elementary[Read More…]
County teachers Elmore & Ruggiero earn National Board Certification
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board recognized Warm Springs Intermediate School teachers Shanahan Elmore and Marianna Ruggiero at their February 4 meeting for their accomplishment of becoming National Board Certified Teachers. School board vice-president Laura Smith said board officials have always tried to encourage teachers to pursue the[Read More…]