Students from across Morgan County gathered to put their mathematical skills to the test at the annual Morgan County Schools Math Field Day on January 28. The event challenged students from grades 4 through 12 with rigorous estimation activities, problem-solving activities, and mental math exercises. Math Field Day brings together[Read More…]
School News
Warm Springs Middle School Second nine weeks Honor Roll
“A” honor roll Sixth grade – Jayden Bender, Piper Bergen, Alexis Blanchard, Blake Brown, Isabella Cain, Conner Canoles, Stella Close, Emma Cook, Xander Davis, Parker Falcinelli, Kasey Firl, Alayna Fraley, Olivia Gleason, Christopher Harris, Peighton Higginbotham, Isaiah Hobday-Stotler, Zander Johns, Elias Lyda, Alexa Norcross, Estella Powell, Mia Rippeon, McKenna Saville,[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs academic team to compete at state finals
After an all-day event at Shepherd University on Saturday, January 25 featuring teams from seven schools in the region, one of Berkeley Springs High School’s Academic Showdown teams will go on to compete in the state’s 2025 final competition in Charleston in April. Two teams have advanced from the 2025[Read More…]
School board approves after-school staff, leaves of absence & resignations
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved the following personnel changes at their recent meetings, which included hiring after-school personnel and substitute school nurses along with approving several resignations and leaves of absence: Jason Smith, Berkeley Springs High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, was granted a leave of absence[Read More…]
School committees get facilities projects & sports updates
by Kate Evans The Morgan County Schools Buildings and Grounds Committee and Athletic Committee both met last quarter and received updates on various county school facilities projects and fall and winter sports, according to their meeting minutes. Buildings and grounds The Warm Springs Middle School, Warm Springs Intermediate School and[Read More…]
Blended summer school & Energy Express program proposed for summer
by Kate Evans The summer of 2025 could bring a new version of summer school and academic program offerings for Morgan County. Morgan County Schools Elementary Education Director Summer McClintock and Federal Programs and Assessment Coordinator Tina Cannon brought a summer school program proposal to the Morgan County School Board[Read More…]
School roof replacements not funded by SBA; school board weighs state retirement & law impacts
by Kate Evans Morgan County Schools Superintendent David Banks said at the December 17 school board meeting that the county did not receive funding from the West Virginia School Building Authority for the roof replacement NEEDS Project that they submitted for the intermediate school, middle school and high school. The[Read More…]
Whisner honored for service to county students as coordinator of PASS mentoring program
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board honored longtime county school PASS coordinator Karen Whisner at their December 17 meeting for 25 years of service to the school system. Whisner, of Great Cacapon. is retiring as the coordinator of the countywide student support program, Providing Academic and Self-Esteem Support[Read More…]
Widmyer Elementary teacher charged with child abuse in classroom incident
A teacher at Widmyer Elementary School in Berkeley Springs has been charged with three counts of felony child abuse causing injury following an investigation by Sgt. S. R. Smith of the West Virginia State Police. An arrest warrant for Jazmyn F. Rohrer, 28, was issued on December 13, according to[Read More…]
School board honors student achievements, Seely Foundation for grants
by Kate Evans More than 140 Morgan County elementary, middle and high school students were recognized at the December 3 Morgan County School Board meeting for their academic and sports achievements during the previous year. Some 99 students honored had received the highest level of achievement in at least two[Read More…]
