by Lisa Schauer Morgan County Parks and Recreation hosted its annual back-to-school bash at Warm Springs Intermediate School on Friday, August 9. Heavy rain from tropical storm Debby caused organizers to move the event into the school’s main hallways and cafeteria. Since COVID, the back-to-school bash has operated as a[Read More…]
School News
Back-to-school bash to be held rain or shine
by Lisa Schauer Berkeley Springs’ 10th annual back-to-school bash will be held rain or shine at Warm Springs Intermediate School on Friday, August 9. Haircuts will be given for free from 4 until 6 p.m. School supplies will be given away for free from 5 until 7 p.m. In the[Read More…]
MC After 3 Summer Camp offers teens fun activities and opportunities
by Kate Evans Around 40 Morgan County Schools upcoming sixth through twelfth graders enjoyed a variety of fun activities at the 11th annual MC After 3 Summer Camp at Cacapon State Park. The free camp started July 22 and runs Monday through Friday until this Friday, August 2 Campers gather[Read More…]
School board approves personnel hirings, transfers and resignations
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved the following personnel changes at their July 16 meeting. These personnel actions included employing teachers, hiring coaches and approving transfers and resignations for the new school year: Emily Wardropper was employed as a Berkeley Springs High School English language arts teacher[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs rising senior brings home lessons from Governor’s Honors Academy
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs High School upcoming senior Elizabeth “Ella” Kessel attended the 2024 West Virginia Governor’s School Honors Academy at Fairmont State University from June 16-July 3. The Governor’s Honors Academy is a three-week summer residential program for the state’s rising high school seniors that encourages excellence in[Read More…]
Board approves Instructional Empowerment contract for high school, middle school
by Kate Evans Morgan County Schools will use more than $400,000 in federal ARP funds to pay an educational services firm to evaluate and improve the instructional strategies in two schools. At their July 16 meeting, the Morgan County School Board unanimously approved Instructional Empowerment’s bid to provide intensive support[Read More…]
Woofter comes on board as new Warm Springs Intermediate Assistant Principal
by Kate Evans Warm Springs Intermediate School in Morgan County has a new second in command, as of the start of July. The school serves county students in grades three through five. Joy Woofter was hired as the new Warm Springs Intermediate School Assistant Principal effective July 2. Woofter has[Read More…]
The 2024 Morgan County School Board
New Morgan County Schools Superintendent David Banks (left) is seen with the current 2024 school board members in a formal portrait by the school system. From left to right: new board member Chuck Bergen, board vice-president Laura Smith, board president Aaron Close, board member Justin Litten and board member John[Read More…]
Banks to focus on staffing, dialogue & mental health supports as he steps back into Superintendent role
by Kate Evans New Morgan County Schools Superintendent David Banks is settling into his new job that began July 1. Banks previously served as Morgan County Schools Superintendent for 10 years from 2007 until 2017. Banks then worked in Berkeley County Schools for four years, first as Assistant Superintendent of[Read More…]
Annual School Homecoming
Graduates from Berkeley Springs High School and their guests will assemble at Cacapon State Park Lodge to honor the classes of 1954, 1964 and 1974 on Saturday, September 28. The welcome and registration desk will be in the hallway to the left of the Lodge’s main entrance desk and will[Read More…]
