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…]
School News
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…]
Back to School Bash will offer supplies for students August 9
by Kate Evans Morgan County students and their families can get free school supplies at the Friday, August 9 community Back to School Bash. The annual drive-through event will take place rain or shine from 5-7 p.m. at Warm Springs Intermediate School, located at 575 Warm Springs Way in Berkeley[Read More…]
School board hires new Assistant Principal for intermediate school, approves transfers and resignations
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved the following personnel changes at their July 1 meeting. Personnel changes included approving hiring a new assistant principal and long-term substitute teachers along with authorizing transfers, summer personnel, resignations and restructuring positions. Joy Woofler-Rondon was hired as Warm Springs Intermediate School’s[Read More…]
State opens school clothing allowance applications
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) began accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1 for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. Each eligible student will receive a $200 benefit that may be used toward the purchase of appropriate school clothing or[Read More…]
End of Year school data shows rise in student skill mastery, with biggest rise at lower grades
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board heard End of Year (EOY) data presentations by Elementary Education Director Kandy Pentoney and Secondary Education Director Beth Golden at their June 4 meeting which showed increased elementary and secondary student math and English language arts proficiencies from mid-year. Pre-K data Pentoney[Read More…]
