by Kate Shunney County voters will select their favored candidates for various offices during primary election voting on May 12 of this year, and will also decide whether to continue a local education levy for Morgan County Schools for the next four years. School Superintendent David Banks briefed members of[Read More…]
School News
School board to hold second hearing on next year’s calendar
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Schools officials will take comments about a proposed academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year at their January 20 meeting, to be held at Pleasant View Elementary. Assistant Superintendent Jeromy Duelley told school board members on January 6 – the first public hearing about the[Read More…]
Schools suspend surveys after controversy over 4th grade questions
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Schools won’t be using student survey tools for the remainder of the academic year after controversy arose around questions included in a survey of 4th graders and middle school students. Superintendent David Banks made the announcement at the December 16 school board meeting. A student[Read More…]
Seely Foundation awards over $24,000 to Morgan County Schools for innovative projects
The Seely Foundation Paradox Fund Principal’s Awards have invested $24,287 in Morgan County Schools this year, supporting outstanding and innovative learning projects across the county. Thirty grant proposals were submitted by dedicated teachers and administrators, and sixteen projects were selected for funding, reflecting the creativity and commitment of local educators.[Read More…]
Morgan County students honored for rising test scores, academic achievements
by Kate Shunney A semi-annual student award ceremony was held by the Morgan County Board of Education on Tuesday, December 2 at Berkeley Springs High School, recognizing high student scores on state and national standardized tests and other academic and sports achievements. The high school auditorium was full of students[Read More…]
Place is county’s new PRO school officer
Capt. Seth Place of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department has been selected as the new Prevention Resource Officer for Morgan County Schools under a partnership among the Sheriff’s Department, the Morgan County Commission and the county school system. Place is in his 23rd year of law enforcement with the Morgan[Read More…]
School board approves Widmyer assistant principals, other changes in staff
The Morgan County Board of Education has approved the recent hirings, resignations and transfers of professional and service staff in the school system: Professional Personnel Employment of Nicole Hiles, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, County, effective beginning December 8, contingent upon meeting employment requisites. Funding if from an Opioid Grant. Resignation[Read More…]
Paw Paw teacher is state finalist for national science & math teaching award
by Kate Shunney Paw Paw science teacher Megan Bennett has been chosen as one of three state finalists in the running for the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). That national award carries with it the prestige of the recognition by the[Read More…]
School board approves ESports team at BSHS
by Kate Shunney Morgan County school officials have okayed a plan for Berkeley Springs High School to develop an ESports team in the coming months. Berkeley Springs High School principal Mitch Nida and Social Studies teacher Jarrett Hildebrand presented the idea of forming the competitive gaming team at the school[Read More…]
County’s high schools recognized for college access efforts
by Kate Shunney Morgan County’s two high schools are among 71 high schools across West Virginia to be recognized for their work to expose students to college opportunities, prepare for higher education and empower students and families to succeed at applying for college and trade schools. Both Paw Paw High[Read More…]
