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 News
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…]
School board approves hiring of after-school employees and coaches
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved the following personnel changes at their November 19 meeting, which included hiring after-school personnel and coaches and approving several leaves of absence. Berkeley Springs High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Jason Smith was granted a paid leave of absence from October 2[Read More…]
Snow days will be days off for county students this year
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board decided that the first five snow days this winter will be days off for local students. Board members approved the calendar change for inclement weather at their November 12 meeting. Days 1-5 of inclement weather school closings will now be snow days[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs High School Fishing Club hosts veterans for annual tourney
On November 10, the Berkeley Springs High School Fishing Club held their annual Veterans Appreciation Tournament. The club had 10 veterans that showed up to fish with the team and many of them got to fish with a student competitor. All of the nine boats that competed in the tournament[Read More…]
