by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board approved the following personnel changes at their May meetings: Berkeley Springs High School Assistant Principal Jason Smith (225 days) transferred to a position as Berkeley Springs High School Assistant Principal (240 days) starting July 3. Eve Blasinsky was employed as a Berkeley[Read More…]
School News
County honors school retirees for decades of service to students
by Kate Evans Nine Morgan County Schools retirees were honored at a June 1 retirement celebration at the Country Inn. The employees’ years of service to the school system ranged from 16 to 32 years in the local schools. Widmyer Elementary kindergarten teacher Pam Ryan retired at the end of[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs High School launches sixth weather balloon
The weather was prefect for the sixth annual Weather Balloon launch at Berkeley Springs High School. The launch took place on Friday, April 20, under clear blue skies at noon. Berkeley Springs High School science teacher John Brode and his Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, and Astronomy classes participated[Read More…]
Improvements to athletic facilities, county schools to continue into summer
by Kate Evans The Morgan County Schools building and grounds and athletics committees continue to meet and move projects along in various stages to completion. Berkeley Springs High School At the May 3 Morgan County Schools buildings and grounds committee meeting, Maintenance Director Jeromy Duelley reported that there was a[Read More…]
Morgan County’s Class of 2023 graduates
School board adopts $36.8 million budget for 2023-24
by Kate Evans The Morgan County School Board officially adopted their Fiscal Year 2024 total budget of $36,828,461 last Tuesday, May 16. A public hearing on the budget was held at the meeting before the board’s vote. No members of the public offered any comments. The proposed school budget was[Read More…]
Leasure named National Merit Scholarship winner — one of 12 in state
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs High School graduating senior Matthew Leasure has been named as a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship winner and a National Merit Scholar. His selection was announced on May 10. Leasure is one of 12 West Virginia students to receive the prestigious academic scholarship. Leasure was previously[Read More…]
Clark, Stallard and Botticher are Golden Horseshoe winners
by Kate Evans Warm Springs Middle School eighth graders Jeremiah Clark, Rhaina Botticher and Zachary Stallard have been chosen as the three Morgan County winners of the 2023 Golden Horseshoe Award. The prestigious Golden Horseshoe award recognizes state students that excel in West Virginia history and culture. It is given[Read More…]
School building and grounds, athletic committees share progress
by Kate Evans Both the Morgan County Schools buildings and grounds and the athletics committee met in March to discuss the progress of various projects and possible new projects, according to their meeting minutes. Buildings and grounds Morgan County Schools Maintenance Director Jeromy Duelley reported on the concession stand at[Read More…]
High school students can explore agriculture-related vocations
by Kate Evans Berkeley Springs High School students with an interest in farming, ag mechanics or a business in growing food are following their budding interest through the school’s agricultural education courses and programs. More than 100 students are taking the classes this year, which shows a jump in interest.[Read More…]