by Lisa Schauer Vietnam veteran Gray Jones was the guest speaker at Warm Springs Middle School’s annual Veterans Day program, held on the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corp, on Monday, November 10. Jones served 13 years in the U.S. Marines, arriving at Parris Island in 1966. He[Read More…]
School News
Putting more paw paws in Paw Paw
Grant partnership adds trees to municipal park by Kate Shunney Many hands helped make quick work of the planting of 13 paw paw trees and seven elderberry bushes in Paw Paw’s municipal park near the Potomac River access last Wednesday, October 22. Students from Megan Bradfield’s science class at Paw[Read More…]
Early school data for year shows rise in student reading skills, struggles with math
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Schools’ directors for elementary and secondary education updated Board of Education members last week about the results of beginning of the year testing of student subject mastery, pointing to reading highlights and struggles with math. Elementary Education Director Summer McClintock shared data charts with board[Read More…]
PASS Program, pairing adult mentors with students, to be revived in Morgan County Schools
by Kate Shunney After struggling through challenges posed by COVID and a changing volunteer base, a long-running program to pair adult volunteers with students who need extra support is getting rejuvenated in Morgan County Schools. The PASS Program, which was run by longtime leader Karen Whisner, has been on pause[Read More…]
School board approves changes in teaching, service and coaching staff
In their regular meeting on September 16 and October 7, the Morgan County School Board approved personnel actions as presented below. Professional Personnel The Morgan County School Board accepted the following retirement: Ann Bell will retire as the Morgan County Schools Treasurer effective at the end of the day on[Read More…]
Morgan County Schools receives $500K grant for mental health hub serving youngest students
by Kate Shunney Morgan County Schools has received an Innovation grant from the Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust (PSDORT) in the amount of $500,000 to create a collaborative “mental health hub” to serve the county’s youngest students over three years. The grant, sought out by the Morgan County Partnership[Read More…]
Student recognized, Superintendent shares strategic goals for school system
by Kate Shunney Paw Paw junior Jocelyn Smith was recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education last Tuesday, September 16 for her work improving her community through a variety of efforts, including grant-funded public art and gardens. “We’re here to celebrate all the amazing things you’ve done,” said Superintendent[Read More…]
State subject test results show gains in nearly all grade levels in county schools
by Kate Shunney West Virginia public school students, including those in Morgan County Schools, are improving in English language arts (ELA), mathematics and science according to the most recent state assessment data released by the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recently. The state board received results from the 2024-2025[Read More…]
Morgan County School Board approves personnel actions as school year gets underway
In a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, the Morgan County School Board approved personnel actions as presented below. Professional Personnel The Morgan County School Board accepted the following resignations: Benjamin Hopkins, Multi-Cat/Autism/PSSN Teacher, Paw Paw Schools, effective end of day July 18, 2025. Taylor Tyser, Itinerant PSSN Teacher, Widmyer[Read More…]
Paw Paw Lady Pirates Volleyball set for exciting season under veteran coach
by Jamie Harris As the 2025 volleyball season approaches, the Paw Paw Lady Pirates are ready to make waves on the court, led by longtime head coach Holly Palmer. This year’s campaign is extra special, marking the 35th anniversary of Paw Paw volleyball, a milestone that promises thrilling matches, fierce[Read More…]
