Congratulations to our 1st Nine Weeks Extra Miler at Transportation servicing Paw Paw Schools!
We’re proud to recognize these outstanding staff members who go above and beyond each day to support our students, schools, and community. Your hard work and dedication truly make a difference — thank you for all you do!
A special thank-you goes out to the Berkeley Springs High School Agriculture Education students for designing and creating the beautiful plaques presented to our honorees. Your craftsmanship and school pride made this recognition even more meaningful!
Now Accepting Nominations!
We’re currently accepting nominations for 2nd Nine Weeks Extra Milers from October 20, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
Help us recognize those who go above and beyond by submitting a nomination at the link below!
https://form.jotform.com/251754924917063
Congratulations to our 1st Nine Weeks Extra Milers at Widmyer Elementary School!
We’re proud to recognize these outstanding staff members who go above and beyond each day to support our students, schools, and community. Your hard work and dedication truly make a difference — thank you for all you do!
A special thank-you goes out to the Berkeley Springs High School Agriculture Education students for designing and creating the beautiful plaques presented to our honorees. Your craftsmanship and school pride made this recognition even more meaningful!
Now Accepting Nominations!
We’re currently accepting nominations for 2nd Nine Weeks Extra Milers from October 20, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
Help us recognize those who go above and beyond by submitting a nomination at the link below!
https://form.jotform.com/251754924917063
We’re proud to recognize these outstanding staff members who go above and beyond each day to support our students, schools, and community. Your hard work and dedication truly make a difference — thank you for all you do!
A special thank-you goes out to the Berkeley Springs High School Agriculture Education students for designing and creating the beautiful plaques presented to our honorees. Your craftsmanship and school pride made this recognition even more meaningful!
Now Accepting Nominations!
We’re currently accepting nominations for 2nd Nine Weeks Extra Milers from October 20, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
Help us recognize those who go above and beyond by submitting a nomination at the link below!
https://form.jotform.com/251754924917063
Congratulations to our 1st Nine Weeks Extra Miler at Pleasant View Elementary School.
We’re proud to recognize these outstanding staff members who go above and beyond each day to support our students, schools, and community. Your hard work and dedication truly make a difference — thank you for all you do!
A special thank-you goes out to the Berkeley Springs High School Agriculture Education students for designing and creating the beautiful plaques presented to our honorees. Your craftsmanship and school pride made this recognition even more meaningful!
Now Accepting Nominations!
We’re currently accepting nominations for 2nd Nine Weeks Extra Milers from October 20, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
Help us recognize those who go above and beyond by submitting a nomination at the link below!
https://form.jotform.com/251754924917063
We’re proud to recognize these outstanding staff members who go above and beyond each day to support our students, schools, and community. Your hard work and dedication truly make a difference — thank you for all you do!
A special thank-you goes out to the Berkeley Springs High School Agriculture Education students for designing and creating the beautiful plaques presented to our honorees. Your craftsmanship and school pride made this recognition even more meaningful!
Now Accepting Nominations!
We’re currently accepting nominations for 2nd Nine Weeks Extra Milers from October 20, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
Help us recognize those who go above and beyond by submitting a nomination at the link below!
https://form.jotform.com/251754924917063
November Reminders!
October is National Principals Month, and we’re giving a big shout-out to Principal Rhett Beckman at Widmyer Elementary School!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
October is National Principals Month, and we’re giving a big shout-out to Principal Jamie Harris at Warm Springs Middle School!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
📊 Chronic Absenteeism Update — 1st 9 Weeks
Morgan County Schools’ goal for the 2025–2026 school year is to have less than 15% of our students chronically absent.
A student is considered chronically absent if they miss more than 10% of the school year.
Here’s where we stand at the end of the first 9 weeks:
BSHS: 15.61%
PPES: 23.61%
PPHS: 16.67%
PVES: 16.55%
WSIS: 15.91%
WSMS: 15.74%
WES: 22.59%
MCS District Average: 17.11%
We’re close to our goal at several schools and moving in the right direction! With everyone’s help — families, staff, and community — we can make sure students are in school and ready to learn every day.
Morgan County Schools’ goal for the 2025–2026 school year is to have less than 15% of our students chronically absent.
A student is considered chronically absent if they miss more than 10% of the school year.
Here’s where we stand at the end of the first 9 weeks:
BSHS: 15.61%
PPES: 23.61%
PPHS: 16.67%
PVES: 16.55%
WSIS: 15.91%
WSMS: 15.74%
WES: 22.59%
MCS District Average: 17.11%
We’re close to our goal at several schools and moving in the right direction! With everyone’s help — families, staff, and community — we can make sure students are in school and ready to learn every day.
National School Bus Safety Week is October 20–24!
This year’s theme is “Safety at Every Stop!”
Stay alert and slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
Stop for the bus and obey the stop-arm law every time—no exceptions.
Let’s work together to keep our students safe on their journey to and from school.
This year’s theme is “Safety at Every Stop!”
Stay alert and slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
Stop for the bus and obey the stop-arm law every time—no exceptions.
Let’s work together to keep our students safe on their journey to and from school.
This week, the West Virginia State Technology Conference was held in Wheeling, WV.
Several members of our technology team attended the event, where Morgan County Schools was proudly represented by two staff members who presented on instructional technology integration and the innovative software systems utilized throughout our district.
We are grateful for the opportunity to share our resources with other districts and showcase how technology supports both staff and students in achieving success.
Several members of our technology team attended the event, where Morgan County Schools was proudly represented by two staff members who presented on instructional technology integration and the innovative software systems utilized throughout our district.
We are grateful for the opportunity to share our resources with other districts and showcase how technology supports both staff and students in achieving success.
This is a reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday, October 20, 2025. This is a Professional Learning Day for staff.
October is National Principals Month, and we’re giving a big shout-out to Principal Mitch Nida at Berkeley Springs High School!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
October is National Principals Month, and we’re giving a big shout-out to Principal Christie Butts at Pleasant View Elementary School!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
Congratulations to Rylee, who was recognized at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting for being the first middle school student to recite the FFA Creed! The new Agriculture program is an exciting addition to Warm Springs Middle School this year.
This is a reminder that Morgan County Schools will dismiss two hours early on Friday, October 10, 2025, for Faculty Senate.
October is National Principals Month, and we’re giving a big shout-out to Principal Scott Lykins at Warm Springs Intermediate School!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
October is National Principals Month, and we’re giving a big shout-out to Principal Melinda Kasekamp at Paw Paw Schools!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you!
Happy National Principals Month!
Thank you to our Morgan County principals for your leadership, support, and student-first focus. We appreciate you!
Thank you to our Morgan County principals for your leadership, support, and student-first focus. We appreciate you!
October 2025 Reminders
Looking for flexible work?
Want to support students and staff?
We’re hiring substitutes for: aide, secretary, LPN, bus driver, custodian, clerk, teacher, restricted teacher, and nurse.
Apply now and make a difference: https://morganschools.schoolspring.com/
Want to support students and staff?
We’re hiring substitutes for: aide, secretary, LPN, bus driver, custodian, clerk, teacher, restricted teacher, and nurse.
Apply now and make a difference: https://morganschools.schoolspring.com/
Every student should be bringing home a 2025–2026 School Calendar Magnet today.
This magnet includes:
Important school dates and breaks
End-of-nine-weeks reminders
A space to track student absences
A QR code for submitting absence notes online
Please place it on your fridge or another spot at home where it’s easy to see. Together, we can help every student know that attendance matters!
This magnet includes:
Important school dates and breaks
End-of-nine-weeks reminders
A space to track student absences
A QR code for submitting absence notes online
Please place it on your fridge or another spot at home where it’s easy to see. Together, we can help every student know that attendance matters!
