Morgan County Schools

Congratulations to our County Science Fair winners! Division I: Plant Science: 1st Place: Measuring Plant Growth Using Different Liquids WSIS – Stella Close 2nd Place: What type of Water Makes a Plant Grow Quickest PVE – Hayden Magrogan 3rd Place: Which Soil Grows the Plant Better PVE – Quinton “Danger” White Chemistry: 1st Place: Jolly Rancher Science WSIS – Chloe Wills 2nd Place: Which Quantity of Soda Explodes the Highest? PPES – Alex White 3rd Place: Which Marshmallow Melts First? PVE – Julia Scullen Math & Data: 2nd Place: Candy Counter PPES – Iris Helmick Engineering: 1st Place: Jumping Robot WSIS – Xander Davis Physics: 2nd Place: Candles Changing the Levels of Water WSIS – Emma Rawlings Material Science: 1st Place: Which Puppy Pad is More Absorbent? PPES – Jade Blanque & Andee Ross 2nd Place: Which Water Filter Works Best PPES – Rylie Harvey & Aaliyah White 3rd Place: Which Paper is Stronger? PVE – Maddison Coffinberger Division II: Environmental: 1st Place: What is the best bait to catch a crayfish? WSMS – Hunter Cockrell 2nd Place: Owl Pellets WSMS – Brooklyn Gloyd Medical: 1st Place: Are UV Phone Sanitizers Effective? WSMS – Greyson Beckman Math & Data: 1st Place: How High Will the Rockets Go? WSMS – Landon Kolb & Ethan Stewart 3rd Place: Robotics Vs Angles WSMS – Aubrey Shaw Plant: 1st Place: Which of the Marigold Seeds Grow the Fastest? WSMS – Caroline Close 2nd Place: Plants VS Vapors WSMS – Odessa Rhoten Engineering: 1st Place: Save Electricity PPS – Sarai Nunez-Armes 2nd Place: Derby Dash WSMS – Kaden Shover 3rd Place: How Does a Hydraulic Horse Move? WSMS – Daylyn Padhina Energy: 1st Place: The Power of Us WSMS – Thomas Savicki 2nd Place: What Makes the Soda Cool the Fastest? WSMS – Caden McCumbee 3rd Place: How Does Water Flow Effect Hydroelectric Power Generation in Experiments and WV Springs WSMS – Isabella Powell Chemistry: 1st Place: Rethink Your Drink PPS – Harlan Fravel 2nd Place: Does the Temperature of Blood Chage Forensic Evidence WSMS – Kingston Ao 3rd Place: Which Floor Cleaner Works Better to Clean Substances Off the Floor? WSMS – Zoe Duddar Physics: 1st Place: Bounce Back WSMS – Riley Griffith 2nd Place: Gummy PPS – Camden Lundblad & Madison White 3rd Place: Swing Batter Batter WSMS – Matthew Slifer Material Science: 1st Place: Buttery Mess PPS – Wyatt McCusker 2nd Place: Constructed Soundly PPS – Chase Shambaugh 3rd Place: What Gum Makes the Largest Bubbles? WSMS – Katie Clark Animal Science: 1st Place: What Kind of Lights do Cats and Dogs Like Most? WSMS – Oakley Burress 2nd Place: What Nuts do Squirrels Prefer WSMS – Joshua Lucas Behavioral & Social: 1st Place: What’s the Best Milk Substitute for Ice Cream? WSMS – Maya Souders & Olivia Culp 2nd Place: Memory Tester PPS – Aryonna Stotler Division III: Animal Science: 2nd Place: Operation Ant Elimination PPHS – Joselyn Smith Best Use of the Scientific Method Winners: **Each of these winners will receive a certificate for a Science Kit** PPS – Harlan Fravel – Rethink Your Drink PVES – Hayden Magrogan – What Type of Water Makes a Plant Grow Quickest? WSIS – Stella Close – Measuring Plant Growth Using Different Liquids WSMS – Hunter Cockrell – What is the Best Bait to Catch Crayfish?

February Reminders!

The Governor’s School of Literacy through Arts, Culture, and History (GSLACH) offers 8th graders creative literacy-enhancing opportunities. Check out the website and contact your school counselor for more information. Governor's School of Literacy through Arts, Culture, and History - West Virginia Department of Education (wvde.us) - https://wvde.us/gov-schools/arts-culture-and-history/

During the 2024 West Virginia Honors Academy at Fairmont State University, rising seniors will grapple with the challenges and opportunities of their generation, exploring contemporary issues and their historical roots to foster a forward-thinking approach to the world’s future. This is a fantastic FREE opportunity! Talk to your school counselor for more information. Governor's Honors Academy - West Virginia Department of Education - https://wvde.us/gov-schools/honors-academy/

Morgan County Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Monday, January 22. Employees follow reporting code D.

Due to forecasted weather conditions, Morgan County Schools will close for in-person learning tomorrow, Friday, January 19. This will be Non-Traditional Instructional Day #3. Employees will follow reporting code A. All evening activities are cancelled. Also, Morgan County Schools' Science Fair is cancelled for Saturday, January 20. Judging will take place at the schools on the following schedule: Wednesday, January 24: Pleasant View Elementary Paw Paw Schools Thursday, January 25 Warm Springs Intermediate Warm Springs Middle Students that are eligible for competition in the County science Fair need to bring their projects to school on Monday, January 22.

Morgan County Schools' Science Fair is cancelled for Saturday, January 20, 2024, due to impending weather. Judging will take place at the schools on the following schedule: Wednesday, January 24: Pleasant View Elementary Paw Paw Schools Thursday, January 25 Warm Springs Intermediate Warm Springs Middle Students who are eligible for competition in the County Science Fair need to bring their projects to school on Monday, January 22.

The Governor's School for the Arts summer program provides students with a unique opportunity to enhance and build artistic skills in creative writing, dance, digital literacy, instrumental music, painting and drawing, theater, and vocal performance. The program provides an inclusive community for artists of all types. Current 10th-grade students are eligible for the GSA. Auditions and portfolios are reviewed for admittance. The summer 2024 session will be at the West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Contact your school counselor for more information. Governor's School for the Arts - https://wvde.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-GSA.pdf

Morgan County Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, January 18. Employees follow reporting code D.

Due to the expected low temperatures and poor road conditions across much of the county, Morgan County Schools will close for in-person learning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17. This will be Non-Traditional Instructional Day #2. Employees will follow reporting code A.

Morgan County Schools will close for in-person learning today, Tuesday, January 16. This will be Non-Traditional Instructional Day #1. Employees will follow reporting code A. All evening activities are cancelled.

Morgan County Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16. Employees follow reporting code D. We will reevaluate weather conditions in the morning.

As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

All after-school activities for all schools in Morgan County will be canceled today, Tuesday, January 9.

Morgan County Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Monday, January 8. Employees follow reporting code D.

Morgan County Schools' Science Fair scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2024, is postponed to Saturday, January 20, 2024. The location is Berkeley Springs High School.

January Reminders

May the New Year be filled with joy, growth, and exciting opportunities for our students, staff, and community members.

Merry Christmas to our Amazing Students, Dedicated Staff, and Supportive Community!

This is a reminder that there is a scheduled 2-hr early dismissal on Thursday, December 21 for Faculty Senate. There is no school for students from Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 2 for Winter Break. Tuesday, January 2 is a Professional Learning Day for Staff.