Please remember that our bus runs often take longer than expected on the first day of school. It is possible that your child's evening bus run could be delayed up to 45 minutes. Similar delays could last the first few days of school. We appreciate your patience as we work to get everyone where they need to go.
Due to the planned power outage tomorrow, August 24th, school will be cancelled for Paw Paw Schools students.
Senator Joe Manchin in partnership with the West Virginia University ROTC is hosting an Academy Training Day on Saturday, August 27, 2022. There will be opportunities for students to explore a future in military and build important connections towards that career path.
https://wvde.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/academy-training-day-wvu-4.pdf
Free webinar series for parent and caregivers.
As a reminder, today, June 1 is the final day to apply to the Morgan County Virtual Academy. More information and the application link can be found at the following website.
https://www.morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy
In celebration of WV Statehood Day, the WV Department of Arts, Culture, and History is hosting a Golden Horseshoe Reunion on June 20 at noon and a State History Bowl Legends Tournament on June 20 at 2:00. All former Golden Horseshoe recipients are invited to participate in the reunion, and the Legends Tournament will accept the first eight teams. More information and registration can be found on the web pages below.
https://wvculture.org/event/golden-horseshoe-reunion/
https://wvculture.org/event/history-bowl-legends-tournament/
House bill 4535 recently eliminated the need for a driver verification forms for initial licensing. Effective June 9, 2022 those forms will no longer be provided by the high schools, nor they will be available on our website. No forms will be needed for initial licensing.
As as reminder there is no school on Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day and the last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 1st.
Shouting a Big Thank You to the Rotary Club for sponsoring another year of ten amazing books for all our 2nd grade classrooms!
This is a reminder that the Morgan County Virtual Academy application is currently open for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more about the structure and requirements of the academy at https://www.morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy. Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2022.
As part of the 2022 West Virginia Katherine Johnson Day celebrations, the Greenbrier Historical Society in Lewisburg, WV invites students in Grades 6-8 to creatively visualize Katherine Johnson's story in the 2022 GHS "Reaching for the Moon" Graphic Art Contest. A first place, second place, third place, and honorable mention winner will be selected from all entries. More information can be found at the GHS website, and contest entries are submitted directly by the student to the historical society.
https://www.greenbrierhistorical.org/art-contest.html
The track meet is canceled for today due to the flood warnings in Paw Paw and Keyser.
As a reminder, there is no school on Tuesday, May 10 for Election Day.
Today's Teacher Appreciation is Paw Paw Schools. Help us thank all their teachers and make them feel extra special by shining today.
This week middle school students will take the WVGSA. Please make sure that your middle school student brings their charged Chromebook to school on these days. May 2-5 starting at 8:00am. It is important that your child/children get a good night’s rest and are on time for school during these testing days.
Middle School testing grades 7 and 8
Mon. May 2: Reading test
Tues. May 3: Writing test
Wed. May 4: Math test
Thurs. May 5: Science test grade 8 only
The Morgan County Virtual Academy application is currently open for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more about the structure and requirements of the academy at https://www.morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy. Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2022.
Students will take the WVGSA during the month of May. Elementary: May 9-13 and Middle School: May 2-5. It is important that your child/children get a good night’s rest and are on time for school during these testing days.
Paw Paw Schools Testing Schedule:
Elementary
Mon. May 9: Reading test grades 3-6
Tues. May 10: No School
Wed. May 11: Writing test grades 3-6
Thurs. May 12: Math test grades 3-6
Fri. May 13: Science for grade 5
High School
Mon. May 2: Reading test grades 7-8
Tues. May 3: Writing test grades 7-8
Wed. May 4: Math test grades 7-8
Thurs. May 5: Science test grade 8
Varstiy Track students should arrive at school on Friday at 9:45am for a 10:00 departure time. Students are expected to return on Saturday around 3:00pm. Thank you.
The middle school track team will need to be at school at 1:20pm tomorrow, Wednesday, April 20, for a 1:30 departure to Moorefield. Thank you.
Our apologies but track practice is now canceled for today due to the winter weather advisory that was just issued for PP through 8 pm. We will resume practice on Tuesday at 3 if weather permits. Sorry for any inconvenience.