In Remembrance

about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “Patriotism in Action” infographic commemorating September 11. The red, white, blue, black, and antique-gold design features the Paw Paw Pirate mascot, American flag imagery, and photos of sixth-grade students participating in a lesson with Jock Shambaugh, Devin Abe, and Johnathan Paramore. Students learned about patriotism, the proper way to fold the American flag, and the meaning behind the folds. Photos show students practicing flag folding and the group gathered outside the school, where American flags were placed in front of the Paw Paw Schools sign in remembrance of 9/11. The poster includes the messages “Honor. Remember. Respect. Never Forget 9/11,” “Be Here. Belong. Succeed.,” and “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”
Paw Paw Schools Remember 9/11

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about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Weekly Update 9/11/26
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Pirate-themed Paw Paw Schools “Pirate Pause” weekly infographic with a parchment, red, black, and gold design featuring the school pirate mascot, compass, ship, anchor, and treasure chest. The flyer includes breakfast and lunch menus for Monday through Friday; this week’s activities, including volleyball, Day of Caring, cancer awareness, progress reports, and cross-country; upcoming volleyball and cross-country events from September 22–29; year-to-date county attendance and chronic absence percentages; and Paw Paw Schools weekly attendance by grade. Paw Paw Schools’ overall weekly attendance is 96.1645%, exceeding the 95% school goal. The bottom reads, “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters,” and includes the message, “Be Here. Belong. Succeed.”

Reminder!

about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools PTO Bake Sale flyer promoting the fundraiser at the Paw Paw Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The red, black, white, and gold Pirate-themed design features the Paw Paw Pirate, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and pie. A festival vendor map highlights the PTO Bake Sale at Booth #5 near the Kids’ Zone. The flyer reminds families that donations of baked goods are still needed to support the PTO and school and asks for parent volunteers to help staff the booth. Those interested in volunteering should contact Misty Henderson. Messages include “Support Our Pirates!” and “Together We Make a Brighter Tomorrow!”
PTO Bake Sale
about 1 month ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools PTO Bake Sale flyer in red, black, white, and gold with a Pirate mascot and images of cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and other baked goods. The bake sale will be held September 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Paw Paw Festival. Families are asked to donate baked goods to support the PTO and school and to volunteer during the sale. Those interested in helping should contact Misty Henderson. The Pirate-themed design includes the messages “Support Our Pirates,” “Together We Make a Difference,” and “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”
Thank You!
about 2 months ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw School pirate-themed thank-you infographic recognizing individuals and organizations for their generosity and support. The red, black, white, and antique-gold design features a Pirate mascot, anchor, compass, treasure chest, ocean waves, and parchment-style donor list. Honorees include Dawn Beal, Paw Paw Fire Department, Mountaineer Community Health Center, Lori Sandak, Dotty Sandak, Sue Wagner, Lindsey Adams, Starting Points, Wesley Chapel UMC in Lothian, MD, Paw Paw Church of Christ Ladies’ Group, Karen Borror, Berkeley Springs Presbyterian Church, and Bank of Romney. Messages throughout the graphic emphasize that community kindness helps Paw Paw students, staff, and school thrive, concluding with, “It takes a community to raise a Pirate!” and “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”
We are proud of our volleyball team!
about 2 months ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Volleyball infographic celebrating a strong start to the season. The red, black, white, and gold Pirate-themed design features photos of the volleyball team competing, huddling together, and posing as a team. Text reads, “We are so proud of our volleyball teams!” and highlights their hard work, determination, positive attitudes, teamwork, and pride on and off the court. Additional messages include “Same Team. Same Purpose,” “You Make Pirate Nation Proud!” and “A Stronger Team Builds a Brighter Tomorrow.” The design concludes with “Paw Paw Volleyball — Discipline • Teamwork • Character • Pirate Pride.”

Cross Country Update

about 2 months ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools cross-country congratulatory graphic in red, black, gold, and white featuring a pirate mascot, compass, and photos of team members Joah Clegg (#723), Braylen Paul (#725), and Conner Kendall (#724). The poster congratulates the runners on their performance at the Interstate Classic at Clear Spring High School and includes the messages, “A smooth sea never made a skilled pirate,” “Run Pirates Run,” and “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.”

Weekly Update 9/4/26

about 2 months ago, Kacey Wolford
Paw Paw Schools “Pirate Pause” weekly infographic with a parchment treasure-map design in red, black, and antique gold. The Paw Paw Pirate mascot and a compass with “Belonging” at the center appear at the top. A welcome message encourages students to learn, grow, and make a difference. This week’s schedule includes no school Monday; middle school volleyball at WSMS Tuesday; PTO and Athletic Boosters meetings Wednesday; volleyball at Moorefield Thursday; and the Paw Paw Festival and cross country at Frankfort Saturday. Upcoming events include Day of Caring and home volleyball September 15, Wear Gold–Cancer Awareness Day September 16, volleyball at Hancock September 17, cross country at BSHS September 19, and volleyball at Pendleton September 22. Attendance sections compare Paw Paw with county schools and show attendance by grade, with overall Paw Paw attendance at 93.5415% toward a 95% goal. Pirate-themed waves, rope, an anchor, treasure chest, ship, and the messages “Every Pirate. Every Day. Every Voyage Matters.” and “A smooth sea never made a skilled pirate.” complete the design.
Congratulations, Paw Paw High School!

Paw Paw High School was recognized at the WV Student Success Summit in Charleston last week as the recipient of the 2026 American College Application Campaign School of Excellence Award—an honor awarded to only one school in the state. Pictured is Dr. Tina Stickley, school counselor.

This prestigious recognition highlights the school’s outstanding commitment to supporting students through the college application process and expanding access to postsecondary opportunities.
3 months ago, Morgan County Schools
Dr. Tina Stickley counselor at Paw Paw High School, receiving an award
Last week, Morgan County Schools was proud to have a strong team of secondary teachers, school leaders, and district administrators representing our students at Instructional Empowerment's Building Expertise Conference. The conference provided an opportunity for our secondary leadership team to collaborate with educators from across the country, explore research-based instructional practices, and bring back ideas that will continue to strengthen learning opportunities for our students. Additionally, several team members were invited to present and share the outstanding work happening in Morgan County Schools with educators from across the country.

Morgan County Schools was honored to be represented by three presentation teams showcasing:
*A district-wide approach to implementing high-impact instructional practices in our secondary schools
*Innovative work taking place in our middle and high school classrooms
*Collaborative leadership that is strengthening teaching and learning across our secondary schools

Professional learning is an investment in our students. Opportunities like this allow our educators to bring back research-based strategies, learn from other successful school systems, collaborate with national experts, and continue improving the educational experiences we provide right here in Morgan County. Being selected to present on a national stage also highlights the exceptional work our teachers and leaders are doing every day in our secondary schools.

We are grateful for the educators who continue to learn, lead, and proudly represent Morgan County Schools. Thank you for your commitment to ensuring that every child has access to engaging high-quality learning experiences.

#BuildingExpertise #BE2026 #InstructionalEmpowerment
#MorganCountySchools #EveryChildEveryDay
4 months ago, Morgan County Schools
Morgan County Staff at the Instructional Empowerment Conference.
David Banks and Elizabeth Golden with Instructional Empowerment Representative.
Mitch Nida, Meghan Powell, Jamie Harris and Tiffany Clemins at the Instructional Empowerment Conference.
Karen Reed, Meghan Powell, Jamie Harris with the Instructional Empowerment Representative.

Morgan County Virtual Academy is now accepting applications through June 1, 2026! Open to students in grades K–12, this flexible learning option is ideal for independent, motivated learners. Learn more about the Virtual Academy.

5 months ago, Morgan County Schools
Virtual Academy Information.

Morgan County Virtual Academy is now accepting applications through June 1, 2026! Open to students in grades K–12, this flexible learning option is ideal for independent, motivated learners. Learn more about the Virtual Academy.

5 months ago, Morgan County Schools
Virtual Academy Information.

Morgan County Virtual Academy is now accepting applications through June 1, 2026! Open to students in grades K–12, this flexible learning option is ideal for independent, motivated learners. Learn more about the Virtual Academy.

6 months ago, Morgan County Schools
Virtual Academy Information.
Parents, Guardians, and students please use the following information to access your students testing results. https://www.morganschools.net/o/paw-paw/article/2772820
6 months ago, Amber Guthrie
Congratulations to our Golden Horseshoe winners from Morgan County!
6 months ago, Morgan County Schools
Congratulations with balloons - Golden Horseshoe winners 2026
Here is the link for recorded MCS board meetings and PPS Strategic Plan Update. https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Flive%2Fv_HrMPNeBHM&data=05%7C02%7Camguthrie%40k12.wv.us%7C02b11e6d932143945cf708de9feef73c%7Ce019b04b330c467a8bae09fb17374d6a%7C0%7C0%7C639124045860061980%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JyZ6APSIQf7kYdw7ysl%2FMiAw8YivmYdTtIJefMvR9YQ%3D&reserved=0
6 months ago, Amber Guthrie
This is a reminder that the SAT 11, PSAT 10, and PSAT 9 are scheduled for tomorrow, April 21, 2026 starting at 8:00am for grades 9, 10, and 11.
6 months ago, Amber Guthrie

Morgan County Schools is currently seeking PASS Volunteers!

If you are interested in becoming a PASS Volunteer, please complete a volunteer form. For questions or additional information, please contact Candi Hurst, PASS Coordinator, by email, candi.hurst@k12.wv.us.

A PASS Volunteer Training will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education Office.

We are excited to welcome new volunteers and look forward to working with you!

6 months ago, Morgan County Schools
Congratulations to our 3rd Nine Weeks Extra Miler at Paw Paw Schools!

We are proud to recognize these outstanding staff members who continue to go above and beyond each day to support our students, schools, and community. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment make a lasting impact, and we are grateful for all that you do!

As we wrap up this recognition cycle, we also want to extend a huge congratulations to all of our Extra Milers from the 2025–2026 school year! Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and you have truly helped make a difference across Morgan County Schools.

A special thank-you 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 add so much meaning to this recognition.

Looking Ahead: Nominations for the 2026–2027 school year will open in August. We look forward to continuing to celebrate the incredible individuals who go the extra mile each day!
7 months ago, Morgan County Schools
Three staff members smiling with a group of students, one staff holding an award plaque indoors.