Congratulations to our 2nd Nine Weeks Extra Milers at Widmyer Elementary School!
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, commitment, and willingness to do more than what’s required truly make a difference. Thank you for all that you do!
A special thank-you to the Berkeley Springs High School Agriculture Education students for once again designing and creating the beautiful plaques presented to our honorees. Your craftsmanship, creativity, and school pride help make this recognition even more meaningful.
Please join us in celebrating our 2nd Nine Weeks Extra Milers — your hard work does not go unnoticed!
We’re currently accepting nominations for 3rd Nine Weeks Extra Milers from January 20, 2026 through March 6, 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 PreK students, who will be coming home with their Legendary Attendance Reward today! These students demonstrated faithful school attendance for the second quarter of school and have earned a FREE 7" Baby Mothman Pizza from our local Mythical Pizzeria!
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Wenzel as Interim Assistant Principal at Widmyer Elementary School, effective October 2025.
Ms. Wenzel brings more than four decades of experience in public education. She served for 31 years with Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland. Throughout her career there, she has supported students and schools in a wide range of roles, including volunteer, paraprofessional, ESY coordinator, Special Education Itinerant Support teacher, and principal.
After relocating to Berkeley Springs in 2016, Ms. Wenzel continued her commitment to education by joining Paw Paw Schools as a Special Education teacher, where she served for five years. In Fall 2021, she was selected to serve as the Morgan County Special Education Academic and Behavioral Coach, providing instructional leadership and targeted support to improve outcomes for students and staff.
Ms. Wenzel is widely recognized for her deep expertise in special education, her collaborative leadership style, and her unwavering belief in students’ potential. Her extensive background, combined with her passion for service and family-centered values, makes her a strong addition to the Widmyer leadership team.
We look forward to the positive impact Ms. Wenzel will have on our school community and are excited to welcome her into this new leadership role.
Ms. Wenzel brings more than four decades of experience in public education. She served for 31 years with Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland. Throughout her career there, she has supported students and schools in a wide range of roles, including volunteer, paraprofessional, ESY coordinator, Special Education Itinerant Support teacher, and principal.
After relocating to Berkeley Springs in 2016, Ms. Wenzel continued her commitment to education by joining Paw Paw Schools as a Special Education teacher, where she served for five years. In Fall 2021, she was selected to serve as the Morgan County Special Education Academic and Behavioral Coach, providing instructional leadership and targeted support to improve outcomes for students and staff.
Ms. Wenzel is widely recognized for her deep expertise in special education, her collaborative leadership style, and her unwavering belief in students’ potential. Her extensive background, combined with her passion for service and family-centered values, makes her a strong addition to the Widmyer leadership team.
We look forward to the positive impact Ms. Wenzel will have on our school community and are excited to welcome her into this new leadership role.
December's Cooking Club was another delicious event, mixing up fellowship and fun, community members, parents from Widmyer AND Pleasant View, and another great recipe. Hope you will join us to stir up more engagement this month! Forms were sent home for our next class, January 23rd.
Mrs. Sheima and Mrs. Waugh's students worked on sharing, kindness, and positive actions during a collaborative game of Jenga!
Mrs. Roling’s class has been learning about the importance of kindness and community service. As part of this lesson, students worked diligently to create a Christmas decoration for each resident at a local nursing home.
Important Notice:
Morgan County Schools is currently working with our third-party vendor to resolve an issue that is delaying automated calls and text messages from being sent regarding the two-hour delay on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Please continue to help us share this information with others. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to correct it.
Update from Vendor:
Update - We are currently observing delays with Analytics becoming available and Alerts being sent. While Alerts traffic is delayed, they are still being sent successfully. Our support team is actively monitoring this issue and will remain online until service performance returns to normal.
Dec 14, 2025 - 18:46 CST
Morgan County Schools is currently working with our third-party vendor to resolve an issue that is delaying automated calls and text messages from being sent regarding the two-hour delay on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Please continue to help us share this information with others. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to correct it.
Update from Vendor:
Update - We are currently observing delays with Analytics becoming available and Alerts being sent. While Alerts traffic is delayed, they are still being sent successfully. Our support team is actively monitoring this issue and will remain online until service performance returns to normal.
Dec 14, 2025 - 18:46 CST
Morgan County Schools are operating on a two-hour delay for students on Monday, December 15, 2025. Employees follow Reporting Code D.
Widmyer Families – We Need Your Help!
We’re asking all parents and guardians of students at Widmyer to complete the Capturing Kids’ Hearts Mid-Year Survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us continue to build a positive and connected school culture.
Our Goal: 200 parent responses
Survey Link: https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/tbvjq7gw
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. Together, we can make Widmyer Elementary School an even better place for our students to learn and grow!
Thank you for your support!
Morgan County Schools are operating on a two-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 . Employees follow reporting Code D.
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
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!
🌟 We’re Bringing Back the Extra Miler Awards! 🌟
Every 9 weeks, we will recognize staff members who go above and beyond for our students and schools.
This year, we want the community’s help in celebrating these incredible staff members! 🙌
👉 Click the link below to recognize someone who has gone the Extra Mile:
https://form.jotform.com/251754924917063
Let’s shine a spotlight on the people who make our schools such a special place! 🎉
Every 9 weeks, we will recognize staff members who go above and beyond for our students and schools.
This year, we want the community’s help in celebrating these incredible staff members! 🙌
👉 Click the link below to recognize someone who has gone the Extra Mile:
https://form.jotform.com/251754924917063
Let’s shine a spotlight on the people who make our schools such a special place! 🎉
Morgan County Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Huber as the new Director of Student Support Services. Ms. Huber, currently serving as Principal of Warm Springs Intermediate School, will begin her new role effective July 1, 2025.
With a strong background in educational leadership and student advocacy, Rebecca Huber brings valuable experience and dedication to her new position. As Principal at Warm Springs Intermediate School, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment while also improving student achievement each year during her tenure.
As Director of Student Support Services, Ms. Huber will oversee programs designed to enhance student well-being, including counseling, social work, and special education. Her leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that every student in Morgan County Schools receives the support necessary to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Morgan County Schools Superintendent David Banks expressed enthusiasm about the appointment: “We are confident that Rebecca’s expertise and passion for student success will greatly benefit our district. Her proven leadership and compassionate approach align perfectly with our mission of Every Child, Every Day.”
Ms. Huber stated, “I am honored to take on this new role and look forward to collaborating with staff, families, and the community to provide the best possible support for our students.”
Morgan County Schools congratulates Rebecca Huber on her appointment and looks forward to her contributions in this vital role.
Support Morgan County students this summer by volunteering with the Energy Express program—make a lasting impact through reading, art, and community engagement!
The application window for the Morgan County Virtual Academy for school year 2025-2026 is open through June 1. Please visit www.morganschools.net to learn more and apply.
The application window for the Morgan County Virtual Academy for school year 2025-2026 is open through June 1. Please visit www.morganschools.net to learn more and apply.
The application window for the Morgan County Virtual Academy for school year 2025-2026 is open through June 1. Please visit www.morganschools.net to learn more and apply.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
This week, we celebrate the dedication and impact of our incredible educators. Thank you for inspiring and shaping young minds every day. Enjoy these special drawings created by Widmyer Elementary School students in your honor! We are grateful for all you do!
May Coaching for Parents...
