Morgan County Schools are operating on a two-hour delay for students today, Monday, February 23, 2026. Employees follow Reporting Code D.
We are proud to recognize **Cora Keefer**, first grade teacher at Widmyer Elementary School, as our nominee for the **Mary Linn Fox Memorial First Year Teacher Award**! 🍎✨
In her first year of teaching, Cora has established strong classroom routines that create a structured, supportive environment where students can grow academically and socially. She builds meaningful relationships with her students, ensuring each child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to succeed.
Cora is also an active and collaborative member of her grade-level team, contributing positively to planning and school initiatives.
We are incredibly proud of the impact she is already making at Widmyer. Congratulations, Cora! 👏
In her first year of teaching, Cora has established strong classroom routines that create a structured, supportive environment where students can grow academically and socially. She builds meaningful relationships with her students, ensuring each child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to succeed.
Cora is also an active and collaborative member of her grade-level team, contributing positively to planning and school initiatives.
We are incredibly proud of the impact she is already making at Widmyer. Congratulations, Cora! 👏
We are excited to announce that Kim Puffinberger has been named Service Personnel of the Year at Widmyer Elementary School! 🎉
As a Kindergarten ECCAT, Kim demonstrates exceptional dedication, compassion, and professionalism in her daily work with students and staff. She is an invaluable support to the classroom teacher, assisting with instruction, organization, and student learning while ensuring that classroom routines run smoothly and effectively.
Kim has a remarkable ability to connect with students, especially those who may exhibit challenging behaviors. She approaches every child with patience, empathy, and respect—building trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and understood. Her calm presence and use of positive strategies make a meaningful difference both academically and emotionally.
Beyond her work with students, Kim is a collaborative and dependable team member who is always willing to help wherever needed. Her caring nature and commitment to excellence truly represent the best of Widmyer Elementary.
Congratulations, Kim! We are grateful for the positive impact you make in our school community every single day. 👏🍎
As a Kindergarten ECCAT, Kim demonstrates exceptional dedication, compassion, and professionalism in her daily work with students and staff. She is an invaluable support to the classroom teacher, assisting with instruction, organization, and student learning while ensuring that classroom routines run smoothly and effectively.
Kim has a remarkable ability to connect with students, especially those who may exhibit challenging behaviors. She approaches every child with patience, empathy, and respect—building trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and understood. Her calm presence and use of positive strategies make a meaningful difference both academically and emotionally.
Beyond her work with students, Kim is a collaborative and dependable team member who is always willing to help wherever needed. Her caring nature and commitment to excellence truly represent the best of Widmyer Elementary.
Congratulations, Kim! We are grateful for the positive impact you make in our school community every single day. 👏🍎
We are proud to share that Kayley Harmison has been recognized as New Service Personnel of the Year at Widmyer Elementary School! 🎉
Kayley serves as an aide at Widmyer Elementary and has quickly become an invaluable member of our school community. From supporting daily classroom instruction to stepping in wherever help is needed, she demonstrates reliability, dedication, and a deep commitment to student success.
A significant part of Kayley’s role includes working closely with our Special Education students. She approaches every situation with patience, empathy, and professionalism, building positive relationships with students. Her calm and encouraging presence helps students feel safe, respected, and capable each and every day.
Kayley consistently supports students using positive strategies, clear expectations, and steady encouragement. She collaborates seamlessly with teachers and staff, contributing to the strong, supportive culture we value at Widmyer.
Though new to her role, Kayley exemplifies excellence in service, teamwork, and compassion. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact she makes on our students and school community every day.
Congratulations, Kayley! 👏🍎
Kayley serves as an aide at Widmyer Elementary and has quickly become an invaluable member of our school community. From supporting daily classroom instruction to stepping in wherever help is needed, she demonstrates reliability, dedication, and a deep commitment to student success.
A significant part of Kayley’s role includes working closely with our Special Education students. She approaches every situation with patience, empathy, and professionalism, building positive relationships with students. Her calm and encouraging presence helps students feel safe, respected, and capable each and every day.
Kayley consistently supports students using positive strategies, clear expectations, and steady encouragement. She collaborates seamlessly with teachers and staff, contributing to the strong, supportive culture we value at Widmyer.
Though new to her role, Kayley exemplifies excellence in service, teamwork, and compassion. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact she makes on our students and school community every day.
Congratulations, Kayley! 👏🍎
Ms. Keefer's students have been spreading some love this week. They are learning to graph using candy hearts.
Morgan County Schools will be dismissing two-hours early today, Friday, February 6, 2026. All evening activities will be canceled.
As a reminder, Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, Feb 5, 4:30-6:30. Please reach out to your child's tea her if you have questions about your time. Thank you.
Our monthly family cooking class was another delicious success! Thank you to Food Lion for sponsoring us, Ms. Byrd for guiding us, and the Extension office for housing us. Hope to see you all at the next cooking adventure, where will make chili and cornbread.
Because of the snow days, we will celebrate the 100th day of school on Tuesday, Feb 3.
PTO carnation orders will be extended through Feb 6. If you want to place an order, please do so by Fri. No late orders will be accepted.
Order your yearbook today! Order you yearbook and use access key ZN8WVYUG. The cost is $16 per yearbook. Any orders submitted after March 2 will incur a late fee. Order today!
School is cancelled for Morgan County students on Friday, January 30, 2026. Employees follow Reporting Code A.
School is cancelled for Morgan County students on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Employees follow Reporting Code A.
School is cancelled for Morgan County students on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Employees follow Reporting Code A.
School is cancelled for Morgan County students on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Employees follow Reporting Code AD.
School is cancelled for Morgan County students on Monday, January 26, 2026, and Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Employees follow Reporting Code H on Monday. The employee reporting code for Tuesday will be announced Monday evening.
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.
