Statement from Morgan County Schools and Local Law Enforcement:
We consider the safety of our students and staff as our top priority. Along with all other State Superintendents, a conference call was completed late this morning with members of the West Virginia Department of Education and Homeland Security. During that meeting, a social media post with a list of high schools was shared with Superintendents. Neither Berkeley Springs High School or Paw Paw High School was listed on that social media post with 40+ high schools throughout the state of West Virginia. There have been NO specific threats received or reported to local law enforcement or Morgan County Schools.
We will continue to monitor this situation and will continue to communicate with local law enforcement. If you see something on social media (including snapchat) do not re-share it, call 911. Again, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Updated Statement from Morgan County Schools and Local Law Enforcement:
Upon further investigation, law enforcement has concluded that the Morgan County student’s threat on social media (on 9/10/2024) has been deemed not credible. Our investigation concluded that the student had taken a screenshot of a threat posted by a student in a neighboring state. Unfortunately, there have been a series of social media threats throughout the region and country the past 2-3 days. Social media threats occur frequently and law enforcement is actively investigating each and every threat reported and providing us with ongoing updates. We take the safety of our students and staff as our top priority. There is no reason to believe that any school in our area is in danger and students should feel safe attending school tomorrow.
Morgan County Schools offers tutoring and writing support 24/7. Access Paper Online Tutoring from your student's Class Link dashboard.
Coaching opportunity for parents through ParentGuidance.org.
Widmyer Back to School Night is August 15. Kindergarten and Pre-K are at 5:00, first grade is at 5:45, and second grade is at 6:30. This will be a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher. That evening, please be prepared to provide your child’s teacher with how your child will be going home from school. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you next week.
Suggested School Supply List 24-25
WVDE WV Summer Flyer
Morgan County Virtual Academy
The application window is open through June 1, 2024.
Learn more at https://www.morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy
Our water/field day is on Thursday! Students will get wet; please send a complete change of clothes with your child on Thursday. This includes shirt, pants/shorts, socks, shoes, and underwear. Also, send a towel with your child. We recommend that you apply sunscreen to your child Thursday morning, and send a water bottle. Thank you.
Morgan County Virtual Academy
The application window is open through June 1, 2024.
Learn more at https://www.morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy
Morgan County Virtual Academy
The application window is open through June 1, 2024.
Learn more at https://www.morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy
We're scooping out a delicious new program. Your child will be able to purchase Hershey's ice cream for only $1. This flyer will be sent home with each student this week.
Our first (trial run) Cooking night on Friday was such a delight! We had gallons of fun and the food was delicious. Thank you to Food Lion for sponsoring this event and to Warm Springs Middle School for hosting us. Many more food adventures to come next year!
Join us in celebrating National Assistant Principals Week, April 1-5! A big shoutout to Mylissa Daniels at Widmyer Elementary School for her unwavering dedication and hard work. Together, let's recognize her invaluable contribution to our school community!
Important School Calendar Change!
In light of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, we've decided to reschedule the Faculty Senate early dismissal that was originally scheduled for April 19th to this date to coincide with this historic event.
We believe that witnessing such a rare celestial occurrence can be an educational and memorable experience for our students. Due to the timing of the eclipse and by adjusting the early dismissal date, we aim to provide ample opportunity for everyone to safely observe and appreciate the solar eclipse together.
Please mark your calendars accordingly! The new date for the Faculty Senate early dismissal is April 8th. April 19th will now be a full school day. We appreciate your understanding and support as we strive to create enriching experiences for our school community.
Ashley Belote is coming back to Widmyer. Please come meet her and support her new book!
The Small & Tall Ball was extraordinary, once again!! Thank you to the volunteers, staff, and families who showed up to enjoy the occasion with us. We'll see you again next year.
There's much more fun to come this week!! Tomorrow, we welcome Tony M. Music to our school. He will be sharing his musical program, "Put Something Good in the World." Friday is the long awaited Small & Tall Ball. If you have not received your ticket yet, it should come home today. Amanda Miller will be joining us again to take photographs. Copies of this form will be printed here at school.
Honoring heroes! Thank you, school social workers, for your dedication to students' well-being.
This is Read Across America week! Yesterday, we celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with readers and cupcakes. Thank you to the First Responders and parents who read during the day and to Mr. Litten who read at our birthday party.
