Mrs. Brittany Cockrell's 6th grade science students participated in a creative and engaging activity today called "Play-Doh Personalities," and the results were amazing!
Inspired by an idea from Tiffany Clemins,(MCBOE Tech & Academic Coach) students selected an animal they felt connected to based on its personality or characteristics. They then brought their chosen animal to life using Play-Doh and answered reflection questions explaining why they identified with that animal.
Not only was this a great opportunity for students to express themselves and build classroom community, but it also incorporated important science concepts. Students identified their animals as biotic organisms, discussed adaptations and characteristics that help them survive, explored their habitats, and examined how they interact with both biotic and abiotic factors in their environment.
The creativity, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm displayed by our students were incredible. It was wonderful to see them fully engaged in creating, explaining, and sharing their ideas with their classmates. Activities like this help strengthen relationships, encourage self-expression, and reinforce science learning in meaningful ways.
Mrs. Cockrell shared, "I'm really proud of them already, and I'm excited to see where this group goes this year. They definitely made my teacher heart happy today!"
Check out some of their fantastic Play-Doh creations in the photos below!
#WarmSpringsMiddleSchool #WSMSPride #6thGradeScience #PlayDohPersonalities #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #BuildingCommunity #LearningWithCreativity
Inspired by an idea from Tiffany Clemins,(MCBOE Tech & Academic Coach) students selected an animal they felt connected to based on its personality or characteristics. They then brought their chosen animal to life using Play-Doh and answered reflection questions explaining why they identified with that animal.
Not only was this a great opportunity for students to express themselves and build classroom community, but it also incorporated important science concepts. Students identified their animals as biotic organisms, discussed adaptations and characteristics that help them survive, explored their habitats, and examined how they interact with both biotic and abiotic factors in their environment.
The creativity, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm displayed by our students were incredible. It was wonderful to see them fully engaged in creating, explaining, and sharing their ideas with their classmates. Activities like this help strengthen relationships, encourage self-expression, and reinforce science learning in meaningful ways.
Mrs. Cockrell shared, "I'm really proud of them already, and I'm excited to see where this group goes this year. They definitely made my teacher heart happy today!"
Check out some of their fantastic Play-Doh creations in the photos below!
#WarmSpringsMiddleSchool #WSMSPride #6thGradeScience #PlayDohPersonalities #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #BuildingCommunity #LearningWithCreativity
The Warm Springs Middle School cafeteria staff busy this morning preparing the Parmesan Chicken main dish for the first day of school lunch.
THANK YOU! Tony's Butcher Block for generously catering our Welcome Back Staff Luncheon on Monday and for supporting the Warm Springs Middle School family. Your partnership demonstrates the power of local businesses and schools working together to build meaningful relationships and create opportunities for our Wolf Pack.
Warm Springs Middle School Golf Needing Players
Updated Reminder any student in grade 6-8 interested in playing golf the first official practice is today at 4:30 PM at the Cacapon State Park Golf Course. Please bring your WVSSAC physical for practice.
WARM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL WOLVES
2026-2027 School Supply Lists
Parents and Guardians, please review the supply lists below and help your student come prepared for a successful school year. Supplies should be labeled with the student's name whenever possible.
6TH GRADE
Mrs. Ambrose & Mrs. Norris (ELA)
1½-inch 3-ring binder with pockets
2 packs loose-leaf notebook paper
Pencils
Highlighter
Tissues
Dividers
Pencil pouch for binder
Skinny dry-erase marker
Mrs. Stotler & Mrs. Harrington (Math)
Dry-erase markers
Folder or binder with a section designated for Math
Mrs. Cockrell (Science)
2-pocket folder
Pencils
Lined paper
1 pack blank computer paper
Colored pencils
Tissues
Mrs. Penner (Social Studies)
Pencils
Colored pencils
Highlighters
2-pocket folder
1-subject spiral notebook
Tissues
7TH GRADE
Mrs. Powell (ELA)
1-inch 3-ring binder
Pack of tabbed dividers
Pencils
Tissues
Small pack of sharpened colored pencils
1 dry-erase marker
Tissues
Mr. Sandy (ELA)
1-inch 3-ring binder
Pack of tabbed dividers
Pencils
Small pack of sharpened colored pencils
1 dry-erase marker
Tissues
Mrs. Kesecker & Mr. Prinkey (Math)
3-ring binder
Pencils (extra lead if using mechanical pencils)
Composition notebook
Folder
Tissues
Mr. Hessler (History) & Mrs. King (Science)
Pencils
Loose-leaf paper
Dividers
1" to 1½" binder
8TH GRADE
Ms. Boyce & Mr. Lynch (ELA)
Pencils
Extra lead (if using mechanical pencils)
Cap erasers or large pink eraser
Highlighters
Loose-leaf paper
Two 1-subject notebooks
Two pocket folders
Post-it Notes
Colored pencils
2-inch 3-ring binder
Mrs. Gates
Pencils
Loose-leaf paper
Dividers
1" to 1½" binder
Mrs. Sloan & Ms. Vogt
3-ring binder
Pencils (extra lead if using mechanical pencils)
Composition notebook
Folder
Glue sticks
Mrs. Kesselring (Science)
Pencils
Expo dry-erase markers
1-inch binder
Composition notebook dedicated to Science
Please Note: Additional supplies may be requested by teachers throughout the school year for projects and classroom activities.
We look forward to a successful school year at Warm Springs Middle School!
2026-2027 School Supply Lists
Parents and Guardians, please review the supply lists below and help your student come prepared for a successful school year. Supplies should be labeled with the student's name whenever possible.
6TH GRADE
Mrs. Ambrose & Mrs. Norris (ELA)
1½-inch 3-ring binder with pockets
2 packs loose-leaf notebook paper
Pencils
Highlighter
Tissues
Dividers
Pencil pouch for binder
Skinny dry-erase marker
Mrs. Stotler & Mrs. Harrington (Math)
Dry-erase markers
Folder or binder with a section designated for Math
Mrs. Cockrell (Science)
2-pocket folder
Pencils
Lined paper
1 pack blank computer paper
Colored pencils
Tissues
Mrs. Penner (Social Studies)
Pencils
Colored pencils
Highlighters
2-pocket folder
1-subject spiral notebook
Tissues
7TH GRADE
Mrs. Powell (ELA)
1-inch 3-ring binder
Pack of tabbed dividers
Pencils
Tissues
Small pack of sharpened colored pencils
1 dry-erase marker
Tissues
Mr. Sandy (ELA)
1-inch 3-ring binder
Pack of tabbed dividers
Pencils
Small pack of sharpened colored pencils
1 dry-erase marker
Tissues
Mrs. Kesecker & Mr. Prinkey (Math)
3-ring binder
Pencils (extra lead if using mechanical pencils)
Composition notebook
Folder
Tissues
Mr. Hessler (History) & Mrs. King (Science)
Pencils
Loose-leaf paper
Dividers
1" to 1½" binder
8TH GRADE
Ms. Boyce & Mr. Lynch (ELA)
Pencils
Extra lead (if using mechanical pencils)
Cap erasers or large pink eraser
Highlighters
Loose-leaf paper
Two 1-subject notebooks
Two pocket folders
Post-it Notes
Colored pencils
2-inch 3-ring binder
Mrs. Gates
Pencils
Loose-leaf paper
Dividers
1" to 1½" binder
Mrs. Sloan & Ms. Vogt
3-ring binder
Pencils (extra lead if using mechanical pencils)
Composition notebook
Folder
Glue sticks
Mrs. Kesselring (Science)
Pencils
Expo dry-erase markers
1-inch binder
Composition notebook dedicated to Science
Please Note: Additional supplies may be requested by teachers throughout the school year for projects and classroom activities.
We look forward to a successful school year at Warm Springs Middle School!
Warm Springs Middle School Fall Sports 2026
The fall sports season is quickly approaching, and we are excited to welcome student-athletes back for another great year of competition and school pride.
Students in grades 6-8 who plan to participate in Cross Country, Golf, or Volleyball must have a current WVSSAC physical and maintain a 2.0 GPA based on second semester grades from the previous school year. Incoming 6th grade students are automatically eligible for the first semester.
Cross Country
Begins: August 3, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Location: WSMS Cross Country Course
Bring: Water and running shoes
Golf
Begins: August 3, 2026
Location: Cacapon State Park Golf Resort
Time: To Be Determined
Bring: Water
Volleyball Tryouts
Date: August 10, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: WSMS Gym
Participation in athletics provides students with opportunities to develop teamwork, discipline, leadership, and school pride. We encourage all interested students to ensure they meet eligibility requirements and come prepared for the start of the season.
One Pack. One Purpose. Go Wolves!
The fall sports season is quickly approaching, and we are excited to welcome student-athletes back for another great year of competition and school pride.
Students in grades 6-8 who plan to participate in Cross Country, Golf, or Volleyball must have a current WVSSAC physical and maintain a 2.0 GPA based on second semester grades from the previous school year. Incoming 6th grade students are automatically eligible for the first semester.
Cross Country
Begins: August 3, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Location: WSMS Cross Country Course
Bring: Water and running shoes
Golf
Begins: August 3, 2026
Location: Cacapon State Park Golf Resort
Time: To Be Determined
Bring: Water
Volleyball Tryouts
Date: August 10, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: WSMS Gym
Participation in athletics provides students with opportunities to develop teamwork, discipline, leadership, and school pride. We encourage all interested students to ensure they meet eligibility requirements and come prepared for the start of the season.
One Pack. One Purpose. Go Wolves!
Welcome to the Wolf Pack! While Alisha started for us back in January, we did not get to formally introduce her.
We have made another change to Back to School Night and flipped the start times for 6th grade (now 5:30-7:00). 7th & 8th grade will now start at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Welcome to the Wolf Pack!
Golf Flex Practice Information this Thursday, July 23, 2026 4:00 PM at Cacapon State Park Golf Resort
WSMS FFA Officer Retreat July 2026
Welcome to the Wolf Pack!
Welcome to the Wolf Pack!
Berkeley Springs Lady Indians Soccer Clinic Information
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
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
Karen Reed, Meghan Powell, Jamie Harris all representing Warm Springs Middle School along with our IE Strategist Kris Scallon at the 2026 Building Expertise Conference. We had the opportunity to sit on a panel with some other amazing administrators and educators to discuss Leadership for I
Congratulations to Mr. Harris, Mrs. Cockrell, Coach Waugh, and Mr. Soos on their Seeley Foundation awards this morning. Warm Springs Middle School is proud to partner with the Seeley Foundation to provide opportunities to our students.
We hope everyone has an amazing summer break! Mark your calendars so you don’t forget our Back to School Night!!
2026-2027 School Calendar
