Morgan County Schools

Local transmission of COVID-19 remains at the HIGH level, therefore masks will be required indoors and on buses next week, September 7 through September 10.

As a reminder, there is No School on Monday, September 6, 2021 for Labor Day.

Due to the heavy rains forecasted for the afternoon, Morgan County Schools will be dismissing 2 hours early today. All after-school and evening activities are canceled.

In preparation for the forecasted heavy rainfall over the next couple of days, we wanted to let parents know that the school schedule may need to be adjusted. There is a possibility that we may need to do an early release tomorrow afternoon and a potential for a possible delay on Thursday. Please make sure that you have alternative plans for your children and communicate those plans to the school as needed. We are monitoring the weather closely and will keep you posted if we need to change our normal operating schedule. Thank you!

Local transmission of COVID-19 remains at the HIGH level, therefore masks will be required indoors and on buses next week, August 30 through September 3.

Wishing our students a great first day back.

Information on drop off and pick-up times for all MCS schools for the 2021-2022 school year. Berkeley Springs High School Drop Off: Parent drop-off on the north end (football field) starting at 7:00. Report to the cafeteria. 1st period begins at 7:45. Dismissal: 1st bus run at 2:51 Walkers, drivers, and pickups at 3:00. Paw Paw Schools Drop off: 7:30 elementary parent drop off- front loop , secondary- side doors of high school Buses- back loop Classes start at 7:50 Dismissal: 3:10 ( buses on the back loop ) parent pick - up - front loop Pleasant View Elementary School Drop off: 7:30 Students may be dropped off by parents 8:00 Students are released to class from the cafeteria. Dismissal: 3:06 Dismissal of students being picked up by parents Warm Springs Intermediate School Drop off: 7:15 Homeroom starts: 7:30 Students are considered late after 7:50 Dismissal: 2:56 Warm Springs Middle School Drop-Offs: 7:20 AM *All students must be in homeroom by 7:40 AM. Dismissal: 2:56 Parent Pick Up: 2:56 Widmyer Elementary School Drop offs are 7:20-7:50 Classes start at 7:50 Buses dismiss at 2:50 Pick ups are at 3:05

Bus routes for the 2021-2022 school year are posted on the MCS website at: https://www.morganschools.net/browse/194532

Welcome Back Staff!

Information on Back to School Nights for all Morgan County Schools. August 20 - Berkeley Springs High 5:00-7:00 p.m. – New Student/Freshman Orientation August 20 - Paw Paw Schools 3:30-5:30 p.m. August 18 - Warm Springs Middle 6th Grade Orientation A-L 5:00 p.m. M-Z 6:00 p.m. August 19 - Warm Springs Middle School 7th Grade @ 5:00 p.m. 8th Grade @ 6:00 p.m. August 19 - Warm Springs Intermediate Backyard Event 3:00-4:00 p.m. – 5th Grade 4:00-5:00 p.m. - 4th Grade 5:00-6:00 p.m. – 3rd Grade August 19 - Pleasant View Elementary 4:00-6:00 p.m. August 19 - Widmyer Elementary Kindergarten 6:00 p.m. August 20 - Widmyer Elementary 2nd Grade – 5:30 p.m. 1st Grade – 7:00 p.m.

Congratulations to Berkeley Springs High School who placed second in West Virginia for the number of students obtaining Microsoft Office PowerPoint Certifications this year. The certification is recognized by employers as proof of career skills. Way to go!

Camp Alpha and Camp MoCo Families, please take a moment to fill out a brief survey about your summer experience which is located on our Summer Camps Webpage. https://www.morganschools.net/page/summer-camps

On Friday, July 2, 2021, Morgan County Schools experienced a ransomware cyberattack. Due to a quick response by our technology department, the attack was contained to our internal network environment. We are working closely with our security partner to mitigate the issue and any potential impacts.

Happy Independence Day

We’re seeking input from Morgan County parents, students, employees, and community members as we plan for the use of Federal ARP Funding. Please take a moment to fill out a brief survey! https://forms.office.com/r/NiArAnUNx6

Camp Alpha and Camp MoCo students enjoy a trip to the Berkeley Springs Museum. #SummerSOLEWV

We have received word that all mask mandates from Governor Justice and the WVDE have now been lifted. Staff and students are no longer required to wear masks for any reason. Staff and students may wear a mask if they choose to do so, but no one is required to wear one at this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we have navigated the pandemic together.

At their meeting last night, the Morgan County Board of Education removed the requirement for students under Grade 3 to wear masks. The mask guidance now in effect for schools is that of Governor Justice and the WVDE. At their direction, masks are still to be worn by all school staff and students in Grade 3 and above on school property when not participating in physical activity and social distancing cannot be maintained. Masks are also to be worn on school buses at all times. At this time, the WVDE's mask guidance is slated to continue through June 20, 2021. We will keep you updated as we receive additional information.

Morgan County Schools honored retirees this week with a celebration at the County Inn. We want to wish them all the best with their retirement. Pictured: Curtis Perry, Scott Waugh, Kate Stotler, Rick Burdock & Kim Hamrick. Not Pictured: Ronnie Sue Childers, Sharon Maggio, Kathy Seager & Mike Weaver.

Morgan County Schools is in need of substitutes! For more information please visit https://morganschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx to see our current job posting. Come work for us!