Berkeley Springs High School

Attention Graduating Seniors

Coming Soon to a School Near You! April 28-May 2, the BSHS Student Council is holding a spring spirit week to celebrate the end of the year, spring sports, and sending our seniors off in style!

Congratulations to Abigail Close (Honorable Mention) and Greenlee Bergen for participating in the State Social Studies Fair! A special shout-out to Ethan Taylor from Warm Springs Intermediate School for earning 3rd Place. Way to go!

BSHS Student Council is hosting a Blessing Box Drive from April 21 - May 2! Clean out those closets over break! All non-perishable food items earn 1 point for the class, gently used clothing items earn 2 points per article of clothing, and unopened hygiene / baby products earn 3 points . The winning class will receive ice cream at the end of lunch!

BSHS hosts our first Spring Spirit Week! When we return from break you'll have a week to prepare and then, Let's Spring into our Senior send off and exams! Here are the Spirit Day themes let's see what you come up with!

BSHS art students got to show off their art to the school today during their Annual Hallway Show! B building was adorned with art lining the halls in both downstairs and upstairs. Mrs. Anderson and Ms. Didawick's art students have done a tremendous job this year! Students got to walk and talk about art while participating in a scavenger hunt where students work together to find art pieces that represent differing art terminology, media and styles of art learned this year.

My favorite thing about school is: Art! Art class is a space where creativity shines! Whether painting, drawing, or designing, students get to explore their imagination and express themselves. Regular attendance ensures they never miss a chance to create something amazing. Keep showing up and making masterpieces!

BSHS Class of 2025 "Walk of Success"

Today, the PE and Health classes participated in an exciting Basketball tournament! Nine teams competed in a double-elimination bracket. Over 100 freshmen and sophomores joined in, either playing or cheering for their teams, bringing a lot of enthusiasm and support. A huge congratulations to the top three teams: 1st Place – Mr. Dowrey’s 2nd Period (PE) 2nd Place – Mr. Griffith’s 4th Period (PE) 3rd Place – Mr. Puffenberger’s 1st Period (Health) The completed bracket can be found here: https://challonge.com/bshsbasketball2025 Fantastic job, everyone, and GO INDIANS!

BSHS Student Council is hosting a Blessing Box Drive from April 21 - May 2! Clean out those closets over break! All non-perishable food items earn 1 point for the class, gently used clothing items earn 2 points per article of clothing, and unopened hygiene / baby products earn 3 points . The winning class will receive ice cream at the end of lunch!

The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office (WVSTO) announced the Fund the Future Sweepstakes on April 1, 2025. One lucky West Virginia child will win a $15,000 SMART529 College Savings account. Children must be 17 years of age or younger to enter. Deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025. The entry form and official sweepstakes rules can be found at www.wvtreasury.gov/fundthefuture.

National Assistant Principal's Week

Be sure to check out the BSHS AP Studio art and National Arts Honor's Society Show and Sale at the Creekside Cooperative Gallery (behind the Morgan County Library) These ladies have been creating some amazing art and people art loving it! You have the opportunity to support these talented artists and own their original artwork. We would also love to invite you to the Gallery Reception on Sat. April 26th at 6:00pm to meet the artists. Special thanks to: - Creekside Provisions and Supplies for allowing us to use their gallery space and always supporting our art program -Ms. Didawick (AP studio art instructor) and Mandi Solo (BSHS AP art alumni and gallery coordinator) for helping to organize and promote this special opportunity -The Seely Foundation Paradox Fund Grant for the materials and supplies needed to make this show possible

BSHS PASS PROGRAM

Attention Families In Need of Mental Health Resources! ParentGuidance.org is an amazing resource that provides assistance to families through free lessons developed by licensed professionals and through a free program called Parent Coaching. Please see the flyer to learn more!

Exciting News!!!! BSHS AP art students are having their own show and sale at the Creekside Collective Gallery in Berkeley Springs. (right behind the Morgan County library.) The show will be up from April 4th to May 31st, with a meet the artist reception on April 26th. Come support these talented ladies!!

Help BSHS fill the local Blessing Box!

Coaching for Parents.... You're not alone!

The advanced students in Ms. Didawick's class created some amazing mosaics with help from a grant from an Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation grant. The students had a lot of fun planning the designs and seeing the mosaics take form. Fun facts: A mosaic is art created with small pieces of materials like glass, ceramic tiles, stones, shells etc. The earliest examples of mosaics were found in Mesopotamia and date back to the 3rd millennium BC.

On March 14th we had four FFA members participate in the Tri County Ham Bacon & Egg Show and Auction. Over the past months, four of our dedicated members worked hard raising and processing their hogs in preparation for this event. Their hard work paid off as they raised over $11,000 in total! We would like to give huge thank you to the local businesses, community members, and individuals who showed their support by bidding on our members' hams and bacons! Your generosity made this event a huge success! A Special thanks to all of our buyers!! Mak Metal Supply Made in the Shade Landscaping Virginia Riggers Howard & Leslie Clark Mason's Auction Service Sherrard Auction Company Michael Farms LLC Kevin Yost Tom & Cindy Hill We appreciate everyone who helped make the show a success!