There will be a Blood Drive tomorrow, September 26, 2024, from 1-6 pm at the Fire Hall. The total number of blood donations will add up toward a scholarship for a senior Student Council member.
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.
September's Capturing Kids Hearts message is Empathy.
What is Empathy?
Empathy is the ability to be aware of, understand, and be sensitive to another person’s feelings. Instead of focusing on how these feelings impact ourselves, empathy motivates us to focus on others and respond with care and compassion.
Why Focus on Empathy?
Empathy builds a positive classroom culture. Empathy empowers students to learn to understand each other to build trust and safety in the classroom.
Empathy strengthens community. Empathy helps students strengthen their relationships with classmates, other students and adults at school, and at home.
Empathy prepares your students to be leaders in their community. The best leaders understand the people they lead and are able to show they care.
Empathy in Action:
Take a different perspective. When you take a different perspective, you put aside your own feelings and reactions to see the situation through another’s eyes.
Put aside judgment. Take a pause, and rather than express conclusions about a situation based on what you see, step back and consider other things you may still need to know or understand.
Communicate that you understand. Instead of giving advice, respond with reflective phrases like, “It sounds like you...” or “I hear that you...” to express that you understand and care.
Coaching opportunity for parents through ParentGuidance.org.
Morgan County Schools offers tutoring and writing support 24/7. Access Paper Online Tutoring from your student's Class Link dashboard.
Paw Paw Schools would like to thank the Bank of Romney for their school supply donation! Thank you for always supporting us!
You can also find school lunch menus using the following link https://www.morganschools.net/documents/departments/child-nutrition-department/lunch-menu/194121
Title 1 Parent Right to Know Letter
Paw Paw Block Party information
Back to school night – Monday, August 19 from 3:30-6:00
Parent Teacher Conference Schedule:
1st PTC- Tuesday, October 29th from 3:30-5:30
2nd PTC- Thursday, January 23rd from 3:30-5:30
3rd PTC- Thursday, April 3rd from 3:30-5:00
Calendar snapshot
Morgan County Schools 24.25 school year calendar.
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
Paw Paw Schools is pleased to announce our valedictorian, Miah Smith and our salutatorian, Karynn Kerns.
Also, graduation practice has been moved up to 10 A.M. on May 22nd . The Walk of Fame will occur at 10 through the elementary school.
Use the following link to live stream the WV State Track and Field Meet starting tomorrow.
https://wv.milesplit.com/meets/619867-wvssac-state-championship-2024/results
Congratulations to the Golden Horseshoe Winners!
Morgan County Virtual Academy
The application window is open through June 1, 2024.
Learn more at https://www.morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy
The Asset Survey will be given to grade 4, 6, 8, 10 this Thursday and/or Friday. If you do not want you child to participate please use the contact information in the letter.
