Paw Paw Schools

Morgan County Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Monday, January 22. Employees follow reporting code D.

The homecoming game will now be next Saturday against Shanksville at 12 and the homecoming dance will be that Saturday evening at the original time . The pep rally will occur on Jan .25 th at the original time and spirit days will start on Jan 23rd as originally scheduled . The pep rally will occur on Jan. 25th since the PBIS trip is now the 26th. Thanks

Due to forecasted weather conditions, Morgan County Schools will close for in-person learning tomorrow, Friday, January 19. This will be Non-Traditional Instructional Day #3. Employees will follow reporting code A. All evening activities are cancelled. Also, Morgan County Schools' Science Fair is cancelled for Saturday, January 20. Judging will take place at the schools on the following schedule: Wednesday, January 24: Pleasant View Elementary Paw Paw Schools Thursday, January 25 Warm Springs Intermediate Warm Springs Middle Students that are eligible for competition in the County science Fair need to bring their projects to school on Monday, January 22.

The Governor's School for the Arts summer program provides students with a unique opportunity to enhance and build artistic skills in creative writing, dance, digital literacy, instrumental music, painting and drawing, theater, and vocal performance. The program provides an inclusive community for artists of all types. Current 10th-grade students are eligible for the GSA. Auditions and portfolios are reviewed for admittance. The summer 2024 session will be at the West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Contact your school counselor for more information. Governor's School for the Arts - https://wvde.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-GSA.pdf

Morgan County Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, January 18. Employees follow reporting code D.

Due to the expected low temperatures and poor road conditions across much of the county, Morgan County Schools will close for in-person learning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17. This will be Non-Traditional Instructional Day #2. Employees will follow reporting code A.

Morgan County Schools will close for in-person learning today, Tuesday, January 16. This will be Non-Traditional Instructional Day #1. Employees will follow reporting code A. All evening activities are cancelled.

Morgan County Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16. Employees follow reporting code D. We will reevaluate weather conditions in the morning.

As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

All after-school activities for all schools in Morgan County will be canceled today, Tuesday, January 9.

Morgan County Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Monday, January 8. Employees follow reporting code D.

A special note from the Principal/ AD of Paw Paw Schools While every attempt has been made to have spectators tonight at the Paw Paw vs. Harman games, please be aware that if, at any time during the games tonight or on any night, the administrators/ refs have to stop the game for poor fan behavior, the floor will be cleared of the players and spectators will be dismissed. The game will then resume with only the officials/ coaches/ players, the AD/ principal of Paw Paw Schools. Individual spectators will be asked to leave if their behavior is a display of poor sportsmanship. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter as we strive to demonstrate good sportsmanship to our students. Ms. Kasekamp Mr. Taylor

WVSSAC spectator/student code 3.3. The spectator shall: 3.3.a. Realize that they represent the school just as definitely as does the member of a team, and, therefore, has an obligation to be a true sportsman, encouraging through this behavior the practice of good sportsmanship by others. 3.3.b. Recognize that good sportsmanship is more important than victory by approving and applauding good team play, individual skill and outstanding examples of sportsmanship and fair play exhibited by either team. 3.3.c. Recognize that, since the primary purpose of interscholastic athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well-being of the students through the medium of contests, victory or defeat is in reality of secondary importance. 3.3.d. Treat visiting teams and officials as guests, extending to them every courtesy. 3.3.e. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat. 3.3.f. Respect the judgment and integrity of officials, realizing that their decisions are based upon game conditions as they observe them. 3.4. The student shall: 3.4.a. Be courteous to visiting teams and officials. 3.4.b. Participate to the limit of their ability. The true student does not give up, nor do they quarrel, cheat, bet, or grandstand. 3.4.c. Be modest when successful and be gracious in defeat. A true “sport” does not offer excuses for failures. 3.4.d. Maintain a high degree of physical fitness by observing team and training rules conscientiously. 3.4.e. Demonstrate loyalty to the school by maintaining satisfactory scholastic standing and by participating in and supporting other school activities. 3.4.f. Understand and observe the rules of the game and the standards of eligibility. 3.4.g. Respect the integrity and judgment of officials and accept their decisions without questions. 3.4.h. Respect the facilities of host schools and the trust entailed in being a guest. 3 4.i. The cheerleader shall always cheer positively for the team and never negatively against the opponent. Remember a few key points taken from benchbadbevaior.com. • Buying a ticket to high school athletic events doesn’t mean that you can say/ do whatever you want. • At a high school event, you are to be positive /encouraging and respectful. • Please maintain your humanity at high school athletic events. Do not embarrass your student. • There are 29 cameras at Paw Paw Schools recording at all times.

Please also keep this in mind for tonight's game https://youtu.be/-5B9oJkkSwE?si=dwBe1cDXommaUXVc

Please keep this in mind for tonight's game. https://youtu.be/o82_smKg59U?si=CLmq_QKr3OABntW2

Morgan County Schools' Science Fair scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2024, is postponed to Saturday, January 20, 2024. The location is Berkeley Springs High School.

January's Capturing Kids Hearts them is RESPECT. Remember to share photos of your children demonstrating Respect to amguthrie@k12.wv.us or Facebook messenger and we can get them posted. Thank you! What is Respect? Respect is the willingness and ability to act professionally and thoughtfully with ourselves and others. Leaders can deal respectfully with opposition and provide space for both dignity and differences to coexist. Why focus on Respect? Respect contributes to a positive culture. People feel safe, supported, and engaged in the context of thoughtful social, emotional, civic, and intellectual interactions. Respect decreases conflict. Respect helps us, and others, to be able to express ourselves without fear of being judged, humiliated, or discriminated against. Respect encourages empathy. Respect helps us to understand each other and put ourselves in someone else shoes. Respect in Action: Teach students words have power. How we talk to others, and ourselves, can motivate or discourage, connect or destroy, hurt or heal. We should choose our words with care. Create opportunities for group decision-making. Open dialogue engages students in a process where compromise is crucial to making decisions. Vary protocols for classroom sharing. Frequently use open-ended questions, partner sharing, and small group activities to connect and promote understanding between students.

This is a reminder that there is a scheduled 2-hr early dismissal on Thursday, December 21 for Faculty Senate. There is no school for students from Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 2 for Winter Break. Tuesday, January 2 is a Professional Learning Day for Staff.

Updates Basketball Schedules

Morgan County Schools is excited to offer Paper Online Tutoring to all K-12 students! Paper offers personalized skill and homework support 24 hours a day/7 days a week. You can access this feature now on students' ClassLink dashboard. Sign up for a free family webinar to learn more.