Kate Evans

“Too Good for Drugs” teaches kids coping skills, goal-setting

Warm Springs Middle School students are learning to deal with stress, manage their emotions and set personal goals in the “Too Good for Drugs” program in health teacher Tony McDonald’s classes.

Blue Ridge mechatronics class will be taught in Paw Paw

The Morgan County School Board unanimously approved a dual credit “Introduction to Mechatronics” class at Paw Paw High School at their May 7 meeting.

School budget updated

The proposed 2013-2014 budget for Morgan County Schools was updated with more current funding amounts, and is still under consideration before a May 21 approval hearing.

Child support issues can turn into criminal cases

Working out regular child support arrangements is an ongoing issue for many families locally.

Next year’s school calendar approved

The Morgan County School Board unanimously approved the school calendar for the 2013-2014 school year at its May 7 meeting at Widmyer Elementary.

School board travel expense questioned for absent board member

Morgan County School Board member Pat Springer questioned approving travel and lodging to a West Virginia School Board Association conference for fellow board member Eric Kidwell at last week’s board meeting.

School bus hit in minor accident

A Morgan County school bus was involved in a minor accident with no injuries early Monday morning on Friendship Lane, said West Virginia State Police Sergeant S.E. Davis.

A glimpse at the price tag for “real life”

Berkeley Springs High School juniors experienced juggling real life monthly bills and finances at the May 1 School of Hard Knocks in the school’s gymnasium.

Berkeley Springs High School programs put focus on student achievement

The Berkeley Springs High School local school improvement council (LSIC) showcased the school’s innovative classes and programs and student achievement for the Morgan County school board last month.

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