The Morgan County School Board viewed designs and cost estimates for two options to the Berkeley Springs High School Building C (gymnasium building) NEEDS renovations project at their November 5 meeting.
Morgan County Schools and West Virginia schools have been serving healthy foods for many years, said Linda Michael, Warm Springs Intermediate School head cook.
Meals at Morgan County Schools have included fresh local produce this year. All seven schools get fresh cherry tomatoes weekly from Mock’s Greenhouse in Berkeley Springs.
Morgan County Schools rushed to find another milk supplier when Potomac Farms Dairy broke off their contract with little notice because of a drivers’ strike.
Morgan County Schools continues offering healthier school meals with more fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, whole-grain entrees and portion and caloric guidelines.
A 2011 Morgan County Pride Survey showed a decrease in alcohol use at every grade level, said Shamus Cleveland of the Morgan County Partnership program.