Widmyer Elementary School

Morgan County Virtual Academy is now accepting applications through June 1, 2026! Open to students in grades K–12, this flexible learning option is ideal for independent, motivated learners. Learn more at morganschools.net/page/virtual-academy.

Paws and Claws Summer Academy is coming this summer — and we want YOUR student there!

This fun, engaging program runs June 15 – July 23 at Warm Springs Intermediate School, four days a week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included!

Mornings = math & reading support
Afternoons = Energy Express activities

Open to students entering grades 1–3 in Fall 2026.

Interested? Complete the form that your child received by April 29, 2026. Space is limited, so don't wait!

Enrollment decisions will be shared the week of May 18. Submitting a form does not guarantee a spot — priority is given to students who meet academic criteria. Families who are offered a spot are committing to daily attendance and full participation so every child gets the most out of this opportunity.

Questions? Reach out — we'd love to help!

Our Widmyer Cooking Clubs were heating up this week, as we launched our first Kids edition. Regular members of our adult cooking club, plus some new faces, joined us last night and were able to bring their children. Nearly 50 participants helped with cooking or taught a lesson. Fun was had by all, food was enjoyed after class, and ingredients were sent home to make the meal again together and practice their new skills. Many thanks to everyone who made this event so successful!

We are excited to share some wonderful news with you. Our campus has been named a 2025-2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School.

Out of more than 10,000 campuses served across the country, our school was selected for this honor. This recognition reflects the dedication of our teachers, staff, and students to creating a place where relationships, trust, and respect are at the center of everything we do.

Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) focuses on building strong connections between students and educators because we know that when students feel safe, known, and valued, they are more engaged in learning and more likely to succeed.

This award is not based on one moment or one event. It represents the consistent work happening in classrooms every day. Schools earning this recognition demonstrate:
*Strong staff participation and commitment to the CKH Process
*Positive school culture and climate reported by teachers and students
*Evidence of meaningful impact on students and staff
*A recommendation from a CKH Strategist based on observed implementation and results

Being named a National Showcase School means that relationships are not just something we talk about on our campus, they are something we intentionally practice every day.

We are incredibly proud of our staff and students for the work they do to make our school a place where everyone feels they belong. Thank you for your continued partnership and support in helping us build a strong, relationship-driven community for our children. Together, we are creating a school where students truly want to be and where they can thrive both academically and personally.

Morgan County Schools is currently seeking PASS Volunteers!

If you are interested in becoming a PASS Volunteer, please complete a volunteer form. For questions or additional information, please contact Candi Hurst, PASS Coordinator, by email, [email protected].

A PASS Volunteer Training will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:30 pm at the Board of Education Office.

We are excited to welcome new volunteers and look forward to working with you!

Volunteer Form:

PASS Volunteer Form Please click the link to complete this form.

Congratulations to our 3rd Nine Weeks Extra Milers at Widmyer Elementary School!

We are proud to recognize these outstanding staff members who continue to go above and beyond each day to support our students, schools, and community. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment make a lasting impact, and we are grateful for all that you do!

As we wrap up this recognition cycle, we also want to extend a huge congratulations to all of our Extra Milers from the 2025–2026 school year! Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and you have truly helped make a difference across Morgan County Schools.

A special thank-you to the Berkeley Springs High School Agriculture Education students for designing and creating the beautiful plaques presented to our honorees. Your craftsmanship and school pride add so much meaning to this recognition.

Looking Ahead: Nominations for the 2026–2027 school year will open in August. We look forward to continuing to celebrate the incredible individuals who go the extra mile each day!

Yesterday, Mrs. Miller's and Mrs. Smith's class wore blue in recognition of autism awareness day.

Widmyer Elementary School is Hiring for the 2026–2027 School Year!

Widmyer Elementary is looking for dedicated and caring professionals to join our team:

• School Counselor
• 1st Grade Teacher (3 positions)
• 2nd Grade Teacher
• Itinerant Pre-K / PSSN Teacher
• Itinerant Special Education Aide / Autism Mentor
• Elementary ECCAT
• Cook III

If you’re passionate about supporting students and want to be part of a positive school community, we encourage you to apply!

Apply Online:

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March has been a busy month for Communities In Schools at Widmyer. Sherrie Byrd has been hard at work facilitating engaging activities with our students, staff, families, and community. She has hosted the 4th annual Small & Tall Ball, her monthly parent Cooking Club, and celebrated students with their Legendary Mythical Pizza attendance rewards. The list of community and school support for all of this work is extraordinary. Thank you to Mythical Pizza, Widmyer PTO, Food Lion of Berkeley Springs, The Partnership, Starting Points, numerous Morgan County Board members, The WVU Extension Office, and everyone else who supported these programs.

Mrs. Waugh's and Mrs. Shives' kindergarten classes learned about the changes in the season and looked for signs of spring during a nature walk around Widmyer.

Staff were trained on Classroom at the beginning of the year with activities to use technology in the classroom. Mrs. Crawford wrote an Eastern Panhandle grant and purchased stylus pens for each student in the classroom. Recently, they began experimenting with the pens and writing their letters for UFLI, words, math problems, etc. The kids loved it. The kids have learned how to change tools, colors, erase, etc.