Hedgesville High School achieved full voter registration among eligible seniors this year. Students Caitlin Hall and Julianne Haderer led efforts resulting in receipt of the gold level Jennings Randolph Award. West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner visited campus for a ceremony celebrating their accomplishment.
Berkeley County Schools has started construction on the Inwood Early Learning Academy aimed at serving pre-kindergarten students. Officials say this dedicated facility reflects ongoing investment in education as county enrollment grows rapidly.
Keandrea Cochran from Hedgesville High School has created Little Library boxes throughout Berkeley County with support from local partners. Her project aims to improve access to books for children after recognizing gaps during the pandemic closures.
Three Musselman High School math teachers shared instructional strategies at a statewide mathematics conference held earlier this month. Their presentations aimed at helping other educators improve student engagement with math concepts. Berkeley County Schools supports such professional collaboration throughout its district.
Ava DiPasquale from Martinsburg has been chosen for an elite summer opera program in Italy after excelling at Eastman School of Music. Her achievements reflect opportunities provided by Berkeley County Schools which serve thousands locally.
Spring Mills High School has been named a Unified Champion Banner School by Special Olympics Unified Sports. The school celebrated with a pep rally highlighting student inclusion efforts. Officials hope this recognition will inspire more schools across West Virginia.
Back Creek Valley Elementary hosted James Rumsey Technical Institute students for Career Day on March 5. The event introduced elementary students to trade careers through interactive stations led by technical institute participants.
Berkeley County Schools launched its annual student safety presentations at Potomack Intermediate School on March 10. High school leaders performed skits for younger students while first responders discussed emergency preparedness. The program encourages peer-led learning about safety topics like bullying.
Hedgesville Middle School has been designated as a Heart Safe School through Project ADAM, recognizing its efforts to improve emergency preparedness for cardiac events.
The School Safety Officers (SSO) program was introduced by Berkeley County Schools in 2023 to enhance security across its campuses.