
February 5, 2025
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January 22, 2025
Congratulations to Brianna Niewodowski, BCS January ACE Award Recipient. Ms. Niewodowski, an 8th-grade teacher at Mountain Ridge Middle School, is an outstanding educator,...

November 25, 2024
By: Tom Markland INWOOD – Over the weekend, around two dozen poles stood in a park across the street from Taylor’s Farm Market, many of them covered in donated clothing from mem...

November 22, 2024
Berkeley County Schools is proud to recognize Robert Bellissimo, a custodian at Mountain Ridge Middle School custodian, as our November Distinguished Service Award recipient! F...

November 7, 2024
By: The Journal Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 6, all Berkeley County Schools students will have access to free breakfast and lunch following a recent vote to expand the district’s ...

October 18, 2024
Friends of Music has given Mountain Ridge Middle School a $400 grant to purchase four keyboards. The keyboards are being used by general music students to learn basic piano skill...

October 2, 2024
By: Ainsley Hall MARTINSBURG — Berkeley County Schools will present Middle School Matters, a series of talks on safety, throughout middle schools in the county during the month...

September 23, 2024
By: Tyler Markland MARTINSBURG — A kickoff event at War Memorial Park drew hundreds of people Thursday evening to raise awareness and foster a supportive community in the fight ...


August 22, 2024
Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 19th, and bring your family to the Berkeley County Schools Annual Bullying Prevention Kick-Off at War Memorial Park from 5-7 pm. En...

June 4, 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 Knights of the Golden Horseshoe for Berkeley County! Hedgesville Middle School: Max Lowe and Mark Hunter Mountain Ridge Middle School: Jacob V...

March 26, 2024
By Journal Local Berkeley County students and teachers returned from an exciting three-day learning experience in Charleston with the Youth Leadership Association’s 8th Grade Y...

February 16, 2024
Story by Ainsley Hall
INWOOD — Mountain Ridge Middle School and Musselman High School sent a group of students to participate in the West Virginia All-State Choir.
During ...

January 31, 2024
Story by Ainsley Hall
INWOOD — This week, students all over Berkeley County are putting their math skills to the test during Math Field Day, gathering at Musselman High Scho...

October 25, 2023
This week's Equity & Inclusion Staff Spotlight features a Mountain Ridge Middle School teacher boosting her students' self-confidence by sponsoring the school's Youth Alliance Clu...

June 21, 2023
The Golden Horseshoe is known as a symbol of scholastic achievement to honor students who excel in West Virginia studies.
A tradition with an 89-year history, the Golden Horses...

June 21, 2023
A food truck appeared by the magic of gratitude at the BCS Bus Garage yesterday!
Our transportation staff was thrilled to have lunch provided by an anonymous community donor! T...

June 21, 2023
Jodi has been a school counselor in Berkeley County since 2008 and has worked at both Martinsburg High School and Opequon Elementary. Her warm smile and compassionate heart make h...
