
February 21, 2025
This week, we are thrilled to recognize T.J. Bentley as our GEM of the Week! “T.J. is a bright and hardworking student who consistently strives for excellence. He shows genuine...

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 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 22, 2024
Please join us in congratulating Kevin Lemaster, head custodian at Back Creek Valley Elementary School, as the recipient of our October 2024 Distinguished Service Award! Kevin go...

October 1, 2024
Please join us in recognizing Juliane Pfund as the Berkeley County Schools G.E.M. of the week! Juliane is a 2nd grade teacher at Back Creek Valley Elementary. “Ms. Julaine Pfund ...

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...

May 22, 2024
By Ainsley Hall HEDGESVILLE — Back Creek Valley Elementary students dressed in gold and blue on Tuesday for Mountaineer Day, where they celebrated West Virginia and did fun act...

May 9, 2024
By Ainsley Hall HEDGESVILLE — Back Creek Valley Elementary School hosted an art show on Monday, where students displayed their art from throughout the school year. Suzan Halli...

April 16, 2024
By Ainsley Hall HEDGESVILLE — Back Creek Valley Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day early last Friday, with a special lesson put together by Jody Sims, from the Eastern Panh...

February 6, 2024
This month's ACE "A Caring Educator" Award recipient is a Kindergarten teacher at Back Creek Valley Elementary School who works countless hours to help students achieve educationa...

November 13, 2023
Story by Ainsley Hall
HEDGESVILLE — Many schools throughout the area recognized local veterans for Veterans Day, including Back Creek Valley Elementary School, which put toge...

October 12, 2023
Story by Ainsley Hall
HEDGESVILLE — Back Creek Valley Elementary School invited the Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS) to teach students about pollinators and their impact...

September 11, 2023
Story by The Journal
HEDGESVILLE — The Friends of Music has donated two xylophones to Back Creek Valley Elementary School in Hedgesville.
Music teacher Stephanie Sigler re...
