🌊 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌊
Addisyn Bailey, a rising sophomore at BHS, explored both Niagara Falls State Park in NY and Presque Isle in PA! She discovered that 600,000+ gallons of water pour over the Falls each second—and 4 of the 5 Great Lakes feed into them before flowing into Lake Ontario! 💧🗺️ #MCSLearns #SummerAdventures
At the June 23rd Mercer County Board of Education meeting, Layla Belt, student from Bluefield Primary School was recognized for her outstanding accomplishment of reading over 900 books during the school year! Way to go, Layla!
At the June 23rd Mercer County Board of Education meeting, Tabitha Mays, Kids Program Coordinator for Mountaineer Food Bank was inducted into the 110% Club. She is a passionate and dedicated leader in the fight against childhood food insecurity. She played a key role in creating the Extra Mile Program, an innovative initiative that delivers shelf-stable food, fresh produce, milk, eggs, and meat directly to the homes of food-insecure students using DoorDash drivers. In just two years, the program has delivered over 317,000 pounds of food and has expanded from Mercer County to Clay County, demonstrating its success and impact.
Tabitha’s work earned her team one of only five Save the Children innovation grants awarded nationwide. Beyond the Extra Mile Program, Tabitha works across the state to support food access programs, always focused on ensuring no child goes hungry. Her approach is solution-focused, grounded in compassion, and powered by strong partnerships with schools, funders, and community organizations.
Tabitha is known for her commitment, humility, and strength. She handles every challenge with professionalism and positivity, always showing up when needed. Her work has transformed lives and removed significant barriers for students across West Virginia.
Mercer County Schools is deeply grateful for Tabitha’s efforts and proudly recognizes her as a true change-maker and a deserving member of the 110% Club.
🚨Big news! Mercer County is headed to the national stage! 🚨
Superintendent Edward Toman, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ernie Adkins, Elementary Supervisor Rhonda Rogers, and Tech Integration Specialists Kaila Hardin & Donna Sizemore will present at the JASON Learning National Conference next week! 👏📚💡
We’re proud of our leaders as they showcase how Mercer County is using STEM and innovation to transform learning! 🌟 #MCSLeads #JASONLearning #STEMEducation #ProudToBeMCS
Summer Learning Spotlight
Landon Lester and Landon Palmer, rising seniors at PikeView High School, represented Mercer County with pride at the 86th session of American Legion Mountaineer Boys State! 🇺🇸
Held at historic WVU Jackson’s Mill—the original and only home of this prestigious program—ALMBS brought together 230 student leaders from across the Mountain State for an unforgettable week of government-in-action, leadership training, and civic engagement.
From legislative sessions and mock elections to court proceedings and law enforcement simulations, these “Men of Tomorrow” got hands-on experience running city, county, and state government. They didn’t just learn about leadership—they lived it.
We’re proud of these young men and excited to see where their leadership journey takes them. The future starts NOW! 💪🔥
#ALMBS #SummerLearningSpotlight #LeadershipInAction #MenOfTomorrow #MercerProud
Tomorrow, Friday, June 27th is your last chance to experience the MCS Express Food Truck! They will be set up at the historic Bramwell Train Depot from 11:00-12:30. Come on out!
Future Mercer County scholars Nash and Elouise Henkes had a wild time at Twin Falls State Park! After chasing waterfalls and conquering the trails, these curious cousins hit the Nature Center, where they learned how rattlesnakes say “back off!” with their rattlin’ tails. Summer adventures = learning fun! 🐍🌲💦 #SummerLearningSpotlight #MercerExplorers
Come on out to Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department to see us!
We’re so proud of Mercer County’s JASON Argonauts! 🌍 Finn Caudill (BHS), Miles Munique & Jennifer McClanahan (PSHS) explored Oregon’s ecosystems, used AI for conservation, & tackled real-world science problems. What an amazing adventure! #MercerProud #ArgosForEarth
🌞 Summer Learning Spotlight 🎭
James, an incoming 3rd grader at Straley Elementary, continued his summer tradition by attending the WV Renaissance Festival! 🏰 From jousting knights to royal parades and medieval music, James soaked up the magic and history for the fourth year in a row! ⚔️👑 #MCSAdventure #SummerLearningSpotlight
🌞 Summer Learning Spotlight 🐾
Seth Black (BHS) and Piper Black (incoming BMS) spent the week diving into history and nature in Florida! 🇺🇸🏖️ They explored the rich past of St. Augustine and wrapped up their trip with a powerful visit to Catty Shack Ranch in Jacksonville — a rescue for wild and exotic animals. Watching the big cats being fed was a definite highlight! 🐅💥 #SummerLearningSpotlight #MercerExplores #MCSAdventure
🌞 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌊
Kennedy Honaker (4th grade, Straley Elementary) and Meagan Honaker (1st grade, Princeton Primary) spent their summer exploring history and marine life at Fort Fisher State Historic Site and the Fort Fisher Aquarium in Kure Beach, NC! 🏰🐠
🌞 Summer Learning Spotlight
Jaxon and Kolten Day, brothers from Princeton Primary School, explored the underground wonders of Lost World Caverns! Hands-on adventures like this help our students stay curious and keep learning all summer long. 🦇🪨📚 #MercerSummerLearning #KeepExploring
Calling all Oakvale and surrounding area students! Join us today at the Oakvale Ruritan Club!
🌟 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌟
The Holcomb brothers are making the most of summer break with some out-of-this-world learning! 🚀
Titus Holcomb, an upcoming 11th grader at Bluefield High School, along with his younger brothers Asher (8th), Miles (6th), Zairik (2nd), and Xander (1st) from Glenwood, explored the Green Bank Observatory to learn about radio astronomy 🛰️ and toured The Greenbrier for a deep dive into West Virginia and American history.
Way to go, Holcomb family, for turning summer into an educational adventure! 📚✨ #MercerExplores #SummerLearningSpotlight #WVHistory #STEMinWV
🌞 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌞
Straley student Sawyer Smith took a legendary detour last week—straight to the heart of West Virginia folklore! He visited the famous Mothman statue in Point Pleasant, diving into one of our state’s most mysterious stories. Now that’s a true WV summer adventure! #SummerLearning #WVMysteries #StraleyExplorer #MercerCountySchools
🌞 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌞
Jensen Lester, an upcoming Pre-K student at Athens, spent part of his summer exploring the natural wonders of Utah! He visited Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and Coral Pink Sand Dunes — completing fun educational activities and even picking up litter to earn his Junior Ranger badges. Way to go, Jensen, for learning and leading by example all summer long! 🏞️🌟🦅 #MercerSummerLearning #JuniorRanger #PreKExplorer #MercerProud
🔬✨ Summer Learning Spotlight ✨🔬
Madison Fink-Miller, a sophomore at Princeton Senior High School, joined students from across Mercer, Wyoming, and Raleigh counties for a GearUp field trip to Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Science Center! 🧠🚀
From exploring the International Space Station to learning about water purification, life on Mars, the human body, and local watershed animals, it was a STEM-packed day of discovery! 🌍🧪
Shoutout to all the students and parents who made the trip—learning doesn't stop in the summer!
#SummerLearningSpotlight #GearUpWV #STEMAdventures #MercerProud #PSHSTigers
🌟 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌟
Shoutout to upcoming Princeton Senior High School 9th graders Jersey Pritchett, Katlyn Arttrip, Grace Walker, and Eliora Fink-Miller for their amazing accomplishment this summer! 👏
These future healthcare heroes were pinned during the completion ceremony of the Junior Nurse Academy, hosted by Bluefield State University and WVU-PCH. 🩺💙
We’re so proud of our students taking bold steps toward their futures! #SummerLearningSpotlight #FutureNurses #MercerProud #PSHSTigers #HealthcareHeroes
🌞 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌞
Meet Preston (upcoming 6th grader) and Grayson (upcoming 1st grader) from Montcalm Elementary! These adventurous brothers are participating in the Wilderness Explorer program at Animal Kingdom 🦁🌍
One of the coolest facts they’ve learned? Gorillas can’t smile! Instead, they stick out their bottom lip—what looks like a pout is actually a gorilla grin! 🦍💕
Way to keep learning and exploring this summer, Preston and Grayson! #MercerExplores #SummerLearningSpotlight #WildernessExplorers #MercerProud
