Bus 679 is running 30 minutes behind this morning, Friday, April 4th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
🌟 Inspiring Stories in the Classroom! 🌟
GEAR UP SWV recently hosted West Virginia author Katherine Manley, who shared her powerful story of resilience and overcoming poverty with 8th and 9th grade students and their families. Her journey served as an inspiration, encouraging students to persevere through challenges and embrace their own potential.
📖💡 Thank you, Katherine Manley, for motivating the next generation with your words and wisdom! #GEARUPSWV #Inspiration #StudentSuccess
Grades 4-5 teachers are engaging in Science of Reading (SoR) Comprehension PD with LaCosta Hodges!
Members of Mercer County Universal Pre-K are in Beckley, WV today, attending the State System of Support meeting! This collaboration helps strengthen early childhood education and ensure success for our youngest learners. 🌟📚 #EarlyLearning #MercerCountySchools #PreKSuccess
Bus 649 which is a special needs bus, will not run today, Thursday, April 3rd. This affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle, PikeView High and Princeton High.
Due to widespread power outage, the PLC for grades 2-3 planned for today at 3:30 at the Seminar Center has been canceled.
🚧 Timberwood Elementary Construction Update! 🚧
Progress is moving fast! 🏗️✨ Here's what's happening this week:
✅ Roof drains installed under the entrance
✅ Topsoil going in 🌱
✅ Sidewalks constructed and poured 🚶♂️
✅ Communication conduit being installed 📡
✅ Trophy case installed 🏆
✅ New road undercut with cloth and stone 🚜
Timberwood is taking shape—stay tuned for more updates! #TimberwoodElementary #BuildingTheFuture #ConstructionProgress
The following buses will not run today, Wednesday, April 2nd:
Bus 649 which is a special needs bus and affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle and PikeView High
Bus 655 which affects Bluewell, Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High
This evening, teachers across the county were participating in PLC's-a way for teachers to collaborate on best practices in SoR: Comprehension Strategies. Kindergarten -1st grade teachers received training from Kelli Stanley, principal at Princeton Primary School.
Pre-K PLC is in full swing tonight, diving into curriculum and standards! Building strong foundations for our youngest learners! #EarlyEducation #PreKPLC #StudentSuccess
The students at Spanishburg School fell for a clever April Fools' prank today! Instead of the sweet treats they were expecting, they were served homemade ‘brown E’s’—a classic joke that had everyone laughing! 😂🍫🎭 #AprilFools #Gotcha #FunAtSchool
The following buses will not run today, Tuesday, April 1st:
Bus 687 which affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Princeton Middle and Princeton High; and
Bus 605 which affects Lashmeet Matoaka, PikeView Middle and PikeView High
Montcalm High School is dismissing at 10:00 am today, Monday, March 31st due to a power outage. Buses are on their way to transport students home; however, parents may pick up their children if they wish. Please park in the parking lot to keep bus loop clear.
Bus 687 will not run today, Monday, March 31st. This affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Princeton Middle and Princeton High
Join Student Success Agency on Monday March 31st at 8 pm EST to learn about the FAFSA, the different types of financial aid available to students and how you can access them. Our Workshop will give you the knowledge and tools to step into post-secondary education with confidence! Rest assured our Financial Aid Specialists will be in attendance and available to help walk you through any questions or special circumstances you may have. Please make sure to bring your parent/guardian's 2023 tax returns (and your own if applicable), and any necessary documentation concerning wages, bank statements or monetary assets in either your parent/guardian's name or your own! Register at the link listed on the flyer! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eMsm7dUyZQtdAWo7IY-7QsKssuajzi-A/view?usp=drive_link
Bus 643 running about 6 minutes behind this morning, Friday, March 28th. This affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.
Buses 690 and 675 will not run today, Friday, March 28th. Both affect Princeton Primary, Straley, Princeton Middle and Princeton High.
Today, our Child Nutrition Director, Krista Kessinger, had the pleasure of connecting with 9th-grade students at Montcalm High School! 🎉 These bright students shared their favorite menu items and fresh ideas for next year’s school meals. 🍎🥪
A huge thank you to Montcalm High School for the warm welcome and great conversation—your input helps us make school meals even better! 💙 #StudentVoices #SchoolMeals #MontcalmHigh #WinningInMercer
The amazing Mercer Elementary Student Council had a fantastic time visiting Mr. Toman while selling delicious donuts to raise money for the 5th Grade field trip!
A huge thank you to the students for their hard work and dedication and to everyone who supported this sweet cause! 🍩
#MercerElementary #StudentCouncil #WinningInMercer
Additional bus information: Bus 630 (formerly 672 and 624) will not run today, Thursday, March 27th. This affects Bluewell, Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High