Mercer County Schools

🚨 Extra Mile Food Distribution Update 🚨 Due to current weather and road conditions, the Extra Mile program’s food distribution day has been rescheduled to ensure safe delivery for our students and families. 📅 New Distribution Date: Wednesday, February 4th (Originally planned for Wednesday, January 28th) Thank you for your understanding as we take precautions to keep everyone safe. #ExtraMileProgram #MercerCountyPublicSchools #MountaineerFoodBank #ServingOurStudents #WeatherUpdate

All Mercer County Schools are CLOSED, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Due to the continued weather conditions, we are POSTPONING our robotics league events. Division 1 will now compete on Wednesday, January 28th, and Division 2 will compete on Thursday, January 29th.

❄️Due to inclement weather, the Regional Science Fair originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th at the Chuck Mathena Center has been postponed to a later date. Participants will be notified when new date has been set.. ❄️

This evening, local first responders responded to an electrical fire in a classroom at PikeView High School. The fire was quickly contained to that single classroom, and no students or staff were present at the time. We appreciate the quick response from first responders.

All Mercer County Schools are CLOSED, Monday, January 26, 2026.

Judge Adam Wolfe stopped by today on behalf of the Princeton Rotary Club with a generous donation in support of our employee recognition banquets. Mercer County Schools is grateful for the continued support of local businesses and organizations that help us honor our Service Person of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and retirees who have dedicated so much to our students and community.

Bus 624 (formerly 689) is running one hour behind this morning, Friday, January 23rd. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.

U.S. Senator Jim Justice and everyone’s favorite sidekick, Babydog, stopped by Bluefield High School while he was home from Washington, D.C. 🐾 Senator Justice shared words of encouragement with students, reminding them to always do their best and reassuring them that hard work will take them far in life. He also wished students the very best as they head into exams. A fun and memorable visit for our BHS students and staff! 💙💛

❄️ Winter Weather Reminder for Our Families ❄️
With snow in the forecast this weekend, we want to remind families that support may be available and to reach out if you’re facing challenges.
📌 How it works:
ICARE referrals are confidential and are routed directly to the student support staff at your child’s school, allowing us to respond quickly and connect families with the right resources. We work with outside agencies to support families during challenging times.
If your family needs support or you know a family who might, please don’t hesitate to submit a referral. We're here to help.
#ICARE #MercerCountyPublicSchools #HereToHelp #CommunitySupport #WinterWeather

🧠✨ Growing Together as Leaders ✨🧠 Dr. Ernie Adkins, Assistant Superintendent, led administrators in an engaging and thought-provoking session on Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset 🌱🧩. Through reflection and discussion, the group explored the Power of YET 💡—reminding us that learning, growth, and success are always possible with perseverance, effort, and belief 📈🙌. Thank you, Dr. Adkins, for inspiring leadership growth and continuous improvement across our district! 🚀📚

📊 A Productive Morning of Learning & Collaboration This morning, Treasurer Leslie Wellman shared important financial information with administrators, providing valuable insights to support effective planning and fiscal responsibility. In addition, Ms. Aliff led a helpful Title III refresher, ensuring administrators remain informed and aligned with current requirements and best practices. Thank you to both presenters for supporting our administrators and strengthening our work across the district!

Bus 650 is running 15 minutes late this morning, Wednesday, January 21st. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.

Every student’s path is unique—and every path matters.
Mercer County Public Schools seniors have already been accepted into colleges, universities, technical and career schools, and military service, proving they are ready to accomplish great things. #LoveMyWVSchool #PublicEdProud

All schools in Mercer County will be CLOSED as a Non Traditional “Re Imagined” Day (Students will learn remotely from home) Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Staff report on a 2 hour delay and all 261 staff report at their regular scheduled time.

Today, MCBOE finance staff came together for a Lunch & Learn focused on collaboration and shared understanding. The session included a review of the recent FY25 audit, updates on current construction projects, and other key financial updates impacting our district. Team members from Purchasing, Payroll, Child Nutrition, Accounts Payable, Employee Benefits, and Accounting participated in productive discussion to ensure alignment and continued strong financial practices. Thanks to Treasurer Leslie Wellman for donating lunch! Thank you to everyone who took time to engage in meaningful conversation and teamwork in support of Mercer County students and staff.

Mercer County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.

A great day of learning! Mercer County Title I staff attended the Title I Winter Workshop today, strengthening practices that help support students and schools across our county. 👏✨

Bus 629 formerly 659 is running about 20 minutes late this morning, Friday, January 16th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High.

🎉IT'S TIME! 🎉
2026-2027 enrollment information now available. Don't wait! Start the enrollment process today!

✏️MERCER COUNTY UNIVERSAL PRE-K APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED NOW ✏️
Students must be 4 years old by June 30, 2026, or be 3-year-old eligible.
Pre-K Application


🍎MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS 🍎
Students must be 5 years old by June 30,2026.
Is your child going to kindergarten next school year? Don't delay! Complete this form to get your registration appointment today.
Kindergarten Pre-Registration Form