Mercer County Schools

Mark your calendars for the MCPS Express Summer Food Truck! Great food, community resources, and fun for the kids!

Attention Montcalm Elementary & High School families: The boil water advisory for the Montcalm area will remain in effect until at least Thursday, June 4th. Schools will remain open and bottled water will be provided for staff, students, and for cooking. We will update you as information becomes available.

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🔬🩺 Mercer County Public Schools students are getting hands-on experience in the healthcare field at the Vital Path Health Care Days hosted by New River Community and Technical College! Students are exploring a variety of medical careers while participating in activities such as simulated laparoscopic surgery, blood typing, and other interactive healthcare experiences. These real-world learning opportunities help students build skills, discover career pathways, and gain valuable insight into the exciting world of healthcare. #MercerProud #CareerReady #VitalPath #FutureHealthcareProfessionals 💙🏥

Today marked a special milestone as Melissa Boothe completed her final end-of-year evaluation with Dr. Ernie Adkins before retirement.

While we will miss seeing her each day, we are excited for this next chapter and all the adventures that await her. Retirement may mark the end of a remarkable career, but it is also the beginning of new opportunities, new memories, and well-deserved time to enjoy the things she loves most.

Congratulations, Mrs. Boothe, and thank you for your years of service, leadership, and dedication to Mercer County Public Schools. We wish you nothing but happiness, health, and endless blessings in your retirement! ❤️🎉🍎 #ThankYouMrsBoothe

🏈 **Glenville State Football Camp at Hunnicutt Stadium** 🏈

Mercer County Public Schools Superintendent Ed Toman had the opportunity to reconnect with two respected leaders of the Glenville State University Football program, Head Coach Jake Casteel and Assistant Head Coach Brian Hill, during the Glenville State Football Camp at Hunnicutt Stadium on Monday, June 1, 2026.

The event was especially meaningful for Superintendent Toman, who was a teammate of Coach Hill during their days as members of the Glenville State Pioneer football program. Toman also shares a special connection with the Casteel family, having played alongside Coach Jake Casteel’s father, Jeff Casteel (former WVU defensive assistant), at Paden City High School.

The camp served as a great reminder of the lasting relationships, traditions, and values built through athletics while providing local student-athletes the opportunity to learn from outstanding coaches with deep West Virginia football roots.

Thank you to Glenville State Football for investing in our young athletes and helping inspire the next generation both on and off the field! 💙💛🏈

#WinningInMercer #MercerCountySchools #GlenvilleStateFootball #WVFootball #StudentAthletes

A tree is down on Hatcher and Halls Ridge Road. Parents of students who ride bus 681 will need to meet the bus at Goodwins Chapel Church at 2:20 p.m. for elementary students and 4:05 p.m. for middle and high school students. This affects Oakvale, PikeView Middle and High.

Just a reminder that students' last day of school is June 15th. The scheduled Faculty Senate Day on June 10th is now a regular instructional day.

🌳🏆 Congratulations to Glenwood School 4th grader Ayathi Kanjerla for earning 1st Place in the State of West Virginia Arbor Day Poster Contest! 🏆🌳

On Friday, students in Mrs. Barton’s class welcomed Mr. Andy Sheetz from the West Virginia Division of Forestry, who presented Ayathi with her state championship award. Her winning poster will be displayed at the Division of Forestry headquarters in Charleston for the next year—an incredible honor!

Students also had the opportunity to help plant a tree on the Glenwood School campus while learning about the importance of trees, conservation, and proper planting techniques. It was a hands-on learning experience that students will remember for years to come.

A special thank you to Mr. Sheetz and the West Virginia Division of Forestry for inspiring our students and encouraging them to continue participating in the Arbor Day contest in the future. 🌱🍃

#MercerCountySchools #GlenwoodSchool #ArborDay #WVForestry #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning #GrowingTogether @wveducation 🌳💚

A boil water advisory is in effect for the Montcalm area on Monday and Tuesday and impacts both Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High School. Bottled water will be provided, and both schools will operate on a normal schedule. We will share updates as they become available.

Bus 699, which is a special needs bus, is running 40 minutes late this morning Thursday, May 28th. This affects Glenwood, Mountain Valley, Silver Springs, Straley, Mercer, Princeton Primary and Princeton Middle.

This afternoon, Mercer County Public Schools’ former student and teacher JASON Argonauts came together with our newest Argonauts to share stories, advice, and excitement about the upcoming expedition to Houston. Mr. Toman reflected on his long history with the JASON Learning program and the many lives it has impacted through the years. It was especially meaningful to see two former Argonauts, now in college, return to support and encourage the next generation as they begin their own journey. A big thank you to MCTEC's Prostart students for the delicious food. @jasonlearning

Maryland avenue in Bluefield is closed. Buses cannot access the road. Parents can meet bus 684 (Jamez) at red light at the College Ave and Maryland Ave intersection. Bluefield Primary at 2:50, Bluefield Intermediate at 3:01, and Bluefield Middle and High at 3:48.

Bus 685 is running 35 minutes behind this morning, Wednesday, May 27th. This affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.

Students at Bluefield High School had the opportunity to experience the dangers of impaired driving yesterday through the DUI simulator experience. Thank you to Bryan Lewis for bringing this important safety program to our students and helping reinforce smart, safe decision-making.

Big congratulations to Princeton Primary School for being designated as a 2026 West Virginia Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Tier 1 Model School! 🎉

This recognition reflects the school’s commitment to creating a positive, supportive learning environment where students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn each day. Thank you to the administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families who work together to make Princeton Primary a wonderful place for children to grow and succeed! #MCPSProud #PBIS #PositiveCulture #StudentSuccess @wveducation

Bus 644 is running 30 minutes behind this morning, Friday, May 22nd. This affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Princeton Middle, and Princeton High.

Bus 686 will not run today, Friday, May 22nd. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.

A huge thank you to the Mercer County Schools Maintenance Department for their hard work getting the air conditioning back up and running at Montcalm High School! We appreciate the quick response and dedication to keeping our students and staff comfortable and safe. 👏❄️

Bring on the days of not setting an alarm! ☀️ Tonight, Mercer County Public Schools proudly celebrated our 2026 retirees and the incredible careers they dedicated to serving students, families, and our communities. Their impact will continue to be felt for generations to come. Congratulations and thank you for your years of service, commitment, and care. Enjoy every moment of this well-earned retirement! 💜