Mercer County Schools

Superintendent Ed Toman, Assistant Superintendents Rosemary Mitchell and Ernie Adkins, and Treasurer Leslie Wellman attended a West Virginia Association of School Administrators professional development session today in Fairmont. The day focused on legislative updates, school finance, and financial planning—ensuring Mercer County Schools stays informed, prepared, and fiscally strong for the future. #MCPSProud

We’re proud of the engaging, real-world learning happening in Mercer County classrooms! Students in Mrs. Leigh Ann Owens’ math class at PikeView High School recently completed a trigonometry project that brought key concepts to life through teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. These students did an outstanding job showcasing their learning! #MCPSProud #PublicSchoolProudWV @wveducation

Central Office staff participated in professional learning focused on strengthening internal systems and exploring how AI can improve efficiency and support daily operations. Thank you to Brent Murphy, Dr. Amber Bowling, and Amy Harrison for the updates.

The last day of school for students in Mercer County is Monday, June 15, 2026.

The Bluefield High School Marching Band brought their talent all the way to Disney World in Orlando this week! 🎶✨

🚨 Attention PikeView families 🚨

Students riding buses 649, 678, 682, and 685 will experience delays due to the Camp Creek exit closure by the WV Department of Highways.

Buses will use back roads and run approximately 20 minutes late in the mornings and afternoons. This will affect both PikeView Middle and High Schools.

Superintendent Ed Toman and Purchasing Director Lindsay Streeby met with Director of Safety & Security Sergeant Melissa Clemons and School Resource Officers this morning. In addition to discussing safety initiatives, officers received new standardized uniforms to improve visibility and ensure they are easily recognizable throughout our schools. School safety remains a top priority for Mercer County Public Schools, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students, educators, and community members. Our School Resource Officers are all retired law enforcement professionals and are strategically assigned throughout the county, serving and protecting our schools. Pictured above are Mercer County School Resource Officers Sgt. M.D. Clemons, S.J. Cary, J.W. Howell, D.J. Coyne, C.R. Maynard, and B.D. Beasley.

Data and Information Specialist Amy Harrison attended the Focus Forward Conference yesterday, where leaders in education, manufacturing, technology, and healthcare discussed the opportunities and challenges AI brings to education and the workforce. Speakers included Sal Khan, CEO of Khan Academy, WV State Superintendent Michele Blatt, the presidents of West Virginia University and Marshall University, and US Senator Shelley Moore Capito. The priority remains preparing students with strong thinking skills for a changing world.

Superintendent Ed Toman and Assistant Superintendents Dr. Ernie Adkins and Rosemary Mitchell met with Faculty Senate Chairs this afternoon at MCTEC Seminar Center. We appreciate these teacher leaders and their commitment to increasing student achievement in Mercer County Public Schools!

Today was an exciting day at Concord University for the Middle School Battle of the Books! 📚🐾 Congratulations to PikeView Middle School’s team, The Panthers, on their big win! 🎉 We’re also proud of all teams for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding sportsmanship. What a great day celebrating the love of reading! #PublicSchoolProudWV

Congratulations to Mr. Mike Collins, principal of Bluefield High School, on being elected to represent District 5 principals on the WVSSAC Board! 🎉 He will serve a five-year term following the election at yesterday’s Board of Control meeting at Stonewall.

Bus 685 is running an hour behind this morning, Wednesday, April 1st. This affects Spanishburg, Pikeview Middle and PikeView High.

Bus 699 (formerly 635), a special needs bus,is 30 minutes behind this morning, Wednesday, April 1st. This affects Silver Springs, Princeton Middle, Princeton, High, Straley, Mercer, Princeton Primary, Glenwood, and Mountain Valley.

Denise Spatafore of Dinsmore & Shohl met with Assistant Superintendents Rosemary Mitchell and Dr. Ernie Adkins, HR Director Dr. Kristal Filipek, and Pupil Services Director Amanda Aliff to review Title IX updates.

It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. Darrin Martin, President of Bluefield State University, who met with Superintendent Ed Toman to collaborate and strengthen the partnership between our institutions. Superintendent Toman also proudly serves on the BSU Board of Governors, helping connect opportunities for our students and community.

The work of supporting our schools can be demanding, and how we treat one another matters.

Today’s Orange Frog potluck gave our central office staff a chance to connect and strengthen relationships—something that helps us work better together for the students and communities we serve every day.

Congratulations to Bluefield High School’s Ricky Dunford and Jase Smith for being named to the Class AA All-Tournament Team! 🏀💙 Your hard work, talent, and dedication have truly paid off. We are proud of you both!

Bus 683 will not run today, Friday, March 27th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.

Bus 648 is running 30 minutes late this morning, Thursday, March 26th. This affects Athens, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.

Bus 699 (formerly 635), a special needs bus, is running 30 minutes behind this morning, Thursday, March 26th. This affects Silver Springs, Princeton Primary, Mercer, Straley, Princeton Middle and Princeton High.