Mercer County Schools

Mercer County Youth Art Show April 1-30, 2026

Bus 690 is running 30 minutes behind this morning, Monday, March 9th. This affects Straley, Princeton Primary, Princeton Middle and Princeton High.

TWO Mercer County Academic Bowl teams from Region 5 will move on to the State Academic Showdown in May! Way to go! Press release from the WVDE: Charleston, W.Va. – The 2026 Academic Showdown Region 5 competition was hosted by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) at Concord University and featured a day of fierce matchups with Bluefield High School (Mercer County) winning first place. Princeton Senior High School (Mercer County) placed second in the event. Both teams will advance to compete in the Showdown finale in Charleston on May 1. The competition showcases students’ knowledge of numerous topics, including mathematics, science, social studies, literature, pop culture and more. The WVDE hosted teams from the following schools: PikeView High School Westside High School James Monroe High School Bluefield High School Princeton Senior High School Liberty High School Shady Springs High School Greenbrier East High School Woodrow Wilson High School The next regional competition is scheduled for Friday, March 27, at West Virginia State University. The Showdown is a partnership between the WVDE, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, the West Virginia Culture Center and West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A huge thank you to the MCTEC Grow Your Own students who volunteered their time at today’s Readiness Roundup! Your help made the day run smoothly and created a welcoming experience for our youngest learners and their families. We couldn’t do it without you! #FutureTeachers

Additional photos from today's Pre-K and Kindergarten Readiness Roundup! We'll be at the Chuck Mathena Center until 2:00. Come on out and see us!

Mercer County Schools Superintendent Ed Toman enjoyed connecting with families at today’s Pre-K & Kindergarten Readiness Roundup alongside Michelle Lawson, Admissions Counselor at Bluefield State University. We appreciate our community partners who help support our youngest learners as they begin their educational journey! 🎒📚

Don't miss out on the Pre-K and Kindergarten Readiness Roundup happening NOW at the Chuck Mathena Center until 2:00 p.m.

The following buses will run this morning, but NOT this afternoon March 6th: Bus 639 which affects Athens, PikeView Middle and PikeView High. Bus 653 which affects Melrose, Princeton Middle, PikeView Middle, Princeton High and Pikeview High.

Bus 648 will not run today, March 6th. This affects Athens, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High

Bus 659 will not run today, March 6th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.

🧠✨ Best of luck to our incredible Academic Bowl teams from Bluefield High School, PikeView High School, and Princeton Senior High School as they compete this Saturday at Concord University in the Region 5 Academic Showdown!

These students have worked hard preparing their knowledge, teamwork, and quick thinking. We’re proud to cheer them on as they represent Mercer County!

The top two teams will advance to the State Academic Showdown in Charleston. Go get ’em! 📚 @wvlearning

Superintendent Ed Toman and Assistant Superintendents Rosemary Mitchell and Dr. Ernie Adkins are attending the West Virginia Association of School Administrators training in Fairmont today. The session focuses on two critical areas for our schools: school safety and effective communication. We appreciate our leadership team continuing to learn and bring back valuable strategies that support safe, strong schools across Mercer County. 💙 #SchoolSafety #WVASA #MercerCountySchools

🎒✨ The Countdown is On! ✨🎒

In just 3 days, Mercer County families are invited to join us for our Pre-K & Kindergarten Readiness Roundup at the Chuck Mathena Center!

Stop by anytime Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. to meet teachers, explore fun learning stations, and learn everything you need to know about starting school.

It’s a great chance for your child to get excited about their first school experience while families connect with helpful resources.

We can’t wait to welcome our future Mercer County students! 💙📚

#MercerCountySchools #SchoolReady #PreK #Kindergarten #FutureStudents

It’s PikeView High School’s turn at the MasteryPrep Bootcamp today! Students are learning strategies to improve SAT scores and increase scholarship opportunities. Thanks to Dr. Zandra Webb for helping prepare our Panthers for success after graduation. 🎓📚

We would like to thank representatives from the WVDE Office of Special Education, Taffy Robertson and Whitney White, for visiting Mercer County, interacting with our students, and helping strengthen support for students with special needs. 💙 #WVDE #SpecialEducation #CommunitySupport @wveducation

Yesterday was an exciting day at Melrose Elementary School!

We were proud to welcome WVU football legend and author Owen Schmitt, who shared his inspiring children’s book, The Little Fullback That Could, with our students. His message of perseverance, resilience, and believing in yourself made a lasting impression.

Owen also joined us in supporting our county’s Strive for 5 attendance campaign and encouraged our students to show up every day. Because whether on the football field or in the classroom, success starts with being present.

We appreciate the positive energy and inspiration shared with our students as we continue building strong attendance habits across Mercer County.

#StriveFor5 #AttendanceMatters #LegendsShowUp

🎓📈 Today it’s Montcalm High School’s turn! Montcalm students are participating in a Mastery Prep Bootcamp with Dr. Zandra Webb, sharpening their test-taking skills and building confidence for the SAT. The strategies they’re learning can also help with the ACT, ASVAB, and other postsecondary exams — increasing opportunities for scholarships and future success. We love seeing our students take steps toward their goals! 💙🚀

🎩❤️📚 TODAY’S THE DAY — Born to Stand Out is HERE! 📚❤️🎩 We are SO excited to celebrate our 2nd Annual Born to Stand Out: A Dr. Seuss Celebration today at the Karen Preservati Center! 💛 This morning, we are thrilled to welcome many Mercer County Schools classes who will be attending as a field trip for our Kids Session! We love that our schools are helping students experience a day centered around inclusion, joy, and being exactly who they are. 🥰 If your child isn’t attending with their school this morning — don’t worry! You are absolutely welcome to join us for the afternoon session. This event is free and created especially for individuals with disabilities and their families. ✨ What to expect: 📖 Guest readers sharing favorite Dr. Seuss stories 📸 Fun photo ops & themed backdrops 🎭 Dr. Seuss characters walking around 🎨 Crafts, games & hands-on activities 💛 Community resource vendors from Mercer County and throughout the state 🗓 Tuesday, March 3rd 👧 Kids Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🧑‍🦱 Afternoon Session (All Ages Welcome): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Karen Preservati Center 704 Maple Street Princeton, WV Whether you join us this morning with your school group or this afternoon with your family, we cannot wait to celebrate YOU — because everyone deserves to know they were truly Born to Stand Out. #BornToStandOut #SpecialNeedsCollaborative #SNCWV #InclusionMatters #PrincetonWV #MercerCountyWV #AndMe 💛

💙✨ Happy National School Social Work Week! ✨💙

This week, we celebrate the compassionate, dedicated school social workers who support our students, families, and staff every single day.

From helping remove barriers to learning, to connecting families with vital resources, to being a steady and caring presence when students need it most — our school social workers truly make a difference.

Thank you for your heart, your advocacy, and your unwavering commitment to the well-being of Mercer County students. We are so grateful for all you do!

#NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek #MCPSProud #SupportingStudents

🎓📚 Bluefield High School students are sharpening their skills today at the Mastery Prep Bootcamp in the Seminar Center with Dr. Zandra Webb! Students are learning proven strategies to boost SAT scores — and the techniques apply to the ASVAB, ACT, and other college and career entrance exams as well. Higher scores open doors to more scholarship opportunities, including the Promise Scholarship, helping our students take the next step toward a bright future. 💙💛 #BHS #MasteryPrep #SATSuccess #PromiseScholarship