Montcalm High School has been given the all-clear by the Mercer County Deputy Sheriff’s Office. After a thorough investigation by law enforcement, it has been determined that no threat exists. Students are now being safely transported back to the school. We appreciate the swift response of our deputies and thank our families for their patience and support.
Montcalm High School has been evacuated due to a bomb threat. All students and staff have been safely
relocated to their designated evacuation location. We will provide updates
as more information becomes available.
Strong schools reflect, refine, and grow.
Our principals recently took time to revisit the programs being utilized in their schools by entering them into an interactive cloud map. This visual snapshot makes it easy to see which tools are most widely used and where we may have opportunities to streamline or strengthen support.
It’s a simple, innovative way to ensure we’re being intentional, effective, and focused on what truly benefits students. 💛📊 #LoveMyWVSchool #DataDriven
Bus info Thursday, February 19th:
Bus 689- is running about 10 minutes behind affecting Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.
Bus 642 is running about 10 minutes behind affecting Glenwood and PSHS.
Statement from Mercer County Public Schools:
An incident occurred at PSHS this afternoon during dismissal. A student became unruly and uncooperative with the staff and resource officer. When the resource officer ordered the student to comply and move into the school, he became aggressive and knocked the resource officer to the ground. 911 was called and Princeton PD dispatched 4 officers to the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody. There were no weapons at the scene. The incident is under investigation.
Bus 691 is running 30 minutes behind this morning, Monday, February 16th. This affects Athens, Sun Valley, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.
🍎✨ Explicit Instruction, Extraordinary Results! ✨🍎
Today our Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers (ECCATs) from Pre-K through Grade 3 sharpened their skills and strengthened their impact on student learning!
Thank you to our incredible presenters — Emily Smith, Amber Riffe, LaCosta Hodges, and Kelli Stanley — for leading such meaningful professional learning.
When we invest in our early learners, we invest in the future. 💛🖤 #MercerProud #EarlyLearning
🎶👏 Congratulations to these outstanding Mercer County students who proudly represented our county at the WVU Honor Band! 👏🎶
We are incredibly proud of your talent, dedication, and hard work!
BHS:
Jazmyn Spruiell
Mason Burnette
Brayden Clemins
Braden Farley
PVHS:
Madeline Hatcher
Sam Meadows
Elijah Morey
PSHS:
Weston Sanders
Alyssa Dinger
Wyatt Bailey
Your commitment to excellence in music truly makes #MercerProud! 🎵💛🖤
We are incredibly proud of your talent, dedication, and hard work!
BHS:
Jazmyn Spruiell
Mason Burnette
Brayden Clemins
Braden Farley
PVHS:
Madeline Hatcher
Sam Meadows
Elijah Morey
PSHS:
Weston Sanders
Alyssa Dinger
Wyatt Bailey
Your commitment to excellence in music truly makes #MercerProud! 🎵💛🖤
Tomorrow, Friday, February 13, 2026, is a scheduled full day Faculty Senate and Professional Development Day. Students do not report to school.
Bus 690 is running about 12 minutes behind this morning, Thursday, February 12th. This affects Princeton Primary, Straley, Princeton Middle and Princeton High.
Bus 648 will not run today, Thursday, February 12th. This affects Athens, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.
Bus 624 (formerly 689) for the Montcalm schools WILL RUN this afternoon, Wednesday, February 11th.
BUS UPDATE: Bus 624, formerly 689 will not run today, Wednesday, February 11th. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.
Bus 624, formerly 689, is running one hour behind this morning, Wednesday, February 11th. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.
📚✨ Title I Tuesday — Small Groups, Big Results (K–2) ✨📚
This afternoon at MCTEC, teachers gathered for an engaging professional learning session led by Kelli Stanley, focused on strengthening small group instruction in grades K–2.
When we focus on small groups, we see big results for students! 💛🖤
#LoveMyWVSchool #DynamicDistrict #TitleITuesday
🤖🏆 Night One — Mercer County Robotics League! 🏆🤖
Tonight we wrapped up Night One of VEX IQ Mercer County Robotics League play, and it was an exciting evening of teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation!
👏 Congratulations to Straley and Glenwood, who came out on top and secured their spot at the State Robotics Competition in March! We are proud of your hard work and dedication.
We can’t wait to see everyone back in action as we finish up Night Two tomorrow! 🚀
Mercer and Straley Schools’ Local School Improvement Councils met with the Mercer County Board of Education this evening to share the thoughtful, intentional work taking place in their schools to strengthen student achievement and support a positive school climate.
Both schools highlighted high expectations for students, the use of data to guide instruction, and a strong commitment to continuous growth. Their presentations reflected dedicated teams focused on meeting students where they are, supporting academic progress, and creating learning environments where all students can succeed.
We appreciate the leadership, collaboration, and focus on improvement shown by both school communities as they work toward long-term success for their students.
Both schools highlighted high expectations for students, the use of data to guide instruction, and a strong commitment to continuous growth. Their presentations reflected dedicated teams focused on meeting students where they are, supporting academic progress, and creating learning environments where all students can succeed.
We appreciate the leadership, collaboration, and focus on improvement shown by both school communities as they work toward long-term success for their students.
Currently, the WVDE has not released any type of waiver application. We want to clarify how the process actually works.
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is closely monitoring winter weather impacts across the state. Once storms have fully passed and instructional losses can be accurately assessed, WVDE will determine whether a waiver process will be made available to counties.
Under WV Code §18-5-45, the State Superintendent may reduce the required instructional term only for counties declared a federal disaster area or under a Governor-declared emergency when the emergency is directly related to lost instructional days.
In short:
• Waiver applications are only available once the WVDE and State Superintendent have deemed them necessary.
• Counties may apply for a waiver when and if that occurs.
• After a waiver is submitted, approval is determined by the WVDE and State Superintendent.
We appreciate everyone’s patience as we follow state law and guidance. We’ll share updates as soon as new information is provided by WVDE.
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is closely monitoring winter weather impacts across the state. Once storms have fully passed and instructional losses can be accurately assessed, WVDE will determine whether a waiver process will be made available to counties.
Under WV Code §18-5-45, the State Superintendent may reduce the required instructional term only for counties declared a federal disaster area or under a Governor-declared emergency when the emergency is directly related to lost instructional days.
In short:
• Waiver applications are only available once the WVDE and State Superintendent have deemed them necessary.
• Counties may apply for a waiver when and if that occurs.
• After a waiver is submitted, approval is determined by the WVDE and State Superintendent.
We appreciate everyone’s patience as we follow state law and guidance. We’ll share updates as soon as new information is provided by WVDE.
The Regional Science Fair will be held tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Chuck Mathena Center. Set up at 9:00 a.m. and judging starts at 10:00 a.m.
All schools in Mercer County will be on a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 9, 2026.
