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.
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.
Bus 685 is running 15 minutes late this morning, Wednesday, March 25th. This affects Spanishburg, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.
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Bus 644 is running 30 minutes behind this morning, Tuesday, March 24th. This affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Princeton Middle and Princeton High.
Today, our JASON Argonauts had a great time sharing their expedition experiences with Straley’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! The Stallions were an outstanding audience, listening closely and asking thoughtful questions. We love seeing students learn from and inspire one another!
Bus 644 will be running 30 minutes late this afternoon, Monday, March 23rd. This affects Princeton Primary, Mercer Elementary, Princeton Middle, and Princeton High.
Superintendent Ed Toman, Assistant Superintendent Rosemary Mitchell, and Dr. Ernie Adkins met this morning with Mike McClanahan of Ad Valorem to plan the final phase of staff training focused on building a positive work environment and strengthening teamwork across our schools.
🏆 This evening in Charleston, we had the honor of celebrating two true legends of Mercer County athletics at the Retired Coaches Banquet.
Coach Ted Spadaro (Princeton Senior High School) and Coach Ernest Gilliard (Bluefield High School) have each left a lasting mark—not just on the game, but on the lives of countless student-athletes. Through their leadership, passion, and commitment, they helped shape generations both on and off the court.
Tonight, we celebrate their legacy, their impact, and the memories they helped create.
