🚧 Timberwood Elementary Construction Update! 🏫
Exciting progress is happening at Timberwood! Our kitchen is coming to life with new equipment arriving and getting set up. Outside, the back corner hill has been seeded, new sidewalks are being poured, and grade work continues for the future playground area. Inside, corridor ceiling work is underway and taking shape. We’re getting closer every day!
Stay tuned for more updates as we build the future! 💙🛠️🌱 #TimberwoodElementary #ConstructionUpdate #BuildingOurFuture
Today, Mercer County Schools joins forces with the Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities, WVU Voices of Hunger and other partnering organizations, to tackle food insecurity. Hungry kids struggle to learn, and together, we're working to connect families with vital food resources in Mercer County. #MercerStrong #CommunityCollaboration #FoodSecurity #WVUNourishingNetworks #MercerCountyCoalitionForHealthyCommunities
The Network team gathered this week to analyze survey feedback, read portfolios, and reflect upon this new initiative.
Mercer County New Teachers: we are so proud of your growth, the energy and innovation you brought to your classrooms, and most importantly the positive impact you made on your students and school communities this year!
And Mentor Teachers: we are so grateful for your passion and dedication for energizing our newest educators and for your unfailing guidance and encouragement this year! 💛
The following buses will not run today, Friday, May 16th:
Bus 640, which affects Athens, Melrose, Pikeview Middle, Pikeview High;
Bus 663, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High; and
Bus 634 (formerly 615), which affects Mountain Valley, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Mercer County Principals put AI to the test today in a policy deep dive! 💻 Dr. Ernie Adkins showed how AI can help analyze and apply complex info. #AIinEducation #LeadershipInLearning #MercerProud
At today’s Admin Meeting, Kelli Stanley & Kaila Hardin shared highlights from their AI adventure to Google & Stanford! 🧠✨ Then Emily Huddle & Amber Riffe brought the joy with the Orange Frog Happiness Method! 🐸💛 #AIinEducation #OrangeFrog #MercerProud
🎉 Mercer County Schools is now officially a Purple Star Award County! 💜
This prestigious designation recognizes our schools' commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. The Purple Star Award honors schools that go above and beyond to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children of military families, acknowledging the unique challenges they face due to frequent relocations and deployments .
A heartfelt thank you to Electa Crowder, Coordinator at the West Virginia Department of Education, for delivering our schools' banners and certificates.
Mrs. Maldonado and Mr. Henry's classes held their graduation yesterday at Bluefield High School. Board member, Jim Bailey, was there to help them celebrate. Congratulations!
Teams have wrapped up their incredible journey at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas! 🤖🎉 We are so proud of all our teams for their hard work, innovation, and outstanding performance. Congratulations on a fantastic competition! 🌟👏 #VEXRobotics #RoboticsCompetition #STEM #Innovation #Teamwork #Dallas2025 #Proud #FutureEngineers 🤖🏆
Help us cheer on our three Mercer County robotics teams-Mercer, Straley’s, and Montcalm-as they finish up their competition at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship! 🤖🌍 Mercer County holds an incredible 3 of the 8 spots available in West Virginia for this event, showcasing our local talent on the global stage. We are #MercerCountyProud! 💙🚀
#Robotics #VEXWorlds2025 #STEM #MercerCounty #FutureEngineers #Teamwork #Innovation #WVRobotics #GlobalCompetition #LetsGoTeams
🤖🤖Mercer County is off to a strong start at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship! On day one, Straley Elementary is ranked 44th, Montcalm High is 41st, and Mercer Elementary is impressively holding 22nd place. These teams are showcasing great skill and teamwork as they compete today and tomorrow. Keep cheering them on to victory! 🤖🔥🙌
#VEXWorlds #MercerCountyRobotics #RoboticsChampionship #STEM #GoMercer #Teamwork #FutureEngineers
Even Oakley needs a power nap after a full day of tail wags, hallway hugs, and emotional support!
Oakvale's beloved therapy dog is catching some zzz’s—his head on the keyboard means he’s either writing a novel or dreaming about recess snacks.
#OakleyLovesHisKids #PawsAndReflect
Due to a power outage students at Spanishburg Elementary will be dismissed at 11:00 am today, May 13, 2025.
Bus 679 is running 35 minutes behind this morning, Tuesday, May 13th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Teachers Myra Wright, Kathy Anderson, Sarah Shrader, and Makayla Thorne recently presented to the Board of Education, sharing updates on the Pre-K and K–5 social studies curricula. As members of the textbook adoption committees, they explained the thoughtful process behind selecting new resources for the upcoming school year.
Dr. Kristal Filipek, Emily Huddle, Jordan Angell, and Amber Riffe recently shared their training on the Orange Frog Theory—an engaging approach to fostering positivity and building a stronger work and school culture. Their presentation focused on how simple mindset shifts can lead to lasting change across our schools.
Princeton Primary Principal Kelli Stanley, along with Kaila Hardin and Derek Belcher, recently returned from the AASA Learning 2025 Consortium in California. Their visit included stops at Google and Stanford University, where they explored the future of artificial intelligence and its role in transforming education. They’re bringing back innovative ideas to help prepare our students for tomorrow!
Teachers Myra Wright, Kathy Anderson, Sarah Shrader, and Makayla Thorne recently presented to the Board of Education, sharing updates on the Pre-K and K–5 social studies curricula. As members of the textbook adoption committees, they explained the thoughtful process behind selecting new resources for the upcoming school year.
🚀 The VEX World Competition is officially underway! 🌟 All three of our teams kicked off with strong first matches, and shoutout to Montcalm for posting a season-high score of 108 points! 🏆🔥
Our incredible teams are competing against 840 teams from 52 countries 🌍 - representing our state and county on the world stage. Let’s cheer them on as they show the world what they’re made of! 💪🎉
#GlobalCompetition #TeamSpirit #MontcalmPride #Represent #GameOn #WorldClass #StatePride #CountyStrong #SeasonHigh #LetsGoTeams
Bus 679 will not run today, Monday, May 12th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High.