Mercer County Schools
First in Education
💻 Our NEW Parent Portal is now LIVE! Click here: https://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/page/parent-resources
Beginning of the Year Forms
Absence Excuse Forms
Student Registration
Transfer Form
Student Calendar
ALL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!
Beginning of the Year Forms
Absence Excuse Forms
Student Registration
Transfer Form
Student Calendar
ALL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!
Exciting things are ahead at the Mercer County Technical Education Center! 🏗️📚
MCTEC Principal Dr. Danielle Farmer, Engineering Instructor Barry Jones, and Assistant Superintendent Rosemary Mitchell met with ZMM Architects and Engineers today to discuss plans for the upcoming addition to MCTEC.
This expansion will create more opportunities for students to participate in MCTEC’s career and technical education programs while also expanding access to dual credit opportunities.
We’re excited to see this project take shape and open even more doors for Mercer County students! 💛🖤
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UPDATE: The Fire Department has given the all clear and students and staff are back in the building.
Princeton Senior High School students and staff are outside the building this morning as a safety precaution while the Princeton Fire Department assesses the situation.
At this time, all students and staff are safe. We will share additional information if needed.
🎒✨ Happy First Day of School, Mercer County! ✨🎒
Today is the start of a brand-new year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and so many possibilities! We are excited to welcome our students back and incredibly thankful for the teachers, staff, families, and community members who make Mercer County Public Schools such a special place.
Here’s to a wonderful 2026–2027 school year! 💛🖤
Excellent Teaching. Every Student. Every Day.
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Attention students and families of Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High Schools:
Due to road construction, Bus 686 will have an alternate afternoon drop-off location until further notice. The bus will not be able to make stops at Golf Street, Ferndell, Coply, Walton, Kell, or Jefferson.
Parents should meet Bus 686 at Mitchell Stadium at the following approximate times:
Elementary students: 2:30–2:35 p.m.
Middle school students: 3:20 p.m.
High school students: 4:00 p.m.
This temporary change will remain in effect until the road construction is completed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Due to road construction, Bus 686 will have an alternate afternoon drop-off location until further notice. The bus will not be able to make stops at Golf Street, Ferndell, Coply, Walton, Kell, or Jefferson.
Parents should meet Bus 686 at Mitchell Stadium at the following approximate times:
Elementary students: 2:30–2:35 p.m.
Middle school students: 3:20 p.m.
High school students: 4:00 p.m.
This temporary change will remain in effect until the road construction is completed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
2026-2027 Bus Routes
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Mercer County Public Schools administrators are spending time today with Christian Jackson and Nathan Critchett from Edapt, exploring ways AI can support their work, strengthen leadership, and help us better serve our schools.
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T-Shirts available NOW at MCTEC!
Our K–5 teachers and ECCATs are learning across the county this morning with professional development focused on Apptegy Rooms and Using AI in the Classroom.
We’re excited to begin the new school year by giving our educators meaningful tools and resources they can put to work right away for our students! 💙📚
Mercer County Public Schools educators came together yesterday for our Special Education Summer Academy! 💙
It was a great day of learning, collaboration, and sharing strategies to help ensure every student has the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
We’re grateful for our dedicated special education teachers and staff who continue to learn, grow, and prepare for another great school year! 🍎📚 #ILoveWVPublicSchools
Mercer County Public Schools employees enjoyed participating in today’s Back to School Bash, hosted by the Starting Points Family Resource Center at the Karen Preservati Center!
It was wonderful connecting with families and, best of all, seeing some of our students as we get ready for another great school year! 📚✏️
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
It was wonderful connecting with families and, best of all, seeing some of our students as we get ready for another great school year! 📚✏️
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
Mercer County Public Schools Treasurer Leslie Wellman and Professional Accountant Jordan Angell are working alongside Pendleton County’s JP Mallory and Jefferson County’s Peggy Smith through a valuable mentoring partnership.
By sharing expertise, exchanging ideas, and learning from one another, our finance team continues to strengthen practices and build on the great work already happening in Mercer County. We appreciate the collaboration and the opportunity to learn from colleagues across West Virginia! 💼📊
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By sharing expertise, exchanging ideas, and learning from one another, our finance team continues to strengthen practices and build on the great work already happening in Mercer County. We appreciate the collaboration and the opportunity to learn from colleagues across West Virginia! 💼📊
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🎉 Let’s cheer on Laura Presley! 🎉
Laura is one of just five finalists for West Virginia Teacher of the Year!
The winner will be announced September 8, but until then, let’s fill the comments with encouragement! Drop Laura a shoutout below and let her know Mercer County is rooting for her! 👏⭐
Laura is one of just five finalists for West Virginia Teacher of the Year!
The winner will be announced September 8, but until then, let’s fill the comments with encouragement! Drop Laura a shoutout below and let her know Mercer County is rooting for her! 👏⭐
Share your first day smiles with us! #ILoveWVPublicSchools
UPDATE: These shirts are now available to purchase at the Mercer County Technical Education Center! They are available in the office until students return to school (August 20th). #ilovewvpublicschools
🌟 Congratulations, Natalie Farmer! 🌟
Mercer County Public Schools is proud to announce that Natalie Farmer has been selected to serve on State Superintendent Michele L. Blatt’s inaugural Super STARS (Students Taking Action for Readiness and Success) Council!
The statewide, student-led council brings together students in Grades 6–12 to ensure student voices are heard by education leaders and help shape initiatives, policies, programs, school culture, and instruction across West Virginia.
Natalie, who will be a 6th grader at PikeView Middle School this fall, is the youngest member selected to serve on the council! ⭐
What an incredible opportunity for Natalie to represent Mercer County and share her perspective with education leaders at the state level. We are so proud of you, Natalie, and we know you will represent PikeView Middle School and Mercer County Public Schools well!
💙⭐ Way to shine, Natalie!
Mercer County Public Schools is proud to announce that Natalie Farmer has been selected to serve on State Superintendent Michele L. Blatt’s inaugural Super STARS (Students Taking Action for Readiness and Success) Council!
The statewide, student-led council brings together students in Grades 6–12 to ensure student voices are heard by education leaders and help shape initiatives, policies, programs, school culture, and instruction across West Virginia.
Natalie, who will be a 6th grader at PikeView Middle School this fall, is the youngest member selected to serve on the council! ⭐
What an incredible opportunity for Natalie to represent Mercer County and share her perspective with education leaders at the state level. We are so proud of you, Natalie, and we know you will represent PikeView Middle School and Mercer County Public Schools well!
💙⭐ Way to shine, Natalie!
📣 BIG NEWS, MERCER COUNTY FAMILIES! 📣
Back-to-school paperwork just got a whole lot easier! 🙌
💻 Our NEW Parent Portal is now LIVE! Click here: https://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/page/parent-resources
Parents and guardians can now complete required Beginning-of-the-Year Forms ONLINE — before the first day of school! Also in the portal are the school calendar and other parent resources at your fingertips!
✅ No stacks of paperwork
✅ No forms getting lost in backpacks
✅ Complete them from your phone, tablet or computer
✅ Get it done BEFORE school starts!
📲 Visit our website and look for the Parent Portal to get started.
One less thing to worry about on the first day. ❤️
Mercer County Public Schools — making back-to-school easier for our families.
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Mercer County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Toman and WV State Delegate Dr. Joe Ellington are proudly showing their support for public education in West Virginia!
Strong public schools build strong students, strong communities, and a stronger West Virginia. We’re proud to be part of the I ❤️ WV Public Schools movement!
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📚 Getting Ready for a Great Year!
Our secondary principals spent today’s breakout session preparing for the year ahead! Assistant Superintendent Rosemary Mitchell shared important updates and information with our middle and high school leaders as they get ready to welcome students back.
A strong start begins with strong leadership and preparation!
💙💛 Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger! 🐯
We were proud to welcome Sophie Stanley, a 2022 graduate of Princeton Senior High School, back to Mercer County Public Schools today!
Sophie graduated from WVU in 2026 with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations and will begin pursuing her master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications at WVU this year.
Today, Sophie shared her expertise by leading a breakout training session for our elementary principals and central office staff.
We love seeing our graduates come back and share their talents with us. Way to make us proud, Sophie! 💙💛
