Mercer County Schools

Afternoon Bus Information: buses Buses 672, 650, 660, 689 will be 30 minutes late this afternoon due to backed up traffic on Route 20. This affects Montcalm Elementary, Timberwood Elementary, and Montcalm High

Good luck, Juniors! You’ve got this! #SATReady #PublicSchoolProudWV

GEAR UP SWV students from Mercer County attended the New River Community and Technology Health Care Symposium today.  Students explored various career opportunities in health care while participating in hands on simulated activities.

At this week’s administrators’ meeting, Treasurer Leslie Wellman shared year-end financial updates and recognized schools with zero findings on their FY26 audits—an outstanding accomplishment! 🎉 We’re proud of the dedication and attention to detail shown by these teams. Their financial secretaries will be honored at the next board meeting! 👏@wveducation

Important Message to Students and Families: Mercer County Public Schools would like to proactively address a potential concern as we approach the end of the school year. In some areas, students participate in games that involve water guns. We want to be clear that any item that could be mistaken for a weapon is taken very seriously under district policy. Our safety systems, including cameras, actively monitor activity across our campuses, and certain situations may result in notification to law enforcement. While we understand these games may be intended as harmless fun, they are not school-sponsored or school-approved activities. Students should not bring water guns or similar items onto school property. Doing so may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, which could also impact participation in graduation ceremonies. In addition, Mercer County Public Schools does not permit pranks or activities that may disrupt the school environment, cause damage, or create safety concerns. While end-of-year traditions are often meant to be lighthearted, all students are expected to conduct themselves in a way that is respectful, responsible, and aligned with school expectations. Please remember that all school grounds—including parking lots and athletic facilities—are considered school property and fall under these expectations. We want our students to enjoy this exciting time of year, but safety must remain our top priority. We ask all students to make responsible choices and follow Mercer County Schools policies. Thank you for your cooperation.

AFTERNOON BUS INFO: The following buses will run an hour late on their afternoon run today, Thursday, April 16th Bus 690 - affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, and Straley Bus 674 - affects Princeton Primary, Mercer and Straley; and Bus 662- a special needs bus that affects Silver Springs, Princeton Primary, Mercer, Straley.

Final round of SAT Bootcamp with Dr. Zandra Webb! 🎯 Our 11th graders are prepped, confident, and ready to take on the SAT this Monday. Let’s go! 💪📚 #SATReady @wveducation

Straley students and staff are proudly showing their support for military children and families today by wearing purple! 💜

We honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students. Purple Up! #MonthoftheMilitaryChild

💜 Today we Purple Up for Military Kids and Families! 💜
We honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military-connected students and their families. Thank you for your service, your courage, and the important role you play in our school community. 🇺🇸 #PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PublicSchoolProudWV

📊✏️ 4th & 5th Grade PLC Math Power Hour ✏️📊 Today our 4th and 5th grade teachers came together for an engaging PLC Math Power Hour! 💡 We collaborated on strategies to strengthen student understanding, and shared best practices. From problem-solving techniques to building math confidence in our students, the teamwork and dedication in the room were inspiring. 🙌 We’re excited to take these ideas back to our classrooms and continue empowering our students to think critically and succeed in math! ➕➖✖️➗ @wveducation

Bus 657 is running 20 minutes late this morning, Tuesday, April 14th. This affects Timberwood, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.

Mercer County Schools proudly recognized 2026 JASON Argonauts Ms. Peggy Moore, Dylan Donithan (Princeton Middle), and Grace Michalsky (PikeView High) at tonight’s Board meeting! 🚀 Selected through a rigorous process, they’ll represent our district in Houston this summer. #STEM

Lunch Menus are now posted on each school's website.

Mercer County Schools extends our sincere thanks to the WVU Extension Office for providing last week's professional development on Project TRAIN.

Two Mercer County teams. One championship game. What a way to spend spring break! ⚾️ PikeView Panthers and Princeton Tigers faced off in the South Atlantic Invitational Championship in South Carolina, showcasing incredible talent and sportsmanship. Congratulations to the PikeView Panthers on bringing home the championship! 🏆

Superintendent Ed Toman, Assistant Superintendents Rosemary Mitchell and Ernie Adkins, and Treasurer Leslie Wellman attended a West Virginia Association of School Administrators professional development session today in Fairmont. The day focused on legislative updates, school finance, and financial planning—ensuring Mercer County Schools stays informed, prepared, and fiscally strong for the future. #MCPSProud

We’re proud of the engaging, real-world learning happening in Mercer County classrooms! Students in Mrs. Leigh Ann Owens’ math class at PikeView High School recently completed a trigonometry project that brought key concepts to life through teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. These students did an outstanding job showcasing their learning! #MCPSProud #PublicSchoolProudWV @wveducation

Central Office staff participated in professional learning focused on strengthening internal systems and exploring how AI can improve efficiency and support daily operations. Thank you to Brent Murphy, Dr. Amber Bowling, and Amy Harrison for the updates.

The last day of school for students in Mercer County is Monday, June 15, 2026.