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Our Board of Education is proudly wearing their ❤️ for Mercer County Public Schools!
As part of the WVASA I ❤️ WV Public Schools campaign, we’re celebrating the incredible opportunities, dedicated educators, outstanding students, and supportive communities that make public education the heart of West Virginia. Every child deserves access to a high-quality education, and we’re proud of the work happening in Mercer County Public Schools every day.
#ILoveWVPublicSchools
Mercer County Public Schools administrators, teachers, and technology integration specialists recently shared highlights from the 2026 JASON Learning National Conference with the Mercer County Board of Education.
The conference focused on innovative STEM education, artificial intelligence, and real-world learning experiences. Our team returned with new ideas to help prepare Mercer County students for success in the classrooms and careers of tomorrow.
#MercerCountySchools #STEM #JASONLearning #FutureReady #Innovation #ILoveWVPublicSchools
🌟 Celebrating Excellence Across Mercer County Schools! 🌟
Congratulations to our latest 110% Club honorees from Athens School—Shelley Weiss, Myra Wright, Sandra Thompson, and Ben Nester—recognized for their extraordinary compassion and unwavering commitment to helping a young student feel safe, supported, and loved during a difficult time.
We’re also proud to recognize our student-athletes named to the 2026 WV All-State Teams:
🥎 Adasyn Havens (Montcalm High) – Class A Softball First Team
🥎 Shelby Maddox & Emma Compton (PikeView High) – Class AAA Softball First Team
⚾ Landon Wyatt (PikeView High) – Class AAA Baseball First Team
Congratulations to each of these outstanding students and staff members for representing Mercer County Public Schools with excellence! 💙💛
#MercerCountySchools #ILoveWVPublicSchools #110PercentClub #AllState #StudentSuccess
🚧 Exciting progress is happening at Princeton Middle School!
Construction is underway on PMS's new Safe Schools entrance, made possible through a combination of a school safety grant and Mercer County Public Schools Capital Projects funding.
The new entrance will feature a secure vestibule (mantrap) to enhance school safety, as well as a new interior entrance to the cafeteria, improving both security and convenience for students, staff, and visitors.
We're committed to providing safe, welcoming learning environments for every student.
#ILoveWVPublic Schools #SafeSchools
Construction is underway on PMS's new Safe Schools entrance, made possible through a combination of a school safety grant and Mercer County Public Schools Capital Projects funding.
The new entrance will feature a secure vestibule (mantrap) to enhance school safety, as well as a new interior entrance to the cafeteria, improving both security and convenience for students, staff, and visitors.
We're committed to providing safe, welcoming learning environments for every student.
#ILoveWVPublic Schools #SafeSchools
We're not finished with the Summer Food Service Program! Come on out to either Bluefield Primary School or Princeton Primary School for breakfast (8:00) and/or lunch (11:00) on July 13-17 and July 20-24. Meals must be consumed on site and cannot be taken off the campus.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ernie Adkins and Title I Supervisors Pam Clark and Rhonda Rogers are representing Mercer County Public Schools at the West Virginia Department of Education’s Federal Programs Training at Embassy Suites in Charleston today and tomorrow.
This professional learning helps ensure our district stays current on federal program requirements and best practices so we can continue providing high-quality support and opportunities for our students and schools.
#MercerCountySchools #ProfessionalLearning #WVDE #StudentSuccess #ILoveWVPublicSchools
Investing in Better Outcomes for Students
This summer, administrators, school counselors, and school social workers are participating in training on Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT)—evidence-based practices that help us better understand student behavior, teach replacement skills, and create supportive learning environments.
Investing in our staff means investing in our students.
#MercerCountySchools #ProfessionalLearning #StudentSuccess #PublicSchoolProud
A new chapter begins for the Mercer County Board of Education!
The Honorable Judge Brian Cochran officially swore in three newly elected board members: Dr. Deborah Akers, Mr. Keith Gunnoe, and Mr. Shawn Vest.
Following the oath of office, the Board elected Dr. Deborah Akers to serve as President and Mr. Shawn Vest as Vice President.
Congratulations to our new board leadership! We appreciate your commitment to serving the students, staff, and families of Mercer County Public Schools and look forward to the work ahead.
The Honorable Judge Brian Cochran officially swore in three newly elected board members: Dr. Deborah Akers, Mr. Keith Gunnoe, and Mr. Shawn Vest.
Following the oath of office, the Board elected Dr. Deborah Akers to serve as President and Mr. Shawn Vest as Vice President.
Congratulations to our new board leadership! We appreciate your commitment to serving the students, staff, and families of Mercer County Public Schools and look forward to the work ahead.
☀️ Staff Summer Learning! 📚
Learning doesn’t stop when summer begins! Mercer County Public Schools educators are taking advantage of professional learning opportunities that will have a lasting impact in our classrooms.
Michelle Boyd (Title I), Mallori Goff (4th Grade Teacher), and Emily Smith (Principal, Bluefield Intermediate School) are attending the Model Schools Conference in Orlando—one of the nation’s largest conferences dedicated to improving teaching, leadership, and student achievement. They are learning research-based strategies and innovative practices from educators across the country to help every student succeed.
Thank you for your commitment to continuous learning and bringing new ideas back to Mercer County Public Schools! 💙💛 #MCPSProud #StaffSummerLearning #ModelSchoolsConference
☀️ Staff Summer Learning! 📚
Summer may be a break from the classroom, but our teachers and principals are still learning!
Athens Elementary Principal Shelley Weiss and teacher Kim Yahya are spending part of their summer at the West Virginia Department of Education Communities in Practice Conference, gaining valuable numeracy strategies they can bring back to their students and colleagues. They are pictured with Casey Whitlow, WVDE Numeracy Specialist.
We’re proud of our educators for investing in continuous learning to ensure Mercer County Public Schools students receive the very best instruction. 💙🍎 #MCPSProud #SummerLearning #LifelongLearners #Numeracy
🚚🍎 It’s our final MCPS Food Truck & Friends stop of the summer!
Join us today from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. across the street from the Matoaka Fire Department for a free meal for children ages 18 and under, plus games, activities, and summer fun!
As we wrap up another successful season, we’d like to thank our dedicated Child Nutrition staff, volunteers, community partners, and everyone who helped make this program possible. Most importantly, thank you to the families who joined us throughout the summer!
We hope to see you one last time today! 💙💛 #MCPSProud #SummerMeals #FoodTruckAndFriends
At a Special Meeting held on Monday, June 29, 2026, the Mercer County Board of Education unanimously approved the annual performance evaluation of Superintendent Edward Toman, as required by West Virginia law. Board President Greg Prudich announced the Board’s approval of the following evaluation summary, recognizing the superintendent’s performance and the continued progress of Mercer County Public Schools during the 2025–2026 school year.
The MCPS Express Food Truck will be at Straley School today from 11:00-12:30 serving lunch to all children ages 18 and under! Lots of fun activities, games, and cool people to talk to! On the menu today: pizza quesadillas!
🎉 Mercer County Public Schools has been named a JASON Learning Empowering STEM District! 🎉
We are proud to announce that Mercer County Public Schools has earned the prestigious Empowering STEM District designation from JASON Learning and AASA—an honor that recognizes school districts where STEM isn’t just a program…it’s a culture.
This national recognition celebrates our commitment to providing students with authentic, hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for college, careers, and life. From our nationally recognized robotics programs and JASON Argonaut expeditions to career pathways at the Mercer County Technical Education Center, STEM learning is woven throughout every grade level.
The review team praised Mercer County Public Schools for:
🔬 Building a district-wide culture of STEM education
🤖 Four consecutive years of qualifying for the VEX Robotics World Championship
🌎 Connecting students with real scientists through JASON Learning expeditions
🏭 Strong partnerships with local businesses and industry
🎓 Expanding dual credit opportunities and career-connected learning
💡 Creating meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences from elementary through high school
This achievement reflects the dedication of our students, educators, administrators, community partners, and Board of Education, who work every day to inspire innovation and prepare students for the future.
Congratulations to everyone who helped make this recognition possible! Together, we’re empowering the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators, and leaders.
#MercerCountySchools #STEM #JASONLearning #EmpoweringSTEM #FutureReady #STEMEducation #MCPSProud
This week, Mercer County Public Schools' JASON Argonauts are working alongside scientists at the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), collecting real environmental data and experiencing STEM in action.
Representing MCPS are teacher Peggy Moore from PikeView High School and students Grace Michalsky of PikeView High School and Dylan Donithan of Princeton Middle School.
When they return home, these Argonauts will share what they've learned with students across Mercer County, inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators through hands-on STEM experiences.
We're cheering them on as they represent Mercer County Public Schools on this incredible expedition!
#MCPSProud #JASONArgonauts #JASONLearning #STEMEducation #FutureReady #MercerCountySchools
Representing MCPS are teacher Peggy Moore from PikeView High School and students Grace Michalsky of PikeView High School and Dylan Donithan of Princeton Middle School.
When they return home, these Argonauts will share what they've learned with students across Mercer County, inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators through hands-on STEM experiences.
We're cheering them on as they represent Mercer County Public Schools on this incredible expedition!
#MCPSProud #JASONArgonauts #JASONLearning #STEMEducation #FutureReady #MercerCountySchools
🚚 The MCPS Express is rolling into Montcalm today! ☀️
Join us at the Montcalm Fire Department from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a FREE summer meal and a morning full of fun!
🍔 Free meals for all children ages 18 and under
🎯 Games & activities
😊 Time to play, laugh, and connect with friends
We can't wait to see our MCPS families and community members for another great day of summer fun!
📍 Montcalm Fire Department
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
#MCPSExpress #MercerCountySchools #SummerMeals #MCPSProud #FuelingSuccess #EveryStudentEveryDay
Join us at the Montcalm Fire Department from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a FREE summer meal and a morning full of fun!
🍔 Free meals for all children ages 18 and under
🎯 Games & activities
😊 Time to play, laugh, and connect with friends
We can't wait to see our MCPS families and community members for another great day of summer fun!
📍 Montcalm Fire Department
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
#MCPSExpress #MercerCountySchools #SummerMeals #MCPSProud #FuelingSuccess #EveryStudentEveryDay
🍔🚚 MCPS EXPRESS FOOD TRUCK TODAY! 🎉☀️
📍 Matoaka Fire Department
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Join Mercer County Public Schools for a FREE summer meal and a morning full of fun!
✅ Free meals for all children 18 and under
🎯 Games & Activities
🎨 Fun for the whole family
☀️ Summer excitement with MCPS
Come eat, play, and make memories with us!
Today • Matoaka Fire Department • 11:00–12:30
📍 Matoaka Fire Department
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Join Mercer County Public Schools for a FREE summer meal and a morning full of fun!
✅ Free meals for all children 18 and under
🎯 Games & Activities
🎨 Fun for the whole family
☀️ Summer excitement with MCPS
Come eat, play, and make memories with us!
Today • Matoaka Fire Department • 11:00–12:30
🏆 Tonight, the Mercer County Board of Education recognized students and coaches from Straley Elementary, Mercer Elementary, and Princeton Middle School for earning the opportunity to compete at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis!
Congratulations to Sawyer Smith, Sawyer Hilling, Aaliyah Rucker, Emma Streeby, Jace Downard, Nolan Bailey, Sage Booton, Chrislynn Keatley, Wade Stanley, Grayson Coleman, and Weston Richards, along with coaches Melanie Meachum, Matt Bailey, and Laiken Lucas.
The Board also recognized Mr. Dayton Meadows for his outstanding support of students through the annual Patriotic Contest and Patriot’s Pledge Ceremony.
#MercerCountySchools #MercerProud #VEXRobotics #STEMEducation #CommunityPartners
