Sun Valley Elementary School has been working hard to raise funds for a gymnasium/multi-purpose building, and they’re so close to their goal! Today, surveyors are on-site checking out the future location!
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🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Mercer County students! 🎉
Our students represented Mercer County Schools with excellence at the Regional Math Field Day event at WV Tech, and their hard work paid off—Mercer County won the highest-scoring county!
We are so proud of these brilliant minds and their dedication to mathematics. Way to go, students! #MercerProud #MathFieldDay #FutureProblemSolvers
Mercer County teachers are gearing up for a dynamic K-5 Vocabulary Strategies training! This engaging session is expertly hosted by Princeton Primary's Principal Kelli Stanley and Oakvale's Principal LaCosta Hodges. Our dedicated educators are eager to dive into innovative techniques to boost vocabulary skills and enhance student learning experiences. Let's celebrate our teachers' commitment to excellence and their passion for empowering young minds! 🌟 #MercerCountyTeachers #VocabularyStrategies #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationMatters
Policy K-05, Parent and Family Engagement Policy, is out for comment until March 31, 2025. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
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At the MCBOE meeting on Monday night, Lashmeet Matoka and Spanishburg music teacher, Mrs. Sandra Fox, was recognized for being chosen the WV Music Teacher of the Year!
At the MCBOE meeting on Monday night, PVMS and PSHS's All-State Band participants were recognized: Reagan Lester, Harper Mullins, Weston Sanders, Wyatt Bailey, and Owen Hackney. Not pictured: Daisy Halstead and Nathan Dinger
At the MCBOE meeting on Monday night, PVHS's Parker Shrewsbury was recognized for being chosen for the WV Chamber Choir.
At the MCBOE meeting on Monday night, PVHS WV American Choral Directors Association All-State Choir participants were recognized: Haleigh Shrewsbury, Christian Shrewsbury, Madelyn Evans, and Luke Brown (and Samantha Meadows not pictured).
Students from 9th grade in Mercer County Schools had an exciting opportunity to attend WVU Tech's Stories with STEAM-The Appalachian Circuit featuring Small Town Universe. During their visit, they met Small Town Universe director Katie Dellamaggiore and the president of WVU Tech, Dr. Raymond Steward. Students learned about filmmaking, producing, and career paths related to the film industry and STEM. They also had the chance to preview the movie Small Town Universe and dive into the fascinating documentary of the Green Bank Observatory in WV. Special thanks to WVU Tech for inviting our students to take part in this amazing opportunity!
This hands-on experience was made possible through GEAR UP SWV!
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Bus 663 is running ten minutes behind this morning, Tuesday, March 11th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Bus 682 is running 20 minutes behind this morning, Monday, March 10th. This affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.
Today, Director of Child Nutrition Krista Kessinger, had the pleasure of enjoying lunch and visiting with the students at PikeView High School. They discussed menu options they’d love to see, their favorite dishes, and even the ones they’re not so fond of.
Today, Director of Child Nutrition Krista Kessinger, had the pleasure of enjoying lunch and visiting with the students at PikeView High School. They discussed menu options they’d love to see, their favorite dishes, and even the ones they’re not so fond of.
Mercer County Elementary teachers and principals are participating in UKERU training, a trauma-informed program developed by Grafton Integrated Health Network. This approach enhances safety and well-being for both students and educators.
The 2025 Mercer County Schools’ Social Studies Fair was a resounding success! We extend our gratitude to everyone who contributed to this event, especially our dedicated judges. Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding efforts! Here are a few snaps of the day. Please see our Facebook page for all of the pictures.
Mrs. McKinney's and Ms. Martinez's ELA classes at BMS are collaborating for a living literature project! Students have been working in small groups through TEAMS to take three classic children's stories and combine them into one original story. These stories will be written as plays and performed for area elementary school students on March 14, 2025!
