Due to continuing heavy rainfall and the possibility of localized flooding, Mercer County Schools will now be CLOSED, Friday September 27, 2024.
(261-day employees may report on 2 hr delay as needed due to weather related conditions)
Due to continuing heavy rainfall and the possibility of localized flooding, Mercer County Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delay, Friday September 27, 2024.
Sara Rose from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission presented information to students and parents this evening on FAFSA and state financial aid. Local college admissions reps were there to provide details on educational opportunities in our area.
Bus 672 is running behind due to tree in road on route 644 Pocahontas avenue. This affects Bluewell, Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.
Bus 679 is running 20 minutes late this morning, Thursday, September 26th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Bus 686 is running 30 minutes late this morning, Thursday, September 26th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Members of the Mercer County Pre-K Core team are having SERIOUS FUN at the WV Universal Pre-K Leadership Institute in Charleston, WV today.
Bus 626 is running 20 minutes running late this morning, Wednesday, September 25th. This affects Athens, Sun Valley, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.
Due to a power outage today Tuesday September 25, 2024 there will be no school for students at Spanishburg Elementary. If your child is already on a bus, you can pick them up at the school. They will be supervised by school staff. Teachers and staff will report on a 2 hourDelay.
Today our Elementary Principals participated in a Science of Reading Session that provided information on instructional strategies, supports, and standards. Mercer County Educators are dedicated to student achievement!
Over 75 teachers and principals are attending the K-5 Elementary Teachers training on the Science of Reading Foundational Skills Review! PPS Principal, Kelli Stanley and Oakvale Principal, LaCosta Hodges are leading the training. #professionaldevelopment #alwayslearning
Lee Dean, a Representative for the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office, visited PSHS today to register students to vote. #vote
At the September 23rd meeting, the Mercer County BOE recognized board President Greg Prudich for being named the 2024 WV School Board Assoc. Member of the Year and Maintenance employee, Steve Clowers for going above and beyond in keeping our schools in good condition.
Bus 649, which is a special needs run, is running 25 minutes late this morning, Monday, September 23rd. This affects Mercer, Spanishburg, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.
Mercer County Schools had an amazing Friday with Mr. Prather, PlayWatch Kids and JASON Learning! A huge thanks to everyone that joined us in this electric event!
Mercer County Schools welcomed JASON Learning representatives, Playwatch cofounder Jimmy Jenkins, and Mr. Prather to present Literacy, Numeracy, Mental Health, and Science educational content to close to 1,400 students in first and second grades. Our partnership with JASON Learning and Playwatch will transform early childhood education through engaging and inclusive content for our students. We want to thank our dignitaries for attending and hope that they help spread this initiative with their communities.
BUS INFORMATION: bus 684 will not run today, Friday, September 20th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Juniors and seniors had an opportunity to attend the WVACRAO college fair today. This event was a great chance for students to gather information, ask questions and start thinking about their future plans. Here’s to taking the next steps to a bright future! #CollegeAndCareerBound
Midday snack for the hard working maintenance staff. We appreciate all you do to keep our schools operational! Students, faculty and parent’s alike appreciate your efforts!
MCS special education administrators are attending the WVDE Special Education Data conference in Morgantown.
Jennifer Perdue - Special Education Supervisor
Joey Riffe - Assistant Principal
Justin Gilbert - Assistant Principal
Emily Huddle - Director of Special Education
