Mercer County Schools remains committed to fiscal responsibility and transparency. Treasurer Leslie Wellman, along with accountants Lauren Crook and Jordan Angell, recently met with Lacey Pettry from the WVDE Office of School Finance and David McClure of Education Consulting Team, LLC. Mr. McClure, a former Greenbrier County treasurer, continues to support our district as a mentor. Together, this team is ensuring our financial practices are sound and aligned with state standards. #FiscalResponsibility #TeamMercer
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ernie Adkins met today with the Title I team—Pam Clark (Title I Supervisor), Rhonda Rogers (Title I Supervisor), and Denise Johnson (Title I Secretary)—to plan for the upcoming school year. Key topics included Federal Programs Monitoring and strategic planning to support student success across Mercer County Schools.
🌟 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌟
Braxton Hampton, a rising 4th grader at Timberwood Elementary, spent part of his summer exploring the Dungeness ruins and watching wild horses on Cumberland Island, Georgia! 🐎🏝️
His adventure didn’t stop there—he also visited historic Jekyll Island and spent time at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, where he learned how marine experts care for sick and injured sea turtles. 🐢💚
What a fun and educational summer trip, Braxton! Keep exploring!
#WVLovesLearning #MercerProud #SummerScience
Braxton Hampton, a rising 4th grader at Timberwood Elementary, spent part of his summer exploring the Dungeness ruins and watching wild horses on Cumberland Island, Georgia! 🐎🏝️
His adventure didn’t stop there—he also visited historic Jekyll Island and spent time at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, where he learned how marine experts care for sick and injured sea turtles. 🐢💚
What a fun and educational summer trip, Braxton! Keep exploring!
#WVLovesLearning #MercerProud #SummerScience
🌟 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌟
Timberwood students Avi Chahar (5th grade) and Georgia Chahar (1st grade) had an exciting long weekend at Niagara Falls—visiting both the U.S. and Canadian sides! 🇺🇸🍁 It was their first time going through customs and exploring another country. 🌍✈️
While soaking in the sights, they also learned some incredible facts:
💧 Over 600,000 gallons of water flow over the falls every second!
🌊 The water at the base of the falls is a whopping 170 feet deep!
What an unforgettable mix of travel, geography, and science! Way to go, Avi and Georgia! 👏
#WVLovesLearning #MercerProud #SummerAdventures
Timberwood students Avi Chahar (5th grade) and Georgia Chahar (1st grade) had an exciting long weekend at Niagara Falls—visiting both the U.S. and Canadian sides! 🇺🇸🍁 It was their first time going through customs and exploring another country. 🌍✈️
While soaking in the sights, they also learned some incredible facts:
💧 Over 600,000 gallons of water flow over the falls every second!
🌊 The water at the base of the falls is a whopping 170 feet deep!
What an unforgettable mix of travel, geography, and science! Way to go, Avi and Georgia! 👏
#WVLovesLearning #MercerProud #SummerAdventures
🌟 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌟
Glenwood sisters Kacilyn Cundiff (8th grade) and Makinyn Cundiff (3rd grade) had an unforgettable adventure during their summer break! While visiting Panama City Beach, Florida, they participated in a dolphin excursion where they searched for dolphins and watched them swim, jump, and play in their natural habitat. 🐬🌊
Along with the fun, they picked up some cool science facts—did you know dolphins only sleep for about 1 hour a day? During that short time, they float to the surface and shut down part of their brains to rest while staying alert enough to breathe. Talk about multitasking! 🧠💤
Way to combine fun and learning, girls! 📚☀️
#WVLovesLearning #MercerProud #SummerScience
Glenwood sisters Kacilyn Cundiff (8th grade) and Makinyn Cundiff (3rd grade) had an unforgettable adventure during their summer break! While visiting Panama City Beach, Florida, they participated in a dolphin excursion where they searched for dolphins and watched them swim, jump, and play in their natural habitat. 🐬🌊
Along with the fun, they picked up some cool science facts—did you know dolphins only sleep for about 1 hour a day? During that short time, they float to the surface and shut down part of their brains to rest while staying alert enough to breathe. Talk about multitasking! 🧠💤
Way to combine fun and learning, girls! 📚☀️
#WVLovesLearning #MercerProud #SummerScience
🌟 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌟
Sean Tieman (7th grade, PVMS) and Allison Tieman (5th grade, Athens) are making the most of summer break by diving into some hands-on West Virginia history! 🗺️✨
They’ve explored Blackwater Falls, Fairfax Stone (where they stood in two states at once! 🤯), Seneca Rocks, and Smoke Hole Caverns—talk about an epic field trip!
Working on that WV history early...
Golden Horseshoe test, here we come! 🏅📚 #FutureGoldenHorseshoeWinners #WVLovesLearning #MercerProud #SummerAdventures #WVHistory
Sean Tieman (7th grade, PVMS) and Allison Tieman (5th grade, Athens) are making the most of summer break by diving into some hands-on West Virginia history! 🗺️✨
They’ve explored Blackwater Falls, Fairfax Stone (where they stood in two states at once! 🤯), Seneca Rocks, and Smoke Hole Caverns—talk about an epic field trip!
Working on that WV history early...
Golden Horseshoe test, here we come! 🏅📚 #FutureGoldenHorseshoeWinners #WVLovesLearning #MercerProud #SummerAdventures #WVHistory
The Superintendent’s Leadership Team met this morning to prepare for an exciting 2025–2026 school year! From student success to staff support, we’re aligning our goals, refining our plans, and working together to ensure another year of growth and excellence.
Our Mercer County team who attended the JASON Learning National Conference shared their experience with the board, spotlighting exciting expedition sessions—from AI‑powered tools and PBL STEM workshops to strategies for integrating JASON content district‑wide. They’re ready to bring back fresh, hands‑on ideas for teachers and classrooms! 🌟 #MCSproud #JASONLearning #STEMExcellence
🌲 Our JASON Argonauts, students Finn Caudill & Miles Munique and teacher Jennifer McClanahan, shared highlights from their Oregon expedition at tonight’s board meeting! From whale-watching off Depoe Bay and spotting puffins at Cannon Beach, to using AI-powered camera traps in forests and studying birdlife in the Columbia River Gorge—they combined field science, tech & conservation. Proud of their curiosity and leadership! 🌊📷 #JASONArgonauts #STEM #MercerPride @jasonlearning
🎉 At tonight’s Board of Education meeting, two outstanding Mercer County Schools employees were honored as part of the 110% Club! 🏆
👏 School Nurse Candy Fulp and Social Worker Wendi Frost were recognized for going above and beyond in their commitment to student well-being. Their compassion, dedication, and tireless efforts help ensure our students feel supported, safe, and cared for every day. 💙
Thank you for making a difference! #MCSproud #110PercentClub #StudentWellbeing
📍Mercer County goes coast to coast!
Some of our principals, educators, and GEAR UP Coordinator are representing us at the National GEAR UP Conference in San Francisco! 🌉✨
They're diving into strategies to boost attendance, support student success, strengthen family engagement, and bring back ideas to empower our schools. 💡📚 #GEARUPWorks #MercerMomentum #StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters #FamilyEngagement
Some of our principals, educators, and GEAR UP Coordinator are representing us at the National GEAR UP Conference in San Francisco! 🌉✨
They're diving into strategies to boost attendance, support student success, strengthen family engagement, and bring back ideas to empower our schools. 💡📚 #GEARUPWorks #MercerMomentum #StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters #FamilyEngagement
We're proud to be one of West Virginia’s “Dynamic Districts,” with 3rd grade reading proficiency growing +8.4% annually — more than double the state average and triple the national pace. 📚✨
#ReadingSuccess #DynamicDistrict #MercerProud #WVEd
#ReadingSuccess #DynamicDistrict #MercerProud #WVEd
🗽 Summer Learning Spotlight!
Hadley Smith, a 5th grader at Glenwood, spent the weekend exploring American history! From the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to the Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin’s grave, and Betsy Ross’s house — what a patriotic adventure! 🇺🇸📚 #SummerLearning
🦈 Summer Learning Spotlight!
Zooey Brown, a rising Bluefield Middle student, spent the day at Ripley’s Aquarium’s Junior Aquarist Camp! She worked alongside marine scientists and even swam with rays and sharks in Touch a Ray Bay. A perfect dive into her dream of marine biology! 🌊
Zooey Brown, a rising Bluefield Middle student, spent the day at Ripley’s Aquarium’s Junior Aquarist Camp! She worked alongside marine scientists and even swam with rays and sharks in Touch a Ray Bay. A perfect dive into her dream of marine biology! 🌊
🔭 Summer Learning Spotlight!
Eliora Fink-Miller, incoming 9th grader at PSHS, kicked off a 2-week adventure at the Governor’s STEM Institute at Green Bank Observatory! She’s diving into radio astronomy and exploring the universe from right here in West Virginia. 🌌📡
Eliora Fink-Miller, incoming 9th grader at PSHS, kicked off a 2-week adventure at the Governor’s STEM Institute at Green Bank Observatory! She’s diving into radio astronomy and exploring the universe from right here in West Virginia. 🌌📡
🚀 Summer Learning Spotlight!
Madison Fink-Miller, an upcoming sophomore at PSHS, launched into learning at WV NASA Space Camp this week! She’s exploring the world of rocketry and reaching for the stars. 🌌🛰️ #SummerLearning #STEMExploration #WVNASA
Madison Fink-Miller, an upcoming sophomore at PSHS, launched into learning at WV NASA Space Camp this week! She’s exploring the world of rocketry and reaching for the stars. 🌌🛰️ #SummerLearning #STEMExploration #WVNASA
📚 Summer Learning Spotlight 🌞
Meet Daxson Jenkins! He just wrapped up Pre-K at Silver Springs and is getting ready to start Kindergarten at Princeton Primary this fall!
This weekend, Daxson was Very Busy exploring the Very Eric Carle exhibit at the Youth Museum in Beckley. He played and learned through hands-on activities inspired by five of Eric Carle’s beloved books.
Afterward, he took a step back in time with a tour of the Exhibition Coal Mine, where he rode underground and discovered what life was like for early coal miners.
Way to mix fun with learning, Daxson! 👏🎨⛏️
Meet Daxson Jenkins! He just wrapped up Pre-K at Silver Springs and is getting ready to start Kindergarten at Princeton Primary this fall!
This weekend, Daxson was Very Busy exploring the Very Eric Carle exhibit at the Youth Museum in Beckley. He played and learned through hands-on activities inspired by five of Eric Carle’s beloved books.
Afterward, he took a step back in time with a tour of the Exhibition Coal Mine, where he rode underground and discovered what life was like for early coal miners.
Way to mix fun with learning, Daxson! 👏🎨⛏️
Policy J-11, Homeless Students, is out for comment until July 28, 2025. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
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Meals are available for students at these locations! Meals must be eaten on site.
Summer Learning Spotlight:
Sierra Bailey & Amelia Culver spent the week at 4-H Summer Camp! From hands-on STEM to team-building fun, these campers built skills, made memories, and learned what it means to be a true 4-H’er! 🌱🌟 #SummerLearning #4HCamp
Sierra Bailey & Amelia Culver spent the week at 4-H Summer Camp! From hands-on STEM to team-building fun, these campers built skills, made memories, and learned what it means to be a true 4-H’er! 🌱🌟 #SummerLearning #4HCamp
