Mercer County Schools

The link for the Application for Transfer of Resident Student is below. https://5il.co/32tbk

The link for the Open Enrollment Application for NonResident Student Transfers is below. https://5il.co/32t9l

Policy J-24, Open Enrollment for Nonresident Student Transfers, is out for comment until December 30, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek @k12.wv.us. https://5il.co/32t6q Also, the Open Enrollment application for NonResident Student will be posted as well.

Policy J-19, Resident Student Transfers, is out for comment until December 30, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us. https://5il.co/32t31 Also the application that goes with Policy J-19, Resident Student Transfers, will be posted as well.

Policy I-04, Mercer County High School Robotics Policy, is out for comment until December 30, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us. https://5il.co/32szv

Today, Emily Huddle, Shannon Noble, and Jennifer Perdue led a rousing game of Kahoot to refresh our principals on Policy 2419. What better way to learn than through a bit of friendly competition? Great job keeping things fun and informative for our amazing leaders! #MercerCountySchools #Policy2419 #PrincipalsInAction #ProfessionalDevelopment

The Mercer County Board of Education celebrated Director of Human Resources, Dr. Kristal Filipek, for being chosen as the Gregory Bailey West Virginia School Human Resources Official of the Year.

Our JASON Argonaut tour made a stop at PikeView Middle today to share details about the incredible Argonaut Expedition to Portland, Oregon, happening this summer! 🗺️ Two lucky students and one inspiring teacher will have the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in this adventure. 📅 Deadline Alert: Part 1 of the application is due January 3rd – don’t miss it!

🚧 Construction Update: Timberwood Elementary School 🏗️ Here's the latest: 🔹 Main Water Line Testing: Ensuring everything is flowing smoothly! 🔹 Rock Work Under Tented Scaffolding: Rain or shine, the rock work continues with precision. 🔹 Drywall Prep: Temperature and humidity are being carefully managed for optimal drywall installation. 🔹 Storm Drains: Covering work is underway to keep the site clean and efficient. 🔹 Floor Grinding: The foundation is being perfected for what's to come. 🔹 Gymnasium Painting: Walls are coming to life as the gym gets its first coat of paint! We’re excited to see Timberwood Elementary taking shape and can’t wait to welcome students and staff to this incredible space in fall 2025! Stay tuned for more updates! #BuildingOurFuture #TimberwoodElementary #MercerCountyProud 🏫✨

Today, MCS Special Education teachers Christina Flanigan, Randa Bailey, and Courtney Tolliver hosted their annual Christmas with help from the culinary instructor and some talented students! The kids enjoyed a festive day filled with holiday fun—listening to a Christmas story, playing games, snacking, and decorating cookies to take home. 🍪✨

🌟 Day 2 of the JASON Argonaut Tour 🌟 The excitement continues! Today, Bluefield Middle welcomed teacher and student Argonauts from the past three expeditions. They shared their incredible stories of exploration, adventure, and discovery with 8th-grade students. 👀 Could YOU be Mercer County’s next Argonaut? Students aged 13-17 are encouraged to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world and dive into STEM learning. Deadline to apply: January 3, 2025 Stay tuned—our Argonaut Tour might be coming to your school next! Let’s find Mercer County’s next group of explorers!

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Kristal Filipek! 🎉 This week, at the WV Association of School Human Resource Officers Conference held at the Stonewall Resort, Dr. Kristal Filipek, Mercer County Schools Human Resources Director, was honored with the Gregory Bailey West Virginia School Human Resources Official of the Year Award! Established in memory of Gregory Bailey by Bowles Rice Attorneys at Law, this prestigious award recognizes an active WVASHRO member who exemplifies excellence in personnel administration. Recipients are celebrated for their contributions to public education, their leadership in managing change, their innovative approaches, and their respect and humor in working with others. Dr. Filipek’s outstanding impact on education at the local and state levels has also earned her the distinction of being WVASHRO’s nomination for the national Herb Salinger Personnel Administrator of the Year Award by the American Association of School Personnel Administrators. Mercer County Schools is proud to celebrate Dr. Filipek’s remarkable achievement and dedication to education and personnel excellence.

All MCS schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow

This week, our Elementary Grade Level PLCs for 4th and 5th grades were hard at work, sharing strategies and ideas to enhance student learning. We also hosted an engaging Writing Framework PD led by two incredible educators: ✏️ Heather Fields, Third Grade Teacher at Glenwood Elementary ✏️ April Morris, Third Grade Teacher at Melrose Elementary

Today, our teacher and student Argonauts from the past three expeditions inspired 8th graders at Glenwood School by sharing their incredible adventures and discoveries! 🚨 Calling all future Argos! Students aged 13-17 can apply to join this life-changing program. Don't miss your chance to represent Mercer County and explore the wonders of science, technology, and the natural world. This summer's expedition is to Portland, Oregon! This adventure is free for the chosen students and teacher. 🗓️ Apply by January 3, 2025: 🔗 Link to application: https://jasonlearning.submittable.com/.../jason-pre...

Bus 649 is running 15 minutes late this morning, Thursday, December 5th. This affects Spanishburg, Mercer, and PikeView Middle.

All MCS schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow.

Elementary Grade Level PLC (Grades 2/3) dove into a Writing Framework PD led by our amazing educators: ✨ Teresa Inman – Title I Teacher at Oakvale Elementary ✨ Heather Fields – Third Grade Teacher at Glenwood School Together, they shared strategies to inspire young writers and build stronger writing foundations in our classrooms. Thank you, Teresa and Heather, for your expertise and dedication!

Exciting Updates at Princeton Middle School! Thanks to your support of the Excess Levy, Princeton Middle School now has brand-new lockers and a refreshed gym floor! These improvements are a game-changer for our students, enhancing their school environment and providing pride in their facilities. Your commitment to our schools helps make these transformations possible. Together, we’re building a better future for Mercer County students. #PrincetonMiddlePride #ExcessLevyAtWork #MercerCountySchools #InvestInOurKids

🐷✨ Pre-K Made Pigs Fly Tonight! Our Pre-K teachers soared to new heights during their PLC led by: 🎓 Donna Pennington 🎓 Brittany Cottle 🎓 Holly McDowell The focus? STEM, Blocks, Writing, and Literacy! Great things are happening for our littlest learners! #PreKMagic