Elementary teachers are diving into creativity and collaboration during the JASON Learning professional development! They’re exploring Computer Skills, Design & Pieces AI along with Copilot to
assist with development creating engaging projects with JASON.
@jasonlearning
Universal Pre-K representatives and K-5 representatives attended the Textbook Caravan held in Charleston, WV today. Many options for Pre-K and Social Studies were presented.
Look at the smiling faces of Oakvale and Spanishburg Schools' students as they return to school today!
The Mercer County Robotics League hosted the 8th annual Blended Open Qualifier at Princeton Senior High School this past Saturday. 44 teams, from southern WV, competed in the Teamwork Competiton, Skills Challenge and judging for the chance to earn a bid to the WV State Championship pin Fairmont, WV. The day concluded with the top 24 teams battling for the teamwork championship and the awarding of several judged awards.
Team #18386C from Princeton Middle School and #59713D from Mercer Elementary won the Teamwork Champion Award with a score of 70.
Team #59713D from Mercer Elementary and #76782A from Charleson won the Elementary and Middle School Excellence Awards for exemplifying a high quality competion robotics program.
Team #59713D from Mercer Elementary also won the Robot Skills Champion award. They are currently ranked #1 in the state of WV.
Team #90222B from Straley Elementary won the Innovate Award for developing and documenting a unique aspect in their design and gameplay strategy.
Team #1460A from PikeView Middle won the CREATE Award for the most creative engineering solution to the challenges of this season's game.
Team #90222C from Straley Elementary won the Think Award for effective programming strategies for solving the game challenge.
CONGRATULATIONS to these teams for qualifying for the WV state Robotics Competition in March!
Thanks to our teams and coaches for an excellent season!! Mercer County had over 49 teams compete in our league this year and continues to be one of the largest robotics programs in the Eastern US Region. Thank you to our parents for your tireless support of our students and the community for supporting this program through the school levy.
#Robotics #STEM #WVRoboticsy #Teamwork #Innovation #Excellence
We can’t wait for the Mercer County Blended Open Qualifier tomorrow at PSHS. We will welcome 50 teams from Southern WV. Join us for a fun filled day of robotics!
Exciting progress is happening at Timberwood Elementary! 🚧✨
✅ FRP installation is underway in the kitchen
✅ Second floor is prepped and ready for paint 🎨
✅ Office area is set for sheetrock installation
✅ Floor grinding continues to ensure a smooth foundation
✅ Stairwells are nearing completion 🏃♂️
✅ Door frames are ready for installation 🚪
We’re getting closer to making this school a reality! Stay tuned for more updates. 🎉 #TimberwoodElementary #BuildingTheFuture #ComingSoon
All schools in Mercer County will be on a Re-imagined day (virtual) on Friday, February 21, 2025. Students remain home, staff report.
🏆 Alumni Thursday! 🏆
Recognize any of these Princeton Tigers? 🐯📸 Drop your guesses in the comments—what year do you think this is? Let’s hear from our alumni! ⏳🎓 #TigersThroughTheYears #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger #AlumniThursday
Director of Transportation & Safety, Dave Rose, along with our dedicated mechanics and bus operators, met today to continue their commitment to student safety. Many don’t realize the hard work happening behind the scenes when they see a school bus on the road!
Our transportation team:
✅ Engages in professional development
✅ Keeps buses in top-notch condition
✅ Maintains a well-organized parts room
We appreciate all they do to ensure our students get to and from school safely every day! #ThankYou #SchoolBusHeroes #SafeRides
The Princeton Middle, PikeView Middle, and Bluefield Middle county tournament will go on as planned tonight, February 20, 2025 at Bluefield Middle School. The boys' championship game will be at 5:30 and the girls' championship game will be at 7:00.
The Title I Science of Reading Vocabulary professional development scheduled for this afternoon, February 20, 2025 (3:30-5:30) at the Seminar Center and rescheduling it for next Thursday February 27, 2025 (same time and place).
AP Lit kids at BHS did a great job with a poetry assignment based on Black History. They had to write two quatrains with two couplets in each one and include people and events from Black History. The poem then became the focus of their finished product - a collage.
All schools in Mercer County will have a re-imagined day on Thursday February 20, 2025. Students learn remotely from home, staff report.
Today, Dr. Ashley Vaughn, Coordinator overseeing Home School, Hope Scholarship, Virtual, Fine Arts, and Secondary Education, led an informative training session for Mercer County Social Services on the variety of school options available in West Virginia. We are truly appreciative of the time and opportunity to collaborate with other agencies for the benefit of families and all children in our community. Thank you to Mr. Edwin Bennett, Social Services Manager extending this invitation to Dr. Vaughn.
#MercerCountySchools #CollaborationForSuccess #BuildingStrongerFutures
🎶 Congratulations to Sandra Fox! 🎶
We are thrilled to celebrate Sandra Fox, music teacher at Spanishburg and Lashmeet-Matoaka, for being named the West Virginia Society for General Music’s 2025 Teacher of the Year! 🎵🏆
Her dedication to inspiring young musicians and fostering a love of music in her students is truly remarkable. Thank you, Mrs. Fox, for your passion, creativity, and commitment to music education! 🎶👏
#WVMusicTeacherOfTheYear #CongratulationsMrsFox #MusicMatters #MercerCountyProud
❄️ HUGE shoutout to the amazing staff at PikeView High School! ❄️ Even on a snow day, these dedicated folks braved the weather to ensure our students in need received their food boxes through the Extra Mile program. Thanks to our incredible partnership with the Mountaineer Food Bank, these boxes are packed with fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, hamburger meat, pork loins, and other shelf-stable items. And a special thanks to our Door Dashers for delivering these essential supplies! We are incredibly thankful for the PVHS staff's compassion and commitment to our community. They truly embody the spirit of going the extra mile! #MercerCountySchools #ExtraMile #MountaineerFoodBank #CommunitySupport #PikeViewHighSchool #SnowDayHeroes
All schools in Mercer County will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Ms. Hypes and Ms. Faulkner’s 10th, 11th, and 12th grade ELA classes at PSHS celebrated Black History Month by creating a meaningful quilt honoring influential figures in history. Each square represents an important individual who made a lasting impact. Great job, students, on bringing history to life through creativity and learning! #BlackHistoryMonth #PSHS
Mr. Meadows’s class at Bluefield Intermediate had a blast celebrating the 100th day of school today! From fun activities to creative learning, these students made it a day to remember! #100DaysSmarter #BluefieldIntermediate
We have our rescheduled date for the Mercer County Schools' Social Studies Fair: March 6, 2025!
