
BUS INFO for Tuesday, December 3rd: The following buses will not run today.
Bus 680, a special needs bus that affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Mountain Valley, and Bluefield Middle
Bus 636, which affects Lashmeet Matoaka, PikeView Middle and PikeView High
Bus 669 will run this morning but will NOT run this afternoon. It is a special needs bus and affects Mountain Valley, Princeton Primary, Glenwood, and Mercer.

It's easy! Filing the FAFSA is the most important step you'll take to achieve your college and career goals. Thousands of dollars in financial aid are waiting for you! File today at studentaid.gov/FAFSA and call the state financial aid hotline at 877-987-7664 if you need help!


Elementary Math Field Day will be still held at Concord University starting at 9:45, tomorrow, Monday, December 2nd.

All Mercer County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, December 2nd.


All Mercer County Schools are now closed, Friday, November 22, 2024


All Mercer County Schools are now CLOSED, Friday, November 22, 2024.

All Mercer County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay, Friday, November 22, 2024
We will continue to assess road conditions throughout the night and morning.


READING BEE UPDATE: We regret to inform you that the Reading Bee originally scheduled for tomorrow, November 22, 2024, has been canceled due to venue availability.
The event will be rescheduled at a later date, and we’ll keep you updated as soon as new details are finalized. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week:
Graphics designed by MCTEC students.




Our dedicated maintenance staff recently toured the new Timberwood Elementary to familiarize themselves with the facility’s layout, systems, and unique features. This visit is one of two planned to ensure they’re fully equipped to support the needs of this beautiful new school.








The Promise Scholarship is a merit based scholarship that provides eligible students up to $5,500 for tuition and mandatory fees at higher education institutions all across the state. File the FAFSA and complete the online application. Visit cfwv.com to learn more!


National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Mercer County Schools is proud to shine a spotlight on this vital cause!
This week, ICARE Coordinator Alysha Crawford joined forces with WVDE Communications Coordinators Stuart Frazier and Kaleb Talbott, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ernie Adkins, as well as Candace Harless, Chairperson of the Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities, to bring attention to this critical issue.




Athens School staff were treated to a relaxing and well-deserved pampering session, thanks to the talented Massage Therapy students from New River Community and Technical College!
Even Superintendent Ed Toman and Assistant Superintendent Rosemary Mitchell joined in on the relaxation, making this celebration extra special.
Thank you to New River CTC for helping us honor our incredible educators during American Education Week!

Your future is waiting for you! Filing the FAFSA is the most important step you'll take to achieve your college and career goals. Thousands of dollars in financial aid are waiting for you! File today at studentaid.gov/FAFSA!


Big thanks to Jeff Disibbio, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, for hosting today’s Steering Committee meeting!
It was a productive day filled with collaboration, strategic planning, and shared vision for our schools and community. When great minds come together, amazing things happen! #CommunityPartners #MercerCountySchools


Middle School Math Teachers met this evening to continue with iReady Textbook implementation. These teachers are dedicated to professional growth and helping their students succeed.



🏫✨ Check out Sun Valley’s stunning new front entrance! Talk about Eagle pride soaring high! 🦅💛💚
A huge shoutout to Sun Valley’s amazing PTO for making this transformation possible and to Fast Signs in Beckley for bringing the vision to life. This is what teamwork and community spirit look like!


National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week-graphic designed by a MCTEC student.


This evening Mercer County new teachers from both secondary and elementary grade levels met with their mentors for the first session of The Network. With the goal of support, growth, and energy for the teaching profession, both mentees and mentors left invigorated for what this program holds for the future of Mercer County Schools and our staff and students. #MentorsMatter #StrongerTogether











Our amazing team of central office staff, principals, and teachers is in Morgantown for the WVDE Safe & Civil Schools Professional Development!
Together, we’re gaining valuable insights and strategies to create safe, supportive, and thriving learning environments for all students.

