Bus 663 is running ten minutes behind this morning, Tuesday, March 11th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Bus 682 is running 20 minutes behind this morning, Monday, March 10th. This affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.
Today, Director of Child Nutrition Krista Kessinger, had the pleasure of enjoying lunch and visiting with the students at PikeView High School. They discussed menu options they’d love to see, their favorite dishes, and even the ones they’re not so fond of.
Today, Director of Child Nutrition Krista Kessinger, had the pleasure of enjoying lunch and visiting with the students at PikeView High School. They discussed menu options they’d love to see, their favorite dishes, and even the ones they’re not so fond of.
Mercer County Elementary teachers and principals are participating in UKERU training, a trauma-informed program developed by Grafton Integrated Health Network. This approach enhances safety and well-being for both students and educators.
The 2025 Mercer County Schools’ Social Studies Fair was a resounding success! We extend our gratitude to everyone who contributed to this event, especially our dedicated judges. Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding efforts! Here are a few snaps of the day. Please see our Facebook page for all of the pictures.
Mrs. McKinney's and Ms. Martinez's ELA classes at BMS are collaborating for a living literature project! Students have been working in small groups through TEAMS to take three classic children's stories and combine them into one original story. These stories will be written as plays and performed for area elementary school students on March 14, 2025!
🦉 Alumni Thursday Spotlight: Oakvale High School 🦉
Today's #AlumniThursday is dedicated to Oakvale High School, home of the Owls! 🎓✨ The final graduating class walked the halls in 1994, but the legacy of Oakvale High lives on through its proud alumni.
Tag an Oakvale graduate and share your favorite memories! 📚💙 #OnceAnOwlAlwaysAnOwl #OakvaleHigh #ThrowbackThursday
📢 Enroll in Pre-K Today! 📢
March is the month to sign up for Pre-K! If your child will be four years old before July 1, 2025, they are eligible to start Pre-K this fall. Register now at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNakNPkGzaCuhCiiCqIWHw9QhUMzVXNkk1WExLMzBWODhBR0dHWk5TMFJWRi4u . The deadline to register is March 14th!
🌟 Why is Pre-K Important?
✅ Builds early literacy & math skills 📚🔢
✅ Encourages social & emotional development 😊💙
✅ Prepares children for kindergarten success 🎒🏫
✅ Boosts confidence & independence 🌟🙌
✅ Provides a structured, fun learning environment 🎨🎵
Give your child the best start—sign up for Pre-K today! #PreKMatters #EarlyLearning #RegisterNow
Mercer County Schools is in the process of adopting new Pre-K and Social Studies textbooks! A dedicated committee of educators is reviewing materials to ensure our students receive the best resources for learning and success.
Stay tuned for updates as we work to select high-quality, engaging textbooks that align with our curriculum! 📖✨
Montcalm High students participated in the Get a Life financial literacy game, gaining hands-on experience in budgeting, decision-making, and real-world financial skills.
Thank you to our incredible business partners, MCTEC Grow Your Own students, and Concord Business students for making this event a success!
Things are moving along at Timberwood Elementary!
✅ Doors delivered & being installed
✅ Piping labeled
✅ Ceiling grid going up
✅ Curb & gutter work started around the parking lot
✅ Canopy installed at the delivery entrance
✅ Road & parking lot taking shape
Several Mercer County students participated in the Mercer County Special Olympics Basketball tournament. Athletes competed in skills events and were awarded medals based on their scores. The Mercer County Special Olympics Cheer team also preformed their routine for their fans as well. Mr. Toman along with teachers attended to cheer everyone on. There are so many great programs available for all students in Mercer County to participate with and great staff to support them along the way!
🌟 Thank You for a Fantastic 2025 Readiness Roundup! 🌟
A big thank you to all the upcoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students and families who attended the 2025 Readiness Roundup! We are so excited to welcome you to the Mercer County Schools family this fall.
Also, a huge shoutout to our amazing principals, teachers, aides, nurses, and community organizations who made this event such a success. Your dedication and support help set the foundation for a great school year ahead! 🏫💙✨ #MercerReady #FutureScholars
Mrs. Krista Kessinger, Director of Child Nutrition, had the pleasure of eating lunch at Spanishburg, where she had a wonderful conversation with a bright group of 4th graders. They discussed ideas and ways to improve our menus. Mrs. Kessinger loved hearing their creative input!
The following buses will run this morning, but not this afternoon.
Bus 654 which affects Glenwood and Princeton High and Bus 686, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High.
Bus 675 will not run today, Friday, February 28th . This affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Straley, Princeton Middle, and Princeton High.
Bus 657 will not run today, Friday, February 28th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High
Title I Tuesday: Tips & Tricks for Understanding Vocabulary!
Oakvale’s Principal LaCosta Hodges and Princeton Primary’s Principal Kelli Stanley shared effective strategies to help students in grades 3-5 expand their vocabulary. Strong vocabulary skills boost reading comprehension and overall academic success!
#TitleITuesday #VocabularySuccess #ReadingMatters #MercerCountySchools
Today, our dedicated safety committee gathered to discuss two important topics: school safety and flood recovery. This incredible team remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff at Mercer County Schools.
