Mercer County Schools

🎓📈 Today it’s Montcalm High School’s turn! Montcalm students are participating in a Mastery Prep Bootcamp with Dr. Zandra Webb, sharpening their test-taking skills and building confidence for the SAT. The strategies they’re learning can also help with the ACT, ASVAB, and other postsecondary exams — increasing opportunities for scholarships and future success. We love seeing our students take steps toward their goals! 💙🚀

🎩❤️📚 TODAY’S THE DAY — Born to Stand Out is HERE! 📚❤️🎩 We are SO excited to celebrate our 2nd Annual Born to Stand Out: A Dr. Seuss Celebration today at the Karen Preservati Center! 💛 This morning, we are thrilled to welcome many Mercer County Schools classes who will be attending as a field trip for our Kids Session! We love that our schools are helping students experience a day centered around inclusion, joy, and being exactly who they are. 🥰 If your child isn’t attending with their school this morning — don’t worry! You are absolutely welcome to join us for the afternoon session. This event is free and created especially for individuals with disabilities and their families. ✨ What to expect: 📖 Guest readers sharing favorite Dr. Seuss stories 📸 Fun photo ops & themed backdrops 🎭 Dr. Seuss characters walking around 🎨 Crafts, games & hands-on activities 💛 Community resource vendors from Mercer County and throughout the state 🗓 Tuesday, March 3rd 👧 Kids Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🧑‍🦱 Afternoon Session (All Ages Welcome): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Karen Preservati Center 704 Maple Street Princeton, WV Whether you join us this morning with your school group or this afternoon with your family, we cannot wait to celebrate YOU — because everyone deserves to know they were truly Born to Stand Out. #BornToStandOut #SpecialNeedsCollaborative #SNCWV #InclusionMatters #PrincetonWV #MercerCountyWV #AndMe 💛

💙✨ Happy National School Social Work Week! ✨💙

This week, we celebrate the compassionate, dedicated school social workers who support our students, families, and staff every single day.

From helping remove barriers to learning, to connecting families with vital resources, to being a steady and caring presence when students need it most — our school social workers truly make a difference.

Thank you for your heart, your advocacy, and your unwavering commitment to the well-being of Mercer County students. We are so grateful for all you do!

#NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek #MCPSProud #SupportingStudents

🎓📚 Bluefield High School students are sharpening their skills today at the Mastery Prep Bootcamp in the Seminar Center with Dr. Zandra Webb! Students are learning proven strategies to boost SAT scores — and the techniques apply to the ASVAB, ACT, and other college and career entrance exams as well. Higher scores open doors to more scholarship opportunities, including the Promise Scholarship, helping our students take the next step toward a bright future. 💙💛 #BHS #MasteryPrep #SATSuccess #PromiseScholarship

Winter may have brought snow days and schedule changes, but now it’s time to refocus and finish strong. 💪

Every day in school matters. Daily attendance helps students reconnect with friends, rebuild routines, regain momentum, and continue progressing with confidence.

Let’s work together to Strive for Five and make consistent attendance a priority as we head into the final stretch of the school year.

We appreciate our Mercer County families for partnering with us to support student success — every child, every day. 🖐️

#StriveForFive #EveryChildEveryDay #PublicSchoolProudWV

🤖🏆 Halfway There at the Mercer County Robotics League Championship! 🏆🤖 We are halfway through an incredible day of innovation, teamwork, and competition — and we’re gearing up for an exciting finale! 🚀 The top 22 teams of the day will advance to compete in the final rounds. The energy is high, the robots are ready, and the teamwork has been outstanding! 💡⚙️💙 Stay tuned as we crown our champions and celebrate the hard work of our amazing Mercer County students! 👏🎉

🌟 Congratulations to Our Central Office Service Person of the Year! 🌟 Please join us in congratulating Julienne Smith, Accounts Payable Supervisor, on being named the Central Office Service Person of the Year! Julienne is exceptional at what she does. Her attention to detail, organization, and commitment to accuracy help keep Mercer County Public Schools running smoothly every single day. From supporting our schools and departments to ensuring financial processes are handled efficiently and correctly, her work behind the scenes makes a tremendous impact. We are so grateful for her professionalism, positive attitude, and dedication to excellence. Julienne will now represent the Central Office as a nominee for Mercer County Public Schools’ Service Person of the Year — and we couldn’t be more proud! Congratulations, Julienne, and thank you for all you do for #EveryChildEveryDay! 👏

Bus 685 is running 10 minutes behind this morning Thursday, February 26th. This affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) released a waiver application on February 23rd allowing counties to request flexibility from the 180-day requirement for certain snow days incurred in January.

WVDE is permitting waiver requests only for January 26–30. Mercer County Schools closed on January 26, 27, 28, and 30, making those four days eligible for consideration. January 29 is not eligible because it was conducted as a Re-imagined Day.

Mercer County Public Schools have submitted an application to waive the four eligible days. We will inform families of the WVDE's decision when it is made.

Bus 685 is running 15 minutes behind this morning, Wednesday, February 25th. This affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.

2026-2027 Mercer County Public Schools' School Calendar Summary. Link: https://aptg.co/cRPHy4

Social Studies Fair Info: Parents and students can set up tomorrow evening, Tuesday, February 24th at the Mercer Mall from 3:00-6:00 PM. If students can’t make it out to set up tomorrow afternoon, they can still set up the morning of the fair. The door to Roses will be open for check-in beginning at 7:30 that morning.

All Mercer County Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The MCBOE meeting scheduled for tonight, February 23rd at 6:00 p.m. is still on. It will be held at Spanishburg School in the cafeteria

All Mercer County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026.

🏆🤖 Mercer County Robotics League OPEN — Official Winners Recap! What an incredible day of innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving at the Mercer County Robotics League OPEN! We are proud to celebrate the outstanding teams whose achievements align with VEX IQ / REC Foundation guidelines, recognizing excellence in engineering design, programming, collaboration, and competitive performance. 🌟 Excellence Award
🏆 Team 90222B – Straley Giggle Bots
Straley Elementary School
Honors a team that exemplifies a high-quality robotics program through strong competition performance, detailed Engineering Notebooks, and excellent team interviews. 🛠️ Design Award
🏆 Team 59713E – The Plank Walkers
Mercer Elementary School
Recognizes an organized, professional design process with clear documentation and effective team communication. 💡 Innovate Award
🏆 Team 13729P – Buffalo Bots
Buffalo Middle School, Kenova, WV
Celebrates a team that developed and documented a unique design or gameplay strategy through independent inquiry. 💡 Create Award 🏆 Team 13729B - Buffalo Bots Buffalo Middle School Awarded to a team that demonstrates an innovative and creative robot design solution, supported by strong documentation and thoughtful strategy. 👏 🤝Teamwork Alliance Champions 🏆 The Plank Walkers and the Five C’s Mercer Elementary School Awarded to the alliance that worked together to earn the highest combined score in the Teamwork Challenge Finals. These teams demonstrated outstanding collaboration, strategy, and communication — truly embodying the cooperative spirit of VEX IQ. 👏🤖

Bus 676 is running about 15 minutes behind this morning, Friday, February 20th. This affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Straley, Princeton Middle and Princeton High.

Montcalm High School has been given the all-clear by the Mercer County Deputy Sheriff’s Office. After a thorough investigation by law enforcement, it has been determined that no threat exists. Students are now being safely transported back to the school. We appreciate the swift response of our deputies and thank our families for their patience and support.

Montcalm High School has been evacuated due to a bomb threat. All students and staff have been safely relocated to their designated evacuation location. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Strong schools reflect, refine, and grow. Our principals recently took time to revisit the programs being utilized in their schools by entering them into an interactive cloud map. This visual snapshot makes it easy to see which tools are most widely used and where we may have opportunities to streamline or strengthen support. It’s a simple, innovative way to ensure we’re being intentional, effective, and focused on what truly benefits students. 💛📊 #LoveMyWVSchool #DataDriven