Our Mercer County Robotics Teams are in Dallas for the World Robotics Championships. 🤖Teams from Montcalm High School, Mercer and Straley Elementary traveled to Texas over the weekend. The teams spent some time experiencing Dallas before the competition gets underway tomorrow. Wish them luck!
Brushfork and Montcalm Elementary Schools and Montcalm High School are under a boil water advisory. Bottled water will be provided for drinking and cooking.
Due to a water outage students will not report to Bluewell Elementary today, Friday May 9, 2025. If your child has already been picked up by their bus, they will be dropped off at the school and will need to be picked up there. The principal and staff will be there to receive them. Other staff may report on a 2 Hour Delay.
Bus 649, which is a special needs bus, is running 30 minutes late this morning, Friday, May 9th. This affects Spanishburg, Pikeview Middle, PikeView High, and Princeton High.
The following buses will not run today, Friday, May 9th:
Bus 645, which affects Bluewell, Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High
Bus 650, which affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High; and
Bus 684, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High
A heartfelt thank you to WISE for their incredibly generous donation of clothing, shoes, and personal hygiene products to restock student supply closets across Mercer County Schools! 💗
These essential items play a crucial role in helping our student support staff meet the diverse needs of our students. By providing these necessities, we can ensure our students are comfortable, confident, and ready to focus on their education.
We are so grateful for community partners like WISE who go above and beyond to support our students and schools. Your partnership makes a real difference! #MercerCountySchools #CommunitySupport #ThankYouWISE #StudentSuccess
GEAR UP SWV OPPORTUNITY FOR rising freshmen and sophomores: Concord University Campus camp on June 25 - June 28. Students will get to stay in the dorms and participate in fun, interactive activities hosted by Cool Speak. This is not like "school"; this is fun, engaging, hands-on activities to learn about leadership and confidence. 😊
Students will receive backpacks full of school supplies, camp t-shirts to wear each day, and throughout the week, there will be numerous prizes, swag, and giveaways.
Parents are invited to attend orientation on the first day and an end-of-camp presentation and meal on the last day. The parents that participate will be given a very nice leather-bound "trapper keeper" with notebook and pen as well as a TI-84 Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator and case!! As a special surprise, parents will also be entered into a giveaway for a Grand Prize for their family. 🎉🎉🎉
This camp is completely FREE, including the dorm stay, tee-shirts, snacks & meals each day, and prizes etc. Student supervision will be at a minimum 1:10 ratio.
Our Director of Special Education, Emily Huddle, along with KelliStanley, Pam Kinzer, Rebekah Robinson, and Raven Hubbard, are representing Mercer County Schools at the Strive Special Education Edition in Huntington.
This dynamic training focuses on deepening understanding, building skills, and equipping educators with tools and strategies that support individualization, student success, and continuous improvement in special education.
The following buses will not run today, Thursday, May 8th:
Bus 645, which affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High; and
Bus 684, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High
Bus 676 will not run this afternoon, Wednesday, May 7th. This affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Straley, Princeton Middle and Princeton High.
The following buses will not run today, Wednesday, May 7th:
Bus 684, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High; and
Bus 679, which affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High
The Green Machine is back for Spring!
Students at Mountain Valley Elementary get to enjoy learning about solar power, water irrigation, recycling, and gardening. Students were able to explore a variety of plants while also planting one to take home.
Many thanks to Hurley's Greenhouses for donating our plants and herbs.
Mercer County Schools proudly participated in the Concord University EPPAC (Education Personnel Preparation Advisory Committee) meeting today presented by Teresa Bailey the WVDE Coordinator of Educator Preparation and Dr. Andrea Campbell, Concord University’s Director of Teacher Education. This vital stakeholder group reviews and supports the university’s educator preparation programs to ensure future teachers are well-equipped for the classroom. Superintendent Ed Toman, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ernie Adkins, HR Director Dr. Kristal Filipek, Career Connections Coordinator Jennifer Collis, and some Mercer County educators and principals represented our district and shared valuable insights. We’re proud to help shape the future of education!
Bus 661 has tree down on Red Sulphur Turnpike and cannot make it underneath, but parent cars can. The bus will meet students at Pettry Church between 6:45 and 7:00 a.m. This affects Athens, Sun Valley, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.
The following buses will not run today, Tuesday, May 6th:
Bus 639, which affects Athens, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.
Bus 659, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
📚✏️ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the real superheroes of Mercer County! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
They’ve survived glitter explosions, mastered the art of copier whispering, and can quiet a room with just one look. 😎
Whether they’re teaching algebra or tying shoes, our Mercer County teachers do it all—with heart, humor, and a bottomless supply of coffee. ☕🍎
We appreciate you more than words can express! Drop a thank you below for your favorite teacher—you know, the one who still knows your middle name AND your handwriting. 😂
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #MercerStrong #ThankATeacher
The following buses will not run today, Monday, May 5th:
Bus 663, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High
Bus 679, which affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High
Dr. Filipek is back from the Orange Frog experience! She is ready to get with the rest of the team to share all they learned and brought back to Mercer County! #choosehappy #happiness #orangefrog
Behind the Scenes, Always on the Scene!
Our incredible Maintenance and Warehouse Department is the backbone of Mercer County Schools. From fixing leaks and keeping classrooms comfortable to delivering supplies and prepping for big projects, this hardworking crew keeps our facilities running smoothly and safely every day. Thank you for all you do to keep our schools in tip-top shape! #MercerStrong #FacilityHeroes #TeamworkInAction
