The regional science fair scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 23rd at the Chuck Mathena Center will be on the regularly scheduled time. Set up at 9:00 am tomorrow and judging beginning at 10:00 am.
All Mercer County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay, Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Today, Mercer County Schools' Superintendent Ed Toman, Assistant Superintendents Dr. Ernie Adkins and Rosemary Mitchell, Director of Human Resources Dr. Kristal Filipek, and Treasurer Leslie Wellman met with West Virginia Delegates Joe Ellington, Marty Gearheart, Doug Smith, and Jordan Maynor to discuss the upcoming legislative session. The meeting provided an invaluable opportunity to share input with our legislators regarding specific needs of Mercer County Schools and to advocate for public education priorities that will benefit students and educators across West Virginia. @wveducation
Assistant Superintendent Rosemary Mitchell met with administrators, teachers, families, and students to discuss the cell phone policy for Mercer County Schools.
Mercer County Schools will be operating on remote learning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This is our second Reimagined Instructional Day in which students will be remotely learning from home.
Mercer County Schools will be operating on remote learning tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This is our first Reimagined Instructional Day in which students will be remotely learning from home.
Since Monday is a holiday, we’re sharing this week’s update a little early! Here’s what’s happening at Timberwood:
🏫 The front entrance rock is being installed—it’s going to look amazing!
🧱 The pumphouse brickwork is officially complete.
🛠️ The last retaining wall is almost done.
👩🍳 The kitchen hood is installed and ready for future meals.
🚌 The bus circle entrance is stunning with the columns’ stonework now complete.
We’re so excited to see this project come together! Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to completion.
#TimberwoodElementary #BuildingTheFuture #ConstructionUpdate #Progress
Deirdre Cline, WVDE Facilitator of the STRIVE initiative, recently met with Superintendent Toman, Assistant Superintendents Rosemary Mitchell and Dr. Ernie Adkins, HR Director Dr. Kristal Filipek, and Director of Special Education Emily Huddle.
The STRIVE initiative focuses on enhancing behavior responses through targeted strategies to improve student attendance, academic achievement, and support systems. It unites literacy and numeracy specialists, school safety officers, and behavior support specialists to create empowered and effective school teams. #STRIVE
Straley School's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is in full swing! Students have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious selection of fresh fruits and vegetables right from their colorful cart.
This program is all about promoting healthy habits, fueling young minds, and encouraging students to make nutritious choices that help them thrive! Whether it's a juicy apple, crunchy carrot, or sweet strawberry, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Mercer County Schools hosted a FAFSA Night for our high school seniors and their families, providing critical support for college-bound students.
A huge THANK YOU to the incredible representatives from Concord University, Bluefield State University, and New River Community & Technical College who were on hand to guide our students through the financial aid process. Your expertise and dedication are truly appreciated!
📚💰 Together, we’re helping our students take the next steps toward their future. #FAFSANight #CollegeBound #MercerCountySchools #StudentSuccess
Bus 684 will NOT run today, Friday, January 17, 2025. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Congratulations to Mercer County Robotics Division Teamwork Champions — The Allstars from Princeton Middle, Fire Hydrolics from Montcalm, Da Jellyfish from Mercer and the Straley Smashers from Straley. All four teams earned automatic bids to the state championship in March.
Mr. Toman met with the MCTEC “Grow Your Own” students and their instructor, Mr. Les Farmer. These future teachers had lots of questions and suggestions for the superintendent. We can’t wait until they’re employed by Mercer County Schools. #FutureEducators
Bus 657 will be able to travel up into the Oaks in Brushfork this afternoon. Parents will not need to meet the bus at the bottom.
📢 Today’s Administrators’ Meeting: Staying Focused and Inspired
This morning, Mercer County Schools administrators came together for an essential meeting covering key topics:
✅ Policy Review: 5500.03 Qualities, Proficiencies, and Leadership Skills for Principals and WV Standards for Effective Schools
✅ Testing Updates
✅ Winter Weather Procedures
We also took time to reflect on the legacy of Coach Buster Large, sharing memories of his unwavering dedication and the impact he had on our schools and community. His influence continues to guide us as we work to inspire and lead our students.
Together, we’re ensuring a strong foundation for success and safety in every school. 💙💛
#MercerCountySchools #LeadershipInAction #CoachLargeLegacy #ExcellenceInEducation
@wveducation
Bus 659 is running 30 minutes behind this morning, Thursday, January 16th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Bus 657 will meet students who live in The Oaks in Brushfork at the bottom of the hill today, Thursday, January 16th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
MCL2 Leaders Kim Yahya, Emily Smith, and Shelley Weiss along with Amber Riffe and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ernie Adkins met with Casey Whitlow, Numeracy Specialist, Mountain State ESC to discuss innovative and engaging strategies to increase math achievement.
Policy I-26, Mercer County Academic Acceleration For Grades Two Through Seven (2-7), is out for comment until February 3, 2025. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
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Bus information for Wednesday, January 15th: Bus 657 is not able to make it into the Oaks in BRUSHFORK.
Please meet the bus at bottom of hill around 9:10. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.