Important Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year
The following buses will not run today, Tuesday, April 8th.
Bus 654, which affects Mountain Valley, Glenwood, and Princeton High
Bus 684, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High
This weekend, Mercer County Board of Education member Paul Hodges was honored at the PikeView High School track meet in a truly special way. Former athletes he once coached—many of whom are now coaches themselves—came together to celebrate his final meet as the official starter.
Coach Hodges has dedicated decades to inspiring a love of running in countless young people, not only as a coach and mentor, but as a role model both on and off the track. His impact is deeply felt across generations of athletes in our community.
Thank you, Mr. Hodges, for your dedication, leadership, and the legacy you've built. Your passion has truly gone the distance.
Bus 673 (formerly 633) is running about 45 minutes behind this morning, Monday, April 8th. This affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Princeton Middle and Princeton High.
The following buses will not run today, Monday, April 7th:
Bus 648, affects Athens, Pikeview Middle, Pikeview High
Bus 654, affects Mountain Valley, Glenwood, and Princeton High
Bus 679 is running 30 minutes behind this morning, Friday, April 4th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
🌟 Inspiring Stories in the Classroom! 🌟
GEAR UP SWV recently hosted West Virginia author Katherine Manley, who shared her powerful story of resilience and overcoming poverty with 8th and 9th grade students and their families. Her journey served as an inspiration, encouraging students to persevere through challenges and embrace their own potential.
📖💡 Thank you, Katherine Manley, for motivating the next generation with your words and wisdom! #GEARUPSWV #Inspiration #StudentSuccess
Grades 4-5 teachers are engaging in Science of Reading (SoR) Comprehension PD with LaCosta Hodges!
Members of Mercer County Universal Pre-K are in Beckley, WV today, attending the State System of Support meeting! This collaboration helps strengthen early childhood education and ensure success for our youngest learners. 🌟📚 #EarlyLearning #MercerCountySchools #PreKSuccess
Bus 649 which is a special needs bus, will not run today, Thursday, April 3rd. This affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle, PikeView High and Princeton High.
Due to widespread power outage, the PLC for grades 2-3 planned for today at 3:30 at the Seminar Center has been canceled.
🚧 Timberwood Elementary Construction Update! 🚧
Progress is moving fast! 🏗️✨ Here's what's happening this week:
✅ Roof drains installed under the entrance
✅ Topsoil going in 🌱
✅ Sidewalks constructed and poured 🚶♂️
✅ Communication conduit being installed 📡
✅ Trophy case installed 🏆
✅ New road undercut with cloth and stone 🚜
Timberwood is taking shape—stay tuned for more updates! #TimberwoodElementary #BuildingTheFuture #ConstructionProgress
The following buses will not run today, Wednesday, April 2nd:
Bus 649 which is a special needs bus and affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle and PikeView High
Bus 655 which affects Bluewell, Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High
This evening, teachers across the county were participating in PLC's-a way for teachers to collaborate on best practices in SoR: Comprehension Strategies. Kindergarten -1st grade teachers received training from Kelli Stanley, principal at Princeton Primary School.
Pre-K PLC is in full swing tonight, diving into curriculum and standards! Building strong foundations for our youngest learners! #EarlyEducation #PreKPLC #StudentSuccess
The students at Spanishburg School fell for a clever April Fools' prank today! Instead of the sweet treats they were expecting, they were served homemade ‘brown E’s’—a classic joke that had everyone laughing! 😂🍫🎭 #AprilFools #Gotcha #FunAtSchool
The following buses will not run today, Tuesday, April 1st:
Bus 687 which affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Princeton Middle and Princeton High; and
Bus 605 which affects Lashmeet Matoaka, PikeView Middle and PikeView High
Montcalm High School is dismissing at 10:00 am today, Monday, March 31st due to a power outage. Buses are on their way to transport students home; however, parents may pick up their children if they wish. Please park in the parking lot to keep bus loop clear.
Bus 687 will not run today, Monday, March 31st. This affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Princeton Middle and Princeton High
Join Student Success Agency on Monday March 31st at 8 pm EST to learn about the FAFSA, the different types of financial aid available to students and how you can access them. Our Workshop will give you the knowledge and tools to step into post-secondary education with confidence! Rest assured our Financial Aid Specialists will be in attendance and available to help walk you through any questions or special circumstances you may have. Please make sure to bring your parent/guardian's 2023 tax returns (and your own if applicable), and any necessary documentation concerning wages, bank statements or monetary assets in either your parent/guardian's name or your own! Register at the link listed on the flyer! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eMsm7dUyZQtdAWo7IY-7QsKssuajzi-A/view?usp=drive_link
