Title I Back to School Workshop for all Title I staff and principals! Dr. Ernie Adkins-Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Leslie Wellman-Treasurer, Mrs. Amber Riffe-Elementary Supervisor, Mrs. Kelli Stanley-Principal, Princeton Primary, Mrs. Pam Clark- Title I Supervisor and Ms. Rhonda Rogers - Title I Supervisor presented on Title I Guidelines, Third Grade Success Act, Science of Reading, Numeracy, and Eschool Mall Purchasing Procedures. Mercer County is so excited for this school year! It's going to be a great year!
11 months ago, Amber Bowling
Join us for an overview of scholarships, grants, other financial aid, and the financial aid process! The WV Higher Education Policy will be providing information to help students and families navigate the world of financial aid. This event is free and open to all high school students and parents. Please use the QR code to register. We look forward to seeing you there!
11 months ago, Amber Bowling
Parent/Student Night
Policy J-18, Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools, is out for comment until September 10, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek at k12.wv.us. https://5il.co/2tqgu
11 months ago, Carla Neely
Policy J-29, School Health Services, is out for comment until September 10, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us. https://5il.co/2tqd1
11 months ago, Carla Neely
Policy J-15, Administration of Medication and Special Health Care Plans, is out for comment until September 10, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us. https://5il.co/2tq7o
11 months ago, Carla Neely
Dr. Ashley Vaughn presented to elementary principals and lead teachers on GSA data and how to utilize it to guide instruction.
11 months ago, Amber Bowling
SWV GEARUP is hosting a family engagement night for all 8th and 9th graders on August 27, 2024, at the MCTEC Seminar Center. Dinner will be provided starting at 5:30 PM. Guest speaker Zach Gowen, former WWE Superstar, American Ninja Warrior, and youth engagement speaker will be providing information on how we can better support our children as they wrestle with the challenges of high school. No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you there!
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
family night
A group of JASON Learning National Conference attendees presented to the Board Member about what was brought back and how we will implement with students. Some of the topics were, Recycling, AI, micro-credentials, design thinking, Playwatch Kids, etc.
11 months ago, Amber Bowling
Mr. Brent Murphy
Ms. Donna Sizemore
Mr. Jarrod O’dell
Ms. Laiken Lucas
Ms. Angie Groseclose
Bluefield Primary Principal Amy Rickman, Bluefield Intermediate Principal Angela Damon, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ernie Adkins, BIS teacher Chris Meadows, and some Central Office staff attended the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Ridge Runner Fun Zone (Formerly Yakkity Yak Park). The playground is state-of-the-art with brand new equipment!. Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it!
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
New park
new park
new park
new park
new park
new park
new park
new park
new park
Dolly Day is happening at Craft Memorial Library today until 2:00 p.m.! Come on out and visit us!
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
dolly day
dolly day
dolly day
dolly day
dolly day
dolly day
dolly day
dolly day
dolly day
dolly day
Strive for Five! #attendancematters #bepresent
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
Attendance matters
Back to School Bash!
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
Back to School Bash
FBI Teen Academy for rising high school juniors and seniors (2024-2025 school year).
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
FBI Teen Academy
Families, please plan to attend the grand opening of the new Ridge Runner Fun Zone at Bluefield City Park on Monday, August 12th! Come join the fun, have a snow cone and enjoy the other activities!
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
Bluefield City Park
School Counselors, Social Workers, and Teachers attend Meet Them in the Middle Suicide Prevention training led by Michelle Toman and Barrie Faucett.
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
Meet them in the middle training
Meet them in the middle training
meet them in the middle training
Recertification Courses at Bluefield State
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
Recert at BSU
Assistant Superintendent- Elementary Education- Dr. Adkins met with elementary principals today! Melissa Clemons , coordinator of safety and security, helped share important information! Everyone is ready and excited for this school year!
11 months ago, Amber Bowling
Assistant Superintendent- Secondary Education- Mrs. Mitchell met with all middle and high school principals and assistant principals along with Secondary Supervisor Angie Groseclose today. They are gearing up and excited for the upcoming school year!
11 months ago, Amber Bowling
Mr. Ted Gillespie stopped by today to visit with Superintendent Ed Toman. Those of us from Mercer County remember Mr. Gillespie as a one-of-a-kind teacher, principal, and Board of Education member. Mr. Toman and Mr. Gillespie have known each other since 1997, where they took the Principals' Academy together.
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
Ted Gillespie
Football practice has begun all around the county! Thanks to the excess levy, our players are protected by Guardian Protector helmet protectors. Studies show that these protectors provide significant reduction in the impact force from tackles and reduces the risk of concussion.
11 months ago, Amy Harrison
guardian protectors
guardian protectors