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BUS INFORMATION 5/4/23-The following buses will not run today, Thursday, May 4th:
650- Montcalm Elementary, Montcalm High
660- Montcalm Elementary, Montcalm High
007- Oakvale, PVMS, PVHS
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AFTERNOON BUS INFORMATION. Please be aware that Bus 643, Ray Powers' bus, is running late this afternoon. He will arrive at Spanishburg Elementary at 2:45 p.m. today which will also delay afternoon pick up at PikeView Middle and PikeView High.
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MCTEC is collecting data about the feasibility of a technical high school in Mercer County. Please take a brief survey for our committee. https://forms.office.com/r/45zdEAFsCz
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BUS INFORMATION 5/3/23-The following buses will not run today:
007- Oakvale, PVMS, PVHS
650- Montcalm Elementary, Montcalm High
678- Spanishburg, PVMS, PVHS
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The VEX Robotics World Championship for middle school teams commenced on Sunday and finished up today in Dallas, TX. Montcalm High School and Princeton Middle School brought two teams each to compete against 800 teams from 33 nations. The journey began in September during the Mercer County Robotics League play, then onto states and now worlds! They are among the best of the best!
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The VEX Robotics World Championship is underway for over 800 elementary teams across the world. Dallas, TX is hosting this amazing event for teams from 33 nations across the world. Mercer Elementary and Straley School are four of the nearly 800 teams competing May 2, 3, and 4th. The journey began in September during the Mercer County Robotics League play, then onto states and now worlds! They are among the best of the best! Please wish them luck!!
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A Reverse Career Fair was held today at the Mercer County Technical Education Center where students showcased their skills to potential employers. A big thank you to the following businesses for attending:
Heritage Hall
Fox 59
Princeton Home Health Care
Department of Transportation
Carter Machinery
United States Marine Corps
Princeton Community Hospital
Raw Resources
Ramey Motors
Swope Construction
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Hitachi Energy
Bluestone Health
Chick-Fil-A
Main Street Builders
New River Community and Technical College
All Ways Caring Home Care
CBI
Southern Highlands
Loved Ones In Home Care
AMR-PEMCO-CMS-ERM
Concord University
Bluefield State University
Princeton Police Department
Conn-Weld
Beauty Concepts
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MEDICAID AND WV CHIP members:
The Bureau for Medical Services needs your most up-to-date mailing address and phone number to make sure you receive important paperwork to continue your healthcare coverage.
Update your contact information at wvpath.wv.gov or call 1-877-716-1212 or email dhhrbcfchangectr@wv.gov
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BUS INFORMATION 5/2/23:
Bus 007 will not run today; affects Oakvale, PVMS, PVHS
Bus 634 will not run this AFTERNOON only; affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, PMS, PSHS
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ATTENTION PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES: Princeton Middle School will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. this morning, Monday, May 1st, due to no electricity in the cafeteria and kitchen. This includes students who attend the middle school alternative school on the Princeton Middle campus.
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#teacherappreciationweek #weloveourteachers
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BUS INFORMATION 5/1/23-The following buses will not run today:
633- Princeton Primary, Mercer, PMS, PSHS
007- OAKVALE, PVMS, PVHS
663- Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, BMS, BHS
UPDATE: Bus 628 WILL RUN TODAY.
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BUS INFORMATION 4/28/23-The following buses will not run today:
007- Oakvale, PVMS, PVHS
648- Athens, PVMS, PVHS
651- Lashmeet Matoaka, PVMS, PVHS
659- Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, BMS, BHS
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We're ready to celebrate the 2023 Top Scholars from each high school!
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AFTERNOON BUS INFORMATION: Bus 682 will not run this afternoon, Thursday, April 27th. This affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.
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BUS INFORMATION 4/27/23-The following buses will not run today:
645- Bluewell, BMS, BHS
611- Montcalm Elementary, Montcalm High
599- Montcalm Elementary, Montcalm High
678- Spanishburg, PVMS, PVHS
648- Athens, PVMS, PVHS
007- Oakvale, PVMS, PVHS
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Policy I-25, Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program, is out for comment until May 15, 2023. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
https://5il.co/1t9kf
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Policy E-12, Buildings and Ground Maintenance, is out for comment until May 15, 2023. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
https://5il.co/1t9jt
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Policy E-07, Mercer County Safety Committee, is out for comment until May 15, 2023. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
https://5il.co/1t9jj