The following buses will not run today, Friday, December 13th:
Bus 648, which affects Athens, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High
Bus 663, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
The JASON Learning Argonaut tour visited Princeton Senior High School today, inspiring 9th-11th graders to explore this incredible program!
The Argonaut program offers unique, hands-on learning experiences that connect students with STEM professionals and adventures.
Important Reminder:
The deadline for the first part of the application is January 3rd. Link to application:
https://jasonlearning.submittable.com/submit/185a1bf6-7dea-4572-8c7a-b7841367a19b/jason-pre-application-for-2025-part-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawHIAWFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbUaEIZFPMpDCFHddeRKi8DO3w2QA95Y6Hw2OtpSnVlJVe200HTLeCZJnQ_aem_MWPdDgMY_fw2Qlz9DbfOwQ
✅ Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of something extraordinary! Start your application today.
Bus 664 will not run this afternoon, Thursday, December 12th. This affects Oakvale, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.
The following buses will not run today, Thursday, December 12th:
Bus 678- SPANISHBURG PVMS PVHS
Bus 684- Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle, Bluefield High
Bus 682- SPANISHBURG PVMS PVHS
2-Hour Delay tomorrow.
The Argonaut Tour made a stop at our Montcalm High School today, and students in grades 8 through 11 had the chance to experience something truly inspiring!
Our Argonauts shared their incredible journeys, igniting curiosity and encouraging students to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Are you ready to take the leap and explore new horizons? Don’t miss out—apply now and become an Argonaut! Please scan the QR code in the pictures to apply!
#ArgonautTour #MontcalmHighSchool #Inspire #DreamBig #ExploreMore
Check out Bluefield Middle School's new entrance!
Attention PVMS and PVHS students/families: Students who normally ride bus 682 and are then transferred to bus 678 need to be picked up from school today, Wednesday, December 11th, because bus 678 is not running. Students who ride bus 682 all the way home will still ride bus 682.
The following buses will not run today, Wednesday, December 11th:
Bus 678, which affects Spanishburg, PikeView Middle and PikeView
Bus 659, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High.
The link for the Application for Transfer of Resident Student is below.
https://5il.co/32tbk
The link for the Open Enrollment Application for NonResident Student Transfers is below.
https://5il.co/32t9l
Policy J-24, Open Enrollment for Nonresident Student Transfers, is out for comment until December 30, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek @k12.wv.us.
https://5il.co/32t6q
Also, the Open Enrollment application for NonResident Student will be posted as well.
Policy J-19, Resident Student Transfers, is out for comment until December 30, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
https://5il.co/32t31
Also the application that goes with Policy J-19, Resident Student Transfers, will be posted as well.
Policy I-04, Mercer County High School Robotics Policy, is out for comment until December 30, 2024. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
https://5il.co/32szv
Today, Emily Huddle, Shannon Noble, and Jennifer Perdue led a rousing game of Kahoot to refresh our principals on Policy 2419. What better way to learn than through a bit of friendly competition? Great job keeping things fun and informative for our amazing leaders! #MercerCountySchools #Policy2419 #PrincipalsInAction #ProfessionalDevelopment
The Mercer County Board of Education celebrated Director of Human Resources, Dr. Kristal Filipek, for being chosen as the Gregory Bailey West Virginia School Human Resources Official of the Year.
Our JASON Argonaut tour made a stop at PikeView Middle today to share details about the incredible Argonaut Expedition to Portland, Oregon, happening this summer!
🗺️ Two lucky students and one inspiring teacher will have the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in this adventure.
📅 Deadline Alert: Part 1 of the application is due January 3rd – don’t miss it!
🚧 Construction Update: Timberwood Elementary School 🏗️
Here's the latest:
🔹 Main Water Line Testing: Ensuring everything is flowing smoothly!
🔹 Rock Work Under Tented Scaffolding: Rain or shine, the rock work continues with precision.
🔹 Drywall Prep: Temperature and humidity are being carefully managed for optimal drywall installation.
🔹 Storm Drains: Covering work is underway to keep the site clean and efficient.
🔹 Floor Grinding: The foundation is being perfected for what's to come.
🔹 Gymnasium Painting: Walls are coming to life as the gym gets its first coat of paint!
We’re excited to see Timberwood Elementary taking shape and can’t wait to welcome students and staff to this incredible space in fall 2025! Stay tuned for more updates!
#BuildingOurFuture #TimberwoodElementary #MercerCountyProud 🏫✨
Today, MCS Special Education teachers Christina Flanigan, Randa Bailey, and Courtney Tolliver hosted their annual Christmas with help from the culinary instructor and some talented students!
The kids enjoyed a festive day filled with holiday fun—listening to a Christmas story, playing games, snacking, and decorating cookies to take home. 🍪✨
🌟 Day 2 of the JASON Argonaut Tour 🌟
The excitement continues! Today, Bluefield Middle welcomed teacher and student Argonauts from the past three expeditions. They shared their incredible stories of exploration, adventure, and discovery with 8th-grade students.
👀 Could YOU be Mercer County’s next Argonaut?
Students aged 13-17 are encouraged to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world and dive into STEM learning.
Deadline to apply: January 3, 2025
Stay tuned—our Argonaut Tour might be coming to your school next! Let’s find Mercer County’s next group of explorers!
