The Mercer County Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 School Calendar. Below is the calendar summary. For more information, visit https://thrillshare.com/s/documents-mcs-mercercountyschools/browse/743933#
Bus Information for Tuesday, January 14, 2025: Bus 657 cannot make it up into the Oaks, but will meet parents at the bottom. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High.
The Network for new teachers and their mentors gathered Monday evening for their second meeting! It was a beneficial event to start the new year with sessions on mentorship, classroom management strategies, social/emotional mindful management, and a math lesson modeled by MCPS 2020 Teacher of the Year, Amanda Reed. We are excited to watch this meaningful initiative continue to grow for our teachers!
Ms. Caitlyn Shrewsbury, PTO President of Lashmeet Matoaka School, was recognized for her tireless work of organizing events and fundraisers to support the students of LMS.
Mercer County Schools Bus Operator, Adam Howell, was recognized as part of the 110% Club for going above and beyond for the students in his care. He was nominated by Lashmeet Matoaka principal Leann Taylor. She said, “The world needs more Adam Howells in it.”
The Mercer County Board of Education recognized Julie Miller from Glenwood School for renewing her National Board Certification in Mathematics/Early Adolescence. Congratulations!
BHS’s Ty Patton was recognized at tonight’s Mercer County Board of Education meeting for being named to the Class AA Football All-State Team-1st Team. Congratulations!
PSHS’s Chance Barker, Brad Mosser, Daniel Jennings, Kalum Kiser and Marquel Lowe were recognized at tonight’s Mercer County Board of Education meeting for being named to the Class AAA Football All-State Team-1st Team. Congratulations!
All Mercer County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay, Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Bus Information for Monday, January 13, 2025: Bus 657 cannot make it up into the Oaks, but will meet parents at the bottom between 9:10 and 9:15. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High.
🚧 Timberwood Elementary School Construction Update 🚧
Exciting progress is being made on the new Timberwood Elementary School! Here's what our construction crew has been up to this week:
🛠️ Corner Guards Installed: Adding durability to our walls for long-lasting protection.
🚛 More Sheet Rock Delivered: Materials are arriving to keep the project moving forward.
🔧 Mechanical Room Work: Systems are being installed to ensure everything runs smoothly.
🏫 Main Entrance Ready for Rock Face: The front entrance is prepped and ready for its beautiful finishing touches!
🌬️ Duct Installation in 2nd Floor C Wing: Air ducts are going in to support a comfortable learning environment.
🎨 Drywall Finishing: The walls are getting closer to completion.
🛣️ Temporary Road Maintenance: Ensuring safe and smooth access for construction vehicles.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to create a state-of-the-art learning environment for our students! Stay tuned for more updates.
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All Mercer County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay, tomorrow, Monday, January 13, 2025.
High School Seniors planning to attend WVU may apply for the Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund Scholarship. This is a $1000 per year scholarship. For the qualifications and application, visit https://www.alumni.wvu.edu/scholarships/lpef-scholarship-program
Mercer County Central Office Staff is changing our words and our mindset in 2025. #growthmindset #winninginmercer
All Mercer County Schools are CLOSED Friday, January 10, 2025.
All Mercer County Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Mercer County Schools needs substitute custodians! Come see us at a job fair on January 16th from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the MCTEC Seminar Center. If you can't make it to the job fair, Scan the QR Code to apply online! #JoinOurTeam
All schools closed tomorrow.
All Mercer County Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Students and families, if you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed with filling out the FAFSA for college, don't worry—we've got your back! Our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
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