Mercer County's Service Person of the year, Debbie Cook-Bailey (Melrose), received recognition from the West Virginia Department of Education.
Attention Montcalm High School students: The "Get a Life" event that was scheduled for Montcalm High School for October 1, 2024, has been rescheduled for October 29, 2024.
Timberwood Elementary thankfully fared well during the storms. The drainage system worked the way it should, bulkheads are going in Area A, humidity under control for drywall installation, inside tented area for masons, sheetrock still arriving, outside utilities tied in, and testing water lines.
Mercer County Schools will be CLOSED, Monday, September 30, 2024.
(261-day employees will report)
Today team members from Maintenance, PEDs, custodians, Administrators, and all three superintendents worked to move food from BIS, BPS, BMS, BHS, MHS, MES, Oakvale, Bluewell, Brushfork, LMS and Spanishburg to schools with power.
Our team came together to save food throughout the county. We appreciate everyone's help!
Consistently present students outperform their chronically absent peers at all levels in English/language arts and mathematics. #AttendanceMatters
The Parent Advisory Council meeting scheduled for today at the Seminar Center is canceled for today.
Due to continuing heavy rainfall and the possibility of localized flooding, Mercer County Schools will now be CLOSED, Friday September 27, 2024.
(261-day employees may report on 2 hr delay as needed due to weather related conditions)
Due to continuing heavy rainfall and the possibility of localized flooding, Mercer County Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delay, Friday September 27, 2024.
Sara Rose from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission presented information to students and parents this evening on FAFSA and state financial aid. Local college admissions reps were there to provide details on educational opportunities in our area.
Bus 672 is running behind due to tree in road on route 644 Pocahontas avenue. This affects Bluewell, Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.
Bus 679 is running 20 minutes late this morning, Thursday, September 26th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Bus 686 is running 30 minutes late this morning, Thursday, September 26th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Members of the Mercer County Pre-K Core team are having SERIOUS FUN at the WV Universal Pre-K Leadership Institute in Charleston, WV today.
Bus 626 is running 20 minutes running late this morning, Wednesday, September 25th. This affects Athens, Sun Valley, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.
Due to a power outage today Tuesday September 25, 2024 there will be no school for students at Spanishburg Elementary. If your child is already on a bus, you can pick them up at the school. They will be supervised by school staff. Teachers and staff will report on a 2 hourDelay.
Today our Elementary Principals participated in a Science of Reading Session that provided information on instructional strategies, supports, and standards. Mercer County Educators are dedicated to student achievement!
Over 75 teachers and principals are attending the K-5 Elementary Teachers training on the Science of Reading Foundational Skills Review! PPS Principal, Kelli Stanley and Oakvale Principal, LaCosta Hodges are leading the training. #professionaldevelopment #alwayslearning
Lee Dean, a Representative for the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office, visited PSHS today to register students to vote. #vote
At the September 23rd meeting, the Mercer County BOE recognized board President Greg Prudich for being named the 2024 WV School Board Assoc. Member of the Year and Maintenance employee, Steve Clowers for going above and beyond in keeping our schools in good condition.
