Vernon Green, Jr. , CEO of GCubed and cyber security expert, spoke to Bluefield High, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield Intermediate students about career options and how to succeed despite obstacles. @etomansuper
Due to heating issues in some parts of the building, Straley School will be closed to students today, Tuesday, February 20th. Staff will report 2 hours late. Students who have already been dropped off at school are being supervised until parents or guardians can pick them up.
Robotics #2
The Mercer County Robotics League came together for the championship event at PSHS on Saturday. 47 teams competed in the teamwork challenge, skills challenge, and participated in a rigorous judging process with the hopes of coming away with a qualification to the WV State Championship. At the end of the day, Mercer Elementary Team “Da’ Pirates” completed a sweep of the season, winning the County Team Work Championship and receiving the Excellence Award. Montcalm High School Team - “Fire Hydrolics” won the Team Work Championship and also received the Design Award. Princeton Middle Team -“ABEE Bots” won the Excellence Award for Middle School. Other award winners include:
Straley Team C - Skills Champion, Princeton Middle Team C - Judges Award, Melrose Team C - Innovate Award, Mercer Team G - Think Award, Mercer Team E - Amaze Award, Straley Team A- Build Award, Bluewell Team A - Create Award, Oakvale Team B - Energy Award, and Montcalm Team A with the Inspire Award. Four teams took home the sportsmanship award Princeton Middle Team B and Team C and both Mountain Valley Teams. Several teams qualified for the state championship in Fairmont WV next month.
Today is the day!! Come out to Princeton Senior High to see Mercer County Robotics teams compete in the championship. It's a full day of competitions starting at 9:00 a.m. and wrapping up about 4:00 p.m. No admission fee.
We are looking for local businesses to participate in our Reverse Career Fair for CTE students at the MCTEC Seminar Center on Friday, March 15, 2024. Business partners can visit student booths from 10:00-11:15 a.m. for the morning session and 12:45-2:00 p.m. for the afternoon session. You will have the opportunity to talk with both senior students and adult students in programs like welding, automotive technology, law and public safety, cosmetology, culinary, masonry, and more! Scan the QR code to register!
Last week, some Spanishburg students participated in voting for the Kids Choice Lunch Menu!
Students at Bluefield High School designed a shipping box using lessons from JASON Learning. The lesson incorporated geometry and measurement. Students then presented their designs. #StemInAction
Bluefield High School Senior, Nathan Yost, was surprised by his principal, teachers, and fellow students for being named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Being named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist makes Nathan eligible for many scholarships to further his education. Join Mercer County Schools in congratulating Nathan Yost! Well done!
Pikeview Middle School is conducting a routine, practice safety lockdown. K-9 units are present. There is no threat.
PikeView High School is conducting a routine, practice safety lockdown. K-9 units are present. There is no threat.
K - 5 Teachers learning about explicit reading targeted instructional strategies! Trainers LaCosta Hodges and Kelli Stanley
Montcalm High School will dismiss at 10:30 am this morning due to a power outage. Buses will pick up students at 10:30. Those who do not ride a school bus will wait in the cafeteria for parents to pick them up.
Telephone systems at Montcalm High School, Montcalm Elementary, Bluewell, Lashmeet Matoaka, and Silver Springs are currently down. We do not have an estimated time when it will be restored.
The Pre-K Application can be found at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2558/MCS/2657194/Pre-K_Fillable_App_24-25.pdf
Bluewell Elementary is experiencing a power outage. Students who have already been dropped off by a school bus or parent are being supervised in a central location until parents can get there to pick them up.
Bus info for February 13th:
Bus 650: power lines and pole are down on Coaldale Mountain. The driver can meet students at the Pop Shop at 7:00 am. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High
Athens Elementary School will be closed to students today, Tuesday, February 13th due to a power outage. Staff will report 2 hours late.
Mercer County Schools has used 4 built in snow days.
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