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Nominate your most influential teacher!
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CALLING ALL BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYERS! We would love for you to participate in our Junior & Senior Career Fair in December. If interested, please either scan the QR code below or contact Jennifer Collis at jcollis@k12.wv.us.
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Juniors and Seniors interested in internships can fill out an application on our website at: https://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/documents/departments/career-connections/additional-info-and-forms/255686
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#MissingSchoolMissingOut
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Jeremy Thompson, a 2016 Bluefield High School graduate, spoke to four of Ms. Williams' classes on Monday. Mr. Thompson has degrees in criminal justice and business administration from High Point University and now lives and works in Washington DC. He shared about the various ways to define success and some personal habits that will ensure achieving it including goal setting and time management. Thank you, Mr. Thompson!
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Mercer County Schools’ administration acknowledges allegations that an employee made an inappropriate statement to a student. We are actively investigating, and it is premature to discuss the investigation prior to its completion. Notwithstanding, the school system responds to the media’s recent request for comment to assure citizens that it takes this allegation seriously, and that Mercer County Schools is committed to swiftly and thoroughly investigating claims of this nature.
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We are fortunate to have the most fabulous school nurses ever! Thank you for taking care of our students!
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Reading is key to a bright future!
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CFWV Scholarship list and financial aid updates:
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BUS INFORMATION
Bus 598 will not run today, Thursday, September 15th. This affects Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
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BUS INFORMATION
Bus 665 will not run today, Thursday, September 15th. This affects Lashmeet Matoaka, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High
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Mercer County Schools understands families' frustrations regarding canceling of bus runs. We currently do not have many substitute bus drivers. Unfortunately when last minute cancellations happen due to illness or emergency and all substitutes are being used, we have no choice but to cancel the route. We are always accepting applications for substitute bus operators, cooks, custodians, secretaries, and teachers. Visit our website at https://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/page/seeking-employment for more information.
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ADDITIONAL BUS INFORMATION. Bus 674 will not run today, Wednesday, September 14th. This affects Mercer, Straley, Princeton Middle and Princeton High
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BUS INFORMATION:
Bus 598 will not run today, Wednesday, September 14th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
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Don't forget!
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Policy JHCC, Emergency Procedures, is out for comment until October 3, 2022. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
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Policy JHC, Student Health Services, is out for comment until October 3, 2022. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
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Policy J-20, Energy Drinks, is out for comment until October 3, 2022, Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
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Policy J-13, Administration of Medication and Special Health Care Plans, is out for comment until October 3, 2022. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
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Policy J-05, Communicable Disease Control Policy, is out for comment until October 3, 2022. Please send all comments to Dr. Kristal Filipek at kfilipek@k12.wv.us.
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