BUS INFO for Friday, February 23rd: Bus #639 will pick up #644 students this morning and afternoon. This affects Melrose, Athens, Pikeview Middle and High School.
Congratulations to Central Office's Service Person of the Year: Sheraine Gunnoe! Sheraine is our beloved secretary in the Pupil Services office. She is now in the running for Mercer County Service Person of the Year!
BUS INFORMATION: Please note the changes below and delays are possible.
Bus 681 will not run this afternoon, however bus 660 will transport those students. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.
Bus 621 will not run this afternoon or tomorrow, however, bus 653 will transport Princeton Middle and Princeton High students and bus 676 will transport Princeton Primary and Mercer Elementary students who normally ride bus 621.
Bus 640 will not run this afternoon or tomorrow, however, bus 656 and 636 will transport those students. This affects Lashmeet Matoaka, PikeView Middle and PikeView High.
Late last night (11:15 pm), Princeton High School’s principal, Ms. Zickafoose was alerted about a threat posted on social media. Ms Zickafoose consulted with our Safety Coordinator, Melissa Clemons, and state agencies. After a thorough investigation, it was determined the threat was NOT towards PSHS. The threat was directed towards PHHS, a school outside of West Virginia. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be additional law enforcement present at Princeton High School today. Released by Edward Toman, Superintendent February 22, 2024 6:30 am
Bus information for February 22, 2024
Bus #652 will not run today. This affects Oakvale, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High School.
Sara Wines joins Mercer County Universal Pre-K staff at Mountain Valley this evening to discuss High-Quality, Supportive Environments
AFTERNOON BUS INFO FOR FEBRUARY 20TH:Bus 672 will not run this afternoon, however, those students can ride bus 650 instead. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.
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.