Mercer County Schools is in the process of adopting new Pre-K and Social Studies textbooks! A dedicated committee of educators is reviewing materials to ensure our students receive the best resources for learning and success.
Stay tuned for updates as we work to select high-quality, engaging textbooks that align with our curriculum! 📖✨
Montcalm High students participated in the Get a Life financial literacy game, gaining hands-on experience in budgeting, decision-making, and real-world financial skills.
Thank you to our incredible business partners, MCTEC Grow Your Own students, and Concord Business students for making this event a success!
Things are moving along at Timberwood Elementary!
✅ Doors delivered & being installed
✅ Piping labeled
✅ Ceiling grid going up
✅ Curb & gutter work started around the parking lot
✅ Canopy installed at the delivery entrance
✅ Road & parking lot taking shape
Several Mercer County students participated in the Mercer County Special Olympics Basketball tournament. Athletes competed in skills events and were awarded medals based on their scores. The Mercer County Special Olympics Cheer team also preformed their routine for their fans as well. Mr. Toman along with teachers attended to cheer everyone on. There are so many great programs available for all students in Mercer County to participate with and great staff to support them along the way!
🌟 Thank You for a Fantastic 2025 Readiness Roundup! 🌟
A big thank you to all the upcoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students and families who attended the 2025 Readiness Roundup! We are so excited to welcome you to the Mercer County Schools family this fall.
Also, a huge shoutout to our amazing principals, teachers, aides, nurses, and community organizations who made this event such a success. Your dedication and support help set the foundation for a great school year ahead! 🏫💙✨ #MercerReady #FutureScholars
Mrs. Krista Kessinger, Director of Child Nutrition, had the pleasure of eating lunch at Spanishburg, where she had a wonderful conversation with a bright group of 4th graders. They discussed ideas and ways to improve our menus. Mrs. Kessinger loved hearing their creative input!
The following buses will run this morning, but not this afternoon.
Bus 654 which affects Glenwood and Princeton High and Bus 686, which affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle, and Bluefield High.
Bus 675 will not run today, Friday, February 28th . This affects Princeton Primary, Mercer, Straley, Princeton Middle, and Princeton High.
Bus 657 will not run today, Friday, February 28th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High
🎉 Closing Out the 2024-25 Academic Bowl Season! 🎉 Congratulations to Bluefield High School for securing the championship for the fourth year in a row! 🏆👏 A huge shoutout to PikeView, Princeton, and Bluefield for an incredible season of competition and academic excellence. Bluefield High won first place at the Region 5 WV Academic Showdown last weekend and will compete at the State Academic Showdown in Charleston this May—best of luck! 🍀📚 A special thank you to the dedicated coaches who guided these teams to success: 👩🏫 Taylor Bulson (BHS) 👩🏫 Teresa Barton (PVHS) 👩🏫 Jennifer McClanahan (PSHS) #AcademicBowl #ScholarsInAction #BluefieldKeepsTheTrophy #MercerCountyProud
Mercer County Schools made a powerful impact at the inaugural Every Child NOW conference in Charleston! 🌟 Alysha Crawford showcased our innovative ICARE program and our partnership with Mountaineer Food Bank through the Extra Mile program, tackling food insecurity head-on. Amanda Aliff, in collaboration with WVU, highlighted our successful student and staff wellness initiative through WV Healthy Schools in Action. We're proud to share our innovative ideas and inspire positive change! #EveryChildNOW #MercerCountySchools #Innovation #CommunityImpact #Wellness #WVU #MountaineerFoodBank
Title I Tuesday: Tips & Tricks for Understanding Vocabulary!
Oakvale’s Principal LaCosta Hodges and Princeton Primary’s Principal Kelli Stanley shared effective strategies to help students in grades 3-5 expand their vocabulary. Strong vocabulary skills boost reading comprehension and overall academic success!
#TitleITuesday #VocabularySuccess #ReadingMatters #MercerCountySchools
Today, our dedicated safety committee gathered to discuss two important topics: school safety and flood recovery. This incredible team remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff at Mercer County Schools.
Bus 657 will not run this afternoon, Thursday, February 27th. This affects Brushfork, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
🌟 Alumni Thursday Spotlight! 🌟
Princeton's own Kevin Sizemore, a 1990 graduate of PSHS, is giving back to aspiring actors with a FREE Virtual Q&A on March 3, 2025! 🎭✨
Got questions about the industry? Want to hear from a pro? Email him at gkgprod@gmail.com to receive the Zoom login info. Don't miss this amazing opportunity! 🎬🎤 #AlumniThursday #KevinSizemore #ActingQandA #TigerPride
Mercer County Schools is pleased to announce that Superintendent Edward Toman has been awarded a two-year contract renewal!
Mr. Toman’s dedication to our students, staff, and community is evident in his leadership and commitment to academic excellence. His passion for education and vision for the future continue to drive Mercer County Schools forward, ensuring the best opportunities for our students.
We look forward to the continued progress and success of our schools under his leadership. Congratulations, Mr. Toman!
#MercerCountySchools #CommittedToExcellence #LeadershipInEducation
Congratulations to Julie Eller, our Central Office Service Person of the Year! 🎉 As an HR secretary, she keeps things running so smoothly that we’re pretty sure she has superpowers. 🦸♀️ Now, she’s in the running for Mercer County Schools Service Person of the Year!
Give Julie a big high-five (or maybe just a knowing nod—she’s busy)!
FYI: Attention Spanishburg families: the WVDOT is drilling holes at the road fall in by the old Taylor's Meat Packing Plant today. Each time they drill, it will delay traffic movement by 15 minutes. Routes may be delayed this afternoon.
Bus 659 will not run today, Wednesday , February 26th. This affects Bluefield Primary, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle and Bluefield High.
Change in high school graduation date.
