Tomorrow is National School Resource Officer Day!
Join us in celebrating the dedicated officers who keep our schools safe every day. Their commitment to protecting and mentoring our students makes a difference in every school they serve.
Be on the lookout for videos featuring Mercer County Schools’ incredible Resource Officers! Stay tuned as we highlight their hard work and dedication.
#ThankYouSROs #SafeSchools #MercerCountySchools
🚀 Investing in the Future! 🚀
Mercer County Schools is committed to growth and innovation! Danielle Farmer from MCTEC and our Data & Information Specialist recently attended a Grant Writing USA training to sharpen their skills in securing funding for impactful programs. Their dedication to learning and bringing resources to our schools will help expand opportunities for students and staff.
📚💡 We’re excited to see how their knowledge will benefit Mercer County Schools! #MCSLeads #GrantWriting #InvestingInEducation
Bus information for Thursday, February 13th. The following buses will not run today: Bus 626, which affects Athens, Sun Valley, PikeView Middle and PikeView High. Bus 690, which affects Straley, Princeton Primary, Princeton Middle, Princeton High.
Make sure your child is ready for school! Join us for an informational event with giveaways and family resources. Prizes of the day include iPads, bicycles, robots, rockets, LEGO kits, scooters, and so much more. You don't want to miss this!
🎓 Attention High School Seniors! 🎓
The Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. online scholarship applications are NOW OPEN! 💻✨
🔹 Apply here: www.cfvinc.org
🔹 Deadline: March 31, 2025 (including recommendations!)
🔹 Opportunities for:
✅ College-bound students
✅ Vocational & Technical students
💡 Important: Your school counselor must submit online information for your application, so be sure to have their email address handy!
Don’t wait—start your application today and secure your future! 💰📚 #ScholarshipOpportunity #CFVScholarships #ClassOf2025
Check out this Snow Day Conversion Chart to see which days have been converted to instructional days.
All schools in Mercer County will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
All schools in Mercer County will be closed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
A group of dedicated elementary principals and supervisors shared their insights with the board after visiting Indian Hill Exempted Village School District in Cincinnati, Ohio. Principals Kelli Stanley, Dr. Sarah Grose, Dr. Shellie Simpson, Leann Taylor, and Teresa Guill, along with elementary supervisors Amber Riffe and Pam Clark, highlighted the innovative classroom strategies they observed.
Their commitment to bringing fresh ideas back to our schools ensures that students receive the best learning experiences possible!
Celebrating Excellence in Mercer County Schools!
Tonight, the Mercer County Board of Education proudly recognized outstanding employees and volunteers as part of the 110% Club—a tribute to those who go above and beyond for our students and schools.
🌟 Mr. Matt Bailey – PE Teacher, Mercer School
🌟 Ms. Ashley Ratcliffe – PTO President, Mercer School
🌟 Ms. Katelynn Gilpin – Secretary, Office of Special Education
🌟 Ms. Meagan Jones – Counselor, PikeView Middle School
The MCBOE also recognized our newly chosen JASON Argonauts, PSHS teacher Jennifer McClanahan; PSHS student, Miles Munique; and BHS student, Finn Caudill
Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to making a difference every day! #MercerProud #110PercentClub #ThankYou
All schools in Mercer County will be on a 2-hour delay on Tue. Feb. 11, 2025.
Instructional Moment Monday!
🚧 Timberwood Elementary Construction Update! 🏗️✨
We’re counting down to Fall 2025, and progress is moving fast! 🏫
✅ Gym divider curtain installed
🏀 Basketball goals being set
💧 Water main test ✅ Passed
🔨 Exterior caulking continues
🚒 Fire hydrant set
⛽ Gas line tested and passed
Exciting things are happening, and we can’t wait to welcome students next year! Stay tuned for more updates. #TimberwoodElementary #BuildingTheFuture #Fall2025
Bus 651 is running 30 minutes behind this morning, Monday, February 10th. This affects Lashmeet Matoaka, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.
Bus information for Monday, February 10, 2025:
Bus 626 will not run today. This affects Sun Valley, Athens, PVMS, and PVHS
Bus 650 will run this morning, but NOT this afternoon. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.
📢 Exciting news for our students and families! 🎉
Mercer County Schools is thrilled to announce the second year of our incredible partnership with the Mercer County Health Department! Together, we're bringing vital immunizations and sports physicals directly to our students through the Mercer Mobile clinic. Our new combined logo (pictured below!) perfectly represents the strength of our collaboration and our shared commitment to student health. 💪
And even MORE exciting news: This spring, we're expanding Mercer Mobile to reach 5th graders in our elementary schools! This means even more students will have easy access to these important health services.
Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements with dates specific to your child's school! We can't wait to see you there! #MercerMobile #StudentHealth #CommunityPartnership #MercerCountySchools #MercerCountyHealthDepartment
Parents from Title I schools serving as representatives on their child's school's Parent Advisory Council met as a group this morning at the MCTEC Seminar Center and reviewed and received valuable information about our i-Ready formative assessment with Sheri Vance, Professional Development Specialists with Curriculum Associates. We were so glad these parents were able to come and spend the morning with us. We value their time and dedication!
#AlumniFriday
Take a look at this blast from the past from Bluefield High School! Can you guess what year these photos were taken? Do you recognize any of these alumni? Drop your guesses in the comments!
#BHSHistory #OnceABeaverAlwaysABeaver #Throwback #SchoolPride
Giving students dedicated time to read during the school day helps build fluency, comprehension, and a lifelong love of books! Ms. Webb's 4th-grade class at Glenwood took advantage of some quiet reading time today, diving into their favorite stories.
Mr. Disibbio's Civics class at Bluefield High School celebrated World Read Aloud Day by reading the Bill of Rights! Engaging with our nation's founding principles through reading and discussion helps students connect with the rights and freedoms that shape our democracy.
