
The Champions of Learning Gala is coming up on Tuesday, September 8, in Charleston, where the 2027 West Virginia Teacher of the Year will be announced!
Our own Laura Presley of Princeton Senior High School will attend with her family and Superintendent Toman as she represents Mercer County Public Schools among West Virginia’s outstanding educators.
We are incredibly proud of Laura and will be cheering her on from home!
You can join us by watching the gala live on WOWK’s homepage or WOWK’s Facebook page.
Good luck, Laura! Mercer County is cheering for you! 💙💛
#MercerCountyPublicSchools #WVTeacherOfTheYear #ChampionsOfLearning #ILoveWVPublicSchools
Our own Laura Presley of Princeton Senior High School will attend with her family and Superintendent Toman as she represents Mercer County Public Schools among West Virginia’s outstanding educators.
We are incredibly proud of Laura and will be cheering her on from home!
You can join us by watching the gala live on WOWK’s homepage or WOWK’s Facebook page.
Good luck, Laura! Mercer County is cheering for you! 💙💛
#MercerCountyPublicSchools #WVTeacherOfTheYear #ChampionsOfLearning #ILoveWVPublicSchools

💻 Our NEW Parent Portal is now LIVE! Click here: https://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/page/parent-resources
Beginning of the Year Forms
Absence Excuse Forms
Student Registration
Transfer Form
Student Calendar
ALL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!
Beginning of the Year Forms
Absence Excuse Forms
Student Registration
Transfer Form
Student Calendar
ALL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!
📣 BIG NEWS, MERCER COUNTY FAMILIES! 📣
Back-to-school paperwork just got a whole lot easier! 🙌
💻 Our NEW Parent Portal is now LIVE! Click here: https://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/page/parent-resources
Parents and guardians can now complete required Beginning-of-the-Year Forms ONLINE — before the first day of school! Also in the portal are the school calendar and other parent resources at your fingertips!
✅ No stacks of paperwork
✅ No forms getting lost in backpacks
✅ Complete them from your phone, tablet or computer
✅ Get it done BEFORE school starts!
📲 Visit our website and look for the Parent Portal to get started.
One less thing to worry about on the first day. ❤️
Mercer County Public Schools — making back-to-school easier for our families.

Good afternoon, this is Princeton Senior High School with an important announcement about student parking passes.
Parking passes will go on sale next week from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Seniors may purchase their pass on Tuesday, August 11, juniors on Wednesday, August 12, and underclassmen on Thursday, August 13. Parking passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cost $75. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. Please remember that parking passes must be purchased in person, and students may only purchase their own parking pass. A completed parking pass application and valid proof of insurance are required at the time of purchase. Applications are available in the school office or may be downloaded from the school website. Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year.
Parking passes will go on sale next week from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Seniors may purchase their pass on Tuesday, August 11, juniors on Wednesday, August 12, and underclassmen on Thursday, August 13. Parking passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cost $75. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. Please remember that parking passes must be purchased in person, and students may only purchase their own parking pass. A completed parking pass application and valid proof of insurance are required at the time of purchase. Applications are available in the school office or may be downloaded from the school website. Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year.

Please check out the Counseling Newsletter for the week of 5/18/2026.

Calling all 9th & 10th Graders! GEARUP SWV is hosting a FREE Summer Camp at Concord University June 16-19, 2026. Scan the QR code to register.

Please check out the Counseling Newsletter for the week of May 4, 2026.

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Staff Appreciation Week is coming up!

Please check out the Counseling Newsletter for the week of 4/20/2026.

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🌄 Attention Mercer County 9th & 10th Graders! 🌄
Do you love travel, adventure, photography, social media, or exploring the beauty of West Virginia? Then the WV Governor’s School for Tourism might be for you!
This FREE 10-day summer program (June 20–29, 2026) takes students across West Virginia to explore state parks, iconic landmarks, outdoor recreation, and tourism careers. Students stay in state park lodges, meet industry professionals, and help develop ideas to promote tourism in our state.
Only one freshman or sophomore from each county is selected — and the entire experience is paid for. Students who participate also serve as WV Tourism student ambassadors for the following year.
📅 Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
📍 See your school counselor for details on how to apply.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience “Almost Heaven” like never before!
#MercerCountySchools #AlmostHeavenWV #GovernorsSchool #WVStudents
Do you love travel, adventure, photography, social media, or exploring the beauty of West Virginia? Then the WV Governor’s School for Tourism might be for you!
This FREE 10-day summer program (June 20–29, 2026) takes students across West Virginia to explore state parks, iconic landmarks, outdoor recreation, and tourism careers. Students stay in state park lodges, meet industry professionals, and help develop ideas to promote tourism in our state.
Only one freshman or sophomore from each county is selected — and the entire experience is paid for. Students who participate also serve as WV Tourism student ambassadors for the following year.
📅 Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
📍 See your school counselor for details on how to apply.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience “Almost Heaven” like never before!
#MercerCountySchools #AlmostHeavenWV #GovernorsSchool #WVStudents

Please check out the Counseling Newsletter for the week of 3/9/2026.

SENIORS: Please see the invitation to a very special scholarship assistance event. https://forms.office.com/r/wHP60R4Ch8
Please check out the Counseling Newsletter for the week of 2/3/2026.

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Attention Seniors: The FAFSA Matters! Did you know that completing your FAFSA can help provide aid for college, community college, trade & technical school, and certificate programs? Get one-on-one assistance completing your FAFSA with a financial aid counselor on February 17, 2026, at the MCTEC Seminar Center. You can sign up for a time slot from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Each session takes approximately 30 minutes. Please contact Jenny Collis at 304-431-1277 to sign up today.

