Dr. Ashley Vaughn presented to elementary principals and lead teachers on GSA data and how to utilize it to guide instruction.
SWV GEARUP is hosting a family engagement night for all 8th and 9th graders on August 27, 2024, at the MCTEC Seminar Center. Dinner will be provided starting at 5:30 PM. Guest speaker Zach Gowen, former WWE Superstar, American Ninja Warrior, and youth engagement speaker will be providing information on how we can better support our children as they wrestle with the challenges of high school. No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you there!
A group of JASON Learning National Conference attendees presented to the Board Member about what was brought back and how we will implement with students. Some of the topics were, Recycling, AI, micro-credentials, design thinking, Playwatch Kids, etc.
Bluefield Primary Principal Amy Rickman, Bluefield Intermediate Principal Angela Damon, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ernie Adkins, BIS teacher Chris Meadows, and some Central Office staff attended the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Ridge Runner Fun Zone (Formerly Yakkity Yak Park). The playground is state-of-the-art with brand new equipment!. Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it!
Dolly Day is happening at Craft Memorial Library today until 2:00 p.m.! Come on out and visit us!
Strive for Five! #attendancematters #bepresent
Back to School Bash!
FBI Teen Academy for rising high school juniors and seniors (2024-2025 school year).
Families, please plan to attend the grand opening of the new Ridge Runner Fun Zone at Bluefield City Park on Monday, August 12th! Come join the fun, have a snow cone and enjoy the other activities!
School Counselors, Social Workers, and Teachers attend Meet Them in the Middle Suicide Prevention training led by Michelle Toman and Barrie Faucett.
Recertification Courses at Bluefield State
Assistant Superintendent- Elementary Education- Dr. Adkins met with elementary principals today! Melissa Clemons , coordinator of safety and security, helped share important information! Everyone is ready and excited for this school year!
Assistant Superintendent- Secondary Education- Mrs. Mitchell met with all middle and high school principals and assistant principals along with Secondary Supervisor Angie Groseclose today. They are gearing up and excited for the upcoming school year!
Mr. Ted Gillespie stopped by today to visit with Superintendent Ed Toman. Those of us from Mercer County remember Mr. Gillespie as a one-of-a-kind teacher, principal, and Board of Education member. Mr. Toman and Mr. Gillespie have known each other since 1997, where they took the Principals' Academy together.
Football practice has begun all around the county! Thanks to the excess levy, our players are protected by Guardian Protector helmet protectors. Studies show that these protectors provide significant reduction in the impact force from tackles and reduces the risk of concussion.
Back to School Bash at Concord University!
Mountain Valley won the Boiler/Mechanical room award. Principal Teresa Guill received the Golden Wrench from Facilities Director Tom Adkins.
Parents/Guardians and Students who have already submitted an application and been approved for Virtual Education for the upcoming school year will be scheduled for orientations on August 19, 20, and 21. Dr. Vaughn and Ms. Farmer will be calling you the week of August 12-16 to schedule the time and date.
This meeting is for Parents/Guardians and Students who have not submitted an application, are homeschooled, or simply need more information about the program are welcome to attend!
A big thank you to the Mercer County Schools' paint crew for sprucing up the Transportation Department and bus garage!
