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March 6, 2026
The following buses will NOT run tomorrow on Friday March 6, 2026 We are extremely sorry for this inconvenience.
RV: Area
-2702-Angie Roberts ******We will be able to transport students home if parents bring scholars for learning for Angie's bus.
-170 -Crystal Mullins
-2602-Terry Earls
MV: Area
-2403- Virgil Stevens
-2701-David Jarrells
March 6, 2026 The following buses will NOT run tomorrow. We are extremely sorry for this inconvenience. RV: Area -2702-Angie Roberts ******We will be able to transport students home if parents bring scholars for learning for Angie's bus. -170 -Crystal Mullins -2602-Terry Earls MV: Area -2403- Virgil Stevens -2701-David Jarrells
REMINDER: Tomorrow is a PreK PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY staff. All PreK students are to stay home tomorrow. This is ONLY for PreK.
March 5, 2026
Bus 200 -D Street's bus run will be covered by other drivers tomorrow.
Bus 2601 Joe Kennedy will pick up Wolfpen -7:20am/3:15 pm
RV / SRMS/ BES
Bus 172 Bridgette Hess will pick up Threeforks -7:20am/3:25pm
RV/SRMS/BES
Special thanks to these awesome drivers for covering for one another and ensuring our students make it to school for learning.
March 4 2026
Bus 200 -Debbie Street will not run today
RV / SRMS/ BES
March 4, 2026
MV area: Bus 153 Tina Morgan will
NOT run. We hope families can transport scholars to school for learning.
Monday, March 2, 2026
The following buses will not be running tomorrow. We hope families can transport scholars for learning.
RV area: Bus 151 -Patricia Blevins
MV area: Bus 191 Dawn Parkhurst
🚨 Staff Training in Progress Today at MVHS & RVHS 🚨
Today, all MCS staff at MVHS and RVHS are participating in ALICE Active Threat Training as part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for our students and community.
Please be advised that this is only a training exercise. There is no active threat at either building.
You may notice an increased staff presence or hear discussion related to safety procedures throughout the day as part of this important professional development.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to keep our schools safe! 💙
Feb 26, 2026
Bus 153 T Morgan will not run tomorrow. We hope families can transport scholars for learning.
🍎📚 It’s National Public Schools Week!
Students and Staff — let’s celebrate the power of public education by participating in our Wear RED for Ed Day tomorrow on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Let’s come together to show our pride and appreciation for the educators, staff, and students who make our schools great every day!
Public schools shape our future ! ❤️
Tomorrow we would like to celebrate the important role our public schools serve in West Virginia.
Students and Staff — let’s celebrate the power of public education by participating in our Wear RED for Ed Day tomorrow on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Let’s come together to show our pride and appreciation for the educators, staff, and students who make our schools great every day!
Public schools shape our future ! ❤️
Tomorrow we would like to celebrate the important role our public schools serve in West Virginia.
Feb 24, 2026
MCS will be closed today.
All 240 day employees, 230 day admin and all custodians will report today on three hour delay.
MCS will be closed on Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026.
All 240 staff & 230 administrators / 230 custodians will report on a three hour delay.
MCS will operate on a 3 HOUR DELAY schedule for Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026.
CTC Schedule A: AM Students
No School February 23, 2026 due to inclement weather.
The Youth and Government Trip has been cancelled.
The Youth and Government Trip has been cancelled.
2/19/26
Bus 170 C Mullins will NOT run tomorrow. We hope families can transport scholars for learning.
RV/IES/SRMS
The lockdown at Bradshaw Elementary School, Sandy River Middle School, and River View High School has been LIFTED.
All students and staff are safe, and normal school operations will resume. We appreciate the quick response of our local law enforcement and the cooperation of our students, staff, and families during this time.
Thank you for your patience and continued support as we work to keep our school communities safe.
— McDowell County Schools
McDowell County Schools under the direction of 911 Emergency Services has placed Bradshaw Elementary School, Sandy River Middle School, and River View High School on LOCKDOWN based on a situation in the community.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. School officials are working closely with the appropriate authorities and will continue to monitor the situation.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work with local law enforcement to ensure safe environments for everyone. Students will NOT be permitted to leave campuses as campuses are on LOCKDOWN.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. School officials are working closely with the appropriate authorities and will continue to monitor the situation.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work with local law enforcement to ensure safe environments for everyone. Students will NOT be permitted to leave campuses as campuses are on LOCKDOWN.
All RV buses will be 15-20 minutes late arriving home today due to road construction. Thank you!
2/16/26
Bus 2101 L Auville will be running late today bringing scholars home for the evening.