McDowell County Schools

Update from Mount View High School Nov 7, 2025 1:45Pm

The precautionary lockdown at Mount View High School has now been lifted. All students and staff are safe, and the school has resumed its normal instructional day.

Thank you to our community, families, and first responders for your cooperation and support. We will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students.

November 17, 2025
Mount View High School is currently on lockdown due to a report that is being investigated out of precaution.

Administrators and School Resource Officers are actively conducting their investigation.
There is no immediate threat confirmed at this time.

For safety reasons, students will NOT be dismissed or released during a lockdown. Please refrain from coming to the school and congesting the area. Once the lockdown is lifted, students will proceed with their normal instructional day.

We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

11/17/25 Bus 2601 Joe Kennedy will NOT run PM route. Students will ride 172 B Hess Parents pick up at mouth of Estep Ridge at 3:20

Nov 17 2025 2101 L Auville will NOT run today. We hope families can transport scholars for learning.

Nov 14 2024 PM Bus -151 P Blevins NOT running afternoon Bus 150 K Justus meet bus at mouth of Raysal @ 3:05 pm and Atwell @ 3:10 pm

Nov 14, 2025 Bus 143 RV area Debbie Street will NOT run today. We hope families will transport scholars to school for learning.

Nov 14, 2025 Randall McCoy Bus 182 will NOT be running tomorrow. Please try to transport your child for learning.

The ECCAT and Teacher Team Kick Off Training for THE POWER OF 2 has been moved to Thursday Nov 13. Same time 430-730 at MVHS Media Center

🇺🇸 Reminder: Veterans Day Holiday 🇺🇸 Tomorrow, we pause to honor and remember all who have served and continue to serve our nation. In observance of Veterans Day, our offices/schools will be closed as we take this time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans and active-duty service members. Thank you for your service, your bravery, and your commitment to protecting our freedoms. 💙❤️🤍

Nov 10, 2025 No afterschool activities or practices this evening due to predicted afternoon and evening weather.

Nov 10, 2025 Buses NOT running Mary Kennedy RV area Bus 200 Randall McCoy MV area Bus 182 Bus 2601 Joe Kennedy RV area not running students will have to meet at same stops and as Friday. Bus 172 will pick up students at mouth of Estep Ridge at 10:00AM. Bus 2101 will get stops below S&M at 10:25AM. Bus 151 Patricia Blevins RV area will not be running but if parents get students to following points Bus 150 Kathy Justus will pick up at 10:25 am at month of Atwell Mt and mouth of Raysal and will return them to that spot at 3:10.

MCS will operate on a 3 Hr Delay tomorrow on Monday, Nov 10, 2025 Remember no PreK tomorrow. CTC Schedule A - Afternoon students

Friendly Reminder No UNIVERSAL PREK tomorrow on Monday 11-10-25 to allow our staff to participate in professional development. Thanks!

Nov 7, 2025 Bus 151 P Blevins will ride Bus 150 K Justus this evening. Students who live in Raysal, families will need to meet at the Mouth of Raysal Hollow at Car Wash at 3:10PM. Students who live in Atwell, families will need to meet at the Atwell Church at tracks at 3:15PM. If you do not have transportation to pick up your child, please call the school as soon as possible.

Nov 7 2025 Bus 2601 J Kennedy will NOT run. However, Bus 172 (B Hess) will pick up students at the mouth of Estep Ridge at 7AM. Students will be dropped back off at 3:20PM Bus 200 (M Kennedy) will pick up students below S&M at 7:25AM. Students will be dropped back off at 3:10PM

K-8 Teachers of Math Excited to share Math Minds of McDowell Virtual Hours launches today 5:00–6:00 PM! This bi-weekly space is designed to support i-Ready or math instruction. Coach Karl

Nov 6 2025 Bus 2601 Joe Kennedy will NOT run tomorrow. We hope families can transport scholars for learning.

Nov 4, 2025 Bus 2601 Joe Kennedy will NOT run tomorrow. We hope families can transport scholars for learning.

Nov 3, 2025 Bus 2402 Delmar Snead will NOT run tomorrow. We hope families can transport scholars for learning.