McDowell County Schools

📢 Transportation Update for Families
For the safety of all students, we will no longer be able to accept bus notes requesting that children ride home with friends or to locations other than their home address. Students will only be permitted to ride the bus to and from their assigned stop. We understand this may be an adjustment for some families, but this change is necessary to ensure accurate records, meet seating requirements, consistent routes, and the safety of every child on board. *We will approve shared custody notes. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to keep our transportation system safe and reliable. 🚌💛

Dear Families and Community Members,

Earlier today, our RV/SRMS school campus was evacuated following a wall graffiti bomb threat. We want to assure you that emergency officials have now CLEARED the campus and confirmed that it is safe.

While we are grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and first responders, it is important to recognize the seriousness of this situation. Threats of any kind—whether written, spoken, or acted upon—are NEVER a joke. They disrupt learning, create fear, and will carry very serious consequences.

We strongly encourage all parents to speak with your children about the severity of making threats and the lasting impact such actions have on our entire community.

Please know school officials are working closely with law enforcement to determine the individual responsible. When identified, that person will be held fully accountable.

The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we thank you for your partnership and support in reinforcing this message at home.

We would like to send our sincere appreciation to families, staff, and students for your cooperation and assistance following safety protocols. Thank you as well to our local emergency officials for keeping us all safe.