McDowell County Schools

131 Robert Short - covering Coon Branch and Beartown will not be making AM or PM route today

The LOCKDOWN at Mount View High School has been lifted by the McDowell County Sheriff's Department. All students are returning to classes as normal. After investigation, the McDowell County Sheriff's Department located two firearms. The students responsible for bringing the weapons have been apprehended and are in police custody at this time. We are extremely grateful for the prompt response of our MVHS staff, local law enforcement, Central Office Administration, and students. The safety and well -being of our students is always our top priority.

MVHS is on LOCKDOWN. Students and staff are in a safe location. Students will NOT be dismissed until the situation is cleared by law enforcement. We ask parents to not come to MVHS campus until the lockdown is lifted. The administration is working closely with law enforcement to resolve this issue.

The following the buses will NOT make morning or evening runs today on March 16, 2023. We encourage families to transport students to and from school. 151- Patricia Blevins covers Atwell, Raysal (RV , SRMS, and BES) 191 - Donna Hale covers Big Jenny , Hemphill and Mohegan (MV and WES)

UPDATE: McDowell County Schools CLOSED February 17, 2023

MCS will operate on a 3 hour delay today on Friday, Feb 17. The MCS Spelling Bee scheduled for today will be rescheduled for a later date.

MCS will operate on a 3 Hour Delay for February 1, 2023.

It's Board Recognition Month! A special thank you goes out to our Board Members for all you do for McDowell County students. You ARE appreciated!

McDowell County Schools will operate on a three hour delay tomorrow, Friday, January 13.

Bus 182 WILL BE 15 minutes late this morning picking up the elementary run due to the tracks being blocked. Thank you!

MVHS will be releasing all students on Dec 19, 2022 beginning at 8:45AM due to heating issues on campus.

Mount View High School is currently NOT ON LOCKDOWN. Law enforcement officials gave the all clear for students to resume practices and after-school program as normal. Thank you for your patience. Safety is our top priority in MCS!

Mount View High School is currently under LOCKDOWN for all students involved in the after-school and sports activities on campus. McDowell County law enforcement are on campus completing an investigation. Safety is out top priority and we will release students home when the investigation is complete by authorities.

River View High School, Sandy River Middle School and Bradshaw Elementary Schools are currently on LOCKDOWN to allow local enforcement officers to conduct an investigation at the high school campus. Buses will be late bringing the students home this evening. We will notify families when children the leave campus. Safety is a top priority for McDowell County Schools and will take all measures to ensure students and staff safety are a priority.

Monday, Nov 28 is our monthly McDowell County Schools Family Advisory Council Meeting at 10:30 AM. We hope you will consider joining us! Lunch will follow meeting.

MCS - CLOSED on Thursday, November 17, 2022 due to road conditions. Those children who are already on school buses or at campus will be returned home this morning. All 240 employees please report on a three hour delay schedule.

Please consider joining the BEST school district in the state! #countystrong

THANK YOU McDowell County 😊 for continuing to support our children and education system by voting in favor of the excess levy. Your ongoing support is appreciated. ✏️🚌 #CountyStrong

MCS - No school for students PK-12 on Monday, Nov 7 MCS - No school for students and staff on Tuesday, Nov 8 Be sure to VOTE!

Just a reminder REPORT CARDS will go home with all students K-12 on Friday, November 4, 2022.