McDowell County Schools

MCS is proud to continue our partnership with Cook Center, offering valuable, no-cost resources to support parents/caregivers on their parenting journey!

March 10, 2025 MCS will operate on a two hour delay on Monday, March 10, 2025 to allow for extra daylight hours using current school schedules that have been used this school y...

The MCS Calendar Committee would like to ask you to take a moment to provide input concerning the 2025-2026 school year. A copy of each calendar can be obtained by the ...

In this newsletter, you’ll find tips on prioritizing self-care, building a support system, and creating a stable environment. We address common hurdles like financial strain and g...

Staff here is the log that was shared with you on the meeting this morning. https://5il.co/38y1q Logs must be signed by you and the principal. Send completed logs scanned to...

We will host our regular scheduled MCS February 17, 2025 Board Meeting on February 20, 2025 at 5:00PM virtually using this link. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a...

Dear MCS Families, We hope this message finds you well. As part of our continued commitment to ensuring the safety of our students and drivers, we would like to inform you of a ne...

WVDE Educator Math Needs Assessments The WVDE is working to provide data-informed resources and feedback to support professional learning activities in ma...

In February, we’re highlighting an important aspect of your child’s growth: how embracing failure can lead to resilience. In this newsletter, you’ll discover uplifting advice and a...

Governor's Schools of West Virginia is offering free summer programs for students in grades 7 to 11. This program covers a wide range of areas including arts, humanities, mathemat...

This month, we’re focusing on child behavior problems and the mental health solutions that can help build better behaviors. In our January Newsletter you’ll find practical advice ...

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The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is Open! The most important thing students will fill out for college is the FAFSA. All ...

McDowell County Schools - Homeschool Students Test Registration Home instructed students and families, grades 3-8 and 11, wishing to participate in State Testing MUST review th...

The Writing Revolution Conference Dear Educators, Are you ready to empower your students with the tools they need to become strong, confident writers? Join us for The Writi...

In the December Mental Health Newsletter, we’re focusing on the profound impact of parental kindness and how it shapes the lives of kids and teens. In this newsletter, you’ll fin...

This newsletter provides parents with information on the impact of chronic absenteeism on their child's academics, graduation rate, and success after graduation. It also outlines ...

Parent Coaching pairs you with a parenting coach and therapist-created resources to help you navigate the challenges of parenting. Click here to register: https://cookcenter.info...

We are excited to open registration for our Ready Read Write McDowell II Conference which will be held at Glade Springs Resort October 25-27, 2024. Seats are limited. Please do no...

In this Newsletter, we’re focusing on an urgent issue every parent faces: parenting in the age of fentanyl and substance abuse. In this newsletter, you’ll find practical advice a...