Mercer County Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

BOE is a local school district with 25 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 20 and end June 7. The calendar sets aside 6 additional days (March 19–April 30) that may be used as weather makeup days if needed. This calendar includes 5 professional development days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as BOE.

Schools in Mercer County Schools

ATHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (High)
BLUEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
BRUSHFORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
MOUNTAIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8) (Elementary)
LASHMEET/MATOAKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
MERCER ELEMENTARY (Elementary)
MONTCALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
MONTCALM HIGH SCHOOL (High)
OAKVALE SCHOOL (Elementary)
PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (High)
PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
SPANISHBURG (Elementary)
SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
PIKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (High)
SILVER SPRINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER (Prekindergarten)
BLUEFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Elementary)
PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
STRALEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
MERCER COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
BLUEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL (Elementary)

Mercer County Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-17 to 2026-08-18 — Teachers' first days back CD Days/Faculty Senate (closed)
2026-08-19 — Teacher Prep Day (closed)
2026-08-20 — Students' First Day (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-10-12 — Full Day Faculty Senate/PD/Collaboration (closed)
2026-11-03 — Election Day (Schools Closed) (closed)
2026-11-11 — Veteran's Day (Schools Closed) (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Fall Break (Thanksgiving) (closed)
2026-12-23 — Full Day Faculty Senate/PD/Collaboration (closed)
2026-12-24 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (Students out through January 4) (closed)
2027-01-04 — CD Day (closed)
2027-01-18 — MLK, Jr. Day (Schools Closed) (closed)
2027-02-12 — Full Day Faculty Senate/PD/Collaboration (closed)
2027-03-29 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-03-19 — OS Days (Built-In Snow Days): March 19 & 26 (closed)
2027-03-26 — OS Days (Built-In Snow Days): March 19 & 26 (closed)
2027-04-19 — Full Day Faculty Senate/PD/Collaboration (closed)
2027-04-09 — OS Days (Built-In Snow Days): April 9, 16, 23 & 30 (closed)
2027-04-16 — OS Days (Built-In Snow Days): April 9, 16, 23 & 30 (closed)
2027-04-23 — OS Days (Built-In Snow Days): April 9, 16, 23 & 30 (closed)
2027-04-30 — OS Days (Built-In Snow Days): April 9, 16, 23 & 30 (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (Schools Closed) (closed)
2027-06-04 — High School Graduations (in session)
2027-06-07 — Last Day for Students** (in session)
2027-06-08 — Full Day Faculty Senate/PD/Collaboration (closed)
2027-06-09 — Teacher Prep Day (closed)
2027-06-10 — TP Day* (closed)