Where is McDowell County Schools located?

McDowell County Schools is located in Welch, WV in McDowell County in a rural area.

How many students are enrolled in McDowell County Schools?

McDowell County Schools enrolls 2,444 students across its 10 schools.

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McDowell County Schools Calendar 2026-27

Welch, West Virginia · McDowell County

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Tue, Oct 27

First Quarter Report Cards Home

Fri, Oct 30

Faculty Senate/3-Hour Early Release for Students

Review the notice for early release time and student dismissal details.

Mon, Nov 2

Regular Board of Education Meeting

Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Tue, Nov 3

Election Day/Schools Closed

Tue, Nov 3

Regular Board of Education Meeting

MCS BOE will meet for its regular meeting at 5:00 pm at the Board of Education building.Access Meeting AgendaAccess Meeting MinutesWatch the Meeting Live Stream on YouTube Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Wed, Nov 11

Veterans Day Holiday/Schools Closed

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Full School Calendar 2026-27

88 events

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Mon, Aug 31

Event

First Day for PreK Students/Last Name A-K

Tue, Sep 1

Event

First Day for PreK Students/Last Name L-Z

Tue, Sep 1

Event

Regular Board of Education Meeting

Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.

Wed, Sep 2

Event

First Day for ALL PreK Students/Last Name A-Z

Mon, Sep 7

Holiday

Labor Day Holiday-Schools Closed

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Wed, Sep 9

Event

Special Board Meeting- Student Expulsion

MCS BOE will meet for its special meeting at 2:00 pm at the Board of Education building.Access Special Meeting Agendas and Minutes.Watch the Meeting Live Stream on YouTube

Tue, Sep 15

Event

Regular Board of Education Meeting

Tue, Sep 22

Event

End of Quarter 1 Midterm

Wed, Sep 23

PD Day

Professional Learning Day/No School for Students

Wed, Sep 23

Event

Special Board Meeting- Student Expulsion

MCS BOE will meet for its special meeting at 2:00 pm at the Board of Education building.Access Special Meeting Agendas and Minutes.Watch the Meeting Live Stream on YouTube

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Key Dates — McDowell County Schools School Calendar

Labor Day Holiday-Schools Closed: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Professional Learning Day/No School for Students: Wed, Sep 23, 2026
Election Day/Schools Closed: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Veterans Day Holiday/Schools Closed: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Curriculum Development Day/No School for Students: Mon, Nov 23, 2026
Out of Calendar Day/Schools Closed: Tue, Nov 24, 2026 to Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Thanksgiving Day Holiday/Schools Closed: Thu, Nov 26, 2026
OSE Day/Schools Closed: Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Professional Learning Day/Faculty Senate-No School for Students: Wed, Dec 23, 2026
Out of Calendar Day/Schools Closed: Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026