🏈 Mary V. Wheeler Elementary School Declares Remote Learning Day to Support Warriors in TSSAA Playoff Game

Mary V. Wheeler Elementary School in Pikeville is rallying behind the Warriors with a schoolwide remote learning day on Friday, November 13, freeing students and staff to cheer on the team during a critical TSSAA playoff matchup in Elizabethton.

📚 Learning Continues at Home

Rather than cancel instruction, the school is sending learning packets home with students, ensuring that academic progress continues even as the school community pivots to support the playoff game. This approach balances educational continuity with the opportunity for families to participate in a significant athletic milestone. ✏️

🎯 Community Spirit in Action

The announcement reflects a broader school culture that values both academics and athletics. By designating the remote learning day, Mary V. Wheeler Elementary School is signaling that the Warriors’ playoff run matters to the entire school community-not just the players and their families. The poster’s message, “The MVW Mountaineers are cheering you on!” underscores the collective pride residents in the area feel for their local teams. 💛

📍 What Families Should Know

Students will receive their learning packets before Friday, November 13. Families should plan to pick up materials or arrange for delivery if needed. For specific details about packet content or any questions about the remote learning day, families are encouraged to contact Mary V. Wheeler Elementary School directly at (423) 881-3394. 📞

The TSSAA playoff game takes place in Happy Valley, Elizabethton, Tennessee-a short drive from the Pikeville area for those who wish to attend and show their support. ⭐