Mcdowell County Board Of Education

Mcdowell County Board Of Education, doing business as MC Dowell Public Schools, is a U.S. local government entity and school district located in Welch, West Virginia that has been registered with the federal government since August 2007. The school district serves the K-12 student population within McDowell County and receives federal grant funding to support educational programs, school safety initiatives, and related services across its jurisdiction.

MC Dowell Public Schools has demonstrated significant engagement with federal grant programs, receiving both prime federal awards and numerous subgrant awards through the West Virginia Department of Education. Most notably, the district received a $500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) beginning October 1, 2025, which supports evidence-based security programs, coordination with local law enforcement, officer training, installation of security equipment such as metal detectors, and implementation of emergency notification systems through September 30, 2028. Beyond this primary award, the district has received consistent subgrant funding from the West Virginia Department of Education across multiple federal programs, including Title I Part A funding for supplemental educational services, Title II Part A for educator professional development and quality initiatives, Title IV Part A for safe and healthy schools, Title V Rural & Low Income School programs, Special Education services under IDEA for students with disabilities ages 3-21, Federal Perkins Career and Technical Education funds, the National School Lunch Program and Summer Food Service Program reimbursements, Adult Education allocations, the Guideposts to Graduation initiative, and various school improvement and supply chain assistance grants. These awards collectively demonstrate the district's commitment to enhancing educational outcomes, supporting vulnerable student populations, improving school safety and security, and maintaining operational capacity across its school system.