Good luck to the following students who will be representing Preston County Schools on Monday at the State Science Fair in Charleston:
Brooke Burns — Aurora
Catalina Richards and Harper Dick — Bruceton
Kamryn Hayes — Preston High
Eileen Parks- Preston High
Mariah Titchenell — Preston High
Lexa Galloway — Preston High
Nathan Bernatowicz — Preston High
Good luck to all. You're already winners in our books!
https://wvde.us/academics/middle-secondary-education/student-events-programs-initiatives/science-fair
Brooke Burns — Aurora
Catalina Richards and Harper Dick — Bruceton
Kamryn Hayes — Preston High
Eileen Parks- Preston High
Mariah Titchenell — Preston High
Lexa Galloway — Preston High
Nathan Bernatowicz — Preston High
Good luck to all. You're already winners in our books!
https://wvde.us/academics/middle-secondary-education/student-events-programs-initiatives/science-fair
📚🏆 For the second month in a row, Terra Alta holds on to the title of Beanstack champ! 🏆📚
The reading trophy is getting quite comfortable at Terra Alta, but will it remain for a 3rd month, or pack its bags and find a new home! With an impressive 119,813 minutes read, Terra Alta remains our current Beanstack Reading Winner. Way to go, readers! 👏✨
Who will reign supreme in the next reading showdown? Will a new school sneak up and take over? Keep those pages turning! 📖💙 #PCSREADS #BEANSTACK
The reading trophy is getting quite comfortable at Terra Alta, but will it remain for a 3rd month, or pack its bags and find a new home! With an impressive 119,813 minutes read, Terra Alta remains our current Beanstack Reading Winner. Way to go, readers! 👏✨
Who will reign supreme in the next reading showdown? Will a new school sneak up and take over? Keep those pages turning! 📖💙 #PCSREADS #BEANSTACK
Aurora Bus - Bus 19-21, Stanley Harsh, will be running at least 45 minutes to 1 hour late today and students will be picked up by bus 31-21.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for today, Tuesday, March 3rd. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
Congratulations to Coach John Noah Lougrie and the Central Preston Wildcats Varsity Basketball Team for winning the County Championship over the weekend. This was Coach Loughrie's first season coaching, and what many thought could be a rebuilding year, but he and his team proved otherwise, bringing yet another "ship" to CPMS. Congrats Wildcats.
This past week was National FFA Week, which always runs from Saturday to Saturday and encompasses Feb. 22nd, George Washington's birthday. This year, the week kicked off on Feb. 21 and culminated on Saturday, Feb. 28th.
The National FFA Board of Directors designated the weeklong tradition, which began in 1948, recognizing Washington's legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. A group of young farmers founded FFA in 1928, and the organization has been influencing generations that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting — it involves science, business and more.
Last week, Preston FFA had a sprit week planned but only were able to do two out of the 5 days due to snow days: Thursday – Morning Chores (PJ Day) and Friday – Blue and Gold or Official Dress.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Back left to right- Paisley Kidwell, McKinley Kidwell, Benjamin Price, Bordy McCleary, Allyson Ownes, Chelese Stevenson, Ella Johnson, Leighton Biermann, Kamryn Hayes, Lena See, Rhylinn Sanders, Third row, Ms. Funk, Ashton Harsh, Livi Mane, Gabby Saurino, Stella Taylor, Regan Jennings Second row, Maggie Taylor, Isabella Johnson ,Marlaya Wilkens, Crosby Saffer, Aubrey Welch, Laura Stemple, Shae Nethken, Donna Cavender, Front row: Sophia Deep, Neaveh Moss, Mekanna Hardesty, Paycen Varner, Lexa Gallaway
The National FFA Board of Directors designated the weeklong tradition, which began in 1948, recognizing Washington's legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. A group of young farmers founded FFA in 1928, and the organization has been influencing generations that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting — it involves science, business and more.
Last week, Preston FFA had a sprit week planned but only were able to do two out of the 5 days due to snow days: Thursday – Morning Chores (PJ Day) and Friday – Blue and Gold or Official Dress.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Back left to right- Paisley Kidwell, McKinley Kidwell, Benjamin Price, Bordy McCleary, Allyson Ownes, Chelese Stevenson, Ella Johnson, Leighton Biermann, Kamryn Hayes, Lena See, Rhylinn Sanders, Third row, Ms. Funk, Ashton Harsh, Livi Mane, Gabby Saurino, Stella Taylor, Regan Jennings Second row, Maggie Taylor, Isabella Johnson ,Marlaya Wilkens, Crosby Saffer, Aubrey Welch, Laura Stemple, Shae Nethken, Donna Cavender, Front row: Sophia Deep, Neaveh Moss, Mekanna Hardesty, Paycen Varner, Lexa Gallaway
TA Bus Announcement- Bus 76-16, Wes Stemple, will be running approximately 20 minutes late this morning.
This week is National School Social Work Week, where we honor school social workers for their role in helping students navigate social, emotional, and academic challenges. While the entire month of March is dedicated to social work as a profession, this specific week focuses on our school-based professionals, who alongside their teachers, counselors, community members and parents, are helping to shape our future. PCS is lucky to have these individuals working alongside our staff and with our students each and every day.
Middle School Boys final round this evening before the championship game tomorrow. Tomorrow's game will be livestreamed from the PCS Page live stream link at https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D at 10:45AM. Make sure to check https://www.facebook.com/groups/1430151990433830 (Preston County Schools Middle School Athletics on Facebook) later this evening to find out the two teams vying for the SHIP and the location of tomorrow's JV and Varsity games.
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
These teams have played tight within the county all season! If you've been following along, they have split games each time they have played:
East vs Central
36-28 (EP)
30-45 (CP)
Bruceton vs West
32-35 (BR)
45-30 (WP)
IT'S ANYONES GAME!!!!
**Please note the early start times! After this exciting evening be sure to GET TO THE CASTLE for the Girls Basketball Regional Playoff Game starting at 7pm.
It’s Game Day!
🏰 7:00
🩷 Pink Out!
The last time our seniors will take their home court.
Hope you join us in cheering on the Lady Knights!
Aurora Alt Bus Route for tomorrow the 27th - Aurora and PHS students on that route - Bus 64-15 Rebecca Poole Youghiogheny Dr
Just a reminder we’d love to see you tomorrow night!! Let’s pack the Castle in a Pink Out!!
HISTORY MADE 🏰 🩷
For the first time in school history, the Knights will be hosting a Regional Playoff game!
🗓️ Friday, Feb. 27
⏰ 7:00 PM
Wear your PINK for a Pink Out & help us PACK THE CASTLE as we cheer our Knights to a victory!
Thank you to Melissa Hayes @ White House Photography for this fantastic shot!!
Alternate Bus Routes for Thursday, February 26th, 2026: (Bruceton & PHS students in Bruceton) These are located at: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/6123482/WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES__6_.pdf
Bruceton Area:Bus 10-23, Richard Mitchell and Bus 75-16, Shelly Wolfe will be using alternate stop locations.
Alt. Bus Routes for the 26th - Aurora - Bus 64-15 Rebecca Poole for Youghiogheny Drive Kingwood - Bus 71-16 Roger Deberry
Please complete the survey for PCS at https://forms.office.com/r/vxf8e4Sw8k
Preston County Schools is surveying for interest to offer a bi-weekly pick-up for summer lunches (10 milks and 10 lunches every two weeks) beginning on June 16th -All meals are chef-prepared in a licensed central kitchen. They are kid-friendly, nutrient-dense, and include both a vegetable and fruit component with each entrée. They are Individually sealed, 3-compartment frozen meals, that can either be reheated via microwave or oven. (Summer schools will be fed on-site; this is the option for non-summer school participants. Pick-up location is still TBD every 2 weeks beginning June 16th and ending July 28th - 4 pick-up dates, 40 meals and milks total - FREE for all children under age 18 not participating. These meals come 10 to a box, then you'll be provided with 10, shelf-stable milks (5 white and 5 chocolate)
Preston County Schools is surveying for interest to offer a bi-weekly pick-up for summer lunches (10 milks and 10 lunches every two weeks) beginning on June 16th -All meals are chef-prepared in a licensed central kitchen. They are kid-friendly, nutrient-dense, and include both a vegetable and fruit component with each entrée. They are Individually sealed, 3-compartment frozen meals, that can either be reheated via microwave or oven. (Summer schools will be fed on-site; this is the option for non-summer school participants. Pick-up location is still TBD every 2 weeks beginning June 16th and ending July 28th - 4 pick-up dates, 40 meals and milks total - FREE for all children under age 18 not participating. These meals come 10 to a box, then you'll be provided with 10, shelf-stable milks (5 white and 5 chocolate)
Next week is Read Across America Week, celebrated from March 2nd to the 6th, beginning on the birthday of the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March, in fact, is dedicated to reading. Through our Beanstack Challenges, publicizing our local library reading challenges, and regular encouragement from staff to read for 20 minutes a day, Preston County Schools supports the importance of reading and literacy across all grade-levels. Be sure to follow your individual school's socials for special dress-up days next week. Happy Reading!
Preston County Schools are now closed for today, Wednesday, February 25th. Students do not report , 240-day staff, not already reporting are to report on a 2-hour delay, and all other staff does not report.
Due to anticipated overnight & early morning winter weather and backroad conditions, Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
Alt Bus Route Change Bruceton for 25th - Bus 22-21 Gerri Shaffer, will not need to use the alternate route. She'll run regular route.
Additional Alt Bus Route for tomorrow the 25th - Aurora and PHS students on that route - Bus 64-15 Rebecca Poole Youghiogheny Dr