Preston County Schools

Just a friendly reminder to set any clocks that aren't automatic back 1 hour tonight before going to bed!

On of the eve of the State High School Cross Country Championships, we'd like to recognize, who we have no doubt will continue her winning ways and become a future state qualifier, Taylor Grose of Terra Alta, Back to Back MS County Champ. PHS has a long-standing tradition of successful runners, which Taylor will be joining the ranks of next year as she continues her running career as a freshman. Awesome job Taylor! Preston Proud!

Join us today Live on the PCS Facebook Page at 9:45A (https://www.facebook.com/PrestonCountySchools) as we send our PHS Knights XC team down south to compete in the 2025 State Championship Meet. It may be Halloween, but the only thing scary awaiting the competition, is how scary-good these runners are. Good luck Knights!

You're invited to our K-5 County Literacy Family Night. This free, family-friendly activity will be fun for students and parents, and a great opportunity to enrich their literacy engagement at home. Please RSVP by Monday, November 3rd (Link Below). Older siblings are welcome to attend and participate, but note that all activities are gauged for grades K-5. Hope to see you there.
https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0riJiazv840krQy

Upcoming Substitute Classes for Aide, Cook and Custodial Certifications -
If you're interested in subbing for PCS, or getting your foot in the door for full-time employment, please contact our personnel office for more info or to sign-up for one of these classes.

With SNAP Benefits delays approaching, PCS, and their partners at Food for Preston, want to ensure our students don't go hungry. If in need, please reach out to these food pantries or Food for Preston directly, as well as your child's school as we're here to help. Our guidance offices and social workers can work directly with local orgs, Food for Preston, and our county nutrition director, to ensure our students have food during any uncertain times.

November Menus Reminder and invite to take school lunch/breakfast survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/d0jMx4kUTj
(Please complete by Friday, October 31st at 8:00P)

Preston County Schools is seeking two interested 11th or 12th grade students to serve as student Board of Education members for the 2025-26 academic year. Interested students must submit their applications to Preston County Schools Superintendent Mr. Brad Martin via email at brrmarti@k12.wv.us by Monday, November 4, 2025.

Applications should be downloaded, completed, and emailed to Mr. Martin by the stated deadline above. Applications can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/3rlrz

A calendar of upcoming Board of Education meetings can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/1do6o . New student board members are scheduled to be seated and attend their first meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10 AM at the Preston County BOE Boardroom.

Questions can be submitted to Mr. Martin via email at brrmarti@k12.wv.us or by phone at (304) 329-0580 ext. 3225.

Scam Alert: Fake WVSSAC Facebook Account (PCS will always post if we're streaming an event and on what platforms)

The WVSSAC has been made aware of fake social media (Facebook) accounts claiming to represent the WVSSAC and sharing links to live streams of high school football games. These links are not official and may be attempts to steal personal information or compromise devices.

Please exercise caution when engaging with posts or accounts claiming to represent the WVSSAC. (Or any entity claiming to stream a PCS event that hasn't been put on previously)

The official WVSSAC Facebook page has over 32,000 followers. We encourage you to verify the page details before clicking on links or sharing posts. Any other accounts claiming to be the WVSSAC, or tagging schools in suspicious posts, should be reported to Facebook immediately.

Next Week, PCS will be celebrating and recognizing National Red Ribbon Week, the nation's largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign. We encourage parents and students to check their schools' individual Facebook Pages for special, daily dress-up themes, as part of our commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 24th, there will be no school for students and staff reports for professional learning. No School for students tomorrow.

Issuance of report cards for 3rd through 8th grade students at South Preston School will be delayed until Monday, October 27th to allow time for grade verification. Kindergarten through 2nd grade report cards will be issued and coming home today as scheduled. Any 3-8 student already picking up their report card, may receive another corrected or verified copy on Monday.

PHS has brought the spirit all week for homecoming, and today, we'll be livestreaming beginning at 2:30 on the PCS App and website by clicking on the PCS Live Stream Link, or can be found at the following: https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, October 23rd, students will be bringing home their report cards/progress reports for the 1st Grading Period that ended on the 17th.

Since 2011, Unity Day has been recognized in the US as a day to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. PCS is dedicated to the prevention of students being bullied, and creating a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Aurora Bus Announcement - Bus 31-21 Rick Bachtel, Stemple Ridge area, will be picked up approximately 20 minutes late tomorrow morning by bus 81-17.

Bruceton Bus Announcement - Bus 22-21, Gerri Shaffer for Bruceton and PHS students will not run tomorrow.

Bruceton Bus Announcement - Bus 66-15, Kyle Lee, will not run today. Kings and Queens Daycare and Krys View Apartments will ride Bus 17-20; Mama's Daycare will ride Bus 80-17

October 20-24, 2025 is National School Bus Safety Week. Keep bus stop safety at the top of your list this school year. School buses carry our most precious cargo—our children. Every stop is a chance to protect their journey. We thank our community members for following the law, our local law enforcement for monitoring and enforcing the laws, and our PCS Bus Drivers for ensuring our students' safety to and from our schools and events.

Bruceton Bus Announcement - Bus 29-22 Brett Slagle in Bruceton and for PHS students will not run tomorrow, Friday the 17th.