Preston County Schools always appreciates the hard work and dedication of every member of our school community, but today we want to take a special moment to recognize our amazing custodial staff!
Our custodians work behind the scenes each day to help keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning. From the early mornings to the late afternoons and nights, their hard work makes a difference for our students, staff, and families every single day.
To all of our Preston County Schools custodians: THANK YOU! 🧹✨ Your work matters, your dedication is appreciated, and you are an important part of what makes our schools great!
🎉 Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day — Friday, October 2nd, 2026! 🎉
We appreciate you and all that you do for Preston County Schools! 💙💛
Kingwood and Central Preston students who normally ride Bus #11-20 (Stephen Bolyard) will be delivered home late tonight (likely 45-60 minutes) due to a driver shortage. Students will be brought home via bus # 130 (Jim Wilson) or Bus # 78-17 (Cassandra Dobbins).
Just a reminder to parents. This was due Thursday. Your students device will not work at school tomorrow if the AUP hasn't been accepted. Please go to the link and fill out today. (From Monday, September 21st) - Reminder for parents to complete the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) prior to this weekend:
When your student brought home their contact information packet for verification for you to sign and return, there was also a QR code and a link to other policies that needed signed, including the AUP. If this wasn't completed, your student's device will no longer have access following Buckwheat. If you didn't complete, please go to the following link and complete before Thursday, the 24th.
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Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/wv/preston/Board.nsf/Public
LiveStream: https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
Tomorrow is the first school-level Board meeting at the Bruceton School with the meeting beginning at 6 PM in the school library. Superintendent Martin will be onsite at the Bruceton School tomorrow afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 pm in the school cafeteria to provide time to speak with anyone with questions or concerns. Visitors may come to meet with Mr. Martin during this time and enter the school cafeteria from the marked doors near the school playground.
Happy West Virginia School Service Personnel Appreciation Day! 🎉
From keeping our schools clean and safe, to preparing meals, maintaining our buildings, driving our students, providing classroom support, and handling the countless behind-the-scenes details that make each school day possible—our school service personnel do it all!
Your dedication, hard work, kindness, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. You may not always be the first people our students see in the morning or the last people they see before heading home, but your work is woven into every part of their school experience. ❤️
To our amazing Preston County Schools service personnel: THANK YOU! We appreciate you, we value you, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do for our students, our schools, and our community. 💙💛
You make our schools stronger. You help our students succeed. You are an essential part of our team!
🎉 Happy School Service Personnel Appreciation Day!
Happy Buckwheat! Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday the 24th is a 2 Hour Early Dismissal, and there will be no school on Friday the 25th and the B.O.E. Offices will be closed. Students will not return until Tuesday the 29th, as Monday is a Professional Learning Day for Staff. We hope everyone has a safe, fun and Happy Buckwheat Festival.
Bus #75-16 in the Bruceton area - Shelly Wolfe
Bus #4-26 in the Aurora/Rowlesburg area - Michael Strawser
Bus #15-20 in the South area - Chip Biggins
When your student brought home their contact information packet for verification for you to sign and return, there was also a QR code and a link to other policies that needed signed, including the AUP. If this wasn't completed, your student's device will no longer have access following Buckwheat. If you didn't complete, please go to the following link and complete before Thursday, the 24th.
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Earlier today, the McGrew Society celebrated eight outstanding Preston County students who were the top performers from the county on the 2026 Golden Horseshoe Test, and were being honored as the newest members of the Order of the Rhododendron. Congratulations to these now Freshman students, previously 8th graders at the following schools: Ainsley Feathers of South Preston School, Alexis Atkins and Van Cooper of West Preston School, Vada Walsh of Terra Alta/East Preston School (not pictured), Myla Zinn of Central Preston Middle School, and Levi Cunningham(Not Pictured), Tyler Parks (Not Pictured), and Riley Hagedorn of Bruceton School! Maren Hardesty, 1st Grade Student at West Preston, had the honor of serving as Page for this year's ceremony, which was presided over by Susan Hardesty of the McGrew Society, with well-wishes given from Superintendent of PCS Brad Martin, State Senators Taylor and Smith, Delegate Street, and an amazing speech outlining the preservation of our Preston County History and the McGrew House from Rosemary Bernatowicz, the president of the Society for the Preservation of the McGrew House. We're proud of all of these students, their former teachers and administrators, thankful for each of their families, and so grateful to have a community and community organizations that support our students' learnings and achievements.
We are excited to celebrate eight outstanding Preston County students who have been selected for the Order of the Rhododendron! Congratulations to these now Freshman students, previously 8th graders at the following schools: Ainsley Feathers of South Preston School, Alexis Atkins and Van Cooper of West Preston School, Vada Walsh of Terra Alta/East Preston School, Myla Zinn of Central Preston Middle School, and Levi Cunningham, Tyler Parks, and Riley Hagedorn of Bruceton School! 🌟 Their accomplishments are certainly worth celebrating, and we invite our Preston County Schools family to join us in recognizing these exceptional students. The ceremony will take place tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th at 11:30 a.m. at the McGrew House in Kingwood and will be live streamed on the Preston County Schools Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PrestonCountySchools). 📣💙💛 Congratulations to our Golden Horseshoe Top 8—we are proud of you! Special thanks to the McGrew Society for this outstanding recognition of our hard-working students in Preston County.🌸
Preston County Schools are seeking bids currently on two projects:
County Plowing and Salting
Aurora School Retaining Wall
Information for both projects, the scope of the work and bid information can be found at: https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/documents/current%2Fpast-rfps/838590
Both bids close on October 2nd, 2026
Today, Preston County Schools join communities across the nation in recognizing Constitution Day, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. In our public schools, this day provides an opportunity for students to learn about the document that established the framework of our government, shaped the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and continues to guide our democracy. Constitution Day is more than a look back at history—it is an opportunity to encourage civic understanding, thoughtful participation, and an appreciation for the principles that help shape our nation. Throughout Constitution Week, September 17–23, we are proud to help our students understand the importance of our Constitution and their role in our communities and our country. This year, all 8th graders will receive a pocket Constitution thanks to the 917 Society (https://www.917society.org/all-pocket-constitution-requests) and spearheaded by Tracy Friend.
Bus 11-20, Steven Bolyard (Will be a sub driver) will be running approx. 30 minutes late this afternoon.
Bus 10-23, Richard Mitchell, will be running approx. 15 minutes late on his 1st afternoon run. This will only affect Bruceton School Students and not PHS.