PCS and PHS are proud of the 'above and beyond' efforts of these art students who chose to honor man's bestie and the school's therapy dog, Sir Chester, with quite the flattering mural. Thanks so much to Malachi Cupp, Tameron Uphole, Donaida Tasker, and Annie (Anastasia) Moats. Great work! 🐾
Just a reminder that next Friday, May 29th, will be the last day for students in Preston County Schools, and this will be a 2 Hour Early Dismissal Day.
MS Boys Squires Soccer - There will be a meeting for any middle schooler interested in playing for the Boys Squires Soccer Team next season on the youth soccer field by the Buckwheat Express building on Tuesday, May 26th at 6:00P.
Today was an enjoyable day of competition for our 5th graders who participated in the Brittany Foley Thomas Memorial 5th Grade Track & Field Challenge. Bruceton took home first in both the girls and boys team standings, and the event saw some previous event records shattered. Congrats to all of our winners and participants, continued thanks for the continued support of this event, and thanks to Paul Martin and all of his hard-working volunteers and staff to make today such a success for our students. When asked, many 5th graders allude to this being a highlight of their 5th grade year.
At this time, phone and internet service are down at all district schools and the central office. This issue is suspected to be at WVNet and has been reported to technology officials with the WV Department of Education and our internet provider (Prodigi). We do not yet have an estimated time for restoration of service but are working with the WVDE to expedite this as soon as possible. Updates will be provided once service has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
Terra Alta Bus Announcement - Bus #73-16 , Pam Ragione in the Terra Alta Area and for PHS Students, will not run all day tomorrow, May 20th. No bus runs for 73-16 in Terra Alta tomorrow.
Communications Issue - We are currently experiencing delays in our call system and text messages going out, as our vendor, Apptegy, has said there's a "traffic" back-up currently with their system that they are diligently working to restore. For the remainder of today, in case of bus announcements, which Bruceton has one, please check your schools individual Facebook Page or the Live Feed on the PCS App.
Bruceton Area Bus Announcement: From the Preston County Schools' Bus Garage: Bus 80-17, Dawn Stemple, will NOT be running this evening, Monday, May 18th. Students who normally ride this bus will be delivered home approximately 45 minutes late by Stephanie Hamilton's bus. If you wish to change your child to a parent pick-up, please call the school at 304-379-2593.
EOY Laptop and iPad Collections:
Laptops and iPads will be collected starting tomorrow. The schedule is posted below.
Make sure your students bring their chargers and cases to school with their devices on collection day.
Tuesday, May 19: Kingwood Grades K-4. South Grades K-8.
Wednesday, May 20: Bruceton Grades 5 and 8. Aurora Grades K-4 and 6-7.
Thursday, May 21: Bruceton Grades K-4 and 6-7. Central Grades 5-8.
Friday, May 22: Terra Alta/East Preston Grades K-2 and 4-5. West Preston Grades K-8
Tuesday, May 26: Terra Alta/East Preston Grades 3 and 6-8. Aurora Grades 5 and 8.
The Rowlesburg Opportunity Center will notify their students when to turn in their devices.
Virtual Students should turn in devices to Autumn Sheets or Dani Kelley at the Board Office before May 29.
Preston High School students will turn in their devices in Room 161 immediately following their last final.
Students who are exempt from finals should turn in devices on their last day.
Laptops and iPads will be collected starting tomorrow. The schedule is posted below.
Make sure your students bring their chargers and cases to school with their devices on collection day.
Tuesday, May 19: Kingwood Grades K-4. South Grades K-8.
Wednesday, May 20: Bruceton Grades 5 and 8. Aurora Grades K-4 and 6-7.
Thursday, May 21: Bruceton Grades K-4 and 6-7. Central Grades 5-8.
Friday, May 22: Terra Alta/East Preston Grades K-2 and 4-5. West Preston Grades K-8
Tuesday, May 26: Terra Alta/East Preston Grades 3 and 6-8. Aurora Grades 5 and 8.
The Rowlesburg Opportunity Center will notify their students when to turn in their devices.
Virtual Students should turn in devices to Autumn Sheets or Dani Kelley at the Board Office before May 29.
Preston High School students will turn in their devices in Room 161 immediately following their last final.
Students who are exempt from finals should turn in devices on their last day.
Bruceton Water Disruption - This morning Bruceton School was notified by PSD 4 of a water disruption occurring between 9-11AM. This will not disrupt lunch service and bottled water is being delivered for the students, just in case there are continued issues after it's back on, as well as additional water for the bathrooms.
Today, we recognize and celebrate National Speech-Language Pathologist Day and extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated SLPs who support students across PCS.
Speech-Language Pathologists play a vital role in helping students develop the communication skills they need to succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally.
Through assessment, targeted intervention, and collaboration with families and school teams, SLPs support students in building skills in speech, language, literacy, social communication, and more.
Speech-Language Pathologists play a vital role in helping students develop the communication skills they need to succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally.
Through assessment, targeted intervention, and collaboration with families and school teams, SLPs support students in building skills in speech, language, literacy, social communication, and more.
Just a reminder that this Friday, May 15th, will be a 2 Hour Early Dismissal for PCS Students so that staff may begin work on closing out the year, professional development, and strategic planning.
Attention PHS Graduating Seniors looking to start a career out of High School in your own community...
🚨 Community Notification: Training Drill at Preston High School 🚨
Preston County Schools would like to inform our students, families, and community that a K-9 training drill is currently taking place, having began at 9:00 a.m. at Preston High School. Students have either been placed on a hold and/or evacuated from the building while this drill is being conducted and K-9s and Law Enforcement sweep the building.
This exercise is only a drill and is part of our ongoing efforts to promote a safe and secure learning environment for all.
The purpose of this training is to:
- Keep our K-9 units active, prepared, and highly trained
- Reinforce to students the importance of school safety policies
- Encourage compliance with rules regarding prohibited substances
- Provide valuable practice for students and staff in evacuation and lockdown/hold procedures
During the drill, there may be an increased presence of law enforcement and K-9 teams on campus. We want to assure families that this is a routine, proactive training exercise designed to enhance preparedness—not a response to any specific threat.
We appreciate the continued support of our families and community as we work together to maintain a safe and respectful school environment for everyone.
Preston County Schools would like to inform our students, families, and community that a K-9 training drill is currently taking place, having began at 9:00 a.m. at Preston High School. Students have either been placed on a hold and/or evacuated from the building while this drill is being conducted and K-9s and Law Enforcement sweep the building.
This exercise is only a drill and is part of our ongoing efforts to promote a safe and secure learning environment for all.
The purpose of this training is to:
- Keep our K-9 units active, prepared, and highly trained
- Reinforce to students the importance of school safety policies
- Encourage compliance with rules regarding prohibited substances
- Provide valuable practice for students and staff in evacuation and lockdown/hold procedures
During the drill, there may be an increased presence of law enforcement and K-9 teams on campus. We want to assure families that this is a routine, proactive training exercise designed to enhance preparedness—not a response to any specific threat.
We appreciate the continued support of our families and community as we work together to maintain a safe and respectful school environment for everyone.
Just a reminder that this Friday, May 15th, will be a 2 Hour Early Dismissal for PCS Students.
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Monday's Board of Education Meeting and Continuing Work Session that evening, were filled with many student recognitions. One of our board's and Mr. Martin's favorite parts of their duties is when they get the chance to recognize our students and staff. Recognitions included:
PHS Wrestling Head Coach and Qualifiers and Winners at the WV State Championships; PHS Business Teacher and her business computer application students for passing their specialist exams; PHS Nursing Teachers & Co-HOSA Sponsor and HOSA Conference Participants and State Winners; ProStart Program Teacher and Students; CTE Skills USA Competitors and Winners; FFA and Agriculture Recognitions; Young Writers State Winners and Participants; Math Field Day, Golden Horseshoe, and State Social Studies and Science Fair Winners and Participants.
Monday's Board of Education Meeting and Continuing Work Session that evening, were filled with many student recognitions. One of our board's and Mr. Martin's favorite parts of their duties is when they get the chance to recognize our students and staff. Recognitions included:
PHS Wrestling Head Coach and Qualifiers and Winners at the WV State Championships; PHS Business Teacher and her business computer application students for passing their specialist exams; PHS Nursing Teachers & Co-HOSA Sponsor and HOSA Conference Participants and State Winners; ProStart Program Teacher and Students; CTE Skills USA Competitors and Winners; FFA and Agriculture Recognitions; Young Writers State Winners and Participants; Math Field Day, Golden Horseshoe, and State Social Studies and Science Fair Winners and Participants.
Vacant coaching positions will now be posted on May 13, 2026. They were previously scheduled to be posted in late May, however, to allow earlier scheduling of meetings and practices, they will be posted on May 13th. Vacancies are posted on the Preston County Schools website, under the employment tab.
Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12th, and the BOE offices will be closed for Election Day.
State Testing has been underway across Preston County, and the results are already coming in. If your student has taken their Math or Science Assessment (Grades 5 and 8 Only), then his/her results are available upon test completion. ELA could take up to 10 days, as some of the writing portion has to be hand-scored at the state level. At the end of this week, your student will be bringing home a letter with instructions to login to the testing portal results, as we no longer send paper copies home.
You will no longer be receiving a paper copy of your student’s state testing results. Those are now available online at the following website:
https://wv.portal.cambiumast.com/families.html
Once at the site, you will need to provide your student’s first name, date of birth, and 6-digit access code (provided above). Once you type in the information and hit sign-in, it will walk you through the rest. If you are having any issues or have any questions, please contact Justin Hough, Director of Child Nutrition, Communications and Testing at jhough@k12.wv.us, or 304-329-0580 x3234 between 7:30-3:30.
Congratulations to our Spring Wellness Challenge Winners. We had over 50 students complete the challenge and submit in our drawing, with 6 being awarded with the grand prize, and 6 consolation winners.
(Grand Prize Winners - fitness bag valued at $125 filled with a yoga/workout mat, 30 oz. stanley tumbler, workout bands and bluetooth open ear headphones)
Abigail Cline - Aurora (4th Grade)
Eli Swiger - Bruceton (5th Grade)
Shawana Feather- TAEP (6th Grade)
Maddison Love - Central (6th Grade)
Alyssa Friend - PHS (11th Grade)
James Harsh - PHS (12th Grade)
Consolation Prizes -
Janson Likens - KES (3rd Grade) - BT Speaker/Water Bottle
Gannon Fitchett - TAEP (2nd Grade) - BT Speaker/Water Bottle
Olivia Simmons - South (3rd Grade) - BT Headphone/Water Bottle
Maliyah Jennings - Bruceton (7th Grade) - BT Earbuds/Water Bottle
Hayden Williams - Central(6th Grade) - BT Headphones/Water Bottle
Evalena Adams - West (7th Grade) - BT Earbuds/Water Bottle
(Grand Prize Winners - fitness bag valued at $125 filled with a yoga/workout mat, 30 oz. stanley tumbler, workout bands and bluetooth open ear headphones)
Abigail Cline - Aurora (4th Grade)
Eli Swiger - Bruceton (5th Grade)
Shawana Feather- TAEP (6th Grade)
Maddison Love - Central (6th Grade)
Alyssa Friend - PHS (11th Grade)
James Harsh - PHS (12th Grade)
Consolation Prizes -
Janson Likens - KES (3rd Grade) - BT Speaker/Water Bottle
Gannon Fitchett - TAEP (2nd Grade) - BT Speaker/Water Bottle
Olivia Simmons - South (3rd Grade) - BT Headphone/Water Bottle
Maliyah Jennings - Bruceton (7th Grade) - BT Earbuds/Water Bottle
Hayden Williams - Central(6th Grade) - BT Headphones/Water Bottle
Evalena Adams - West (7th Grade) - BT Earbuds/Water Bottle
