Mr. Ryan Ullman, Assistant Principal, West Preston School, comes to us from Marion County Schools, where he served as a teacher in the music department at Fairview Middle School.
Mr. John Harris, Transportation Manager, PCS, was previously working for PCS in a supervisory aide / farmhand role at Preston High School in the Animal Processing program. Mr. Harris has also worked as a substitute teacher and bus driver for PCS.
Ms. Rebekah Guseman, Dean of Students, South Preston School, was previously working for PCS and served in the role of Guidance Counselor at South Preston School.
Mr. Steve Plum, CTE Director/Asst. Principal, Preston High School, was previously working for PCS, serving as the Transportation Director, but is returning to a familiar role, as he served as both Principal, Asst. Principal, and a teacher at PHS.
Reminder: West Virginia's tax-free weekend for 2026 is scheduled from TODAY, Friday, July 31, at 12:00 a.m. through Monday, August 3, at 11:59 p.m. This four-day sales tax holiday covers specific back-to-school items under designated price caps per item. You can review official updates directly via the West Virginia Tax Division. Qualifying Items and Price Limits:
Clothing: Priced at $125 or less
Laptops and Tablets: Priced at $500 or less
Sports Equipment: Priced at $150 or less
School Supplies: Priced at $50 or less
Instructional Materials: Priced at $20 or less
(Corrected Link): Summer Sports Shuttles (Bus Schedule) - August 3 - August 21
https://aptg.co/NvrRDc
Students arrive at PHS by 3:30 p.m., and will leave on the bus at 8:00 p.m. The time on the left of the schedule is the pick-up time at each specified location, followed by the drop-off time that evening. August 6th is morning pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs only that day.
Reminder: Next round of Summer Meal Pick-Ups are Today and Tomorrow.
Monday the 27th - Today
Bruceton - 4-6 (Cafeteria)
West - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Central - 4-6 (Cafeteria - side entrance of building)
Tuesday the 28th - Tomorrow
Terra Alta - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
South - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Aurora - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Summer Sports Shuttles (Bus Schedule) - August 3 - August 21
https://aptg.co/NvrRDc
Students arrive at PHS by 3:30 p.m., and will leave on the bus at 8:00 p.m. The time on the left of the schedule is the pick-up time at each specified location, followed by the drop-off time that evening. August 6th is morning pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs only that day.
Contracts have been emailed to all full-time service and professional staff. Please check your K 12 email for your contract and instructions for return. If you have recently been hired, or changed positions, your contract could be delayed.
Substitute and coaching contracts will be forthcoming at a later date.
Samantha Peaslee is the principal of Kingwood Elementary School in Preston County. As an instructional leader, Peaslee is committed to fostering a positive school culture centered on student growth, strong relationships and high-quality instruction that supports the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all learners. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University, and a Master of Arts in Elementary Education with an English Language Arts endorsement for Grades 5-9 also from WVU. Additionally, she holds a Post-master’s Certification in Educational Leadership from Fairmont State University. Under her leadership, Kingwood Elementary School has emphasized positive school culture, student-centered learning, literacy growth, community engagement and innovative practices designed to meet the evolving needs of students. These efforts were recognized nationally in 2024 when Kingwood Elementary School was named a model school at a nationally recognized school conference. Kingwood Elementary has also been recognized as a West Virginia Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Tier I Model School for the past three years. Peaslee believes meaningful relationships, consistency and a shared commitment to excellence are at the heart of successful schools. She is passionate about supporting educators, celebrating student success and ensuring every child feels valued, challenged and inspired each day they walk through the school doors.
Monday the 13th -
Bruceton - 4-6 (Cafeteria)
West - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Central - 4-6 (Cafeteria - side entrance of building)
Tuesday the 14th -
Terra Alta - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
South - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Aurora - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Reminder: Would you like to join our team part-time, with opportunities to move into full-time positions in the future? Would you like a flexible schedule, which days you can work, which you can't? Sub classes for aides, cooks and custodians are being offered at the end of this month for Preston County Schools. If interested, postings for sub positions can be found here: https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47355&all=1
Aides - Tuesday, July 28th at 8A
Cooks - Wednesday, July 29th at 9A
Custodians - Wednesday, July 29th at 1P
All classes are held at the PCS BOE Office at 731 Preston Drive in Kingwood. For more information, you can call Autumn Sheets at 304-329-0580 x3216, or email at asheets@k12.wv.us
