🏕️📚 A CAMPING GOOD TIME AT FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT! 📚🏕️
Preston County Schools hosted its Annual Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, November 10th, bringing families together for an evening filled with reading, fun, and adventure! 🔥📖
Families enjoyed stories around the “campfire,” hot dogs, s’mores, Book Bingo, special appearances by Sir Chester and the WVU Mountaineer, and a variety of engaging activities for students and parents alike!
❤️ THANK YOU to all the families who joined us and helped make this event such a success, and a special thanks to our PCS Literacy Team for making events like these possible! We loved seeing everyone come together to celebrate the joy of reading and family learning.
🌸📚 Stay tuned for our next Family Literacy event coming this spring!
Preston County Schools hosted its Annual Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, November 10th, bringing families together for an evening filled with reading, fun, and adventure! 🔥📖
Families enjoyed stories around the “campfire,” hot dogs, s’mores, Book Bingo, special appearances by Sir Chester and the WVU Mountaineer, and a variety of engaging activities for students and parents alike!
❤️ THANK YOU to all the families who joined us and helped make this event such a success, and a special thanks to our PCS Literacy Team for making events like these possible! We loved seeing everyone come together to celebrate the joy of reading and family learning.
🌸📚 Stay tuned for our next Family Literacy event coming this spring!
Parents and families of children with disabilities are invited
to connect with Taffy Robertson, West Virginia Department
of Education (WVDE) Parent Engagement Coordinator. These
monthly office hours are a resource for you—a welcoming
space to ask questions, better understand the Individualized
Education Plan (IEP) process, and share what’s going well for
your child.
to connect with Taffy Robertson, West Virginia Department
of Education (WVDE) Parent Engagement Coordinator. These
monthly office hours are a resource for you—a welcoming
space to ask questions, better understand the Individualized
Education Plan (IEP) process, and share what’s going well for
your child.
🎉 Celebrating Excellence Across Preston County Schools! 🎉
At the Preston County Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 9, we proudly recognized students, staff, and educators for their outstanding achievements, dedication, and contributions to our schools and community!
🏫 Kingwood Elementary School – Congratulations to Principal Samantha Peaslee, Melissa Brewer, and the entire faculty and staff for receiving recognition from the WV Department of Education for exceeding standards in English Language Arts (ELA) progress on the 2026 state assessment!
🏃 PHS Cross Country Teams – Both teams had an incredible season, qualifying for the State Championships together for the first time since 2019! The girls placed 3rd in Class AAAA, while the boys finished 5th. Congratulations to All-State honorees Taylor Grose, Delaney Seese, Huxley Rumer, and Tyler Parks, along with all team members and coaches Paul Martin, Paul Sines, and Heather Parks!
⚽ PHS Soccer Honors – Congratulations to Coen Thomas for earning 2nd Team All-Big 10 Conference honors! We also celebrated girls' soccer postseason award recipients Ayla Fasouletos, Ava Turner, Mariah Titchenell, Brianna Watkinson, and Evelyn Jennings for their conference and All-State recognitions!
🌾 PHS Agriculture & FFA – Students were recognized for their participation in tractor driving competitions, Regional Leadership Night, and the National FFA Convention. Congratulations to these students and teachers Robert Varner and Samantha Funk for representing Preston County with pride!
🔨 PHS Carpentry Program – Students under the direction of Anthony Powell were recognized for putting their skills to work through building improvements at the Board of Education office and Knights Stadium. Their hard work and hands-on learning are making a difference in our community!
🎓 2026 College Board BigFuture National Recognition Awards – Congratulations to PHS students Richard Albright, Nicholas Bernatowicz, Jeremy Farling, Lexa Galloway, Madeline Kincaid, Abigail McCoy, Maryn Shrout, Jacob Sisler, Mariah Titchenell, and Haylie Trenum for earning national academic recognition! Special thanks to counselor Shelley Pyles for coordinating this recognition.
🎨 Board of Education Building Improvements – A special thank-you to Kristin James, Autumn Sheets, Brenda Alexander, and Sarah Clingerman for their time, creativity, and dedication to beautifying and improving the BOE building!
👏 Congratulations to all of our honorees! Your achievements, hard work, and commitment to excellence are shining examples of the great things happening throughout Preston County Schools.
At the Preston County Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 9, we proudly recognized students, staff, and educators for their outstanding achievements, dedication, and contributions to our schools and community!
🏫 Kingwood Elementary School – Congratulations to Principal Samantha Peaslee, Melissa Brewer, and the entire faculty and staff for receiving recognition from the WV Department of Education for exceeding standards in English Language Arts (ELA) progress on the 2026 state assessment!
🏃 PHS Cross Country Teams – Both teams had an incredible season, qualifying for the State Championships together for the first time since 2019! The girls placed 3rd in Class AAAA, while the boys finished 5th. Congratulations to All-State honorees Taylor Grose, Delaney Seese, Huxley Rumer, and Tyler Parks, along with all team members and coaches Paul Martin, Paul Sines, and Heather Parks!
⚽ PHS Soccer Honors – Congratulations to Coen Thomas for earning 2nd Team All-Big 10 Conference honors! We also celebrated girls' soccer postseason award recipients Ayla Fasouletos, Ava Turner, Mariah Titchenell, Brianna Watkinson, and Evelyn Jennings for their conference and All-State recognitions!
🌾 PHS Agriculture & FFA – Students were recognized for their participation in tractor driving competitions, Regional Leadership Night, and the National FFA Convention. Congratulations to these students and teachers Robert Varner and Samantha Funk for representing Preston County with pride!
🔨 PHS Carpentry Program – Students under the direction of Anthony Powell were recognized for putting their skills to work through building improvements at the Board of Education office and Knights Stadium. Their hard work and hands-on learning are making a difference in our community!
🎓 2026 College Board BigFuture National Recognition Awards – Congratulations to PHS students Richard Albright, Nicholas Bernatowicz, Jeremy Farling, Lexa Galloway, Madeline Kincaid, Abigail McCoy, Maryn Shrout, Jacob Sisler, Mariah Titchenell, and Haylie Trenum for earning national academic recognition! Special thanks to counselor Shelley Pyles for coordinating this recognition.
🎨 Board of Education Building Improvements – A special thank-you to Kristin James, Autumn Sheets, Brenda Alexander, and Sarah Clingerman for their time, creativity, and dedication to beautifying and improving the BOE building!
👏 Congratulations to all of our honorees! Your achievements, hard work, and commitment to excellence are shining examples of the great things happening throughout Preston County Schools.
Some of our PHS students recently attended Fairmont State University for a day on campus. They had an admissions presentation, break out session with a department of interest, a campus tour, and lunch in the dining hall.
Thank you to Fairmont State for funding and providing this for our students.
Thank you to Fairmont State for funding and providing this for our students.
Today, Preston County Schools proudly honors and thanks the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting our nation and our freedoms do not go unnoticed. We are forever grateful for your service and the sacrifices made by you and your families. ❤️🤍💙
To the veterans within our Preston County community, including our staff, families, and alumni, we thank you for your service, your strength, and your commitment to our country.
May we always remember that the freedoms we enjoy today have been protected by the bravery of those who answered the call to serve.
Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting our nation and our freedoms do not go unnoticed. We are forever grateful for your service and the sacrifices made by you and your families. ❤️🤍💙
To the veterans within our Preston County community, including our staff, families, and alumni, we thank you for your service, your strength, and your commitment to our country.
May we always remember that the freedoms we enjoy today have been protected by the bravery of those who answered the call to serve.
Reminder:
If you're looking for something to do with your kids this evening, please join us.
Please join us at Preston High School for a district-wide literacy event for families, sponsored by the Preston County Literacy Team!
This event is primarily targeted to K-5 students, but older and younger siblings are welcome!
November 10, 2026
Preston High School Concourse
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Reminder: Preston County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
On Veterans Day and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice have helped protect the freedoms we enjoy.
❤️🤍💙 To all veterans, we thank you for your service!
On Veterans Day and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice have helped protect the freedoms we enjoy.
❤️🤍💙 To all veterans, we thank you for your service!
This week's lunch menu and December Menus
Those interested in Squires Wrestling, the first practice is from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Wrestling Barn tomorrow. It's not too late to sign up.
🚀💡 It's Time to inNov8! 🔬🤖
November 8th is National STEM Day, and Preston County Schools is celebrating the power of curiosity, creativity, and innovation! 🌟
From coding and robotics to engineering, scientific discoveries, mathematics, and the arts, our students are learning to think critically, solve problems, and imagine possibilities beyond the classroom.
At Preston County Schools, we believe the innovators, inventors, creators, and problem-solvers of tomorrow are sitting in our classrooms TODAY! 💙💛
🔬 EXPLORE.
🎨 CREATE.
💡 INNOVATE.
🚀 INSPIRE.
Together, we're building a future where every student has the opportunity to discover, dream, and inNov8!
Happy National STEM Day to all our students, educators, and schools making learning come alive every day!
November 8th is National STEM Day, and Preston County Schools is celebrating the power of curiosity, creativity, and innovation! 🌟
From coding and robotics to engineering, scientific discoveries, mathematics, and the arts, our students are learning to think critically, solve problems, and imagine possibilities beyond the classroom.
At Preston County Schools, we believe the innovators, inventors, creators, and problem-solvers of tomorrow are sitting in our classrooms TODAY! 💙💛
🔬 EXPLORE.
🎨 CREATE.
💡 INNOVATE.
🚀 INSPIRE.
Together, we're building a future where every student has the opportunity to discover, dream, and inNov8!
Happy National STEM Day to all our students, educators, and schools making learning come alive every day!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR PRESTON CROSS COUNTRY! 🖤🤍
We are absolutely PUMPED to have FIVE Preston Cross Country athletes ranked in the TOP 10 in their respective classes across the ENTIRE state of West Virginia! 🔥
What makes this even more impressive is that these rankings include runners from ALL FOUR classifications — AAAA, AAA, AA, and A!
👏 A HUGE congratulations to:
🏅 Tyler Parks – 1st (Freshman Boys)
🏅 Taylor Grose – 3rd (Freshman Girls)
🏅 Delaney Seese – 5th (Junior Girls)
🏅 Evie Durst – 9th (Freshman Girls)
🏅 Ayla Fasouletos – 10th (Freshman Girls)
And here's something that makes these accomplishments even more special: Taylor, Ayla, and Delaney also played soccer this fall! ⚽🏃♀️ Balancing two demanding sports in the same season while competing at such a high level speaks volumes about their dedication, work ethic, and athletic ability!
We couldn't be prouder of these student-athletes and what they represent for Preston Cross Country. The talent, determination, and commitment of this group are exciting to see.
The future isn't just bright… it's PRESTON BRIGHT! 🖤🤍🏃
We are absolutely PUMPED to have FIVE Preston Cross Country athletes ranked in the TOP 10 in their respective classes across the ENTIRE state of West Virginia! 🔥
What makes this even more impressive is that these rankings include runners from ALL FOUR classifications — AAAA, AAA, AA, and A!
👏 A HUGE congratulations to:
🏅 Tyler Parks – 1st (Freshman Boys)
🏅 Taylor Grose – 3rd (Freshman Girls)
🏅 Delaney Seese – 5th (Junior Girls)
🏅 Evie Durst – 9th (Freshman Girls)
🏅 Ayla Fasouletos – 10th (Freshman Girls)
And here's something that makes these accomplishments even more special: Taylor, Ayla, and Delaney also played soccer this fall! ⚽🏃♀️ Balancing two demanding sports in the same season while competing at such a high level speaks volumes about their dedication, work ethic, and athletic ability!
We couldn't be prouder of these student-athletes and what they represent for Preston Cross Country. The talent, determination, and commitment of this group are exciting to see.
The future isn't just bright… it's PRESTON BRIGHT! 🖤🤍🏃
Bruceton Bus Announcement: Bus 50-25's B-Run will be driven this afternoon by Bus 5-19, Jim Eisentrout. This will result in a 30-40 minute delay of students on that route being dropped off.
Just a reminder that all schools and the BOE offices will be closed tomorrow for Election Day.
Congrats to our XC Teams. Preston showed up today to run at the State Championships at Cabell Midland. The girls ended up placing 3rd in the state for AAAA and the boys got 5th with a lot of amazing times. So proud of all of them and their hard work this season! Thank you to the great coaches that push them, and all the time you all put in to help them succeed! 💚🖤
November is just a couple days away, and we have some important dates to remember! 📅
⏰ Don't forget to FALL BACK! Before heading to bed Saturday night, remember to turn your clocks back one hour! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1st, at 2:00 AM. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴
🗳️ REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 3rd, for Election Day!
Be sure to check out our November Dates to Remember flyer for more important dates, including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Break, and upcoming board meetings!
Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a wonderful start to November! 🧡💙
Together. Stronger. One Team! 💪
⏰ Don't forget to FALL BACK! Before heading to bed Saturday night, remember to turn your clocks back one hour! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1st, at 2:00 AM. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴
🗳️ REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 3rd, for Election Day!
Be sure to check out our November Dates to Remember flyer for more important dates, including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Break, and upcoming board meetings!
Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a wonderful start to November! 🧡💙
Together. Stronger. One Team! 💪
Preston County Schools enjoys being able to host board meetings throughout the year at each of our county schools. This affords us additional opportunities to recognize the individual schools, programs, and businesses and/or leaders from those communities. October's meetings were held at both Aurora and Terra Alta Schools. During the meeting at Aurora, the Bears XC team was recognized for their outstanding season and their girls' winning of the county championship. While at Terra Alta, principal Craig Schmidl was able to recognize Leslie Bolyard of LEC Market, not only for her continued support of Terra Alta East Preston, but the markets support of many of our schools across the county.
Aurora/Rowlesburg Bus Announcement - Bus #4-26 (Michael Strawser) in the Rowlesburg/Aurora areas will be running approximately 60 minutes late this morning due to mechanical issues.
In advance of each Board of Education meeting that is scheduled in each district school for their Local School Improvement Councils to present to the Board, Superintendent Brad Martin plans to carry out a "listening tour" and offer time for citizens, parents, employees, and students to talk about specific concerns within their school community.
Tomorrow is the third school-level Board meeting at Aurora School with the regular meeting beginning at 6 PM in the school library. Prior to the Board meeting, Superintendent Martin will be available at the Aurora Area Historical Society Museum at 23904 George Washington Highway tomorrow afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 pm to provide time to speak with anyone with questions or concerns. Visitors may come to meet with Mr. Martin during this time tomorrow and in advance of future school-based Board meetings..
Tomorrow is the third school-level Board meeting at Aurora School with the regular meeting beginning at 6 PM in the school library. Prior to the Board meeting, Superintendent Martin will be available at the Aurora Area Historical Society Museum at 23904 George Washington Highway tomorrow afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 pm to provide time to speak with anyone with questions or concerns. Visitors may come to meet with Mr. Martin during this time tomorrow and in advance of future school-based Board meetings..
RED RIBBON WEEK 2026!
🦸 MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BE A HERO. STAY DRUG FREE! 🦸♀️
Join Preston County Schools as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 23–31, 2026!
This year's theme reminds us that you don't need a cape to be a hero! Every positive choice, every time we stand up against peer pressure, and every act of kindness and support toward a classmate makes a difference. True heroes lead by example, lift others up, and choose a healthy, drug-free future! 💪
At Preston County Schools, we are dedicated to keeping our students drug free by promoting healthy choices, positive relationships, and safe, supportive school environments where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
📣 SPIRIT WEEK ALERT! 📣
Our schools will be celebrating with special spirit days during the week of October 26th! Be sure to check your individual school's Facebook page for spirit week themes and dress-up days so you can join in the fun!
Together, we can make a difference.
Together, we can be heroes.
Together, we can build a drug-free future!
WE ARE… PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS!
🦸 MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BE A HERO. STAY DRUG FREE! 🦸♀️
Join Preston County Schools as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 23–31, 2026!
This year's theme reminds us that you don't need a cape to be a hero! Every positive choice, every time we stand up against peer pressure, and every act of kindness and support toward a classmate makes a difference. True heroes lead by example, lift others up, and choose a healthy, drug-free future! 💪
At Preston County Schools, we are dedicated to keeping our students drug free by promoting healthy choices, positive relationships, and safe, supportive school environments where every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
📣 SPIRIT WEEK ALERT! 📣
Our schools will be celebrating with special spirit days during the week of October 26th! Be sure to check your individual school's Facebook page for spirit week themes and dress-up days so you can join in the fun!
Together, we can make a difference.
Together, we can be heroes.
Together, we can build a drug-free future!
WE ARE… PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS!
Staff Professional Development Friday October 23rd Updates:
By this point, much of the staff has been notified or been invited to their training(s)/meeting(s) for tomorrow. Below is an update on a few of the other offerings:
Ukeru - was by email invite only (should've already been notified) - any questions, contact Jamie Knotts)
Data Teams - @Central Preston from 7:30-10:00
Bus Operators - were previously provided a flyer and notified of times via call and text
CPI Training - Preston High School Cafeteria - For new certifications, class will begin at 8:00; for recertifications, class will begin at 12:30. If unable to attend, please contact Justin Hough, and he'll get you set up with a virtual training in the future.
By this point, much of the staff has been notified or been invited to their training(s)/meeting(s) for tomorrow. Below is an update on a few of the other offerings:
Ukeru - was by email invite only (should've already been notified) - any questions, contact Jamie Knotts)
Data Teams - @Central Preston from 7:30-10:00
Bus Operators - were previously provided a flyer and notified of times via call and text
CPI Training - Preston High School Cafeteria - For new certifications, class will begin at 8:00; for recertifications, class will begin at 12:30. If unable to attend, please contact Justin Hough, and he'll get you set up with a virtual training in the future.