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.
Students from the WVU ObGyn Interest Group came to PHS on Oct 18th to collaborate on the pregnancy project. Students in anatomy class are following pregnancy throughout the school year and the 2nd year medical students from WVU presented information to the students acting as their doctor for the first visit for a pregnancy checkup. Information on what to expect at doctor visits, things to do and things to avoid during pregnancy, and other information was shared. The WVU students will return for 2nd and 3rd trimester "check-up" visits later this year.
A very special thank you goes out to Robert Sypolt and Linda & Bernie Coyle who spent two days presenting information about the American Chestnut to biology students at PHS on October 6-7. The presentations took place at the Waddell Orchard located on the PHS campus. There aren't many other campuses across the state that have these kinds of opportunities right in their own backyard. PCS and PHS appreciate all of our community partnerships and learning opportunities for our students.
Just a reminder that there is No School for students this Friday, October 23rd, while staff reports for a professional learning day.
Aurora PM Bus Run - Students on Bus 27-27, Dan Spaid, will be running 60 minutes behind and will be transported to homes by bus 31-21, Wes Stemple. If parents want to contact the school and pick-up their kids, they can do so as well.
Reminder to HomeSchool Families:
Please let Shelly Pyles at sspyles@k12.wv.us know by November 12th if your student(s) are taking an Advanced Placement classes, and plan to take the AP exams in May.
Please let Shelly Pyles at sspyles@k12.wv.us know by November 12th if your student(s) are taking an Advanced Placement classes, and plan to take the AP exams in May.