Preston County Schools

On the evening of Monday, April 7th, Central Preston welcomed their local critical workers for an appreciation dinner consisting of soups, salads, breads and desserts. The evening was spearheaded by Mr. Jamie Knotts, teacher at CPMS, who made some of the food with his class. Many CPMS staff participated by making the delicious soups, desserts, and volunteering to serve during the evening's event. Through their donations of the meal, time and work, the CPMS staff served over 100 critical workers and their families. CPMS is Preston Proud and wanted to show their appreciation to these amazing workers who kept the community safe and comfortable throughout the winter months and always.

Just a reminder that if you have a student, family or friend, that has already committed to their post high school plans, be it college or the military, you're invited to join us in the Preston High School Media Center today, April 8th for Military Signing Day at 9:30 and College Signing Day at 1:00.

This evening's Fine Arts Program will be live streamed on the PCS App under LiveStream and at the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D

Information for students participating in tomorrow's arts festival:

PCS Fine Arts Festival Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, April 4th at PHS Will livestream beginning at 5:30 on https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D 4:00 pm - Students report to PHS main doors and will be directed to rehearsal space 5:00 pm - Doors open to the public - in the gym 5:30 pm - Choir performance 6:45 pm - Art presentation

Are you interested in receiving a summer workbook for your student to keep their brains sharp? Complete this form, and we will send one to your child's school. Reach out to Katie Rush with any questions! Kathleen.McDonald@k12.wv.us Link: https://tinyurl.com/PCoSummerWorkbooks

Link to Young Writer's Recognitions https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18rs2jT5n1/

Preston County Schools thanks and appreciates all the amazing paraprofessionals on this appreciation day and throughout the year. Thanks for all you do for our kiddos and staff.

April is the Month of the Military Child. The month highlights continuing efforts to create a positive school climate and culture that meet the unique needs of military-connected children and families. In addition to hosting special activities throughout the month, many schools will participate in national “Purple Up Day” on April 11, 2025, with students, faculty and staff wearing purple as a show of support for military children. The Month of the Military Child honors and celebrates the spirit of perseverance of military-connected students. Please join PCS in celebrating "Purple Up Day" on April 11th.

PLEASE REMEMBER THE 2025 NEW TIME for the Mobile Food Pantry Mt Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Civic Ctr Parking Lot 10am-11:30pm - service

The Preston County Board of Education will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 for mowing grass, trimming and weed eating all common areas at the following locations: Schools: Aurora, Bruceton, Fellowsville, Kingwood Elementary, Preston High (to include the football field), Rowlesburg, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, Central Preston Middle and West Preston The service you are bidding will be on an as-needed basis, per mowing request. Mowing will be done only after communication with the Preston County Schools Maintenance Supervisor, Matt Murray, or his designee. ***Contractors must submit bids for all locations*** Please submit bids for the individual locations per mowing, trimming and weed eating, for a contact period of one year along with a valid WV Business License and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with your bid to Preston County Schools, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537. All work shall be in accordance with instructions provided by the Preston County Schools Maintenance Department (304-329-0580, ext. 3231). The Preston County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding.

Bruceton Bus Announcement. Bus 75-16 bruceton, Shelly Wolfe will be running 45 minutes late today. Again, bus 75-16 is running 45 minutes late.

The Preston County Schools' Young Writers Awards will be live-streamed this evening beginning at 6:00 on the PCS Facebook page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/15wwkHdAsD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The March Reading Challenge has come to a close. Congratulations to South for defending their title as the county Reader Leader and keeping the trophy for another month! 🏆👏 This month, our Preston County School community doubled their challenge completion rate, with individuals reading over 600 minutes! 📚✨ A special shoutout to the 48 amazing students and staff who read over 1400 minutes! 🙌💪 Let’s keep the reading spirit alive as we jump into April’s Spring into Reading Challenge! 🌷📖 What’s on your reading list for April? Drop your book recommendations below! 👇#PCSReads #Beanstack

If you have a student, family or friend, that has already committed to their post high school plans, be it college or the military, you're invited to join us in the Preston High School Media Center on Tuesday, April 8th for Military Signing Day at 9:30 and College Signing Day at 1:00.

"The WVU Center for Resilient Communities (CRC) announces its second Resilience Ambassador Program, to be held in the Summer of 2025. The CRC has embarked on an innovative project to accompany the next generation of change-makers in a collaborative process to build more vibrant communities and assess the vulnerability to flood hazards in their communities in teams. Students will learn the concepts, skills, information, and attitudes that might increase our preparedness for future flood disasters. The CRC invites high school students ages 15 to 19 across Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Taylor County to come together and participate in their Resilience Ambassador Program. Learn more about the program at https://resilientcommunities.wvu.edu/institute/resilience-ambassador-workshop

Kingwood Bus Run - Bus 40-22 will be running 30 minutes late today. Again, bus 40-22 will be running 30 minutes late this morning.

Just a reminder that due to the planned water outage in Terra Alta, there will be no school for students at Terra Alta East Preston, and staff reports on a 2 hour delay. Buses will still be running for high school students in the area.

Based on an advisement from the Town of Terra Alta related to a scheduled water service interruption on Monday, March 31st that is expected through mid-day, Terra Alta / East Preston School will be closed on Monday. Students will not report and staff members will report on a two-hour delay. If there is any change in status on this situation before Monday, a notification will be sent out via the automated calling system.

Congratulations to the following players on their post season honors. Bella Miller (JR) - 1st Team Big Ten Conference and All State Honorable Mention. Kendra Nazelrod (SR) - 2nd Team Big Ten Conference. Kendra will also be joining the Lady Bisons of Bethany College this Fall. Big Ten Conference is voted on by the conference coaches. Coaches are not permitted to vote for their own players. All State is voted on by the state sportswriters. https://wvmetronews.com/2025/03/28/class-aaaa-all-state-girls-basketball-list-3/