West Preston Youth League Basketball Sign-Ups begin on November 6th.
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Nearly 18% of the way towards our goal countywide.
Keep up the great work and reading kids!!!
Our PHS Knights continue to RISE ABOVE!!! Perfect and Faithful attendance for the month of October.
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Good evening. Just a reminder that tomorrow, November 5th, Election Day, there is no school for students and staff in Preston County. Again, tomorrow the 5th, there will be no school for students in Preston County. See you all back Wednesday.
Kingwood Youth League Basketball Sign-Ups begin on November 6th.
The Preston County Consolidated Middle School Wrestling Team (Squires Wrestling) will have two informational meetings along with sign-ups on Monday, November 4, 2024, and Friday, November 8, 2024, at 6:00PM at the new wrestling facility at the Preston High School Campus. If you are unable to attend any of the two meetings you can also sign up online with, the following link, visit our Facebook Page or contact your school office. Thank you .
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-PqnwoTLbRn12WedAe-5vQ8vxfqMxt_OPZEv_0JvaDY/viewform?edit_requested=true
In response to the recent release of information from the Preston County Sherriff's Office:
On Monday, October 21, 2024, Preston High School Principal Todd Seymour was made aware of a teacher possibly possessing a firearm on school grounds. An investigation into the matter was immediately launched, and Superintendent of Preston County Schools Brad Martin was made aware and advised administration at PHS on next steps, as well as the Sheriff's Department of the incident. Mr. McMillen was immediately placed on administrative leave. Due to this being an ongoing personnel matter, as well as being under investigation from authorities, no other information can be released at this time. Continued student safety and security is and always will be a top priority, and Preston County Schools will be evaluating and re-evaluating its protocols to deter and prevent future incidents.
Please join us live on YouTube https://youtube.com/@phsn7016?si=6QwlQ7R93wjKBIn_ at 11:15 as we introduce Preston High School and the county to our therapy dog, Sir Chester.
With the exception of Aurora's 6th-8th grades (due to technical difficulties), your student should've brought their first grading period report home with them today. Please go over this with your student and if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your student's teacher(s) and/or administration.
PCS Staff: November 1st kicks off your first wellness challenge of the year. All information is provided below, and any additional questions or clarification can be emailed to Justin Hough at jhough@k12.wv.us. We can only do our best when we're at our best. At the end of the month, you'll certify at the following link or by scanning the QR code - https://forms.office.com/r/R6rMGbQgjf
Remember, there will be 6 winners a month for the exclusive and cool Preston Strong Hats courtesy of Affordable Signs, then we will have a grand prize and second place drawing courtesy of Titan Roofing in March. We're already Preston Proud, now it's time to get Preston Strong.
There will be a class for those interested in becoming a substitute teacher on Monday, November 4th at 9:00 AM in the Preston County BOE Boardroom. An Associates or a Bachelors Degree is required for the license. Come join our team and start a new career, second career, or just make a little extra money while supporting the students of Preston County. Any questions, reach out to us at 304-329-0580.
Music Programs at both South Preston and Terra Alta East Preston were recipients this year of the VH1 Save the Music Foundation Grant. This grant will help to support both schools in their music education efforts by providing musical instruments to those students in need, thus growing our bands and giving a student the ability to be in the band, who might not have been able to acquire an instrument otherwise. To date, all schools in Preston County with middle school bands have been recipients of this grant. Preston County Schools would like to thank VH1, Conn Selmer and WV Cabinet Secretary, Department of Arts, Culture and History , Randall Reid-Smith. Today was another day to be Preston Proud.
Good luck Knights!!!
Region I AAA XC Championship
Let's Go!!! The top three teams and top five individuals not on qualifying teams will advance to the WV State Cross Country Championship next Saturday.
Champions Train... ...Others Complain!!!
Preston Proud
Knights Rise to the Challenge
Good evening. Just a reminder that tomorrow, October 25th is a professional day for staff and no school for students in Preston County. Again, tomorrow the 25th, there will be no school for students in Preston County. Have a great weekend.
Congratulations to all of our participants in the 2024 Preston County Middle School Cross-Country Championships and to our team champs and overall girls' and boys' champions. Your dedication to your sport and being amazing student athletes makes us all Preston Proud. Congratulations Aurora Bears (Girls), Bruceton Bulldogs (Boys), Taylor Grose (East) and Tyler Parks (Bruceton), and again to all of our amazing student athletes.
Girls Results:
1. Taylor Grose - East Preston - Overall Champion
2. Evie Durst - Aurora
3. Eileen Parks - Bruceton
4. Ryelle Bachtel - Aurora
5. Miranda Poe - Bruceton
6. Sophia Uphold - Central Preston
7. Katelyn Kelly - Central Preston
8. Callie Miller - Aurora
9. Ella Shaffer - Aurora
10. Bailee Waybright - Bruceton
Team Scores:
1. Aurora - 29 points - Champions
2. Bruceton - 38 points
3. Central Preston - 57 points
Boys Results:
1. Tyler Parks - Bruceton - overall champion
2. Eli Parker - Bruceton
3. Braden Armstrong - Bruceton
4. Tripp Rumer - Aurora
5. Alex Liston - Central Preston
6. Colton Everline - Bruceton
7. Michael Hovatter - West Preston
8. Cooper Mayfield - Central Preston
9. Emery Walls - Bruceton
10. Michael Kincaid - Central Preston
Team Scores
1. Bruceton - 19 points - Champions
2. Central Preston - 48 points
3. West Preston - 58 points
There will be a final live informational session as it relates to the Levy on the upcoming ballot this evening at 6pm on the following YouTube channel.
https://m.youtube.com/@mountaindigital
November's Breakfast and Lunch Menus
There is a new item in November for lunch which resembles the McRib Sandwich, as well as trying out boneless wings with a variety of sauces for our students to try to see which dipping sauces they like. We will also be trying out a breakfast burrito. Feedback from the survey was appreciated and taken into account, and from December on, all menus will be based on a majority of the surveys favorites, and removal of those items a majority didn't like or wants less of. Any questions, comments or concerns, feel free to email Justin Hough, Director of Child Nutrition and Communications at jhough@k12.wv.us
Preston County Schools Upcoming Staff Wellness Challenge:
Don't let time be an excuse to not take care of you. We're only at our best, because you're at your best. From November through February (4 Months), Staff is invited to participate in a wellness challenge. You can do this for personal benefit, pride, or county bragging rights. At the end of each month, certify yourself at the link provided on that month’s calendar (posted on Facebook). 6 winners will be chosen each month to receive a “Preston Strong” hat, courtesy of Affordable Signs Unlimited. Those 24 winners will also be placed into a drawing in March for a grand prize (TBD, but a goodie). The county will also keep track of school submissions and will post our "Top Schools" each month.
Tomorrow begins National School Lunch Week. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child's life, and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. We have selected fan favorites to highlight the week, as well as focusing on a "farm to table" day on Wednesday, featuring WV pork and fruits. And as always in Preston County Schools, all students eat for FREE.
Students and staff at Preston High School will be featured in an upcoming story for WV Public Broadcasting. Staff and students were recently interviewed and questioned on the topics of school threats, actual and hoaxes, safety, preparedness, and their understanding of and how they are learning in school as it relates to the election process and our past and upcoming elections, both local and federal. Staff participants included (pictured Left to Right) were James Veltri, Rachel Arbogast, Danielle Barker, and Jonathan Tennant; student participants included (pictured Left to Right ) were Colson Manko, Carley Casteel, Bryson McNew, and Jeremy Farling.
