At Preston County Schools we recognize the importance of family and community involvement in our schools. The PCS Chaperone and Volunteer Protocols have been updated for the 25-26 School Year. More information can be found at the link below, which includes hyperlinks to the application forms.
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For this upcoming school year, West Virginia has enacted a law, House Bill 2003 (https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2003%20sub2%20enr.pdf), empowering county school boards to ban cell phone use in classrooms during instructional time. The bill, passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Patrick Morrisey, aims to reduce distractions and improve student focus and mental health. County boards are responsible for developing and implementing specific policies regarding device use, including storage and consequences for violations. Preston County School's policy is summarized below and will be on second reading for passage at the August 11th meeting of the PCS Board of Education.
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Back to School Staff PD Schedule
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Attention for all those interested in middle school football. The Preston County Squires will be holding their official sign-ups and first official practice Monday August 11th from 6 to 8 PM at Kingwood Elementary.
We will be handing out equipment and uniforms starting this week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 6th-8th, at KES to help get a head start for the upcoming season.
All interested 6th - 8th graders are encouraged to attend. For more information, please call or text Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746.
We will be handing out equipment and uniforms starting this week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 6th-8th, at KES to help get a head start for the upcoming season.
All interested 6th - 8th graders are encouraged to attend. For more information, please call or text Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746.
Reminder of vaccine requirements for PCS Students (PK, new enrollments and 7th and 12th grades) - Immunizations are a requirement by state code for student enrollment in WV Public Schools.
During the June meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE), members voted unanimously to comply with state law regarding required school immunizations as it is written in W. Va. Code §16-3-4.
The WVBE directed the State Superintendent of Schools to notify all school districts to follow the law that has been in effect since 1937. This is in line with the actions of the West Virginia Legislature during the 2025 Regular Session which did not vote in favor of religious exemptions for vaccines.
(https://wvde.us/articles/west-virginia-board-education-statement-vaccine-lawsuit)
During the June meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE), members voted unanimously to comply with state law regarding required school immunizations as it is written in W. Va. Code §16-3-4.
The WVBE directed the State Superintendent of Schools to notify all school districts to follow the law that has been in effect since 1937. This is in line with the actions of the West Virginia Legislature during the 2025 Regular Session which did not vote in favor of religious exemptions for vaccines.
(https://wvde.us/articles/west-virginia-board-education-statement-vaccine-lawsuit)
The 25-26 Bus Schedules can be found at the link below, as well as on the PCS App and website main scroller. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the transportation department at (304) 329-0580 ext. 3248 or 3249.
https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/documents/parents%2Fstudents/transportation/25-26-bus-schedules/237078
All subs need to complete vector, safe schools training, before September 1st to be in compliance with state regs. Log onto safe schools under staff platforms link on PCS site and enter employee ID to complete these required trainings. Any questions call 304-329-0580 extension 3216.
August Menus
(Note - August 18-20 is Staggered Start, which is why it's the same offerings each of those days - different students in the building each day)
September Menus coming mid August - first student/parent surveys going out beginning of November for feedback
(Note - August 18-20 is Staggered Start, which is why it's the same offerings each of those days - different students in the building each day)
September Menus coming mid August - first student/parent surveys going out beginning of November for feedback
Back to School Community Event
PCS is always appreciative of the added efforts of our communities to ensure the additional care of and opportunities for our students and county children.
PCS is always appreciative of the added efforts of our communities to ensure the additional care of and opportunities for our students and county children.
Staff, Vector training is now live and can be accessed by going to teacher platforms and clicking on the safe schools link on the PCS website (https://preston-wv.safeschools.com/login). Your login is your employee id number. Other trainings may need to be added later based on state requirements, but you'll be notified in that case.
Reminder - 2025-2026 PCS School Calendar and Staggered Start Schedule
Also, if you need to contact your school's principal prior to the first day and haven't been able to get in contact, as contracts vary along with summer time off, see the attached school directory for email contact information.
Also, if you need to contact your school's principal prior to the first day and haven't been able to get in contact, as contracts vary along with summer time off, see the attached school directory for email contact information.
The PCS Student Information Form for the 25/26 SY is now live. Please take the time to complete one for each of your students prior to the start of the school year. The sooner the better, especially if anything has changed. These are required for all students, even if there are no changes to information. You can click the link below, or find the information on the PCS App/Website or Facebook page. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNagGt8IBxrvZHqShI2gLYYi5UQlVLN1hZNFpKREtSTFlaT0pIRE1URVNWSi4u&route=shorturl
Special Education Professional Development Training Information
Are you ready for some football?
This week, a second group of students were introduced to the culinary world as they participated in Summer Culinary Camp. Like the first group, their experience culminated with them running their own Taco Shop today. Proud of these kids and their efforts and thankful for such great instructors.
Summer Band and Sports Shuttles
Terra Alta Youth Football and Cheer camp/signups will be held July 28th-August 1st from 6-8 pm. This is for Ages 5-12. Please see the Terra Alta Youth Football Facebook page for more details.
The Preston County Youth Football League will be holding camp and signups July 21st-25th from 6-8 pm at the West Preston and Bruceton Fields. Please watch Facebook for West Preston updates and contact Patty at 304-698-3653 for any questions about Bruceton signups.
Preston County Schools has the following vacancy in our maintenance department:
General Maintenance/Plumber
Posting Dates: July 21-25, 2025
Shift: 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Employment Term: 240 Days; prorated for the 2025-2026 school year
Salary Range: Pay Grade E; starting at $32,520.00
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General Maintenance/Plumber
Posting Dates: July 21-25, 2025
Shift: 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Employment Term: 240 Days; prorated for the 2025-2026 school year
Salary Range: Pay Grade E; starting at $32,520.00
https://5il.co/3m78c
Reminder. Anyone interested in playing squires, middle school soccer this fall, there is a meeting at 5:30 today at the PHS turf field for both girls and boys. A parent must accompany the player. Also, the girls will be holding a flex practice after the meeting. Please have a water source.
