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Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 - thank you teachers!
![Teaching is a work of heart. Teacher Appreciation Week 2024.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8150286/large_TchrApprec24_4.png)
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This is a reminder that next week, Monday, May 13th, students will attend school, but Tuesday, May 14th is election day and schools are closed. We will see everyone back on Wednesday, May 15th. Thank you.
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Preston County Schools would like to say THANK YOU to all of our school nurses during nurse appreciation week. You are appreciated!
![Thank You School Nurses - Nurse Appreciation Week - Week of May 6, 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8188879/large_Nurse_Apprec_24_1.png)
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Important reminder! State testing continues this week for grades 3 - 8.
![Reminder! WV State testing for grades 3 - 8 continues this week](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7907416/large_GSA_24_050824.png)
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To all of our hardworking teachers...
![Thank you teachers! We appreciate all that you do! Teacher Appreciation Week 2024.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8150188/large_TchrApprec24_3.png)
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This summer, current 5th - 8th grade students are invited to join us for summer camp! We will be hosting two exciting day camps based on what YOU wanted to learn about! Join us the week of July 22 - 26 at Preston High School for Wellness Camp or Culinary Arts Camp! This program is completely free for any current 5th - 8th grade Preston County student. Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/PCoSummer
![Culinary Arts Camp Flier - July 22 - 26, 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8170499/large_Culinary_Arts_Camp_Flyer.png)
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It's teacher appreciation week! PCS is so thankful for all of our teachers and we hope you are too! Print out this thank you letter for your student(s) to complete and share with their teacher.
![Teacher appreciation thank you form letter for students to print out and complete for their teacher.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8139772/large_TUtchr.png)
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Beginning today, Monday, May 6th, students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in required state testing.
![Beginning today, Monday, May 6th, students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in required state testing.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7907325/large_GSA_24_050624.png)
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Preston County Schools says THANK YOU to all of our teachers, as we honor you during teacher appreciation week.
![Thank you teachers! Teacher appreciation week.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8113546/large_Thank_you_teachers_Instagram_post.png)
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PCS students will begin state testing (called the WV General Summative Assessment) tomorrow, Monday, May 6th. Please limit absences, tardies, and early dismissals as much as possible this week. We appreciate your cooperation.
![Required state testing begins tomorrow for students in grades 3 - 8 in Preston County Schools. Students should get a good night's rest, eat a good breakfast, make sure their device is fully charged, be on time, and do their best!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7907213/large_GSA_24_050524.png)
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Thank you to all of our hard working Preston County School principals! Principal Appreciation Day - May 1st.
![Principal Appreciation Day May 1st - Thank you to all of our PCS principals!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8113524/large_Colorful_Minimalist_International_Day_of_Education_Facebook_Post.png)
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Are you looking for a fun way for your students to spend the summer? Come join Energy Express located this summer at Preston High beginning June 17th and running through July 26th from 8 am to 11:30 a.m. Transportation will be available July 1 - 3 and July 8 - 26 (with some limitations). At Energy Express students will make new friends, receive breakfast and lunch, express themselves through art, writing, and drama activities, get a book to keep every week, and spend time with a college student mentor. The deadline to enroll is May 21st. Additional information is posted on the Preston County Schools website under menu, parents/students, programs & activities as well as emailed to all K - 5 student email accounts. Questions? Call 304-329-1391. Applications can be submitted to your student's school office or returned to the Preston County Extension Office located at 115 West Court Street in Kingwood.
![Are you looking for a fun way for your students to spend the summer? Come join Energy Express located this summer at Preston High beginning June 17th and running through July 26th from 8 am to 11:30 a.m. Transportation will be available July 1 - 3 and July 8 - 26 (with some limitations). At Energy Express students will make new friends, receive breakfast and lunch, express themselves through art, writing, and drama activities, get a book to keep every week, and spend time with a college student mentor. The deadline to enroll is May 21st. Additional information is posted on the Preston County Schools website under menu, parents/students, programs & activities as well as emailed to all K - 5 student email accounts. Questions? Call 304-329-1391. Applications can be submitted to your student's school office or returned to the Preston County Extension Office located at 115 West Court Street in Kingwood.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8101482/large_Child_Recruitment_2024_with_AmeriCorps_Preston.jpg)
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![Are you looking for a fun way for your students to spend the summer? Come join Energy Express located this summer at Preston High beginning June 17th and running through July 26th from 8 am to 11:30 a.m. Transportation will be available July 1 - 3 and July 8 - 26 (with some limitations). At Energy Express students will make new friends, receive breakfast and lunch, express themselves through art, writing, and drama activities, get a book to keep every week, and spend time with a college student mentor. The deadline to enroll is May 21st. Additional information is posted on the Preston County Schools website under menu, parents/students, programs & activities as well as emailed to all K - 5 student email accounts. Questions? Call 304-329-1391. Applications can be submitted to your student's school office or returned to the Preston County Extension Office located at 115 West Court Street in Kingwood.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8101486/large_EE3.png)
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Check out the news story on Preston High School's Annual Career Fair at https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/article/1582661 & WBOY TV at https://www.wboy.com/video/preston-high-school-holds-career-fair-for-students-and-community/9661173/
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Footage from last night's CPMS Spring Band Concert can be found at the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=NTA4MTA5YjJjYThlODZlYTQ1YTc3Mzc2ZTQwOTdhYmY
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Footage from Wednesday's PHS and KES Choral Festival can be found at the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=MWFlZmE2NjBhYWEwZjRmMDQwMTBkYjkzYzMzNGFhZmE
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PCS students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in required state testing the week of May 6th.
![State testing reminder! Grades 3 - 8 will participate in state required testing beginning May 6th and occurring throughout the week.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7907108/large_GSA_24_050324.png)
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Today, Friday, May 3, is designated as National School Lunch Hero day. Preston County Schools would like to take this opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in our school cafeterias. Thank you for all you do!
![School lunch hero day is May 3, 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8065624/large_School_Lunch_Hero_Day__1_.jpg)
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Tomorrow, Friday, May 3rd, Bus 58, Scott McCabe for Bruceton will not run.
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Congratulations to Gwendolyn Weaver, a junior at Preston High, who represented PHS at the 2024 WV Music Educators Association All State Choir in Charleston, WV back in March.
![Gwendolyn Weaver, PHS junior, WV Music Educators Association All State Choir](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8069696/large_IMG_2938.jpg)
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PCS students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in state testing May 6 & 8; grades 5 & 8 only will also take a science test on May 10. Make up tests will be May 7, 9, & the week of May 13th.
![Preston County students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in state testing May 6, 8, and 10. with grades 5 & 8 only taking the science test on May 10th. Make up tests will occur on May 7, 9, and the week of May 13th. Students should attend school, be on time, avoid leaving early, get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and try their best.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7907008/large_GSA_24_050124.png)