Absenteeism is a lost opportunity to learn. We can’t afford to think of absenteeism as merely a lack of compliance with school rules. Students who attend school stay in the game and achieve success. For more information visit http://bit.ly/1oqfID7 #SchoolEveryDay #attendanceworks #communityworkingtogether
Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement and giving young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and make a difference for your community. For more information visit http://bit.ly/1oqfID7 #showinguptogether #attendanceworks
Good afternoon Preston County. This is a reminder that all Preston County Schools will be dismissed two hours early today, Thursday, September 28th and closed tomorrow, Friday, September 29th so that students and staff may take part in the Buckwheat Festival activities. We will see everyone back in school on Monday, October 2nd. Have a wonderful, fun-filled festival weekend.
Preston County Schools celebrated board of education nutrition secretary Cheryl Crane on Wednesday, September 27th, as she retired after 28 years of service. Superintendent Brad Martin and Nutrition Director Beth Doerr thanked Mrs. Crane for her years of service to Preston County Schools calling her a valued employee who will be truly missed. Photograph: Nutrition Director Beth Doerr presented Mrs. Crane with a cake and a rocker donated by staff members in honor of her retirement. Mrs. Crane also received a handcrafted blanket for her rocker from staff member Lesa Johnson. PCS wishes you a wonderful, well-earned retirement Cheryl Crane!
On Monday, September 25th, the Central Preston Middle School Volleyball Team hosted West Preston School in the Buckwheat Volley. CPMS Volleyball Coach Jayme Bishop thanked the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department for their commitment to the community and their contribution to the Buckwheat Volley Event. Bishop along with assistant coach Lisa Weaver coaches the CPMS Wildcats Volleyball Team (otherwise known for this event as the Wildcakes). Team members are: Maggie Wotring, Kamryn Hayes, Lannen Rouzee, Maryn Shrout, Sophia Flowers, Kendra Rankin, Addie Shaffer, and Kalista Huggins. The West Preston Panthers (called the Panther Patties for this event) is coached by Amanda Rehe. Team members are: Autumn Sisler, Alexis Desantis, Jessica Cooper, Bailey Martin, Peyton Wiles, Caylynn Wolford, Peyton Goldstrom, Ceanna Dewitt, Kathryn Holt, Khloe Williams, Ashlynn McGinnis, Angela Dubon-Montano, and Madison Ashcraft. In addition to the fans in attendance, the Buckwheat Festival Court also made an appearance for photographs with the players (Queen Ceres LXXXI Autumn Wolfe, King Carson Stone, First Maid of Honor Piper Slinka-Petka, Second Maid of Honor Marli Phillips and Escort Evan Keech; not pictured is Escort Alex Burns).
Pepperoni Rolls, a tradition throughout WV, were served today in Preston County Schools.
Good morning Preston County. Bus 128 Cody Elliott Kingwood Elementary, Central Preston Middle School, and Preston High School will be running 20 minutes late today, Tuesday, September 27th. Again, Bus 128 will be 20 minutes late today.
Today's lunch at West Preston: bowl with mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, popcorn chicken, and cheese; whole grain dinner roll, applesauce cup, and milk.
Everyone benefits when students attend school. Communities can help improve attendance and engagement. #showinguptogether #attendancematters #attendanceworks #communitystrong
The Preston County Schools Levy Committee is seeking feedback for a possible levy proposal in May 2024. The committee would appreciate community input & response on the following survey https://forms.office.com/r/YuQdsZg8Db to help guide development of the potential levy call.
The Preston County Board of Education welcomed two student members to the board on Monday, September 25th. Preston High School students Colson Manko and Margot Cerbone will serve as student board members for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Pictured is Manko having assumed his seat with the board members (Cerbone had another commitment and was unable to attend.)
The Preston County Board of Education recognized the following Preston High School students for their award from the College Board - National Recognition Rural and Small-town Award for achievement in GPA and College Board tests. Students in attendance: Collin Wyatt, Ira Shaffer, Levi Spiker, Owen Klimas, and Teagan Findlay. Students unable to attend due to other commitments: Taryn Veltri, Ariana Huffman, and Brady McNew.
Bruceton School hosted tonight's Board of Education meeting. During the meeting Principal Jonas Knotts recognized school volunteer Brian Sell for countless hours of painting, maintenance work, repair work, etc. He also recognized Rodney and Mary Nieman for their ongoing dedication to the beautification and landscaping of Bruceton School, and Mrs Susan Moran, school secretary, for her dedication and service to Bruceton School.
Bus 73-16 Josie shillito. Terra Alta East Preston and Preston High will not run tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26th.
Preston County Schools Celebrates National Quesadilla Day - Preston High School Senior Catherine Teets enjoys her quesadilla at lunch on Monday, September 25th.
Everyone benefits from education - the student, the family, the community. Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones. #showinguptogether #attendanceworks #attendancemonth #communitystrong
Preston County Schools would like to thank and recognize all of our school service employees in honor of WV School Service Personnel Day (9/22/23)!!!
Our service employees are vital to the operation of our schools and as I stated in my opening day speech, I wish to thank our bus drivers who provide a smiling face and needed transportation for our students to and from school, our mechanics who work to ensure that our buses are safe for travel, our cooks who prepare nutritious breakfasts and lunches that are sometimes the only meals some of our student see each day, our aides who sometimes ride our buses to ensure safe travels by our students and who provide needed classroom help to our students and our teachers, our secretaries who help to provide for the smooth and efficient operation of our schools, and our custodians and maintenance workers who help to provide a clean environment in our schools and make needed repairs within our buildings and grounds.
Thanks again to all of our service personnel employees!!!!
Do you know a student who is often absent from school? Missing just 2 days a month means a students misses 10% of the school year. Absences do add up! #schooleveryday #attendanceworks #attendancemonth #communitystrong
Too often, we think of reducing absences as the job of parents or school clerks in the front office. But communities across the country have started helping schools address chronic absence by building public awareness and leveraging resources. For more information visit http://bit.ly/1oqfID7. #attendancemonth #communitystrong #schooleveryday #attendanceworks
Celebrate Attendance Awareness Month - September 2023
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