Preston County Schools

Congratulations to Aurora for getting the most minutes logged this summer. Your trophy is on it's way! Keep reading Preston County and logging your minutes in Beanstack. Will your school be September's winner?? #Beanstack #PCSREADS

After conferring with 911 involving the traffic accident in the Bruceton area, all Bruceton area students at Preston High will be released at 11:20am. Buses will go to Bruceton School to pickup students before starting their afternoon run. With the backed up traffic, students may arrive home later than normal. Bruceton school parent pickup will begin at noon prior to the buses arriving. Officers are on site to assist with traffic in the area. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, September 12th, 2025, students will be dismissed 2 hours early. Again, tomorrow the 12th is a 2 Hour Early Out for students in order to conduct Staff Meetings and Professional Development.

On Sept. 11, 2001, America was forever changed. It has been 24 years since the attacks, but that tragic day, which served as a true test of the American spirit, will be remembered always. So on this day, we observe Patriot Day and all that it represents—we honor the value of life, those we loved and lost, our country’s resilience, and the strength of the American spirit. Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11. When Americans lend a hand to one another, nothing is impossible. We’re not about what happened on 9/11. We’re about what happened on 9/12.

Just a reminder that absences can be reported at the following link (https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lsElTWUerKSLiu), where you're also able to take a picture of, and upload any doctor slips. Please be sure to either complete this online, or be turning in notes when your students is not present.

Middle & high school-aged students, but ALL kids 18 & under are welcome to attend and enjoy this fun filled, family friendly day of FREE aviation activities & opportunities to meet people representing many different aviation careers. Activities include flight simulators, sheet metal riveting, engine borescoping, aviation-themed jewelry and crafts, drones and MORE! There are Free giveaways & free parking! Make sure to like the Girls In Aviation Day event page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/714954897802137) to keep up with updates, new activities and all of the fun! If you have any questions, please contact the event host, The Mountain State Chapter of Women in Aviation International at: mountainstate.wai@gmail.com

Attendance Announcement - Students showing animals at this year's Buckwheat Festival, for school days 9/23-9/25, will be coded as out of school, school-approved extra-curricular or co-curricular activity.

Reminder to any school entity, or local community teams, groups, or organizations, that parade entries, Friday School Day Parade and Saturday Farmers' Day Parade, are open and can be submitted at https://buckwheatfestival.com/parade-entry-form/
Any questions, please reach out to Bill Lindley. You may participate in both parades and this is encouraged!
Email: williamlindley2@atlanticbb.net

Next Friday, September 12th, will now be a two hour early dismissal day to afford additional training and meeting time for staff as a result of the eliminated staggered start to begin the year. Again, Friday, September 12th is now a two hour early dismissal from all schools in Preston County.

"There are people in this country who work hard every day. Not for fame or fortune do they strive, but the fruits of their labor are worth more than their pay. You can see them every morning in the factories and the fields, in the city streets and the quiet country towns, working together like spokes inside a wheel. They keep this country turning around." - Alabama

Although "Be Kind to Humankind" week ends on the 31st, the dynamic duo of Counselor and Social Worker for Terra Alta East Preston and Aurora, Cathy Helmick and Maureen Durst, are here to remind you to always be kind. That kind word and helping hand goes a long way. Happy Friday!

Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, September 1st, and the BOE offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable extended, holiday weekend.

Bruceton Area Bus Announcement - Bus 29-22 Brett Slagle will not be running tomorrow.

On Monday, September 8th, 2025, the Preston County Board of Education is hosting a work session beginning at 4:30 PM for students, parents, staff and community members to discuss issues and concerns facing our schools, and how we can work together to improve our schools and district as a whole. Attendees will be permitted 3-5 minutes, depending on how many sign-in to speak at the work session. Questions regarding the scheduled work session can be directed to Brad Martin, Superintendent of Preston County Schools.

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Be Kind To Humankind Week is an annual Worldwide celebration of kindness that is observed from August 25th to August 31st. This week is a time for us to reflect on what we can do to make this world and our communities a better place. The celebrations were started with the simple motive that we must do all that we can to make the lives of those around us happier. You don’t have to do anything elaborate to be kind — all it takes is a kind word or helping a friend. Set aside time every day to do something nice for others.

https://bk2hk.org/week/

Bruceton Bus Announcement - Bus 80-17 will be running 45 minutes late this morning.

Knight Night Relays '25 - Saturday, August 23 Get ready for wildest cross country meet in the nation. If you have never been to a cross country meet, this is the one to attend. • Fireworks • Tiki Torches • Paragliders • Fire Breathers • Live Band • WVU XC Team - 2024 NCAA Runners-Up • KNR Apparel • Food Trucks / Vendors • 19 High Schools / 28 Middle Schools • & very fast times!!!

Students have been back to school, and staff has been back to work, which includes Sir Chester. Preston County School's unofficial mascot and therapy dog has been hard at it this week, working daily at PHS, but taking the time for other stops, such as this morning to greet students arrival at KES.

Bruceton Bus Announcement - Bus 80-17 will be running 15 minutes late this morning.