This week across the state of WV has been high school military signing week. This morning at Preston High School, two students took their first steps to service to country, with family and friends in attendance. PCS wants to congratulate Isabella Hunt (Air Force) and Ethan Bostic (Coast Guard) on joining the 1% club, choosing service before self, and making a commitment to their futures and our nation's future. Congratulations and good luck in your training and all future endeavors. You make us all Preston Proud. (Special Thanks to Mrs. Katie Weaver and her incredible CTE Culinary Students for providing refreshments, Jane Layne, PHS Counselor and her team for coordinating the event, Sgt. Hoover with the WV Army National Guard at Camp Dawson for assisting in the ceremony and providing a military vehicle for family photo-ops, Principal Todd Seymour for his closing remarks, PCS County Director Justin Hough, 23 year veteran of the Army National Guard for delivering opening remarks to the signees and families, and Lt. Col (Ret.) Kincaid, PHS JROTC instructor and veteran for his participation in the ceremony.)
She has spent the past few years transforming the ProStart Program at Preston High School into a thriving, hands-on culinary experience. Her students are learning to serve their community and are trained to meet state food safety standards. From catering awards banquets and hosting teacher appreciation luncheons to preparing and serving buckwheat cakes and sausage at the State Capitol for Preston County Day, students gain real-world experience every day. They also run in-school food offerings like sandwiches, pepperoni rolls, and other favorites for students and staff. ✨
Behind the scenes, Mrs. Weaver is constantly improving the program by painting, organizing, building, and creating an environment where students can truly succeed. Her dedication extends far beyond the classroom, showing up early, staying late, and always finding ways to support her students, coworkers, and community.
A graduate of the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute, she brings both passion and industry expertise to her teaching. Mrs. Weaver has also secured grant funding to upgrade equipment and was recently selected as 1 of only 48 schools nationwide to receive the prestigious Rachael Ray Grow Grant. 🎉Mrs. Weaver truly exhibits and shows what it means to be Preston Proud.
#CareerTechWV #ThisIsCTE #Culinary #ProStart #Tourism
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A Microsoft Form is on our county webpage for your intent to coach next school year 26-27. This form needs to be completed by May 15, 2026, and will take you less than two minutes to complete. If you coach multiple teams, please mark all locations and positions that you coach. You will see that there is a place for head coaches, assistant coaches, and volunteer coaches. Please mark in the correct areas. If you coach multiple teams and want to resign from one position but not others, please follow the instructions in question two.
If we do not receive your response by May 15, we will take this as your resignation and this will appear on the May 26, agenda. On May 27, your position will be posted if you are a head coach or assistant coach.
Below is the link for the survey. If you have any questions, please contact either Ms. Varner, Autumn or Kristin.
https://forms.office.com/r/GT1nS4xupK
Comfortable Living Properties
Kingwood Lions Club
The Country Retreat
Interact, Rotary Sponsored Club
Grandma Manko
Reedsville United Methodist Church
Rotary Club of Kingwood
Fraternal Order of the Eagles
Affordable Signs Unlimited
T.H. Services, LLC
Don Smith, Commissioner
Sir Chester, PHS Therapy Dog
PHS Track Complex Off Limits for Maintenance
This will not affect scheduled sports. Off limits for public use during this time.
Important dates on the calendar to note:
8/24 - First Day for Students
6/1 - Possible Last Day for Students
5/27 - PHS Graduation
9/25 and 9/28 Off (Buckwheat – staff reports on 28th for PD)
Full Week off for Thanksgiving
Christmas Break begins on 12/24 - (students go 12/21,12/22, 12/23 (Early Out))
Easter – Off (3/25, 3/26, 3/29, 3/30)
Draft Calendar - https://5il.co/3u96g; https://5il.co/3u96h
Non-Traditional (Brain Freeze Days) Application - https://5il.co/3u96i
At last night's meeting of the PCS Board of Education, multiple recognitions were made relating to the Bruceton School.
Tony Glover (Mining Solutions Company LLC) and his wife Carol were recognized for their continuing generosity and contributions to the Bruceton School over the years, with Principal Jonas Knotts and Secretary Susan Moran also in attendance.
LeJay Graffious of the Old Hemlock Foundation, and former educator and Principal of the Bruceton School, was also recognized as a major supporter of the Bruceton School and students of Preston County.
Lastly, The Bruceton School's Junior Varsity Boys' Basketball Team was recognized and congratulated for winning the county middle school junior varsity basketball championship back in February by defeating West Preston.
The team is coached by Justin Lemley and Alvin Guthrie.
Team members include: Carter Foreman, River Matthews, Easton Dawson, Conner Klinkert, Jacob Heubi, Colton Shisler, Owen Shay, Bradley Metheny, Jackson Wotring, Collin Kingan and Owen Johnson
The reading trophy is getting quite comfortable at Terra Alta, but will it remain for a 4th month following April, or pack its bags and find a new home! With an impressive 117,452 minutes read, Terra Alta remains our current Beanstack Reading Winner. Way to go, readers! 👏✨
Who will reign supreme in the next reading showdown? Will a new school sneak up and take over? Keep those pages turning! 📖💙 #PCSREADS #BEANSTACK
On Friday, April 10, 2026, Preston County Schools sponsored the second annual Fine Arts Festival at Preston High School. The event began with theatrical performances by the PHS Musical Theater Ensemble and Aurora School Musical Theater Group, along with monologues performed by PHS students in the PHS Theater.
Next, guests were invited to view an art exhibit from county students from each school in the PHS Media Center. The night concluded with performances by middle and high school chorus students, the PHS Steel Drum Band, the PHS Band, and Middle School All County Band directed by Guest Conductor Mr. Roger Walker along with a final combined performance by the PHS and Middle School School bands.
The event provided a showcase for our hugely talented students and teachers and was enjoyed by all in attendance. Special thanks goes out to Mrs. Brenda Layton who has helped spearhead this event over the past two years; Mrs. Michelle Liga who coordinated the event this year in conjunction with teacher leads: Tiffany Hardy (Art), Will Nose (Band), Emma Harvey (Chorus), Leah DeLauder (Theater) and other county teachers including: Claire Jones, Scott Fischer, Joan Carr, Kendall Adams, Megan Ward, Sabrina Spiker, Kim Taylor, Jonathan Henry, Abigail Rexroad, Mark Wallace, Shawn Dunn, Jalina Spiker, Duane Salisbury, and Lauren Sperry. Great job to all involved.
