Preston County Schools

West Area and PHS Bus Announcement - Bus 76-16, Cassandra Dobbins will not be running tomorrow. Bus 76-16 will not run tomorrow.

about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools

This evening's meeting of the Preston County Board of Education began with a large delegation of recognitions to be made, as our students continue to go above and beyond the classroom and our borders, representing at the school, county, regional and state levels. This evening the board recognized:

WV State Social Studies Fair Participants and Winners:

Division 1 (Grades 3-5)

1st Place:

* Delilah Ringer (Bruceton)- Anthropology (Individual)

* Noah Goodrich (Kingwood)- Geography (Individual)

* Grady Walsh & Wyatt Calhoun (TAEP)- Geography (Group)

* Emilia Bright (Bruceton)- Psychology (Individual)

2nd Place:

* Ava Kerstetter & Addilyn Baker (Kingwood)- Psychology (Group)

Division 2 (Grades 6-8)

1st Place:

* Aidan Huggins & Conner Larue (West)- Anthropology (Group)

* Remington Wolfe & Isaiah Nelson (South)- Psychology (Group)

* Sophie Uphold (Central)- State & Local Studies (Individual)

2nd Place:

* Temperance Phillips & Kayleigh Myers (South)- US History (Group)

3rd Place:

* Collin Sheets & Bryson Teets (Central)- State & Local (Group)

Honorable Mention:

* Scarlett Hayes (Central)- Geography (Individual)

* Mason White & Noah Johnson (West)- World History (Group)

Division 3 (Grade 9-12)

2nd Place:

* Isabella Edmunds (PHS)- Anthropology (Individual)

3rd Place:

Kalista Huggins (PHS)- Political Science (Individual)

Additional state-level participating students included: Taylor Schnopp (KES), Ryan Foley (KES), Adrienne Bernatowicz (CPMS), Ava Waters (Aurora), Ella Dilly (West), Kenzley Rouzee & Katelyn Kelly (CPMS), Elijah Barker (PHS), Delaney & Olivia Seese (PHS), Sophia Flowers (PHS), Lilia Carpenter & Kaitlin Michaels (PHS), & Reese Stratton (PHS).

County Young Writer's Awards:

— Kindergarten Poetry: Braylenn Sargent (1st)

— Kindergarten Prose: Brexton Matlick (1st), Rylee Glotfelty (2nd), Avery Wilt (3rd).

— First and Second Grade Poetry: Rosalie Liston (1st) and Tristan Shrout (2nd).

— First and Second Grade Prose: Meara Plum(1st), Juliet Hough (2nd), Elayna Jennings (3rd).

— Third and Fourth Grade Poetry: Briella Bowser (1st), Ava Kerstetter (2nd), Jordan Wilfong (3rd).

— Third and Fourth Grade Prose: Ava Kerstetter (1st), Coalton Osborne (2nd), Kenneth Bradley (3rd).

— Fifth and Sixth Grade Poetry: Owen Shay (1st).

— Fifth and Sixth Grade Prose: Emma Goodrich (1st), Stella Kosik-McDaniel (2nd), Ava Myers (3rd).

— 7th/8th Grade Poetry: Myla Zinn (1st), Ainsley Feathers (2nd), Kyndall Goff (3rd).

— 7th/8th Grade Prose: Addison Willard (1st), Grace Estep (2nd), Ayla Fasouletos (3rd).

— 9th/10th Grade Poetry: Tori Hovatter (1st), Raegan Teter (2nd), Alyssa Thomas and Brody McCleary (tied for third place);

— 9th/10th Grade Prose: Madeline Kincaid (1st), Jasmine Quince (2nd), Halee Bolyard (3rd), Ryan Tayman (honorable mention),

— 11th/12th Grade Poetry: Lillie Moreland (1st).

— 11th/12th Grade Prose: Elizabeth Wilson (1st).

Golden Horseshoe Winners:

Preston County Schools and the West Virginia Department of Education is honored to announce the 2025 Golden Horseshoe winners for Preston County. Since 1931, students have been honored as Knights of the Golden Horseshoe having demonstrated exceptional knowledge of West Virginia History on the state administered exam. This year, 223 winners will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award. Preston's 4 winners will have an opportunity to be recognized at the Golden Horseshoe ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV. Congrats to these 4 amazing students.

2025 County Winners:

Paisley Schnopp, Bruceton School

Mckenze Martin, Bruceton School

Aubrey Harteis, Bruceton School

Paigelynn McDonald, West Preston School

Middle School Scholar's Summit:

Overall Competition Winners: (Up to 700 Points Available)

1st - West Team 1 (612.25 Points)

2nd - Central Elite (608.5 Points)

3rd - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers (600.5 Points)

West Preston 1

Gary Ford

Lily McVicker

Mason White

Addison Willard

Coach Emily Willard and Ashley McMillen

Central Elite

Nathan Bernatowicz

Ayla Fasouletos

Molly Hoffman

Aubrey Welch

Coach Katie Ware and Brandy Childs

The Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers

Lane Galloway

Taylor Grose

Kailey Rodeheaver

Vada Walsh

Coach Kayla Dodge and Carrie See

WV Farm Bureau Fourth Grade Poster Contest Winners:

1st Place - Ava Jose - Bruceton

2nd Place - Emilia Bright - Bruceton

3rd Place - Gwen Durst - Aurora

about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools

students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement

At approx. 4:03 PM on Monday, April 28th, 2025, County Clerk (Linda Huggins) swore in newly appointed Board Member (Mrs. Beth Noss), who is filling the vacancy created by the resignation of former Board Member Mrs. Shelley Miller. PCS wants to officially welcome and congratulate Mrs. Noss, who will waste no time, as she is now working in her newly official capacity during this evening's board meeting.

about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools

board member swearing in with another woman, county clerk, during board of education meeting

Congratulations to our Coach of the Year Winners. Throughout this week, we recognized our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week, where we'll be surprising them live. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do.

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

This afternoon, thanks in part to the Preston County Chamber of Commerce and PHS Students and Staff, there were 30 vendors on site at PHS for a student and community career fair. This presented an excellent opportunity not only for our students, but for locals to connect with local businesses about current and future employment opportunities. We are so thankful for the continued partnerships with the Chamber and our local businesses.

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Congratulations to our second group of Teacher of the Year Winners. Throughout the week, we'll be recognizing our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do.

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Congratulations to our first group of Teacher of the Year Winners. Throughout the week, we'll be recognizing our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do. (Corrected)

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Congratulations to our second group of Service Person of the Year Winners. Throughout the week, we'll be recognizing our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do.

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Congratulations to our first group of Service Person of the Year Winners. Throughout the week, we'll be recognizing our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do.

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Whether you call them secretary, administrative assistant, or administrative professional, we appreciate all these amazing people who keep our offices, schools, and county running smoothly. We'd be lost without you all. Thank you for all you do.

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Today on School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and everyday, PCS appreciates and thanks our amazing bus drivers that get our kids to and from school and extracurriculars safely. PCS has the best. Thank you bus drivers!!!

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Happy Easter to all of our PCS Staff, Students, Families and Friends!!!

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Yesterday was the first ever Scholar's Summit hosted at PHS by PHS Staff and Students, spearheaded by Colson Manko and Mrs. Katie Rush. 14 teams from 6 schools competed in the summit consisting of 6 events worth up to 700 points; Math, Science, English (Speech and Essay), Quiz Bowl, and CTE Concentration - Aurora (2), Bruceton (3), Central (3), TAEP (2), South (1), West (3). Overall Competition Winners: (Up to 700 Points Available) 1st - West Team 1 (612.25 Points) 2nd - Central Elite (608.5 Points) 3rd - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers (600.5 Points) Event Winners: Math - 1st - Bruceton Team 1 (Perfect Score) 2nd - Central Elite 3rd - Aurora Baha Quacas Science - 1st - Bruceton Team 2 (Perfect Score) 2nd - South Preston 3rd - West Team 2 English (Speech) - 1st - West Team 1 2nd - Central Magic Mittens 3rd - Central Elite English (Essay) - 1st - Central Magic Mittens 2nd - Central Elite 3rd - West Team 2 English (Overall) - 1st - Central Magic Mittens 2nd - Central Elite 3rd - Bruceton Team 2 Quiz Bowl - 1st - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers 2nd - Bruceton Team 2 CTE Concentration - 1st - Central Elite 2nd - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers 3rd - West Team 1

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

🌟 We're halfway through April's Reading Challenge! So much reading has been accomplished as we head into Spring Break! 📖✨ Take this time to cozy up with a great book or listen to an audiobook. Don't forget to log your reading time in Beanstack! Staff, this includes you! Can we see your school at the top of the leaderboard when we return? Let us know your favorite book to read this break! 📚💬 #PCSREADS #BEANSTACK

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday the 17th, begins Spring Break for students. Students do not report back to school until Tuesday, April 22nd. Preston County Schools wants to wish everyone a nice extended holiday weekend and a Happy Easter.

2 months ago, Justin Hough

Today marks the first-ever Preston County Scholar Summit, an academic competition designed to offer a new academic opportunity for middle school students. Several teams from all Preston County middle schools will compete in bracket-style academic contests throughout the day for the summit, which aims to provide middle school students with a chance to engage in teamwork, collaboration, and social development . We will be live streaming events throughout the day on Facebook (PCS Page), beginning with the Welcome at 10:00. Tune in to Facebook throughout the day to see students compete in English, Science, Math, Quiz Bowl, and a CTE concentration. The Quiz Bowl Finals and Awards will be this evening.

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Terra Alta Bus Announcement- Bus 62-15 will be running 30 minutes late this morning. Again, Bus 62-15 will be running 30 minutes late.

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Great things continue to happen in Preston County Schools with our amazing students. At last night's meeting of the Preston County BOE, multiple students were recognized for both athletic and academic achievements. The Preston High School Wrestling team qualified five wrestlers to the WV State Wrestling Meet in Huntington, WV on March 7-8, 2025. Qualifying wrestlers included: Ava Turner, Lucas Lilly, Levi Jennings, Braydon Miller, and Cole Turner. Coaches for the team include: Brad Reed (Head Coach), Levi Hall (Asst. Coach), Nick Schmidle (Volunteer Asst. Coach), Gavin Garlits (Volunteer Asst. Coach), and Jeromy Garlits (Volunteer Asst. Coach). Braydon Miller earned All-State Honors finishing in 6th place in the 157 lbs. weight class. Cole Turner captured a state championship in the 175 lbs. weight class. Ava Turner also captured a state title in the female 132 lbs. weight class. To our knowledge, Cole and Ava are the first brother and sister to win state championships in the same state meet. On March 1, 2025, Preston County sent a delegation of students to the Regional Math Field Day lead by county math field day coordinator Mrs. Debbie Zigray and grade-level coordinators Tiffany Sheets, Rebekah Stump, and Lisa Hileman. This year three students were named winners during the competition. In the high school division, Preston High School student Collin Wyatt finished in 12th place overall. In the 4th grade division, Bruceton School students Owen Moody finished as the 2nd Alternate and Alexis Maust finished in 2nd place. On Monday, March 10, 2025, Preston County sent a large contingent of students with county coordinator Mrs. Debbie Zigray to the WV State Science Fair on Charleston, WV. Other staff and volunteers assisting with the fair and student preparation include: Linda Newcome, Karen Boyle, Jeff Zigray, Kathleen Cline, Caralea Warnick, Daniel Flowers, and Ryan Cool. State-level participating and winning students included: On March 18, 2025, Ethan won the WV Metro News Scholar Athlete of the Week Award sponsored by ZMM Architects. This award recognizes scholar athletes who also excel in the classroom. Ethan is a high performing student at Preston High School and also earned All-Big 10 Conference and All-State honors for his performance on the football team during this past season. Ethan has signed a national letter of intent to continue his studies and football career at Fairmont State University next year. Patience Cartwright earned 1st Team All-Big10 Conference honors this year as a cheerleader at Preston High School for the 2024-25 season. Patience is accompanied tonight by her coach, Mrs. Tina Silcott

2 months ago, Preston County Schools

Our Knights continue to show up and succeed. Congrats to our March Perfect and Faithful attendance students. March Perfect -https://www.canva.com/design/DAGknZP8dRg/qB53bsJ0wnGuYs08oj7p7w/view?utm_content=DAGknZP8dRg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h8c4f8d31ee#1 March Faithful - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGknfWUj-0/Tvq9-tLyzpXMFVZrqBQGnQ/view?utm_content=DAGknfWUj-0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h263ede2875#1

2 months ago, Preston County Schools