Aurora School

In an effort to obtain parent feedback related to student technology use, Preston County Schools is asking for parents to please complete the following survey: https://forms.office.com/r/QcA0vraD3D. Parents will only need to complete the survey once for all enrolled children. This survey will be open through the end of next week (3/20/26). Thank you.

Good luck to the following students who will be representing Preston County Schools on Monday at the State Science Fair in Charleston:

Brooke Burns — Aurora
Catalina Richards and Harper Dick — Bruceton
Kamryn Hayes — Preston High
Eileen Parks- Preston High
Mariah Titchenell — Preston High
Lexa Galloway — Preston High
Nathan Bernatowicz — Preston High

Good luck to all. You're already winners in our books!

https://wvde.us/academics/middle-secondary-education/student-events-programs-initiatives/science-fair

TAEP baseball team is looking for players. Parents of Aurora students in grades 6-8 with interest may fill out the attached survey, which is also available from the Terra Alta East Preston Facebook page. Please respond by Friday 3/6/26.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk595BepDwjpcqK2Tcau2DK7kE_8EOgCCMFJgg_S3V3uqIEQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Families, WVGSA will be given in May. It is very important that students attend each day and arrive on time. Students who are tardy will not be permitted to enter the testing room and will have to complete the makeup test another day. We offer students an incentive each year for being on time for testing. Testing will begin on May 8 with 5th and 8th grade taking the Science test. Testing continues on May 11, 13, and 14 for all students in grades 3-8. Please avoid scheduling appointments for these days.

📚🏆 For the second month in a row, Terra Alta holds on to the title of Beanstack champ! 🏆📚
The reading trophy is getting quite comfortable at Terra Alta, but will it remain for a 3rd month, or pack its bags and find a new home! With an impressive 119,813 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

Aurora Bus - Bus 19-21, Stanley Harsh, will be running at least 45 minutes to 1 hour late today and students will be picked up by bus 31-21.

This week is National School Social Work Week, where we honor school social workers for their role in helping students navigate social, emotional, and academic challenges. While the entire month of March is dedicated to social work as a profession, this specific week focuses on our school-based professionals, who alongside their teachers, counselors, community members and parents, are helping to shape our future. PCS is lucky to have these individuals working alongside our staff and with our students each and every day.

March Calendar of Events

Aurora Alt Bus Route for tomorrow the 27th - Aurora and PHS students on that route - Bus 64-15 Rebecca Poole Youghiogheny Dr

Vector Training will be held March 6 @ 5:00. This will be the last opportunity to be approved for chaperoning or volunteering. The training takes approximately two hours. No request for chaperones or volunteering will be accepted/approved after this date.
You must have $5 for the background check, a completed background check form, a completed chaperone/volunteer application, and a copy of your driver's license. You cannot be approved to chaperone without completing the Vector Training.
Please reach out to Ms. White at 304-735-3781 or at mandy.white@k12.wv.us with any questions.

Aurora Lunch for Friday the 27th -
Boneless Wings/
Variety of Dipping Sauces/
Tots/
Baked Beans /
Fruit /
Milk/
Have a great weekend Bears!!!

Alt. Bus Routes for the 26th - Aurora - Bus 64-15 Rebecca Poole for Youghiogheny Drive Kingwood - Bus 71-16 Roger Deberry

Please complete the survey for PCS at https://forms.office.com/r/vxf8e4Sw8k
Preston County Schools is surveying for interest to offer a bi-weekly pick-up for summer lunches (10 milks and 10 lunches every two weeks) beginning on June 16th -All meals are chef-prepared in a licensed central kitchen. They are kid-friendly, nutrient-dense, and include both a vegetable and fruit component with each entrée. They are Individually sealed, 3-compartment frozen meals, that can either be reheated via microwave or oven. (Summer schools will be fed on-site; this is the option for non-summer school participants. Pick-up location is still TBD every 2 weeks beginning June 16th and ending July 28th - 4 pick-up dates, 40 meals and milks total - FREE for all children under age 18 not participating. These meals come 10 to a box, then you'll be provided with 10, shelf-stable milks (5 white and 5 chocolate)

Next week is Read Across America Week, celebrated from March 2nd to the 6th, beginning on the birthday of the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March, in fact, is dedicated to reading. Through our Beanstack Challenges, publicizing our local library reading challenges, and regular encouragement from staff to read for 20 minutes a day, Preston County Schools supports the importance of reading and literacy across all grade-levels. Be sure to follow your individual school's socials for special dress-up days next week. Happy Reading!

Preston County Schools are now closed for today, Wednesday, February 25th. Students do not report , 240-day staff, not already reporting are to report on a 2-hour delay, and all other staff does not report.

Aurora Lunch for Wednesday the 25th - Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes w/gravy Green Beans Roll Fruit Milk

Additional Alt Bus Route for tomorrow the 25th - Aurora and PHS students on that route - Bus 64-15 Rebecca Poole Youghiogheny Dr