Thales, the first Greek Mathematician and philosopher said, "Hope is the most universal of all human possessions."
More than 2,500 years later, we can also say that mathematics is one of the most universal human possessions.
Connecting hope and mathematics creates opportunities for deeper insight and knowledge. Mathematics gives us hope to understand reality and truth clearly, share common definitions, learn cooperation, use data responsibly, find win-win strategies, and more.
Even if you're just looking for an excuse to eat some pie, today is that day too.
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE AND CHANGES:
Preston County Schools would like to provide an update related to our current year academic calendar. This will be reflected with an updated calendar on the county page later today. A waiver request of the 180-day requirement was submitted by Mr. Martin on March 6th for a waiver of (4) dates that were missed due to weather during the last week of January that were a part of the Governor's emergency declaration. The waiver has been approved. As a result, the last day of school for students will be Thursday, May 28th if the district has no additional snow days between now and the end of the school year. This will also allow Tuesday, April 7th to now be a day off of school for students and 200-day staff for an extended Easter Break as it was previously scheduled to be prior to the snow. If we have any snow days for the remainder of the year, announcements will be made on needed calendar adjustments.
Due to the current tornado watch, unless prior arrangements have been made, all students will be riding the bus home after school.
PCS Students, the weather is beginning to look like "Sun's Out/Guns Out," Spring is around the corner, and time to chase the Winter Blues away and either maintain or improve your wellness. Announcing the week of March 16th and beginning on the first day of Spring, March 20th, students will be given wellness activities to participate in through May 1st. At that time, verification will be open via a forms and must be fully completed. Winners will be chosen at random from those completing the challenge, which will include verification of activities completed, and a brief summary of an overall wellness program, developed by the student, to continue throughout the Summer. Prizes awarded and delivered by May 8th. All of this made possible through grant-funding specifically for student wellness. If any local or area businesses are interested in sponsoring a staff challenge, please reach out to Justin Hough, PCS Director of Child Nutrition and Communications at jhough@k12.wv.us.
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
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
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for today, Tuesday, March 3rd. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
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.
Boneless Wings/
Variety of Dipping Sauces/
Tots/
Baked Beans /
Fruit /
Milk/
Have a great weekend Bears!!!