No fooling around today, at least when it comes to recognizing our Paraprofessionals. Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday of April. Today and everyday, we honor paraprofessional educators, who may also be known as paras, instructional assistants, or teacher aides. Paraprofessionals perform a variety of teaching-related jobs and often assist teachers in classrooms.
Paras may work with students on supplemental enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They may also help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work.
Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service.
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay
Paras may work with students on supplemental enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They may also help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work.
Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service.
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay
PCS Easter/Spring Break - Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Thursday, April 2nd, with staff reporting for a professional day. An extended weekend for Easter Break begins on Friday, April 3rd, with students and staff returning on Wednesday, April 8th.
This evening's "Young Writers Awards" will be held at the PHS Theatre at 6:00 PM, and live streamed on Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/PrestonCountySchools)
(Photos and winner's list will be published tomorrow)
(Photos and winner's list will be published tomorrow)
Next month begins statewide testing across WV, beginning with our 11th Graders on SAT School Day on the 14th, then our students who take the Alternative State Assessment (WVASA or DLM), with that window opening on April 13th. Attached are letters from Superintendent of WV Schools, Michelle Blatt, on each of those tests outlined:
West Virginia General Summative Assessment for Grades 3-8
West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment (DLM) for Grades 3-8 and 11
West Virginia SAT School Day for Grade 11
West Virginia General Summative Assessment for Grades 3-8
West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment (DLM) for Grades 3-8 and 11
West Virginia SAT School Day for Grade 11
Today is Afternoon at the Museum! We will open the doors at 3:00. There will be activities set up in the gym and 2nd grade will be presenting their timelines in the music room.
This Saturday!!! Don't miss out on the Ham, Bacon and Egg Show, brought to you by the PC FFA, at the PHS Gym beginning at 6PM. Doors open at 5.
From the Preston Prevention Partnership and Preston County Family Resources Network (PRN):
🚍 Need a ride to the Family Expo?
We’re working to make the Preston County Family Expo as accessible as possible for all families — and transportation 𝙢𝙖𝙮 be available based on interest.
If transportation has ever been a barrier for your family, we want to hear from you!
👉 Take 1 minute to submit a request here: https://tinyurl.com/2026ExpoTransportation
This will help us determine whether transportation can be offered and where it’s needed most.
Please share with anyone who may benefit ❤️
https://www.facebook.com/PrestonFRN
🚍 Need a ride to the Family Expo?
We’re working to make the Preston County Family Expo as accessible as possible for all families — and transportation 𝙢𝙖𝙮 be available based on interest.
If transportation has ever been a barrier for your family, we want to hear from you!
👉 Take 1 minute to submit a request here: https://tinyurl.com/2026ExpoTransportation
This will help us determine whether transportation can be offered and where it’s needed most.
Please share with anyone who may benefit ❤️
https://www.facebook.com/PrestonFRN
Aurora Lunch Changes - Tomorrow's lunch will be swapped with Friday's, so tomorrow will now be Burger, Curly Fries, Pickle, Fruit, Milk and Salad Bar. Friday will be pizza.
One Week Away. Next Saturday is the Annual FFA Ham, Bacon and Egg Sale. We're not yolking, or hamming around. We're bacon you. You don't want to miss this.
Attention Band Student Parents, permission slips for your child to attend the Region 10 Band Festival are due no later than Friday, March 20th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Henry.
Reminder to 8th grade students that Marianne Sub and Pizza orders are due March 23.
Reminder: there will not be theater practice afterschool today since Mrs. Jones is out this week.
With yesterday's weather and today's temps, I'm not so sure Preston County agrees that Spring starts on Friday, but nonetheless, Friday the 20th kicks-off our student Spring Wellness Challenge with lots of great prizes up for grabs. Complete all activities listed from Friday March 20th - Friday May 1st and verify at the link below to be placed in a drawing.
FORMS link will open on May 1st for parent or student to verify their participation and that they successfully completed all activities. Good luck.
https://forms.office.com/r/Q0Jxdb7uK6
FORMS link will open on May 1st for parent or student to verify their participation and that they successfully completed all activities. Good luck.
https://forms.office.com/r/Q0Jxdb7uK6
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
March 28th
The Sale You've All Been Waiting For
PC FFA Ham, Bacon & Egg Sale
PCS Quarterly Highlights - Beat of Excellence - Winter/Early Spring Digital Edition (https://5il.co/3u0rn)
Although our students' and schools' accomplishments are highlighted regularly through Facebook(s) and our PCS Website(s), PCS will now be compiling a highlight of events of an extended period, publishing quarterly. In previous years and editions, our print magazine was funded through additional federal funds we no longer receive. Moving forward, we will print one magazine each year through parent engagement funding, typically at the start of the year, containing important information, documents, and a calendar, but then will quarterly post a "Beat of Excellence Highlight" online.
Although our students' and schools' accomplishments are highlighted regularly through Facebook(s) and our PCS Website(s), PCS will now be compiling a highlight of events of an extended period, publishing quarterly. In previous years and editions, our print magazine was funded through additional federal funds we no longer receive. Moving forward, we will print one magazine each year through parent engagement funding, typically at the start of the year, containing important information, documents, and a calendar, but then will quarterly post a "Beat of Excellence Highlight" online.
Aurora Lunch - Wednesday March 18th
Mac&Cheese Bites
Green Beans
Rainbow Goldfish
Fruit/Milk
Salad Bar
Mac&Cheese Bites
Green Beans
Rainbow Goldfish
Fruit/Milk
Salad Bar
Calendar and Report Card Changes:
With today's inclement weather day, PCS has decided not to adjust the dates that were more recently put back in place for a Spring Break, and will be using Friday, May 29th (Snow Make-Up Day) as the possible last day for students. This has no affect or change on PHS graduation. Teachers last day in the buildings will now be June 2nd. Also, with today's snow day, 3rd Grading Period Report Cards will now go out this Friday the 20th, as opposed to the 19th.
With today's inclement weather day, PCS has decided not to adjust the dates that were more recently put back in place for a Spring Break, and will be using Friday, May 29th (Snow Make-Up Day) as the possible last day for students. This has no affect or change on PHS graduation. Teachers last day in the buildings will now be June 2nd. Also, with today's snow day, 3rd Grading Period Report Cards will now go out this Friday the 20th, as opposed to the 19th.
Attention Preston County Schools' 8th Graders: Today's previously scheduled Golden Horseshoe Test will now be conducted tomorrow, Wednesday March 18th.
Preston County Schools are now closed for today, Tuesday, March 17th. Students do not report and all extra-curricular activities are cancelled. 240-day staff, not already reporting are to report on a 2-hour delay and all other staff does not report. The Faculty Senate Representative meeting for today will be rescheduled.
Join us March 27 for an Afternoon at the Museum! Carnegie Museum of Natural History will have their traveling museum at Aurora School for families to explore between 3:00 and 4:30. There will also be a variety of STEAM activities set up for families to engage in.
