🚌🦸♂️ SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK | OCTOBER 19–23, 2026 🦸♀️🚌
💛💙 “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes!” 💙💛
Every school day, our dedicated Preston County Schools bus drivers take on one of the most important missions of all — getting our students to and from school safely! They are everyday heroes who go above and beyond to protect our most precious cargo. 🚌❤️
During School Bus Safety Week, we're raising awareness about the importance of school bus safety and reminding students, families, and motorists that keeping our children safe is everyone's responsibility!
🚦 Our focus this week includes:
🚌 Understanding school bus safety rules and expectations.
⚠️ Recognizing danger zones around school buses where drivers may have difficulty seeing children.
🚸 Practicing safe loading and unloading procedures, including waiting for the driver's signal before crossing.
🛑 Educating motorists about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses and the importance of obeying school bus stop arms and flashing red lights.
At Preston County Schools, the safety and well-being of our students will always be our top priority. Our county, transportation department, and dedicated bus drivers are committed to providing safe, dependable transportation for every student, every day.
💛 To our incredible bus drivers: THANK YOU for being the everyday heroes behind the wheel! Your dedication, patience, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students and families every single day.
🦸♂️ Not all superheroes wear capes — some drive YELLOW SCHOOL BUSES! 🚌
SAFE RIDES. EVERYDAY HEROES. ONE COUNTY. ONE MISSION. STUDENT SAFETY!
💛💙 “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes!” 💙💛
Every school day, our dedicated Preston County Schools bus drivers take on one of the most important missions of all — getting our students to and from school safely! They are everyday heroes who go above and beyond to protect our most precious cargo. 🚌❤️
During School Bus Safety Week, we're raising awareness about the importance of school bus safety and reminding students, families, and motorists that keeping our children safe is everyone's responsibility!
🚦 Our focus this week includes:
🚌 Understanding school bus safety rules and expectations.
⚠️ Recognizing danger zones around school buses where drivers may have difficulty seeing children.
🚸 Practicing safe loading and unloading procedures, including waiting for the driver's signal before crossing.
🛑 Educating motorists about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses and the importance of obeying school bus stop arms and flashing red lights.
At Preston County Schools, the safety and well-being of our students will always be our top priority. Our county, transportation department, and dedicated bus drivers are committed to providing safe, dependable transportation for every student, every day.
💛 To our incredible bus drivers: THANK YOU for being the everyday heroes behind the wheel! Your dedication, patience, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students and families every single day.
🦸♂️ Not all superheroes wear capes — some drive YELLOW SCHOOL BUSES! 🚌
SAFE RIDES. EVERYDAY HEROES. ONE COUNTY. ONE MISSION. STUDENT SAFETY!
Reminder: Title I Advisory Parent Committee Meeting
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that the Title I Advisory Parent Committee (TPAC) Meeting will be held tomorrow, Monday, October 19, at 9:00 a.m. at the Preston County Board of Education Offices.
The Title I Advisory Parent Committee provides families with an opportunity to have a voice in decisions related to Title I programs and family engagement efforts. Committee members work collaboratively with school and district leaders to:
Review and improve Title I programs and services.
Provide input on parent and family engagement activities.
Help develop and review family engagement policies and school-parent compacts.
Offer feedback on the use of Title I family engagement funds.
Identify ways to strengthen partnerships between schools, families, and the community.
Your participation and feedback are valuable as we work together to support student success across Preston County Schools. During this time, we're open to discuss any and all parent concerns.
We look forward to seeing you on Monday, October 19, at 9:00 a.m. at the Preston County Board of Education Offices.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that the Title I Advisory Parent Committee (TPAC) Meeting will be held tomorrow, Monday, October 19, at 9:00 a.m. at the Preston County Board of Education Offices.
The Title I Advisory Parent Committee provides families with an opportunity to have a voice in decisions related to Title I programs and family engagement efforts. Committee members work collaboratively with school and district leaders to:
Review and improve Title I programs and services.
Provide input on parent and family engagement activities.
Help develop and review family engagement policies and school-parent compacts.
Offer feedback on the use of Title I family engagement funds.
Identify ways to strengthen partnerships between schools, families, and the community.
Your participation and feedback are valuable as we work together to support student success across Preston County Schools. During this time, we're open to discuss any and all parent concerns.
We look forward to seeing you on Monday, October 19, at 9:00 a.m. at the Preston County Board of Education Offices.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education.
Parents, this message is being sent as a reminder that fall pictures will be taken on Monday, October 19, 2026 in the school library.
📢 Join the Preston County Schools Team! 📢
Looking for a flexible way to make a difference in our schools? Preston County Schools is offering Substitute Training Classes for those interested in becoming a substitute Cook, Custodian, Secretary, or Aide.
Substitutes play an important role in supporting our students, staff, and school communities. Whether you're looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity or a way to get involved in local education, we encourage you to apply! Many of our subs are able to seek full-time employment with the system as well if they choose.
✅ Substitute Cook
✅ Substitute Custodian
✅ Substitute Secretary
✅ Substitute Aide
📍 Classes will be held at the Preston County Schools Board of Education Office, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood.
📝 How to Apply:
Visit Preston County Schools online at prestoncountyschools.com under the Employment tab, or call Autumn at 304-329-0580 ext. 3216 for more information.
Help us make a positive impact in the lives of Preston County students. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! 🍎💙💛
Looking for a flexible way to make a difference in our schools? Preston County Schools is offering Substitute Training Classes for those interested in becoming a substitute Cook, Custodian, Secretary, or Aide.
Substitutes play an important role in supporting our students, staff, and school communities. Whether you're looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity or a way to get involved in local education, we encourage you to apply! Many of our subs are able to seek full-time employment with the system as well if they choose.
✅ Substitute Cook
✅ Substitute Custodian
✅ Substitute Secretary
✅ Substitute Aide
📍 Classes will be held at the Preston County Schools Board of Education Office, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood.
📝 How to Apply:
Visit Preston County Schools online at prestoncountyschools.com under the Employment tab, or call Autumn at 304-329-0580 ext. 3216 for more information.
Help us make a positive impact in the lives of Preston County students. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! 🍎💙💛
RSVP: https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0riJiazv840krQy
Please join us at Preston High School for a district-wide literacy event for families, sponsored by the Preston County Literacy Team!
This event is primarily targeted to K-5 students, but older and younger siblings are welcome!
November 10, 2026
Preston High School Concourse
5:00 - 7:00 pm
RSVP at the link above
Please join us at Preston High School for a district-wide literacy event for families, sponsored by the Preston County Literacy Team!
This event is primarily targeted to K-5 students, but older and younger siblings are welcome!
November 10, 2026
Preston High School Concourse
5:00 - 7:00 pm
RSVP at the link above
🎉💙💛 Happy Boss’s Day! 💛💙🎉
Today, we want to give a special shoutout to two incredible leaders of Preston County Schools — Superintendent Brad Martin and Assistant Superintendent Ange Varner!
Thank you both for your unwavering support, encouragement, dedication, and leadership. Your willingness to listen, lend a helping hand, and stand behind your staff makes a difference every single day.
Great leaders don't just lead — they inspire, encourage, and empower those around them. We are grateful to have two bosses who genuinely care about our students, staff, schools, and the future of Preston County.
Your hard work and commitment do not go unnoticed, and we hope you both know how much you are appreciated!
🎉 Happy Boss’s Day, Mr. Martin and Mrs. Varner! 🎉
Today, we want to give a special shoutout to two incredible leaders of Preston County Schools — Superintendent Brad Martin and Assistant Superintendent Ange Varner!
Thank you both for your unwavering support, encouragement, dedication, and leadership. Your willingness to listen, lend a helping hand, and stand behind your staff makes a difference every single day.
Great leaders don't just lead — they inspire, encourage, and empower those around them. We are grateful to have two bosses who genuinely care about our students, staff, schools, and the future of Preston County.
Your hard work and commitment do not go unnoticed, and we hope you both know how much you are appreciated!
🎉 Happy Boss’s Day, Mr. Martin and Mrs. Varner! 🎉
Reminder:
End of Grading Term 1 - Monday, October 19th
(Please get incomplete/make-up assignments turned in by this Friday the 16th)
Report Cards Go Home - Monday, October 26th
End of Grading Term 1 - Monday, October 19th
(Please get incomplete/make-up assignments turned in by this Friday the 16th)
Report Cards Go Home - Monday, October 26th
November Menus
(Menu Survey Coming Next Week)
(Menu Survey Coming Next Week)
There will be a PTO meeting on October 13 at 6:00 in the library.
Trick or Treat Times for Aurora area
Mt Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Civic Ctr Parking Lot
10am-11:30am - service
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Civic Ctr Parking Lot
10am-11:30am - service
💙💛 We Are Kinder Together, Stronger Together! ❤️💚
Kindness starts with each of us. When we listen, include, forgive, show respect, solve problems peacefully, and lift one another up, we create schools where everyone feels valued and belongs.
Different ideas. Same team. One school community. 🤝
A kinder, more united Preston County Schools starts with US!
Kindness starts with each of us. When we listen, include, forgive, show respect, solve problems peacefully, and lift one another up, we create schools where everyone feels valued and belongs.
Different ideas. Same team. One school community. 🤝
A kinder, more united Preston County Schools starts with US!
It's almost time for the Fall Festival. See the flyer for details.
📚💙 Happy Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day! 💛
Today, October 6th, we’re celebrating the incredible instructional coaches who work behind the scenes to make a BIG impact across our schools! 🌟
Our instructional coaches are master teachers, peer mentors, and collaborative partners who support educators, strengthen teaching practices, encourage professional growth, and ultimately help improve outcomes for our students. 🍎📖
Their work may not always happen in the spotlight, but their impact is felt in classrooms every day. Thank you to our instructional coaches for guiding, supporting, empowering, and inspiring our educators and students!
💙💛 We appreciate YOU and all you do for Preston County Schools! 💛💙
Today, October 6th, we’re celebrating the incredible instructional coaches who work behind the scenes to make a BIG impact across our schools! 🌟
Our instructional coaches are master teachers, peer mentors, and collaborative partners who support educators, strengthen teaching practices, encourage professional growth, and ultimately help improve outcomes for our students. 🍎📖
Their work may not always happen in the spotlight, but their impact is felt in classrooms every day. Thank you to our instructional coaches for guiding, supporting, empowering, and inspiring our educators and students!
💙💛 We appreciate YOU and all you do for Preston County Schools! 💛💙
This evening's work session will be live streamed on the PCS Website and through the PCS App. Go to https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/ and click on the link at the top of the page that says PCS LiveStream or go to https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
Reminder that October 8 is our first Monthly House Day.
Reminder (Upcoming Event - TOMORROW): On Monday, October 5th, 2026, the Preston County Board of Education is hosting a work session beginning at 5:30 PM for students, parents, staff, and community members to discuss issues and concerns facing our schools, and how we can work together to improve our schools and district as a whole. Attendees will be permitted 3-5 minutes, depending on how many sign-in to speak at the work session. Questions regarding the scheduled work session can be directed to Brad Martin, Superintendent of Preston County Schools. (brrmarti@k12.wv.us)
Due to the evacuation on October 1, we will NOT be conducting an evacuation drill on October 8. We will dismiss as normal from Aurora School.
💙💛 Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! 💛💙
Preston County Schools always appreciates the hard work and dedication of every member of our school community, but today we want to take a special moment to recognize our amazing custodial staff!
Our custodians work behind the scenes each day to help keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning. From the early mornings to the late afternoons and nights, their hard work makes a difference for our students, staff, and families every single day.
To all of our Preston County Schools custodians: THANK YOU! 🧹✨ Your work matters, your dedication is appreciated, and you are an important part of what makes our schools great!
🎉 Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day — Friday, October 2nd, 2026! 🎉
We appreciate you and all that you do for Preston County Schools! 💙💛
Preston County Schools always appreciates the hard work and dedication of every member of our school community, but today we want to take a special moment to recognize our amazing custodial staff!
Our custodians work behind the scenes each day to help keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning. From the early mornings to the late afternoons and nights, their hard work makes a difference for our students, staff, and families every single day.
To all of our Preston County Schools custodians: THANK YOU! 🧹✨ Your work matters, your dedication is appreciated, and you are an important part of what makes our schools great!
🎉 Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day — Friday, October 2nd, 2026! 🎉
We appreciate you and all that you do for Preston County Schools! 💙💛
Menu Change for Friday, October 2, 2026.
Mini Corndogs or Corndogs
Chips
Baked Beans
Fruit / Milk
Mini Corndogs or Corndogs
Chips
Baked Beans
Fruit / Milk