Aurora School

Aurora School apparel is now available at the following link: https://www.affordablesignsunlimited.com/services-products/aurora-school-2025/
A paper copy of the order form will go home tomorrow with students. Paper forms are due November 13. Please make checks payable to Aurora School PTO.

Upcoming Substitute Classes for Aide, Cook and Custodial Certifications -
If you're interested in subbing for PCS, or getting your foot in the door for full-time employment, please contact our personnel office for more info or to sign-up for one of these classes.

With SNAP Benefits delays approaching, PCS, and their partners at Food for Preston, want to ensure our students don't go hungry. If in need, please reach out to these food pantries or Food for Preston directly, as well as your child's school as we're here to help. Our guidance offices and social workers can work directly with local orgs, Food for Preston, and our county nutrition director, to ensure our students have food during any uncertain times.

November Menus Reminder and invite to take school lunch/breakfast survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/d0jMx4kUTj
(Please complete by Friday, October 31st at 8:00P)

Don't forget that Monday is the first day of Red Ribbon Week. It is also picture day. Our theme is "Look Sharp, Stay Smart-Be Drug Free from the Start!"

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 24th, there will be no school for students and staff reports for professional learning. No School for students tomorrow.

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, October 23rd, students will be bringing home their report cards/progress reports for the 1st Grading Period that ended on the 17th.

Parents, this is a reminder that picture day will take place on Monday, October 27th.

Since 2011, Unity Day has been recognized in the US as a day to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. PCS is dedicated to the prevention of students being bullied, and creating a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Aurora Bus Announcement - Bus 31-21 Rick Bachtel, Stemple Ridge area, will be picked up approximately 20 minutes late tomorrow morning by bus 81-17.

Rick Bachtel 31-21 will not be running this evening. Students who ride Rick's bus that live on Route 50 will ride Strawser's bus 81 and should arrive at the same time as usual. Students that live on Stemple Ridge will ride Dan's bus and will be arriving home approximately 40 minutes late. Any Bible Club students who ride Rick's bus on the high school run will need to be picked up from the school.

Have you spotted a scarecrow or two at Aurora School? See the attached flyer to see why we've been invaded by scarecrows!

Please see the attached flyer regarding our Veterans Day breakfast and program.

October 20-24, 2025 is National School Bus Safety Week. Keep bus stop safety at the top of your list this school year. School buses carry our most precious cargo—our children. Every stop is a chance to protect their journey. We thank our community members for following the law, our local law enforcement for monitoring and enforcing the laws, and our PCS Bus Drivers for ensuring our students' safety to and from our schools and events.

Red Ribbon Week is coming! See the flyer below for spirit days.

Early Dismissal Reminder - Tomorrow, Friday October 17th is a 2 hour early dismissal for students.

November Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Survey will go out later this month to see sustains and improves for possible changes with menus beginning in December

For parents of students receiving special education services:

The West Virginia Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC) would like to hear from you.
The WVACEEC is a group of individuals from across the state that gather throughout the school year to listen to the concerns of parents, families, and community members regarding the education of exceptional students, and share those concerns with the WV Department of Education (WVDE), the WV State Board of Education (WVSBOE).

You’re invited to meet with us in person on Thursday October 23, 2025 at Phillip Barbour High School 99 Horseshoe Drive, Phillippi, WV, from 5:00-8:00 pm.

If you are unable to attend in person, but would like to join us virtually please click the link below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87424501300?pwd=C71RriKTyKQ3nWM7YjIoUFprjiU3fe.1

If you are unable to meet with us, or prefer to share your story privately, please click the link below. https://tinyurl.com/4hfp53bn (click here to share your concerns)

Aurora's Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) will meet on October 13th at 4:00. If you are interested in joining the LSIC team, please reach out to Ms. White by calling 304-735-3781 or by email mandy.white@k12.wv.us.