Stay tuned for weekly tips! Spend time reading every day. Reading together sends a strong message that reading is invaluable. Showing interest in reading will impact your child by helping them understand the importance of reading and writing. As a result, your child will follow your example. Check out more resources on the science of reading and the Ready Read Write Initiative on the WVDE website at https://wvde.us/ready-read-write/ #PrestonCountyReads
22 days ago, Preston County Schools
Stay tuned! Keep an eye out for weekly tips to help your child become a reader for life! Check out Tip #1 today! #PrestonCountyReads
Make Reading Important! Spend time reading every day. Reading together sends a strong message that reading is invaluable. showing interest in reading will impact your child by helping them understand the importance of reading and writing. As a result, your child will follow your example. Check out more resources on the science of reading and the Read Ready Write Initiative on the WVDE website https://wvde.us/ready-read-write/
Today, our middle school science students were visited by West Virginia STEAM TAC. They learned how elastic potential energy and kinetic energy are related through hands-on experimentation. Thank you to West Viriginia STEAM TAC and Mrs. Cline for providing this opportunity for our students.
22 days ago, Mandy White
STEAM TAC VISIT
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Children who eat breakfast have increased alertness and improved moods throughout the morning, making for a better learning experience in the classroom.
23 days ago, Preston County Schools
Wake up to school breakfast. Children who eat breakfast have increased alertness and improved moods throughout the morning, making for a better learning experience in the classroom.
Book Bingo is free for all Aurora School Families. Come anytime between 5:30-7:00 and join a game or stay for the whole time. We have lots of books to choose from.
23 days ago, Mandy White
Book Bingo on April 5 from 5:30 to 7:00.
Research shows that children who participate in school breakfast exhibit better behavior in school. Encourage your child to participate daily in PCS free breakfast program.
24 days ago, Preston County Schools
Wake up! School Breakfast. Research shows that children who participate in school breakfast exhibit better behavior in school.  Encourage your child to participate daily in PCS free breakfast program.
Parents, this is just a friendly reminder that ALL Krispy Kreme orders, and money are due no later than Friday March 8th.
24 days ago, Cindy Stone
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 all Preston County School students grades 3 - 8 will participate in the WV General Summative Assessment for Writing. Students, please make sure you get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and try your best! We know you are well prepared and ready!
24 days ago, Preston County Schools
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 all Preston County School students grades 3 - 8 will participate in the WV General Summative Assessment for Writing. Students, please make sure you get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and try your best! We know you are well prepared and ready!
Research shows that children who participate in school breakfast demonstrate improved academic performance and are less likely to be late or absent from school.
26 days ago, Preston County Schools
Feed your creativity with a healthy school breakfast. Research shows that children who participate in school breakfast demonstrate improved academic performance and are less likely to be late or absent from school.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 all Preston County School students grades 3 - 8 will participate in the WV General Summative Assessment for Writing. Students, please make sure you get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and try your best! We know you are well prepared and ready!
25 days ago, Preston County Schools
WV General Summative Writing Assessment for grades 3 - 8 is Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Our students do not need luck - they are prepared and ready. Let's go! Do your best!
It's time to celebrate National School Breakfast Week, March 4-8! All students in Preston County Schools (PCS) have an opportunity to start their morning off with a free breakfast at school. This week reminds us of the importance of a healthy balanced breakfast, which includes a variety of breakfast items, fruit, juice, and milk.
27 days ago, Preston County Schools
It's time to celebrate National School Breakfast Week, March 4-8!  All students in Preston County Schools (PCS) have an opportunity to start their morning off with a free breakfast at school. This week reminds us of the importance of a healthy balanced breakfast, which includes a variety of breakfast items, fruit, juice, and milk.
It's time to celebrate National School Breakfast Week, March 4-8!  All students in Preston County Schools (PCS) have an opportunity to start their morning off with a free breakfast at school. This week reminds us of the importance of a healthy balanced breakfast, which includes a variety of breakfast items, fruit, juice, and milk.
The Snowball Fight continues with the Preston County Schools Reading Challenge. These standings are current as of March 1, 2024.
28 days ago, Preston County Schools
Reading Challenge Snowball Fight for Preston County Schools standings as of March 1st: 1) Fellowsville, 2) Aurora, 3) Bruceton, 4) South, 5) Rowlesburg, 6) Central, 7) West, 8) TAEP, and 9) Kingwood.
March Schedule of Events
28 days ago, Mandy White
March Schedule of Events
Please take a moment to complete the community needs survey for the 21stCCLC grant. The survey closes March 13, 2024. Thank you for your participation! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCS21stCCLC
30 days ago, Preston County Schools
Today, we handed out a copy of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH to every student! We are so excited to once again be able to participate in the One School, One Book program! We have lots of challenges for students this year including a way to log your child's reading minutes. If you have never logged in to Beanstack before, please see the directions below. Students can track their minutes and earn badges and prizes! Thank you to Mrs. Rembold for creating the Beanstack challenge and directions for us! Students will also bring home a schedule and family letter explaining the program.
30 days ago, Mandy White
Beanstack Description
How to log on to Beanstack
Logging Reading Minutes
Loggin Minutes in Beanstack
Logging Minutes
How to earn a badge in Beanstack
Reading Calendar
Softball officially begins Monday with practice after school at 3:30 and baseball on Tuesday beginning at 5:00. All interested players need to report to the East Preston gym with a physical, water source, glove if you have it, bat if you have it, and clean shoes for inside if practice needs to be held on the gym flood. For the boys, the tryout portion will take place Tuesday to Friday, with cuts being made at the end of practice on Friday.
about 1 month ago, Mandy White
A representative from the Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) will be visiting with 8th grade students next week. In addition to the visits with the students that have already been scheduled at your schools, they will be hosting parent/guardian information sessions at Preston High School on Wednesday, March 6, 6:00pm, in Ms. Tina Cool's classroom. Please see the flyer for information on how to apply and the recruitment video.
about 1 month ago, Mandy White
Flyer for HSTA
Parents, this is a reminder that our spring pictures will be taken on Monday, February 26th. Order forms were previously sent home with each student. If you decided to purchase a package, please go to the Lifetouch website to place your order. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
about 1 month ago, Cindy Stone
Parents, Rick Bachtel will be running his route this evening so all students will be dropped off at their normal time.
about 1 month ago, Cindy Stone
Attention all middle school students in grades 6-8! It's time to lace up your running shoes and get ready to hit the track! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or looking to try something new, we welcome you to join our middle school track team! Please make sure your athlete has a current physical for the school year if they have not already participated in a fall or winter sport. All boys and girls in grades 6-8 with required GPA are eligible to join. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your physical fitness, make new friends, and represent our school with pride on the track! Please contact Coach Seegee Bachtel at 304-698-5569 with any questions. Let's get running, jumping and throwing, Aurora Bears!
about 1 month ago, Mandy White
Tomorrow, February 20, the following bus changes will occur: Stemple Ridge and Fox Road students will be picked up 20 minutes early on the morning run. Students riding Dan's bus will be picked up approximately 10 minutes late. Route 50 students who ride Rick Bachtel's bus will be picked up approximately 5 to 10 minutes late. In the evening, students on Stemple Ridge and Fox Road will arrive home approximately 30 minutes late. Route 50 students who ride Doug Combs bus will be dropped off approximately 10 minutes late.
about 1 month ago, Mandy White