Parents,
If you signed your child up to ride the Aurora School float during the Buckwheat Festival or Autumn Glory, the t-shirt money is due on Monday, September 8th. No money will be accepted after Monday.
If you signed your child up to ride the Aurora School float during the Buckwheat Festival or Autumn Glory, the t-shirt money is due on Monday, September 8th. No money will be accepted after Monday.
Reminder: On Monday, September 8th, 2025, the Preston County Board of Education is hosting a work session beginning at 4:30 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.
https://5il.co/3oquu
Attendance Announcement - Students showing animals at this year's Buckwheat Festival, for school days 9/23-9/25, will be coded as out of school, school-approved extra-curricular or co-curricular activity.
Reminder to any school entity, or local community teams, groups, or organizations, that parade entries, Friday School Day Parade and Saturday Farmers' Day Parade, are open and can be submitted at https://buckwheatfestival.com/parade-entry-form/
Any questions, please reach out to Bill Lindley. You may participate in both parades and this is encouraged!
Email: williamlindley2@atlanticbb.net
Any questions, please reach out to Bill Lindley. You may participate in both parades and this is encouraged!
Email: williamlindley2@atlanticbb.net
Summer Reading papers are due tomorrow, September 3.
Next Friday, September 12th, will now be a two hour early dismissal day to afford additional training and meeting time for staff as a result of the eliminated staggered start to begin the year. Again, Friday, September 12th is now a two hour early dismissal from all schools in Preston County.
We still have several students that have not completed their online Student Information Form. If you have not already done so, please go onto the Preston County Website and complete the form. All students must have this form completed to be able to use their iPad or their 1.1 devices. Devices will be shutoff on or around September 26th for those students who forms have not been completed. Please feel free to call the office if your unsure whether you have completed this form.
"There are people in this country who work hard every day. Not for fame or fortune do they strive, but the fruits of their labor are worth more than their pay. You can see them every morning in the factories and the fields, in the city streets and the quiet country towns, working together like spokes inside a wheel. They keep this country turning around." - Alabama
Although "Be Kind to Humankind" week ends on the 31st, the dynamic duo of Counselor and Social Worker for Terra Alta East Preston and Aurora, Cathy Helmick and Maureen Durst, are here to remind you to always be kind. That kind word and helping hand goes a long way. Happy Friday!
The September Beanstack Challenge will open on September 1! Don't forget to log on and start logging those minutes. Audio books count!
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, September 1st, and the BOE offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable extended, holiday weekend.
Aurora School parents, we need YOU! Tell us how you’d like to be involved in PTO & school events this year by completing this form: https://forms.gle/HXLteZ6begYm1kQN9
Every little bit helps our kids shine! Please contact the school to request a paper copy of the form.
Every little bit helps our kids shine! Please contact the school to request a paper copy of the form.
On Monday, September 8th, 2025, the Preston County Board of Education is hosting a work session beginning at 4:30 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.
https://5il.co/3oquu
https://5il.co/3oquu
September Calendar of Events
Parents, if you have not done so, please go onto the Preston County Schools website and complete the Student Information Form for your child. This form must be completed in order for the kids to be able to use their 1.1. devices and iPads. Students that do not have their form completed will have their devices shut off on September 25. If you have trouble locating the form, please feel free to call me.
Additionally, when completing the Chaperone and Volunteer forms please remember to sign the background check form, provide a copy of your driver's license and the $5.00 fee. Chaperones/Volunteers will not be approved without this information.
Additionally, when completing the Chaperone and Volunteer forms please remember to sign the background check form, provide a copy of your driver's license and the $5.00 fee. Chaperones/Volunteers will not be approved without this information.
Be Kind To Humankind Week is an annual Worldwide celebration of kindness that is observed from August 25th to August 31st. This week is a time for us to reflect on what we can do to make this world and our communities a better place. The celebrations were started with the simple motive that we must do all that we can to make the lives of those around us happier. You don’t have to do anything elaborate to be kind — all it takes is a kind word or helping a friend. Set aside time every day to do something nice for others.
https://bk2hk.org/week/
https://bk2hk.org/week/
Aurora will be holding an LSIC meeting on September 15 at 4:00. Anyone can attend meetings to share ideas and suggestions on school improvement. If you are a parent or community business owner interested in joining the LSIC as a voting member. please reach out to Ms. White at mandy.white@k12.wv.us or call the school at 304-735-3781.
Substitute classes will be offered in September for anyone interested in becoming a Sub Cook, Aide, Custodian, and/or Teacher. You can apply online at prestoncountyschools.com, or to get more information, contact Kristin James at 304-329-0580 x.3238 for Teachers, or Autumn at x.3216 for Service. If interested in service, you can come in before the classes to get paperwork and information on background checks, to hopefully speed up the hiring process. All classes will be held at the BOE Office. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and family.
September Lunch and Breakfast Menus
All grade levels will have access to salad bar this year as additional items to go with their hot lunch - if staff shortage, or on early out days, additional item(s) may be given on main line, as schools may choose not to operate salad bar.
(Cook's choice days will be communicated via your school's Thrillshare via text message)
(In the event of a staff shortage, the menu can be substituted and will be communicated - on those days, it could either be Turkey Sandwich, PB&J (Soy Butter and Jelly for Allergies), Chips, Veggies with Ranch (or fruit and veggie juice box), Fruit (or craisins) and Milk)
Staff Meals - Breakfast - $3.00/Lunch - $4.00
ALL STUDENTS FREE!!!
Reminder for Cooks, Cook/Custodians, New Cook Hires, and Sub Cooks - There will be a required food handler's class this Friday, the 22nd at 8:30 in the Central Preston Middle Band Room. If you can't attend, please email Justin Hough at jhough@k12.wv.us to make other arrangements.
