PCS August/September Highlights (Corrected)
Coming Soon - Preston County Schools Knights' Academy - Academic Support and Enrichment Opportunities for Middle & High School Students
Reminder that fundraising calendars and money are due on Wednesday, October 1.
Any families seeking assistance for Christmas with children 12 and under in the household, applications for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program opens tomorrow, October 1st and runs through the 31st. You can find the application at the following link: https://saangeltree.org/
October Calendar of Events
Wow Aurora Bears! We've reached Trail Blazer status in Beanstack. This means that 75% of our students are reading and logging minutes. That's incredible!
Just a reminder that tomorrow the 25th is a 2 hour early out, with no school on Friday the 26th for all to have an opportunity to enjoy all the Buckwheat Festivities. Schools will also be closed Monday the 29th, with only extended contract employees reporting. Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Buckwheat Festival.
Top Readers for last week! Our elementary top readers logged 1,269 minutes while our middle school top readers logged 236. Keep up the good work Aurora Bears!
Aurora Bears Read
Aurora Bears Read
Reminder for Buckwheat Week: 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.
There will be a planned meeting for representatives from school support organizations for district schools on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the BOE Boardroom at 6:00 PM.
The United States Constitution, America’s most important document, stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. And, Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23 to commemorate its history, importance, and bring attention to how it serves still today.
This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 is the central event, recognizing the signing of the Constitution in 1787 and honoring new and naturalized citizens.
This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 is the central event, recognizing the signing of the Constitution in 1787 and honoring new and naturalized citizens.
October Menus featuring 4 "WV Wednesdays" where we highlight local WV products and our very own PHS Meat Processing and Packaging Program.
There has been an uptick this past year across the state and county of drivers attempting to, or passing stopped school buses. This is a major safety concern for the students of Preston County. The link below is a video and news story that broke last spring when a student was nearly hit in Kanawha County, WV. We urge all residents of Preston County to look out for and support our students and bus drivers by following the law. Always stop for school buses. It is not just the law - it is a matter of life and safety. Thank you.
https://youtu.be/K47sEJtKgTQ?si=CSlCaqF9MRvo1k-y
https://youtu.be/K47sEJtKgTQ?si=CSlCaqF9MRvo1k-y
The Vector training for anyone wishing to be a chaperone and/or volunteer at Aurora School will be held on October 3 from 5:00PM-7:00PM in the library at Aurora School. You must be present for the entirety of the training.
There will be a work session on the school float Wednesday, September 17 at the ambulance building. Work will begin at 1:30. Any help will be appreciated.
Congratulations to Aurora for getting the most minutes logged this summer. Your trophy is on it's way! Keep reading Preston County and logging your minutes in Beanstack. Will your school be September's winner?? #Beanstack #PCSREADS
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, September 12th, 2025, students will be dismissed 2 hours early. Again, tomorrow the 12th is a 2 Hour Early Out for students in order to conduct Staff Meetings and Professional Development.
On Sept. 11, 2001, America was forever changed. It has been 24 years since the attacks, but that tragic day, which served as a true test of the American spirit, will be remembered always. So on this day, we observe Patriot Day and all that it represents—we honor the value of life, those we loved and lost, our country’s resilience, and the strength of the American spirit. Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11. When Americans lend a hand to one another, nothing is impossible. We’re not about what happened on 9/11. We’re about what happened on 9/12.
Just a reminder that absences can be reported at the following link (https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lsElTWUerKSLiu), where you're also able to take a picture of, and upload any doctor slips. Please be sure to either complete this online, or be turning in notes when your students is not present.
Middle & high school-aged students, but ALL kids 18 & under are welcome to attend and enjoy this fun filled, family friendly day of FREE aviation activities & opportunities to meet people representing many different aviation careers. Activities include flight simulators, sheet metal riveting, engine borescoping, aviation-themed jewelry and crafts, drones and MORE! There are Free giveaways & free parking! Make sure to like the Girls In Aviation Day event page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/714954897802137) to keep up with updates, new activities and all of the fun! If you have any questions, please contact the event host, The Mountain State Chapter of Women in Aviation International at: mountainstate.wai@gmail.com
