Bruceton School

For all of our new families and a reminder for our returning families, here is a diagram of our morning parent drop-off and afternoon parent pickup.

The West Virginia Legislature and Governor passed a law this year changing the rules for student cellphones and devices in schools.

Class lists for grades K through 5 are posted on the main office door. Students and parents in Pre-K will be contacted later by their teacher with their classroom placement. Students in grades 6 will receive their schedule at 6th Grade Academy and students in grades 7 & 8 will receive their schedule at Back to School Bash.

We're excited to have Heather Feather with us full-time as a classroom aide this year! Hello, my name is Heather Feather! I am excited to be at Bruceton school full-time this year! I've lived in Bruceton for 12 years and have two daughters. In our free time, we love spending time with family and going to as many WVU games as we can!

We want to welcome Kelsey Walsh to our 4th grade team! Hello! My name is Kelsey Walsh, and I’m so excited to be joining the fourth grade team at Bruceton School! I’m originally from Augusta, Georgia, where I spent many years working in early childhood education. I moved to Morgantown, West Virginia, about four years ago and decided to pursue my bachelor’s degree in elementary education at WVU. I graduated in May and am now continuing my journey with a master’s in literacy education. Teaching and learning are my biggest passions, but I also love gardening, reading, the arts, and hanging out with my friends and family. I’m so excited to get to know everyone in the school and community, and I can’t wait to help grow your students’ love for learning!

Mt Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Civic Ctr Parking Lot
10am-11:30am - service

We're excited to welcome Grace Juszczak to our Bulldog family and our third grade team! Hello! I’m Grace Juszczak, and I’m so excited to be starting my second year of teaching! I’m originally from Chester, WV, and I graduated from West Liberty University with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. In my free time, I love relaxing at home with my cats and. I’m passionate about creating a positive, engaging classroom where my students feel confident, supported, and excited to learn. I can’t wait for another amazing year!

At Preston County Schools we recognize the importance of family and community involvement in our schools. The PCS Chaperone and Volunteer Protocols have been updated for the 25-26 School Year. More information can be found at the link below, which includes hyperlinks to the application forms.

https://5il.co/3n9i8

For this upcoming school year, West Virginia has enacted a law, House Bill 2003 (https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2003%20sub2%20enr.pdf), empowering county school boards to ban cell phone use in classrooms during instructional time. The bill, passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Patrick Morrisey, aims to reduce distractions and improve student focus and mental health. County boards are responsible for developing and implementing specific policies regarding device use, including storage and consequences for violations. Preston County School's policy is summarized below and will be on second reading for passage at the August 11th meeting of the PCS Board of Education.
https://5il.co/3n9c3

We're excited to welcome Lindsey Moran to our team here at Bruceton! Hi! My name is Lindsey Moran and I am so excited to be joining the third grade team at Bruceton school! I grew up in Morgantown and just recently graduated from West Virginia University. I love sports, reading, and bulldogs! I have a bulldog named Bella! I am so excited to start the year.

Reminder of vaccine requirements for PCS Students (PK, new enrollments and 7th and 12th grades) - Immunizations are a requirement by state code for student enrollment in WV Public Schools.

During the June meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE), members voted unanimously to comply with state law regarding required school immunizations as it is written in W. Va. Code §16-3-4.

The WVBE directed the State Superintendent of Schools to notify all school districts to follow the law that has been in effect since 1937. This is in line with the actions of the West Virginia Legislature during the 2025 Regular Session which did not vote in favor of religious exemptions for vaccines.

(https://wvde.us/articles/west-virginia-board-education-statement-vaccine-lawsuit)

Bruceton School Save the Dates:
August 15th: Back to School Bash
August 19th: 6th Grade Academy
Both events are from 5:00 - 7:00pm

Bruceton Middle School Cross Country practice will begin Monday August 4th at 6:30pm at the Bruceton Dam. There will be a parent meeting then practice. Must have a current sports physical (as of June 1st) in order to practice. For more information, email Heather.parks@k12.wv.us

The district strategic plan for Preston County Schools is now posted on the Preston County Schools website and school websites. The plan is linked under the District Section and is titled "Strategic Plan". Feedback or suggestions can be emailed to Superintendent Brad Martin at the following email: brrmarti@k12.wv.us.

Middle school volleyball tryouts are here. Dates: August 12th-13th Time: 5-7pm Must have a physical the day of tryouts. Athletes can't tryout without one. Tryouts are closed to parents, please drop your child off and pick them up when it is time.

August Menus
(Note - August 18-20 is Staggered Start, which is why it's the same offerings each of those days - different students in the building each day)

September Menus coming mid August - first student/parent surveys going out beginning of November for feedback

Reminder - 2025-2026 PCS School Calendar and Staggered Start Schedule

Also, if you need to contact your school's principal prior to the first day and haven't been able to get in contact, as contracts vary along with summer time off, see the attached school directory for email contact information.