The 2025-2026 Proposed Calendar is currently available for public comment. Public Comments on the calendar can be submitted to Superintendent Martin at brrmarti@k12.wv.us. Comments will be received through Wednesday, April 9th with the final hearing and vote on the calendar scheduled for the Monday, April 14th Board Meeting. Important dates on the calendar to note:
8/18 - First Day for Students
5/28 - Possible Last Day for Students
5/28 - PHS Graduation
9/26 and 9/29 Off (Buckwheat)
Full Week off for Thanksgiving
Christmas Break begins on 12/24 - (students go 12/22, 12/23)
Calendar - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5430428/2025-2026_Preston_D03182025T121615.pdf
Non-Traditional (Brain Freeze Days) Application - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5430427/NTI_Day_Application.pdf
Bruceton School Save-The-Dates:
April 10: STEM Night
May 1: Spring Band & Choir Concert
May 12 - May 16: State Testing (Grades 3-8)
This is a Bruceton Area Bus Message for Wednesday, March 19th. Tomorrow, Bus 22-21, Gerri Shaffer, will not be running. Again, tomorrow the 19th, Bus 22-21 will not run.
Tomorrow's lunch is fish sticks or fish sandwich, onion rings, fruit, and milk.
No luck needed, just really hard work! Mrs. Davis had her 1st student achieve 100 passed lessons in iReady math and reading! Congratulations Colton!
Parenting can be challenging, and at times, feel isolating. Parent coaching is here to provide support during those tough moments. Offered at no cost by your school district, parent coaching connects you with a coach and resources developed by therapists. Click here to sign up for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
After 2 weeks in March, here are your top reading schools in Beanstack. #PCSREADS #BEANSTACK
This past weekend Mrs. Stump was invited to present at the WV Math Conference. She showed an audience of over 40 math teachers from across the state how to use small groups in a middle school classroom.
All our math teachers want to wish everyone Happy Pi Day!
3/14
From Bruceton Youth Football: Spring Flag Football sign ups are March 16th at Pizza Pro from 1-2pm. This is for ages 6-17. For more information, please contact Bruceton Youth Football League.
Exciting news from Preston County Schools! We have not only met, but exceeded our reading goal with 2 months still remaining in the year. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our students and educators. Let's continue to promote a culture of reading and keep our schools at the top of the leader board. How are you encouraging reading in your community? #keepreading #Beanstack #PCSREADS
Reminder: All blue forms for the 8th Grade WV Trip are due tomorrow, Friday, March 14th. Every student is to return a signed blue form even if they are not planning to attend the trip. Chaperone applications are also due at this time.
Preston County Schools is in need of substitute cooks. Becoming a sub cook can even lead to full-time employment with PCS if interested. The next class will be Monday, March 24th at 9AM in the PCS Board Room. To be eligible for employment, applicants must pass the test at the end of class, have a HS Diploma or GED, and receive a clean background check. If interested, please call Autumn Sheets at 304-329-0580 ext. 3216, or email Justin Hough, Director of Child Nutrition, at jhough@k12.wv.us
There's still time to register for next year's Pre-K classes here at Bruceton. You can pick up and drop off the paperwork at anytime during regular hours in the front office. Make sure to register your child as soon as possible to guarantee their spot.
The Elite Eight in the 3rd Grade Multiplication March Madness Tournament are Quinn, Anna, Bodhi, Benny, Aidan, Lane, and Roianne. Not pictured: Cole
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
The Preston County Board of Education is looking to fill a vacancy left by the recent resignation of one of its members. Those interested in the position are asked to submit a written notice of interest to Preston County Schools Superintendent Brad Martin by 2 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025. Notices can be emailed, hand-delivered or mailed to the Superintendent’s Office at 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537 or to brrmarti@k12.wv.us.
Alongside notices, candidates should include qualifications, experience and why they’re interested. Interviews will be conducted Wednesday, March 26th at 6:00 PM in the BOE Boardroom. Candidates should be available that evening, as times and durations are dependent on the number of applicants.
Interested candidates must reside within the 1st or 2nd Magisterial Districts of Preston County. This vacancy cannot be filled from a resident of the 3rd.
Mrs. Stump’s 7th graders have been studying volume and surface area. Her students had to determine the surface area and volume of their entire castle. They then voted on the most creative castle.
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
April Menus
Bruceton School Academic Boosters will meet Tuesday, March 11th at 6pm in the cafeteria. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
From Bruceton Youth League Baseball:
Sign ups are currently open for Bruceton Youth League Baseball/Softball/Tball. Signups will close on 03/22. Please see the link below or refer to the Bruceton Baseball League Facebook Page.
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