Bus Number 129 (Jim Eisentrout) in the Bruceton Area are running approximately 30 minutes late.
This evening's Science Fair Awards Ceremony, happening at the Kingwood VFD Community Building, will also be livestreamed on the PCS Website at 7:00 at the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
Just a reminder that public viewing is from 5-7, with awards following at 7.
Bus 46 Gary Mathews in the Bruceton area and for PHS students will be using alternate stop locations tomorrow. Please refer to the banner on the PCS page for the stops or Facebook.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5050384/2425_WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES.pdf
Bus 22-21 Gerry Shaffer in Bruceton area and for PHS students will be using alternate stop locations tomorrow. Please refer to the banner on the PCS page for the stops or Facebook. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5050384/2425_WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES.pdf
Bus 75-16 Shelly Wolfe in the Bruceton area and for PHS students will be using alternate stop locations tomorrow. Please refer to the banner on the PCS page for the stops or Facebook. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5050384/2425_WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES.pdf
After a long break, Mrs. Klimas' class eased into reading with a new word game. Kids loved it, and they even played it during inside recess! Bananagrams for the win!
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
Bus 46 Gary Mathews in the Bruceton area and for PHS students will be using alternate stop locations tomorrow. Please refer to the banner on the PCS page for the stops or Facebook.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5050384/2425_WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES.pdf?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3UtZJ7o74qYUbHZBocaSEXWQqmCM6y1Q359eMPYVwQLTRBgFFFjlKIvMs_aem_ifzUjRPOIwftmDkO2gWwIQ
Wow! We're so impressed by how much our students and staff at Preston County Schools have read over the winter break! 🎉 We’ve officially passed the halfway mark to our yearly reading goal! 📚 Keep up the amazing work, everyone!
What book has inspired you the most this year? #PCSREADS
Reminder: PK/K Registration -
Just a reminder that Preston County Schools is now accepting applications for 2025-2026 Pre-K and Kindergarten programs.
Pre-K Registration will be held this Friday, January 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Aurora, Bruceton, Kingwood Elementary, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, and West Preston Schools.
Kindergarten registration will be held Friday, January 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Aurora, Bruceton, Kingwood Elementary, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, and West Preston Schools.
Applications can be found on the Preston County Schools website (https://5il.co/13eqv) and dropped off at one of the schools listed above. If you need a paper copy, it is available at the schools to pick up, complete and return to the school. The following information will need to be provided:
· completed preschool application
· copy of the child’s birth certificate from the Office of Vital Statistics
· immunization records
· completed well-child visit form
· dental check form
To register for PreK you need to be 4 years old by July 1. (No Exceptions) To register for kindergarten you need to be 5 years old by July 1. If you are registering a Kindergarten student and they are already enrolled in a Preston County PreK then you DO NOT have to register them for kindergarten. The ONLY EXCEPTION is if you are transferring schools.
Just a reminder that set-up for the county science fair will take place this evening from 5-7 at the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department Community Building. Judging is tomorrow, and the exhibits will be open to the public, tomorrow the 14th from 5-7 PM, with awards to follow at 7.
Another full week of MS Basketball, or hopefully, the first full week. Fingers crossed for these kiddos and coaches that we have good weather this week. Come out and support PCS student athletes.
Bus 22-21 Gerry Shaffer in Bruceton area and for PHS students will be using alternate stop locations tomorrow. Please refer to the banner on the PCS page for the stops or Facebook.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5050384/2425_WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES.pdf
Bus 75-16 Shelly Wolfe in the Bruceton area and for PHS students will be using alternate stop locations tomorrow. Please refer to the banner on the PCS page for the stops or Facebook.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5050384/2425_WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES.pdf
Bus 46 Gary Mathews in the Bruceton area and for PHS students will be using alternate stop locations tomorrow. Please refer to the banner on the PCS page for the stops or Facebook.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5050384/2425_WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES.pdf
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow Monday, January 13th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. The BOE meeting will proceed as scheduled at 1:30 PM and setup for the County Science Fair will take place from 5-7 PM at the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department.
Based on current road conditions and the call for additional snow accumulation through the day and evening. All extra-curricular activites including schools-based activities and youth league athletics have been cancelled for today.
Congratulations to our staff winners for the December Wellness Challenge. Those are:
Tasha Hirtz - Bruceton; Melissa Kent - Bruceton; Lynnette Ryan - TAEP; Sarah Waugh - Aurora
These 4 will receive a "Preston Strong" hat courtesy of Affordable Signs, and they will also be entered in a drawing for some grand prize gift cards to be given out in March, courtesy of Titan Roofing. Thanks to our sponsors and thanks to each of you, and all our participants for committing to be their best, so they can give their best day in and day out.
Reminder that all applications for Buckwheat Festival Junior Princess candidates are due January 22nd to Vickie Koch at CPMS. Questions: Darby.rouzee@k12.wv.us
There will be informational meetings for those first grade students interested in participating in the Childrens Court for the 2025 Buckwheat Festival. The meetings will take place at the KVFD Community Building on February 3 and 4th at 6:00PM. You must attend one of these meetings to be considered. The Childrens Court is chosen according to affiliation with the KVFD, Ladies Auxiliary, and the Buckwheat Festival. Questions: contact Darby.rouzee@k12.wv.us
The weather delayed us a bit, but that's okay. Here's your January Student Wellness Challenge. Winners from December will be announced on Monday, and 5 lucky students who completed the challenge will be receiving their choice of sled or snow scooter, and a water bottle. January's winners, to be selected in February, will win the same. January's needs to be submitted by Monday, February 3rd. New staff challenge to follow as well.
