Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all students & other staff will report on a 2-hour delay. Any changes in bus routes will follow this message or in the morning.
After reading a story about feeding birds in the winter, Mrs. Herring's class created snacks for our feathered friends for this extra cold season.
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
Huge shout out to both our middle school boys' and girls' basketball teams for their awesome games against TAEP on Monday. The girls started off with a bang, crushing it 39-17 over the Eagles. Big props to Layla Bolinger for leading with 12 points, followed by Ainsley Cox with 8, Eileen Parks with 6, Kaylyn Selby with 5, and Miranda Poe and Paisley Schnopp, both scoring 4 points. Way to go, girls!
The boys kept the momentum rolling with a solid 46-26 victory. Callen Knox was on fire, scoring 17 points, with Gage Hendershot adding 11. Thomas Rogers and Tyler Parks each chipped in 5 points, with Colton Everline and Austin Lemley both adding 3, and Logan Bishoff finishing strong with 2 points. We’re so proud of everyone!
Get ready to cheer them on at home this Wednesday against Aurora – and don’t forget to rock your Hawaiian gear for some fun team spirit!
📚✨ Our readers are on fire! Students are logging their reading minutes like never before! 🎉 We’re thrilled to see so many students logging their reading minutes this year! It's amazing to watch the numbers grow as our dedicated readers devour books.📖💪 Which school will claim the top spot on the leaderboard at the end of the month? 🏆 Let’s keep the momentum going! #PCSREADS
Bus Number 129 (Jim Eisentrout) in the Bruceton Area are running approximately 30 minutes late.
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
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 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.