First grade ended Valentine’s week with a science experiment! They placed candy conversation hearts into three different liquids: water, soda, and vinegar. They learned that depending upon the density of a liquid, objects may sink or float, and that acidic liquids are best at dissolving candy!
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Our life skills class in the middle school made healthy ramen today. Even healthy food can be tasty.
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There have been some changes related to Saturday's Middle School Basketball Championship related to potential winter weather. The Boys' Varsity game between West Preston and Central Preston is still scheduled for 10 AM at the Preston High School Gym. Spectators may enter at 9 AM. The preliminaries for the boys' and girls' skills competitions will immediately follow the boys' championship game and will begin at approximately 11:30 AM. These preliminaries will determine the finalists for these competitions with the boys' finalists competing at halftime of the girls' championship game and the girls' finalists competing at halftime of the boys' JV game. The Girls' Varsity game between Terra Alta / East Preston and Central Preston will begin at approximately 1 PM. Finally, the Boys' JV Championship between Central Preston and West Preston will take place immediately following the girls' championship game at approximately 2:30 PM. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday! The games will also be broadcast on Mountain Digital and on the Preston High YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@phsn7016.
Our students did an amazing job at the county social studies fair yesterday!
Elementary Division:
Zander Howdershelt took second place in the Economics category.
Blaire Weiler took second place in the Geography category.
Raegan Neiman took third place in the Sociology category.
Kolby SIsler took second place in the State and Local History category.
Taryn Reynolds & Seneca Short took first place in the United States History category.
Mila Peddicord took second place in the United States History category.
Reese Metheny took second place in the World History category.
Middle School Division:
Grant Olsen took second place in the Economics category.
Gaaron Lawson took third place in the United States History category.
Congratulations to all our students who had projects at the fair for representing our school with poise and passion!
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It’s Pet Adoption Day! Ms. Holly’s PreK class has been learning how to care for pets. Yesterday, they were each able to adopt a pet “hamster”. They promised to take the best care of them and give them lots of snuggles.
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Due to the uncertainty of the winter approaching, the middle school student council members who were supposed to attend the food pantry tomorrow has been postponed. Mrs. Stump will confirm at a later date.
Middle School Summer Camps 2024! Looking for something awesome to do this summer? Preston County Schools will host several week-long day camps for grades 6 - 8. Please complete the following survey by 3/1/24 to let us know you're interested: https://bit.ly/pco_6_8_summercamp
We want to send a huge thanks to our academic boosters! They provided Valentine's sweet treats for our staff yesterday!
Good luck to our kids that are competing today in the county social studies fair!
From Bruceton Youth League Football:
Registration for spring flag football will be held in the school breezeway this Saturday from 9am - 9pm during youth league basketball. All children ages 7-17 are welcome to play on co-ed teams.
8th Grade Parents: this is a reminder that all blue WV Trip permission forms are due tomorrow, Friday, February 16th to Mrs. McKeever.
Grandfamilies Program - Preston County - provides educational workshops that provide support to grandparent caregivers. They will cover the day-to-day challenges that happen while raising a grandchild. The program is free to attend and will be held in the evening for two hours. For more information or to register call 304-329-1968.
Bruceton Mills - North Preston Senior Center - April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21,26, 28
Masontown - Valley District Senior Center - July 19, 21, 26, 28, Aug 2, 4, 9, 11
Aurora Community Bldg - October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Today, Wednesday, February 14th, bus 29-23 Brett Slagle for Bruceton School and Preston High will be running 30 minutes late.
Tonight West Preston vs. Bruceton JV tournament game is available on webcast at the following link:
https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=MWJjNz
Tonight's Academic Boosters meeting will be held as originally scheduled at 6pm in the cafeteria. All are welcome to attend.
This announcment is to advise on the status of extra curricular activities today.
The scheduled JV boys' basketball games at Central Preston will proceed tonight as scheduled. The scheduled home varsity boys' basektball game with Hampshire has been rescheduled to tomorrow night s a result of Hampshire being out of school today. The PHS Booster Club meeting tonight has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 22nd; the status of the JV Girls' Basketball game scheduled at Petersburg has not yet been communcated from Petersburg's AD. Finally, all other middle & high school teams may practice tonight. The status of practice should be communicated by each individual coach or by the school.
We want to announce the winners of our student council food drive:
K-2: Miss Ticarich: 158 items
3-5: Mrs. Vrabel: 93 items
6-8: Mrs. Stump: 77 items
Thank you to everyone for your support. All our donations have been given to the Bruceton food pantry to help them restock.
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Preston County Schools will be closed for today, Tuesday, February 13th & today will be a “Brain Freeze” Day. Students do not report, while maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, while all other staff reports on a 2-hour delay. Advisements for bus drivers & transportation staff will be communicated by Mr. Plum. Day-to-day substitute personnel should not to report unless they are directed to do so. All schools will be open from 10 to 12 for students who require assistance. Resources on Brain Freeze can be found on the county and all school websites. Finally, the status on all afterschool activities will be announced later today.
Preston County Schools will be closed for today, Tuesday, February 13th & it’s a “Brain Freeze” day. Students do not report. Teachers & most staff will be report on a 2-hour delay & will be available to answer student & parent questions throughout the day. Students may come to school sites from 10 AM to 12 PM for help with their Brain Freeze activities. Lunches at each school site will be available from 11:30-1:00 PM as well. Parents, please contact the school by 10 AM if you would like to request a meal. Resources on Brain Freeze can be found on the county and all school websites. The status on all afterschool activities will be announced later today.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for today, Tuesday, February 13th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
