We're excited for our middle school's first-ever WVSSAC sanctioned baseball team to play their first game tomorrow against Tygarts Valley in Mill Creek. Best wishes to our Bulldog baseball players!
⚾️Good Luck Bulldogs⚾️
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
4th grade students, Delilah Ringer, Catalina Richards, and Emilia Bright all competed at the regional Social Studies Fair yesterday at Glenville State University. They worked hard on their projects and earned their regional spots after placing first at the school and county levels. We are proud of their dedication and hard work. Congratulations to Delilah Ringer and Emilia Bright for placing 1st in their divisions! They will advance to the state competition in Charleston on April 11.
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
The Final Four in the 3rd Grade Multiplication March Madness Tournament are Quinn, Roianne, Anna, and Benny!
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
Congratulations to all of our winners and participants in the Regional Social Studies Fair yesterday. Preston County had an amazing showing. 2025 Preston County West Virginia Region VII Social Studies Fair Results Preston County Clean Sweep at Regionals! On March 19, 2025, Preston County Schools sent thirty-six projects to compete at the West Virginia Region VII Social Studies Fair. The West Virginia Region VII Social Studies Fair was held at the Waco Center in Glenville, West Virginia. Results: 24 first place, 4 second place, 4 third place, and 4 that had a great showing. First Place winners will now advance to the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair on April 11, 2025, at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. Division I First Place: Delilah Ringer – Bruceton Noah Goodrich – Kingwood Grady Walsh, Coal Baker & Wyatt Calhoun – Terra Alta/East Preston Emilia Bright – Bruceton Ava Kerstetter & Addilyn Baker – Kingwood Taylor Schnopp – Kingwood Ryan Foley – Kingwood Division II First Place: Aiden Huggins & Connor Larue – West Preston Adrienne Bernatowicz – Central Preston Scarlett Hayes – Central Preston Ava Waters – Aurora Remington Wolfe & Isaiah Nelson – South Preston Ella Dilly – West Preston Kenzley Rouzee & Katelyn Kelly – Central Preston Sophie Uphold – Central Preston Collin Sheets & Bryson Teets – Central Preston Temperance Phillips & Kayleigh Myers – South Preston Mason White & Noah Johnson – West Preston Division III First Place: Isabella Edmunds – Preston High Kalista Huggins – Preston High Elijah Barker – Preston High Delaney Seese & Olivia Seese – Preston High Reese Stratton – Preston High Sophia Flowers, Leila Carpenter & Kaitlin Michaels – Preston High Division I Second Place: Cooper Welch & John Yates – Kingwood Penelope Hebb & Savannah Calhoun - Kingwood Division II Second Place: Makenzie Goodwin – Central Preston Ava Myers – South Preston Division I Third Place: Briar Larew – Kingwood Jay Taylor & Eli Mauldin – Kingwood Division III Mackenzie Selders & Heidi Michael 0 Preston High Logan Bell – Preston High Didn’t Place: Catalina Richards – Bruceton Ty Peaslee – Kingwood Deseree Newland, Audrey Britton & Jaden Arnold – Preston High Colson Manko – Preston High
Mrs. Kristin’s class loves our library volunteers 📚 and ❤️s listening to their stories!!!
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
Miss Neff’s kindergarten classroom is saying hello to spring and learning about the life cycle of a seed by planting one of their own!
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
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.