📚☀️ Get ready for an exciting summer of reading! ☀️📚
Stay tuned… our Beanstack Summer Reading Challenges are coming soon! Students in grades Pre-K through 3 and grades 4–8 will each have their own special reading challenge filled with fun, learning, and exciting opportunities to grow as readers this summer.
✨ Students who complete the challenge will earn prizes!
🏆 PLUS — the school with the highest percentage of students completing the challenge will earn a special school-wide surprise!
This summer, let’s build strong reading habits, explore new adventures through books, and see which school will rise to the top! More details coming soon… 👀📖
#FindYourReadingJoy #Beanstack #SummerReading #PCSREADS
28 days ago, Preston County Schools
beamstack reading challenge prizes

The summer feeding form now includes South as a pick-up location. If you previously filled out a form to request meals, please complete a new form, select South as the pick-up site, and answer the final question that was added so that way we don't account for your child twice.

Official Sign-Up for the Summer Feeding Program: (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/K1GaBfeefd)
Sign-ups close on May 15th.
Preston County Schools is offering a bi-weekly pick-up for summer breakfasts/lunches (20 milks and 10 lunches/10 breakfasts every two weeks) for Free for all kids 18 and under beginning the week of June 29th, with the final pick-up being the week of August 10th -All meals are chef-prepared in a licensed central kitchen. They are kid-friendly, nutrient-dense, and include both a vegetable and fruit component with each entrée. They are Individually sealed, 3-compartment frozen meals, that can either be reheated via microwave or oven. Breakfasts will be a grain (cereals/muffins) component, along with a shelf-stable fruit component (Summer schools will be fed on-site; this is the option for non-summer school participants.) Pick-Up Schedule with dates and times will be sent out a couple weeks prior to the first pick-up week. Pick-up locations will be Bruceton School, West Preston, South, Central Preston, Terra Alta, and Aurora. Pick ups will be (1. Week of June 29th, 2. Week of July 13th, 3. Week of July 27th, 4. Week of August 10th - School is back on August 24th). We will have minimal extras at each site, so you must sign-up to ensure you get the meals. If your child is attending Summer School, they can still sign up for the final week's pick-up. If you are unable to make it to a pick-up site, please contact Justin Hough at jhough@k12.wv.us to make arrangements. We want to ensure all Preston County kids have the opportunity for meals this summer.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/K1GaBfeefd

about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
summer meals

Official Sign-Up for the Summer Feeding Program: (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/K1GaBfeefd)
Sign-ups close on May 15th.
Preston County Schools is offering a bi-weekly pick-up for summer breakfasts/lunches (20 milks and 10 lunches/10 breakfasts every two weeks) for Free for all kids 18 and under beginning the week of June 29th, with the final pick-up being the week of August 10th -All meals are chef-prepared in a licensed central kitchen. They are kid-friendly, nutrient-dense, and include both a vegetable and fruit component with each entrée. They are Individually sealed, 3-compartment frozen meals, that can either be reheated via microwave or oven. Breakfasts will be a grain (cereals/muffins) component, along with a shelf-stable fruit component (Summer schools will be fed on-site; this is the option for non-summer school participants.) Pick-Up Schedule with dates and times will be sent out a couple weeks prior to the first pick-up week. Pick-up locations will be Bruceton School, West Preston, Central Preston, Terra Alta, and Aurora. Pick ups will be (1. Week of June 29th, 2. Week of July 13th, 3. Week of July 27th, 4. Week of August 10th - School is back on August 24th). We will have minimal extras at each site, so you must sign-up to ensure you get the meals. If your child is attending Summer School, they can still sign up for the final week's pick-up. If you are unable to make it to a pick-up site, please contact Justin Hough at jhough@k12.wv.us to make arrangements. We want to ensure all Preston County kids have the opportunity for meals this summer.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/K1GaBfeefd

about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
summer meals

Current Substitute Employees -
Please complete the form below by May 15th on your intent to either continue to or discontinue subbing with Preston County Schools.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNapR8DN1nztpDm7kCAb1FxhBUNURMWExIUUdBQ0U2WkNaTTRDR0JVREYyNi4u&route=shorturl

about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
flyer
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, with Tuesday specifically being National Teacher Appreciation Day. Every day, teachers transform ordinary moments into extraordinary discoveries. They turn curiosity into confidence, challenges into triumphs and classrooms into launchpads for dreams. Today and every day, PCS celebrates the magic that happens when our dedicated educators pour their hearts into helping our children grow. Thank you PCS Teachers!
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
teacher appreciation week
If your student (or you as the student) completed the Spring Wellness Challenge, the form to be submitted for the prize drawings is now open through May 7th. Winner's will be announced on May 8th, with prizes being delivered the week of the 11th. Thanks for your participation and good luck.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Q0Jxdb7uK6
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
wellness challenge information only
Thank you PCS Principals!!!
Today, and every day, we recognize the vital role principals play across Preston County when it comes to school leadership, student success, and supporting educators. We thank OUR PCS PRINCIPALS for their dedication to fostering positive educational environments.
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
school principal day heroes poster
When we call our school nutrition professionals, (our cooks, cook managers, and cook/custodians), heroes, we truly mean it. Each spring, we celebrate their dedication, care, and hard work with School Lunch Hero Day. Please join Preston County Schools in recognizing the vital role these team members play every day—nourishing students, supporting learning, and making a difference for every child who walks through their line. Thank you for all you do. It doesn't go unnoticed.
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
school lunch heroes image with a silhouette of super heroes standing in front of a cafeteria serving line
Please join us this evening, either in person at the PHS Gym, or via our streaming platforms, for a student-moderated, candidate forum, hosted by Preston High School and the Preston County Chamber of Commerce. The event begins promptly at 6:00.
PCS Website LiveStream - https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
(Or you can go to the PCS website at https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/
and click the live stream icon at the top, or also on the PCS App)
Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/PrestonCountySchools
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
flyer informational
Hey Preston County...what's tomorrow going to be?
(It's gonna, gonna, gonna, gonna....It's gonna be...)
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
5 animated men who look like they're in a boy band in front of a school
Middle School Squires Football - There will be a parent/player meeting at 6pm at Central Preston Middle School tomorrow, Wednesday the 29th, for anyone interested in playing Squires Middle School Football for the upcoming school year.
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
football players wearing black and silver uniforms
Preston County Schools had the privilege today of awarding the County 2026 "Of the Year" to our winning Principal, Samantha Peaslee at Kingwood Elem., Teacher, Laurie Noland at Terra Alta East Preston, Service, Veronica Corbin at the Rowlesburg Opportunity Center (R.O.C.), Counselor, Crystal Pell at Kingwood Elem. and Coach, John Noah Loughrie at Central Preston.
Special thanks to Clear Mountain Bank for sponsoring the award, Modern Homestead, along with Lucas Tatham, board member, and Trellis Smith for providing the flowers, and board members Cross Kisner and Beth Noss for helping to present the awards and congratulate our winners.
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
awards flyer with pictures on it
awards flyer with pictures on it
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
Today, we are recognizing all PCS school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Today is nationally recognized as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, but we appreciate these unsung heroes of the roads everyday. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do. Thank you PCS Bus Drivers.
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
school bus with 3 kids on it
Tomorrow the 28th, Superintendent Martin, Asst. Superintendent Varner, and other members of the PCS Central Office Staff and Board will be travelling the county to recognize the overall county winners for Teacher, Service Personnel, Guidance Counselor, Coach, and Principal of the Year for 2026. Please join us in congratulating all of our school-level nominees and winners for Teacher, Coach, Guidance and Service. Tomorrow's recognitions will be streamed live at each school.
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
text only - list of winners
text only - list of winners
text only - list of winners
text only - list of winners
The West Virginia Department of Education has announced the 2026 Golden Horseshoe winners for Preston County. Since 1931, students have been honored as knights of the Golden Horseshoe, having demonstrated exceptional knowledge of West Virginia history on the state administered exam. This year, 225 winners will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award. Preston's winners will have an opportunity to be recognized at the State Golden Horseshoe ceremony on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV. This year's winners are (in no particular order):
Myla Zinn, Central Preston Middle School
Ainsley Feathers, South Preston School
Vada Walsh, Terra Alta/East Preston School
Alexis Atkins, West Preston School
Congratulations!
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
golden horseshoe winners annoucement
Congratulations to our Beanstack Reading Giftcard Winners for the month of March.
about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools
gift card winners post
This week is nationally recognized as Volunteer Week, and PCS has some of the very best in our schools and school support organizations. We want to thank these volunteers for their selflessness, compassion, service, and impact throughout our schools and communities.
about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools
volunteer week appreciation post with multiple men and women of various ages in blue volunteer tshirts being thanked by children in front of a school
Today is National Administrative Professionals Day, but not just today, but everyday across PCS, we want to celebrate those people that keep things operational and running smoothly, our secretaries, assistants, and office staff. From all of us at PCS, thank you for being the glue that holds this place together.
about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools
two female superheroes sitting at desks working on computers
Just a reminder that Parents are invited to join members of the BOE and County Office Staff for our annual parent advisory meeting and work session tomorrow, Monday, April 20th at 5:00PM at the Preston County Board of Education Offices. During this time, you'll be able to share your ideas on how we can better serve you as a parent and our students through our Title 1 Programs and District Goals. This will also be an opportunity to share thoughts on the new, state-mandated, retention policy that will go into effect next school year.
about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools
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Congratulations to the CPMS Meow Cats for being last night's 2nd Annual PCS Scholar Summit Champions. Special thanks to Colson Manko, PHS alum and founder of the summit, and Katie Rush, Curriculum Director, and their entire team for putting on such a great event that all participants really enjoyed. More photos and results will be posted on Monday.
about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools
students pose with trophy
trophy
trophy