Reminder: The Preston County Board of Education will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 for mowing grass, trimming and weed eating all common areas at the following locations:
Schools: Aurora, Bruceton, Fellowsville, Kingwood Elementary, Preston High (to include the football field), Rowlesburg, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, Central Preston Middle and West Preston
The service you are bidding will be on an as-needed basis, per mowing request. Mowing will be done only after communication with the Preston County Schools Maintenance Supervisor, Matt Murray, or his designee.
***Contractors must submit bids for all locations***
Please submit bids for the individual locations per mowing, trimming and weed eating, for a contact period of one year along with a valid WV Business License and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with your bid to Preston County Schools, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537. All work shall be in accordance with instructions provided by the Preston County Schools Maintenance Department (304-329-0580, ext. 3231).
The Preston County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding.
A parent survey went home with the most recent report cards. If you didn't receive it, the link is listed below, and we would ask that all parents take the time to fill this out. Also, the deadline to request a summer workbook is April 11th.
https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42fZw38dp2eR7vg
On the evening of Monday, April 7th, Central Preston welcomed their local critical workers for an appreciation dinner consisting of soups, salads, breads and desserts. The evening was spearheaded by Mr. Jamie Knotts, teacher at CPMS, who made some of the food with his class. Many CPMS staff participated by making the delicious soups, desserts, and volunteering to serve during the evening's event. Through their donations of the meal, time and work, the CPMS staff served over 100 critical workers and their families. CPMS is Preston Proud and wanted to show their appreciation to these amazing workers who kept the community safe and comfortable throughout the winter months and always.
CPMS will be hosting a Career Fair on May 20th and we want YOU! Please fill out the form if you are interested in participating. Come show our students the endless possibilities when it comes to picking a career!
https://forms.office.com/r/c3WxYeRsF8
This evening's Fine Arts Program will be live streamed on the PCS App under LiveStream and at the following link:
https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
Information for students participating in tomorrow's arts festival:
PCS Fine Arts Festival Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, April 4th at PHS
Will livestream beginning at 5:30 on https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
4:00 pm - Students report to PHS main doors and will be directed to rehearsal space
5:00 pm - Doors open to the public - in the gym
5:30 pm - Choir performance
6:45 pm - Art presentation
Are you interested in receiving a summer workbook for your student to keep their brains sharp? Complete this form, and we will send one to your child's school. Reach out to Katie Rush with any questions! Kathleen.McDonald@k12.wv.us
Link: https://tinyurl.com/PCoSummerWorkbooks
Link to Young Writer's Recognitions
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18rs2jT5n1/
Preston County Schools thanks and appreciates all the amazing paraprofessionals on this appreciation day and throughout the year. Thanks for all you do for our kiddos and staff.
April is the Month of the Military Child. The month highlights continuing efforts to create a positive school climate and culture that meet the unique needs of military-connected children and families. In addition to hosting special activities throughout the month, many schools will participate in national “Purple Up Day” on April 11, 2025, with students, faculty and staff wearing purple as a show of support for military children.
The Month of the Military Child honors and celebrates the spirit of perseverance of military-connected students. Please join PCS in celebrating "Purple Up Day" on April 11th.
PLEASE REMEMBER THE 2025 NEW TIME for the Mobile Food Pantry
Mt Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Civic Ctr Parking Lot
10am-11:30pm - service
The Preston County Board of Education will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 for mowing grass, trimming and weed eating all common areas at the following locations:
Schools: Aurora, Bruceton, Fellowsville, Kingwood Elementary, Preston High (to include the football field), Rowlesburg, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, Central Preston Middle and West Preston
The service you are bidding will be on an as-needed basis, per mowing request. Mowing will be done only after communication with the Preston County Schools Maintenance Supervisor, Matt Murray, or his designee.
***Contractors must submit bids for all locations***
Please submit bids for the individual locations per mowing, trimming and weed eating, for a contact period of one year along with a valid WV Business License and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with your bid to Preston County Schools, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537. All work shall be in accordance with instructions provided by the Preston County Schools Maintenance Department (304-329-0580, ext. 3231).
The Preston County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding.
The Preston County Schools' Young Writers Awards will be live-streamed this evening beginning at 6:00 on the PCS Facebook page at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/15wwkHdAsD/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Kingwood Bus Run - Bus 40-22 will be running 30 minutes late today. Again, bus 40-22 will be running 30 minutes late this morning.
CPMS Memo: Today, Friday March 28, your child will be bringing home their 3rd term report cards as well as a family stakeholder survey. We are looking for your input! Have a great weekend, Wildcats!
CPMS Memo: Friends of Wildcats will hold their next meeting on 4/2 at 6:30 in the library.
Nominations are also open for positions of President and Secretary for the 25/26 school year. If interested, the form is located on our Facebook page.
CPMS Memo: House shirt orders will be accepted tomorrow morning in the office if there are any students still needing to order. Please make sure to include your name on the order form.
During a special meeting of the Preston County Board of Education on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Board interviewed eight candidates for the current vacancy on the Board that was previously filled by Mrs. Shelley Miller. After completing all of the interviews and deliberating on the matter, the Board approved Mrs. Beth Noss to fill the vacancy through June 30, 2026. The remaining two years of the term will be determined in the May 2026 Primary Election. Congratulations to new Board member Beth Noss! Mrs. Noss will be sworn in at an upcoming meeting of the Board following her required initial training through the WV State Board Association.
During a special meeting of the Preston County Board of Education on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Board interviewed eight candidates for the current vacancy on the Board that was previously filled by Mrs. Shelley Miller. After completing all of the interviews and deliberating on the matter, the Board approved Mrs. Beth Noss to fill the vacancy through June 30, 2026. The remaining two years of the term will be determined in the May 2026 Primary Election. Congratulations to new Board member Beth Noss! Mrs. Noss will be sworn in at an upcoming meeting of the Board following her required initial training through the WV State Board Association.
