Central Preston Middle School

Substitute classes will be offered in September for anyone interested in becoming a Sub Cook, Aide, Custodian, and/or Teacher. You can apply online at prestoncountyschools.com, or to get more information, contact Kristin James at 304-329-0580 x.3238 for Teachers, or Autumn at x.3216 for Service. If interested in service, you can come in before the classes to get paperwork and information on background checks, to hopefully speed up the hiring process. All classes will be held at the BOE Office. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and family.

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

September Lunch and Breakfast Menus

All grade levels will have access to salad bar this year as additional items to go with their hot lunch - if staff shortage, or on early out days, additional item(s) may be given on main line, as schools may choose not to operate salad bar.

(Cook's choice days will be communicated via your school's Thrillshare via text message)

(In the event of a staff shortage, the menu can be substituted and will be communicated - on those days, it could either be Turkey Sandwich, PB&J (Soy Butter and Jelly for Allergies), Chips, Veggies with Ranch (or fruit and veggie juice box), Fruit (or craisins) and Milk)

Staff Meals - Breakfast - $3.00/Lunch - $4.00

ALL STUDENTS FREE!!!

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

Reminder for Cooks, Cook/Custodians, New Cook Hires, and Sub Cooks - There will be a required food handler's class this Friday, the 22nd at 8:30 in the Central Preston Middle Band Room. If you can't attend, please email Justin Hough at jhough@k12.wv.us to make other arrangements.

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

(Reminder, and updated as Doctor's Notes can be uploaded to the form) If your student misses school this year, please fill out the following form that can be located on the main scroller on the PCS website, or at the link below. If he/she sees a doctor, there is a place to upload the doctor's note.
https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lsElTWUerKSLiu

4 months ago, Justin Hough

Parent Resource: Parenting is a challenging and oftentimes overwhelming experience. This program connects you with a free parenting coach and therapist-created content to help you navigate the ups and downs with confidence.
https://parentguidance.org/school-coaching/

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

Preston County Schools will be conducting hearing, speech, language, and vision screenings in our schools. Screenings are scheduled to take place in the months of September and October. For more information, see the info sheet on the PCS website or Facebook Pages.

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

If your student misses school this year, please fill out the following form that can be located on the main scroller on the PCS website, or at the link below. If he/she sees a doctor, there is a place to upload the doctor's note.
https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lsElTWUerKSLiu

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

Due to the abrupt change in schedule, but oh so thankful for our awesome cooks, there will be menu changes for this week due to our distribution and delivery schedules. Tomorrow, the 18th, will still be Pizza, and cooks will be providing the menus for principals to put out for 2 of the other days, with one other day this week being the scheduled boneless wings. Please see your school's individual Facebook pages or texts for more information. Tomorrow is Pizza though. Welcome back kiddos!!!

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

Preston County Schools had another great staff opening session on Wednesday the 13th. No matter the challenges and obstacles, our staff are prepared to welcome back our students and give them our best each and every day. We'd like to thank our sponsors, because without them, we wouldn't be able to put on such a successful event and training. A special thank you to Karen Cagle, our guest speaker from the Center for Model Schools, Instruction and Leadership. Karen has been, and always will be a big part of our PCS family, and it's through the work with her and her group that has continued to move PCS forward and do what we do for our kids day in and out. We may be biased, but we have the best and most dedicated staff, and we hope that you see in PCS what we strive for each and every day. Thanks again to our sponsors, our incredible staff, and let's get this thing started.
Thank you -
Colonial Life
Ray Thompson - State Farm
Gordon Food Service
UNUM Dental and Vision
The Thrasher Group
Karen Cagle
PCS Staff
Parents
Students
Community Members

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

Superintendent of PCS Brad Martin would like to welcome back all staff and students for the first day of the 25-26 school year tomorrow, Monday the 18th. Reminder, tomorrow all students grades 1-12 will return, with all pre-k and K students returning on Wednesday the 20th. More information included in the following video link - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16piUQn5E9/

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

Preston County Schools is excited to welcome back students next week. However, we will not be able to use our planned staggered start based on advisement from the WV Department of Education. All grade 1-12 students will now be required to attend on Monday, August 18th. All Kindergarten and Pre-K students will now be required to attend on Wednesday, August 20th. There will be no scheduled school for students on Friday, August 22nd for professional development. We greatly apologize for the required change in schedule; however, all available efforts were made to maintain the staggered start schedule without success. Questions and concerns may be forwarded to Superintendent Brad Martin at (304) 329-0580 ext. 3225.

4 months ago, Brad Martin

There was an issue with the link for tomorrow's finalized staff schedule. The following link should get you to the schedule - https://5il.co/3n9ar

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

Final Reminder - Pre-K, K, 7th grade, 12th Grade students are REQUIRED to have the listed vaccinations before they can start school. Without proper documentation, then a student cannot attend until the shots are completed and records are at the school. There is no grace period. We don't want to see your student unnecessarily miss school days. Please contact one of our nurses for assistance, return their voicemails, or contact the health department with any questions.

Reminder of vaccine requirements for PCS Students (PK, new enrollments and 7th and 12th grades) - Immunizations are a requirement by state code for student enrollment in WV Public Schools.

During the June meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE), members voted unanimously to comply with state law regarding required school immunizations as it is written in W. Va. Code §16-3-4.

The WVBE directed the State Superintendent of Schools to notify all school districts to follow the law that has been in effect since 1937. This is in line with the actions of the West Virginia Legislature during the 2025 Regular Session which did not vote in favor of religious exemptions for vaccines.

(https://wvde.us/articles/west-virginia-board-education-statement-vaccine-lawsuit)

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

WV Prevention Solutions is conducting a short, five-minute survey of parent/guardians of middle and high school-aged youth in North Central West Virginia. This survey will look at barriers to youth involvement and issues concerning youth, substance use prevention. Please take the time to complete the short survey, which will help in the understanding of the unique challenges you and your kids are facing in your communities. The survey can be completed by scanning the QR code, or going to the link: https://yourvoiceneeded.com/

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

PCS is excited to welcome our faculty and staff for opening day sessions at PHS, tomorrow the 13th at Knights Stadium. (The event will take place in the PHS Gym with inclement weather). Doors open at 7:30 AM, keynote begins at 8:15, and employees are encouraged to show their school pride by wearing their home school colors (school- appropriate casual attire is acceptable). More information and the schedule can be found at the following link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5933592/Back_to_School_PD_Document___Welcome_Message.pdf

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

Mt Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Civic Ctr Parking Lot
10am-11:30am - service

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

At Preston County Schools we recognize the importance of family and community involvement in our schools. The PCS Chaperone and Volunteer Protocols have been updated for the 25-26 School Year. More information can be found at the link below, which includes hyperlinks to the application forms.

https://5il.co/3n9i8

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

For this upcoming school year, West Virginia has enacted a law, House Bill 2003 (https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2003%20sub2%20enr.pdf), empowering county school boards to ban cell phone use in classrooms during instructional time. The bill, passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Patrick Morrisey, aims to reduce distractions and improve student focus and mental health. County boards are responsible for developing and implementing specific policies regarding device use, including storage and consequences for violations. Preston County School's policy is summarized below and will be on second reading for passage at the August 11th meeting of the PCS Board of Education.
https://5il.co/3n9c3

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

4 months ago, Preston County Schools

The 25-26 Bus Schedules can be found at the link below, as well as on the PCS App and website main scroller. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the transportation department at (304) 329-0580 ext. 3248 or 3249.
https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/documents/parents%2Fstudents/transportation/25-26-bus-schedules/237078

4 months ago, Preston County Schools