Samantha Peaslee is the principal of Kingwood Elementary School in Preston County. As an instructional leader, Peaslee is committed to fostering a positive school culture centered on student growth, strong relationships and high-quality instruction that supports the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all learners. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University, and a Master of Arts in Elementary Education with an English Language Arts endorsement for Grades 5-9 also from WVU. Additionally, she holds a Post-master’s Certification in Educational Leadership from Fairmont State University. Under her leadership, Kingwood Elementary School has emphasized positive school culture, student-centered learning, literacy growth, community engagement and innovative practices designed to meet the evolving needs of students. These efforts were recognized nationally in 2024 when Kingwood Elementary School was named a model school at a nationally recognized school conference. Kingwood Elementary has also been recognized as a West Virginia Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Tier I Model School for the past three years. Peaslee believes meaningful relationships, consistency and a shared commitment to excellence are at the heart of successful schools. She is passionate about supporting educators, celebrating student success and ensuring every child feels valued, challenged and inspired each day they walk through the school doors.
Monday the 13th -
Bruceton - 4-6 (Cafeteria)
West - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Central - 4-6 (Cafeteria - side entrance of building)
Tuesday the 14th -
Terra Alta - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
South - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Aurora - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Reminder: Would you like to join our team part-time, with opportunities to move into full-time positions in the future? Would you like a flexible schedule, which days you can work, which you can't? Sub classes for aides, cooks and custodians are being offered at the end of this month for Preston County Schools. If interested, postings for sub positions can be found here: https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47355&all=1
Aides - Tuesday, July 28th at 8A
Cooks - Wednesday, July 29th at 9A
Custodians - Wednesday, July 29th at 1P
All classes are held at the PCS BOE Office at 731 Preston Drive in Kingwood. For more information, you can call Autumn Sheets at 304-329-0580 x3216, or email at asheets@k12.wv.us
Aides - Tuesday, July 28th at 8A
Cooks - Wednesday, July 29th at 9A
Custodians - Wednesday, July 29th at 1P
All classes are held at the PCS BOE Office at 731 Preston Drive in Kingwood. For more information, you can call Autumn Sheets at 304-329-0580 x3216, or email at asheets@k12.wv.us
Reminder: PCS Summer School and Summer Feeding will begin on Monday, June 29th. Summer Feeding at Kingwood Elementary is open to all kids 18 and under, not just those enrolled in Summer School. However, if you signed up for the summer meal pick-ups, you are not eligible to also eat on-site. All meals at Kingwood Elementary must be consumed on-site. Those times are 8-8:40 for Breakfast and 10:45-11:40 for lunch. If you signed up for the summer meal pick-ups, that schedule is listed below. Make sure to look at your school and the correct date. Some schools are pick -up on Mondays, and others Tuesdays. All from 4-6PM. If you can't make your pick-up time, please contact Justin Hough at jhough@k12.wv.us to try to arrange something. At each pick-up, your child will receive 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 20 shelf-stable milks (15 Chocolate/5 White).
Our school beautification project is gaining momentum, and we are thrilled to announce that painting of the interior walls in our main hallways and cafeteria will soon be underway!
This project is possible thanks to the incredible generosity of March-Westin and Valspar, who donated paint needed to help transform our school. We are also grateful for our partnership with Kingwood Community Engagement, whose Summer Fest Raffle fundraiser will provide painting supplies and additional paint to expand our efforts to include the gymnasium later this year.
Throughout the month of July, we'll be working to give our school a fresh new look that reflects the pride we have in our learning environment. Thank you to our community members, partners, and supporters who continue to invest in our students and our school.
Together, we're making KES shine! ✨
At Kingwood Elementary School, every day is an opportunity to help our students grow not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. That's why our PurposeFULL People character education program is such an important part of who we are!
Through monthly character traits, students learn valuable life skills that help them become positive leaders, caring friends, and responsible members of our school community. Recently, these students were recognized for demonstrating Gratitude and Creativity—and for inspiring others to appreciate and practice these qualities through their actions.
Whether expressing thankfulness, finding innovative solutions, or encouraging those around them, these students have made a positive impact on our school. We are proud of the example they set each day!
Congratulations to our PurposeFULL People honorees! Keep shining your light and making Kingwood Elementary a better place for everyone.
Kingwood Elementary School is proud to recognize our students who achieved Perfect Attendance for the entire school year! This accomplishment reflects tremendous commitment, responsibility, and dedication to learning each and every day.
Showing up consistently, being engaged, and making education a priority are habits that lead to success both inside and outside the classroom. We are incredibly proud of these students and the effort they put forth throughout the year!
A special thank you goes to our families for their partnership and support. Your commitment to ensuring students arrive on time and ready to learn each day plays a vital role in their success.
In addition to those pictured,we also had a PreK student, Xavier Gardner, who achieved this status! Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance recipients! Keep up the great work—we are proud of you!
PCS Summer School and Summer Feeding will begin on Monday, June 29th. Summer Feeding at Kingwood Elementary is open to all kids 18 and under, not just those enrolled in Summer School. However, if you signed up for the summer meal pick-ups, you are not eligible to also eat on-site. All meals at Kingwood Elementary must be consumed on-site. Those times are 8-8:40 for Breakfast and 11-11:40 for lunch. If you signed up for the summer meal pick-ups, that schedule is listed below. Make sure to look at your school and the correct date. Some schools are pick -up on Mondays, and others Tuesdays. All from 4-6PM. If you can't make your pick-up time, please contact Justin Hough at jhough@k12.wv.us to try to arrange something. At each pick-up, your child will receive 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 20 shelf-stable milks (15 Chocolate/5 White).
Kingwood Elementary is proud to recognize our 2026 Merit Student selections! Participating homerooms each selected one student who has demonstrated exemplary character, outstanding work ethic, perseverance, and/or remarkable growth throughout the school year.
These students have served as positive role models, embraced challenges, and consistently worked to be their very best. Their dedication and determination have made a lasting impact in their classrooms and school community.
We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and the growth you have shown this year. Keep believing in yourselves, working hard, and striving for excellence—we can't wait to see all that you accomplish in the future!
Let's keep reading all summer long. It's like a vacation for the mind, but you don't have to pack a bag, and you don't need gas money, or snacks...well, maybe still snacks.
Join us in supporting school beautification efforts through our Basket Raffle Fundraiser! All proceeds will go toward interior painting supplies and other projects that help keep our school looking its best for students, staff, and families.
🎟️ Basket Raffle Drawing: June 20 at Summer Fest
A special thank you to Kingwood Community Engagement for partnering with our Local School Improvement Council and supporting this important initiative. Your generosity and commitment to our school community are greatly appreciated!
Together, we can make a lasting difference—one brushstroke at a time!
There will be a special meeting of the Preston County Board of Education on Thursday, June 4, 2026 for scheduled student disciplinary hearings. The special meeting will begin at 4 PM in the Preston County BOE Boardroom and the agenda is posted at: https://go.boarddocs.com/wv/preston/Board.nsf/Public.
