Our Preston County Schools' Cooks are simply the best!!! They work tirelessly, at times short-staffed, without complaint, and always with a positive attitude, ready to serve our students and ensure full bellies, ready to tackle the school day. We can't thank them enough. Today, May 2nd, 2025, officially school lunch hero day, and every day, we appreciate our PCS nutrition staff, who provide healthy meals, navigate food allergies, and serve our students with a smile. Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes!
about 4 hours ago, Preston County Schools
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Congratulations to our second, third, and fourth treasure chest winners! Did you know that Book Blast contributions help ensure all our students receive books? After your student earns all 10 books from the book list, additional contributions help provide more books for all our students, classrooms, and the library. Your involvement makes a world of difference! #booksarefun #literacy #bookblastadventures #readingrules
about 16 hours ago, Samantha Peaslee
Congratulations to Lilah Willis, Books Are Fun treasure chest winner!
Congratulations to Paddon DeBerry, Books Are Fun treasure box winner!
Congratulations to Bella Miller, Books Are Fun treasure chest winner!
Preston High School Boys Basketball will be hosting a skills development clinic. When: June 10-11, 2025; 8am-1pm Where: Preston High School Gym Who: 3rd-7th grade students from anywhere and everywhere Lunch and t-shirts provided Fee: $100 per participant Day 1: Skill Development and Skills Competition Day 2: Drills and Scrimmages https://forms.office.com/r/cAaZwfMFx1
about 18 hours ago, Preston County Schools
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Kingwood Bus Run - Route K37, Bus 130, Jim Wilson, will not run the afternoon run tomorrow, and this is due to the shortage of substitute drivers. He will run in the morning. If you would like to become a sub bus driver, or know someone, please call 304 329 2524
about 18 hours ago, Preston County Schools
KES families-Bus 51 will be running 10-15 minutes behind tonight. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause.
about 19 hours ago, Kim Lansberry
PCS loves and appreciates our school administrators. Today is National School Principals' Day, and today and everyday, we want to say thank you to the educational leaders who look after your children every day. After all, they guide academic success and set the tone for an entire school. Thank you principals, assistant principals and deans.
about 22 hours ago, Preston County Schools
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Congratulations to the 2025 "of the years" for Preston County Schools. These employees, in the eyes, hearts and minds of their students and peers, went above and beyond the call, and PCS was happy to recognize them today with these honors. Service Person of the Year - Barbara Wade, Classroom Aide, KES Coach of the Year - Brad Reed, Wrestling, PHS Teacher of the Year - Kathleen Cline, MS Science & Social Studies PCS would also like to thank our sponsors for their generous donations of gifts for each of our winners: Emcor - Trophies and Amazon Gift Cards Monroe's (Jimmy Maier)- Gift Card Lucas Tatham and Trellis Smith (Modern Homestead) - Hanging Baskets Diane Zinn - WVU Stained Glass
3 days ago, Preston County Schools
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people pose for recognition
people pose for recognition

This evening's meeting of the Preston County Board of Education began with a large delegation of recognitions to be made, as our students continue to go above and beyond the classroom and our borders, representing at the school, county, regional and state levels. This evening the board recognized:

WV State Social Studies Fair Participants and Winners:

Division 1 (Grades 3-5)

1st Place:

* Delilah Ringer (Bruceton)- Anthropology (Individual)

* Noah Goodrich (Kingwood)- Geography (Individual)

* Grady Walsh & Wyatt Calhoun (TAEP)- Geography (Group)

* Emilia Bright (Bruceton)- Psychology (Individual)

2nd Place:

* Ava Kerstetter & Addilyn Baker (Kingwood)- Psychology (Group)

Division 2 (Grades 6-8)

1st Place:

* Aidan Huggins & Conner Larue (West)- Anthropology (Group)

* Remington Wolfe & Isaiah Nelson (South)- Psychology (Group)

* Sophie Uphold (Central)- State & Local Studies (Individual)

2nd Place:

* Temperance Phillips & Kayleigh Myers (South)- US History (Group)

3rd Place:

* Collin Sheets & Bryson Teets (Central)- State & Local (Group)

Honorable Mention:

* Scarlett Hayes (Central)- Geography (Individual)

* Mason White & Noah Johnson (West)- World History (Group)

Division 3 (Grade 9-12)

2nd Place:

* Isabella Edmunds (PHS)- Anthropology (Individual)

3rd Place:

Kalista Huggins (PHS)- Political Science (Individual)

Additional state-level participating students included: Taylor Schnopp (KES), Ryan Foley (KES), Adrienne Bernatowicz (CPMS), Ava Waters (Aurora), Ella Dilly (West), Kenzley Rouzee & Katelyn Kelly (CPMS), Elijah Barker (PHS), Delaney & Olivia Seese (PHS), Sophia Flowers (PHS), Lilia Carpenter & Kaitlin Michaels (PHS), & Reese Stratton (PHS).

County Young Writer's Awards:

— Kindergarten Poetry: Braylenn Sargent (1st)

— Kindergarten Prose: Brexton Matlick (1st), Rylee Glotfelty (2nd), Avery Wilt (3rd).

— First and Second Grade Poetry: Rosalie Liston (1st) and Tristan Shrout (2nd).

— First and Second Grade Prose: Meara Plum(1st), Juliet Hough (2nd), Elayna Jennings (3rd).

— Third and Fourth Grade Poetry: Briella Bowser (1st), Ava Kerstetter (2nd), Jordan Wilfong (3rd).

— Third and Fourth Grade Prose: Ava Kerstetter (1st), Coalton Osborne (2nd), Kenneth Bradley (3rd).

— Fifth and Sixth Grade Poetry: Owen Shay (1st).

— Fifth and Sixth Grade Prose: Emma Goodrich (1st), Stella Kosik-McDaniel (2nd), Ava Myers (3rd).

— 7th/8th Grade Poetry: Myla Zinn (1st), Ainsley Feathers (2nd), Kyndall Goff (3rd).

— 7th/8th Grade Prose: Addison Willard (1st), Grace Estep (2nd), Ayla Fasouletos (3rd).

— 9th/10th Grade Poetry: Tori Hovatter (1st), Raegan Teter (2nd), Alyssa Thomas and Brody McCleary (tied for third place);

— 9th/10th Grade Prose: Madeline Kincaid (1st), Jasmine Quince (2nd), Halee Bolyard (3rd), Ryan Tayman (honorable mention),

— 11th/12th Grade Poetry: Lillie Moreland (1st).

— 11th/12th Grade Prose: Elizabeth Wilson (1st).

Golden Horseshoe Winners:

Preston County Schools and the West Virginia Department of Education is honored to announce the 2025 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, 223 winners will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award. Preston's 4 winners will have an opportunity to be recognized at the Golden Horseshoe ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV. Congrats to these 4 amazing students.

2025 County Winners:

Paisley Schnopp, Bruceton School

Mckenze Martin, Bruceton School

Aubrey Harteis, Bruceton School

Paigelynn McDonald, West Preston School

Middle School Scholar's Summit:

Overall Competition Winners: (Up to 700 Points Available)

1st - West Team 1 (612.25 Points)

2nd - Central Elite (608.5 Points)

3rd - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers (600.5 Points)

West Preston 1

Gary Ford

Lily McVicker

Mason White

Addison Willard

Coach Emily Willard and Ashley McMillen

Central Elite

Nathan Bernatowicz

Ayla Fasouletos

Molly Hoffman

Aubrey Welch

Coach Katie Ware and Brandy Childs

The Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers

Lane Galloway

Taylor Grose

Kailey Rodeheaver

Vada Walsh

Coach Kayla Dodge and Carrie See

WV Farm Bureau Fourth Grade Poster Contest Winners:

1st Place - Ava Jose - Bruceton

2nd Place - Emilia Bright - Bruceton

3rd Place - Gwen Durst - Aurora

4 days ago, Preston County Schools
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

Dear KINGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Families,

Our Book Blast event has just a few days left, and the response we’ve had is AMAZING. Thank you! Congratulations to today's Book Blast drawing winner, Jaxson Jones!

Already registered? Ensure you have sent at least 10 invitations, so your student qualifies for their prizes and are entered into our drawings! https://app.booksarefun.com/KingwoodES26537

Not registered? There’s still time to get in on the fun, earn books for your student, and have a chance to win a Treasure Chest stuffed with cash. Click the secure link above and add the email or cell phone number of at least 10 people who you think would want to help build your student(s) home library.

Remember, 100% of all contributions stay with the school in the form of books for our students, books for our school, and classroom supplies for our teachers.

4 days ago, Samantha Peaslee
Congratulations to Jaxson Jones, today's winner of our Books Are Fun drawing!
At approx. 4:03 PM on Monday, April 28th, 2025, County Clerk (Linda Huggins) swore in newly appointed Board Member (Mrs. Beth Noss), who is filling the vacancy created by the resignation of former Board Member Mrs. Shelley Miller. PCS wants to officially welcome and congratulate Mrs. Noss, who will waste no time, as she is now working in her newly official capacity during this evening's board meeting.
4 days ago, Preston County Schools
board member swearing in with another woman, county clerk, during board of education meeting
board member swearing in with another woman, county clerk, during board of education meeting
board member swearing in with another woman, county clerk, during board of education meeting
board member swearing in with another woman, county clerk, during board of education meeting
Friday was a special day at Kingwood Elementary School! Mrs. Sheets’ Second Grade Classroom received the grand prize for The Country Retreat’s Spring Spectacular competition! Their task was to create a diorama using Peeps, and what a creation they made! The class’s entry consisted of a baseball-themed diorama with students’ fingerprints used to make spectators in the stands. A $100 Amazon gift card and special small prizes for each student were delivered by owner Kelly Manko and one of The Country Retreat residents, Sue Snyder. Mrs. Snyder formerly taught sixth grade math at KES where she touched the lives of many students over the course of many years. During her visit, she was able to check out her former classroom and even pause for a photo op with Principal Peaslee, a former student of hers. Congratulations again to Mrs. Sheets’ Class and thank you to The Country Retreat for being active in our school!
5 days ago, Samantha Peaslee
Mrs. Sheets' Class was the winner of The Country Retreat's Spring Spectacular competition!
Mrs. Sheets' Class was the winner of The Country Retreat's Spring Spectacular competition!
Mrs. Sheets' Class was the winner of The Country Retreat's Spring Spectacular competition!
Mrs. Sheets' Class was the winner of The Country Retreat's Spring Spectacular competition!
Congratulations to the Kingwood Elementary PurposeFULL People character trait award winners for Honesty! Honesty means telling the truth and not obscuring the facts. Honest people are upright, respectful, and treat others with kindness and empathy. They are honest with others and themselves.
5 days ago, Samantha Peaslee
Congratulations to the Honesty PurposeFULL People Award winners!
Congratulations to the Honesty PurposeFULL People Award winners!
Congratulations to the Honesty PurposeFULL People Award winners!
KES: Remember our Family STEAM Night THIS WEDNESDAY, April 30th, from 5-7PM! There will be an art show, Preston Memorial Hospital will be on-site with an activity, hands-on math-based games, light board tables and more! Josh Grant from WVDE as well as Carnegie Science Center will also be providing demonstrations! Don’t miss out!
5 days ago, Samantha Peaslee
Join us this Wednesday, April 30th, for KES Family STEAM Night!

Don’t Miss Out - Grand Prize Drawing MONDAY

Dear KINGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Families, WOW! In the past 24 hours, an overwhelming number of families have answered our call, sending hundreds of invitations to friends and family. We’re so excited to see that expanding home libraries and supporting our teachers is as important to you as it is to us.

https://app.booksarefun.com/KingwoodES26537

There’s still time to get in on the fun. That’s right: If you didn’t have a chance to register and send 10 or more invitations to family and friends, you still have time. Click the link above, don’t miss out. Complete your Treasure Map tonight and your student(s) will be entered to win the Epic Treasure Chest. Prize drawings start Monday!

Thank you!

7 days ago, Samantha Peaslee
Our Book Blast continues with prizes being drawn starting MONDAY!
Our Book Blast continues with prizes being drawn starting MONDAY!
Our Book Blast continues with prizes being drawn starting MONDAY!
Our Book Blast continues with prizes being drawn starting MONDAY!
Congratulations to our Coach of the Year Winners. Throughout this week, we recognized our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week, where we'll be surprising them live. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do.
7 days ago, Preston County Schools
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coach of year
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coach of year
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coach of year
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coach of year

Register for the Book Blast Tonight!

Dear KINGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Families, Exciting news! We are partnering with Books Are Fun and their Book Blast program to help build our students’ home libraries. For over 30 years, Books are Fun has been a trusted partner in promoting literacy. Today, our students learned about the Book Blast Program and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative. Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/KingwoodES26537

Here are the steps:

1. Click the link above. 2. Register your student(s). 3. Send invitations to at least 10 friends or family members to support our students (Don’t worry, all the information you provide is secure and only used for this program.) 4. Need help registering? Watch this short step by step video: https://www.bb.booksarefun.com/how-to-complete

Win a trip to Disney! Our school has been selected for an incredible opportunity! For every supporter who clicks your student’s contribution link during Book Blast, you’ll earn one entry for a chance to win a trip to Disney! For example, if five different people click the link, your family gets five entries into the drawing! *Pro Tip: After sending invitations, follow up with a phone call to make sure they received the message.

Why I love this program: • It’s guaranteed to put new, age-appropriate books into the hands of every student! • 100% of all contributions go toward new books and classroom supplies. • The book list is fantastic! It’s attached, check it out. • It will take you less than 10 minutes and there is NO financial requirement from you. More books in your homes equals more pages being read! That’s the goal. We’re hoping for 100% participation.

Want to see Book Blast in action? Watch this news clip from Fulton Elementary: Fulton Elementary News Clip

Thank you for helping our school and community.

8 days ago, Samantha Peaslee
We are kicking off our Book Blast THIS WEEK at KES!
We are kicking off our Book Blast THIS WEEK at KES!
We are kicking off our Book Blast THIS WEEK at KES!
We are kicking off our Book Blast THIS WEEK at KES!
Congratulations to our second group of Teacher of the Year Winners. Throughout the week, we'll be recognizing our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do.
8 days ago, Preston County Schools
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Congratulations to our second group of Service Person of the Year Winners. Throughout the week, we'll be recognizing our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do.
9 days ago, Preston County Schools
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Whether you call them secretary, administrative assistant, or administrative professional, we appreciate all these amazing people who keep our offices, schools, and county running smoothly. We'd be lost without you all. Thank you for all you do.
9 days ago, Preston County Schools
secretary’s day
Kingwood Elementary wishes to recognize our very own Kim Lansberry on this Administrative Professionals Day! She is a woman of many talents, and our school couldn’t run efficiently without her! Thank you for everything you do for our students, parents, and staff!
9 days ago, Samantha Peaslee
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to Miss Kim Lansberry, Secretary at KES