📚🍎 School Supply Lists Are Here! 🍎📚
The countdown to a brand-new school year is on, and we're excited to welcome our Stags back to Kingwood Elementary the week of August 24th! 💙🦌
Grade-level suggested individual and classroom supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available! Thank you in advance to our families for helping ensure our students have the tools they need for a successful year of learning and growth.
As you're shopping, please remember that our related service teachers—including Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Education, Art, Music, and Physical Education—always appreciate donations of shared classroom supplies such as tissues, disinfectant wipes, paper towels, and other common classroom essentials. Your generosity helps support students across our entire school!
If your family is in need of assistance obtaining school supplies, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help! Contact:
📧 Andrea Stanley: andrea.stanley@k12.wv.us
📧 Crystal Pell: cpell@k12.wv.us
Our main office will reopen and be fully staffed beginning August 4th to assist with any questions or concerns as we prepare for another incredible school year.
We can't wait to see our hallways filled with smiling faces, eager learners, and the excitement that comes with a fresh start. Here's to another year of learning, growing, and Stomping to Success at KES! 💙🦌 #KESStags #StompingToSuccess #BackToSchool #KESWhereTheStagsAreAlwaysStomping
The countdown to a brand-new school year is on, and we're excited to welcome our Stags back to Kingwood Elementary the week of August 24th! 💙🦌
Grade-level suggested individual and classroom supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available! Thank you in advance to our families for helping ensure our students have the tools they need for a successful year of learning and growth.
As you're shopping, please remember that our related service teachers—including Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Education, Art, Music, and Physical Education—always appreciate donations of shared classroom supplies such as tissues, disinfectant wipes, paper towels, and other common classroom essentials. Your generosity helps support students across our entire school!
If your family is in need of assistance obtaining school supplies, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help! Contact:
📧 Andrea Stanley: andrea.stanley@k12.wv.us
📧 Crystal Pell: cpell@k12.wv.us
Our main office will reopen and be fully staffed beginning August 4th to assist with any questions or concerns as we prepare for another incredible school year.
We can't wait to see our hallways filled with smiling faces, eager learners, and the excitement that comes with a fresh start. Here's to another year of learning, growing, and Stomping to Success at KES! 💙🦌 #KESStags #StompingToSuccess #BackToSchool #KESWhereTheStagsAreAlwaysStomping
Staff, Vector training is now live and can be accessed by going to teacher platforms and clicking on the safe schools link on the PCS website (https://preston-wv.safeschools.com/login). Your login is your employee id number. Other trainings may need to be added later based on state requirements, but you'll be notified in that case. If you are unable to access your account, please contact the personnel office at (304) 329-0580 and then dial "8".
Don't Shoot the Messenger...Just a reminder that all 200-Day staff will be returning on Tuesday, August 18th, with opening year sessions being held in Kingwood (schedule and locations to come at a later date), with students in Grades 1st-12th returning on Monday, August 24th, and those students in PK/K returning on Thursday, August 27th. We hope everyone has enjoyed their summer and continues to enjoy it, and we can't wait to welcome you all back for a new school year.
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Girl Scout Service Unit 422 (Preston County) is hosting a "Girls Can Build It" engineering themed camp. July 28-30. There are SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! Girls entering 3rd grade and up are eligible to attend, and scholarships are available. Camp will take place at Camp Muffly in Morgantown. Air conditioned cabins and pool time will be available! You do not have to be a girl scout to attend. See form for more details.
Girl Scout Service Unit 422 (Preston County) is hosting a "Girls Can Build It" engineering themed camp. July 28-30. There are SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! Girls entering 3rd grade and up are eligible to attend, and scholarships are available. Camp will take place at Camp Muffly in Morgantown. Air conditioned cabins and pool time will be available! You do not have to be a girl scout to attend. See form for more details.
On Monday, July 13th, 2026, the West Virginia Department of Education recognized Kingwood Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Samantha Peaslee, as a finalist for the WV Principal of the Year Award. Mrs. Peaslee has been invited to attend the Champions of Learning Gala in Charleston, WV on September 8th, 2026, where the winner of this award and other top education honors will be named.
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.
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.
Reminder: Next round of Summer Meal Pick-Ups are Today and Tomorrow.
Monday the 13th - Today
Bruceton - 4-6 (Cafeteria)
West - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Central - 4-6 (Cafeteria - side entrance of building)
Tuesday the 14th - Tomorrow
Terra Alta - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
South - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Aurora - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Reminder: Next round of Summer Meal Pick-Ups are Next Week.
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)
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
From every mountainside, let freedom ring! Happy 250th to the U.S.A. and Happy 4th of July Preston County!!!
Approx. 700 students, just like upcoming KES 1st Grader, Jackson Ware, are participating in the PCS Summer Feeding Program, sponsored by the USDA. Students from across the county have received their 1st of 4 pick-ups of breakfast items, lunches, and shelf-stable milks. PCS would like to thank Healthy Kids Inc., and Mandy Curry of Morgantown, for working with us on this program this summer, and No Kid Hungry for providing additional funding to make this program possible and a success. Happy Summer P-County!!!
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 July for Preston County Schools.
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
Just a reminder that summer feeding pick-ups begin this evening at West, Bruceton and Central, with TA, Aurora and South being tomorrow. All pick-ups from 4-6. For West, you'll come in the front of the building to get your milks, breakfast and lunch box. For Central, you'll come in the side door near the loading dock by the cafeteria. For Bruceton, you will loop around the school by the loading dock and pick up your meals there and then loop the remainder of the way. We will send out instructions for tomorrow's school tomorrow. If you're unable to make it, please contact Justin Hough at jhough@k12.wv.us to make arrangements.
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).
(West is in the lead; if you want to win, you gotta read!)
🍦📚 REMINDER! 📚🍦
There's still time to help your school earn the chance to turn Mr. Martin into an ICE CREAM SUNDAE! 🍨
To count toward your school's total, complete the Summer Reading Challenge by:
📱 Logging your reading in Beanstack
OR
📄 Downloading the paper reading challenge from the Preston County Schools website and turning it in at the beginning of the school year.
🏆 The school with the highest percentage of completed challenges will win the opportunity to create the ultimate Mr. Martin sundae!
👀 Current Standings: West Preston is in the lead! Will your school catch them?
Read, log your minutes, and help your school scoop up the sweetest prize of the summer! 🍦📖
🎨🦌 Exciting Things Are Happening at KES! 🦌🎨
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! ✨
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! ✨
Fathers come in all shapes, sizes, and forms. They range from biological parents and stepdads, to adoptive fathers, uncles, grandfathers, mentors, and devoted role models. It is not just a biological title, but a role defined by care, consistency, sacrifice, and love. From all of us at PCS, Happy Father's Day!!!
Happy 163rd Birthday West Virginia! From all of us at PCS, Happy West Virginia day to all Prestonians and those across the rest of our beautiful mountain state.
🌟 PurposeFULL People Recognition 🌟
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.
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.
🎉 Perfect Attendance Recognition 🎉
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!
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).
