The application for Virtual School for grades 6-12 is open for the first semester, and will remain open until August 31st. PCS Virtual Option is currently only available for students in grades 6-12, with additional options being looked at in the near future. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Dani Kelley at drkelley@k12.wv.us, or 304-329-0580 x3228. The application can be found on the banner on the PCS homepage, or at https://aptg.co/TbLZxP
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.
Last June (2025), 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.
To date, the West Virginia Legislature has not voted in favor of religious exemptions for vaccines and continue to comply with the law that dates back to 1937.
Reminder: West Virginia's tax-free weekend for 2026 is scheduled from TODAY, Friday, July 31, at 12:00 a.m. through Monday, August 3, at 11:59 p.m. This four-day sales tax holiday covers specific back-to-school items under designated price caps per item. You can review official updates directly via the West Virginia Tax Division. Qualifying Items and Price Limits:
Clothing: Priced at $125 or less
Laptops and Tablets: Priced at $500 or less
Sports Equipment: Priced at $150 or less
School Supplies: Priced at $50 or less
Instructional Materials: Priced at $20 or less
Save the date for this Friday, July 31st, as Preston County Family Support Center and Wesley UMC Presents: Back to School Blast & Stuff from 2PM to 5PM! There will be 200 backpacks and school supplies available for children in PreK through 12th grade available!
We're excited to welcome these outstanding educators to KES and can't wait for the positive impact they'll have on our students and school community. Each brings unique experiences, talents, and a passion for helping children learn and grow.
🍎 Misty Davis isn't new to KES, but she is new to 2nd grade! Many families already know Mrs. Davis from her years as one of our outstanding special education teachers. She is also an active PTA officer who is deeply invested in our school community, and we're excited to see her bring her experience and enthusiasm to the second-grade team.
📚 Danica Elli is a 2026 graduate of West Virginia University and is eager to begin her teaching career at Kingwood Elementary. Her excitement, fresh perspective, and love for working with children make her a wonderful addition to our third-grade team.
😊 Kelly Ellis joins us from Terra Alta/East Preston School, bringing valuable classroom experience and an infectious, bubbly personality. Her positive energy is sure to brighten the days of students and staff alike as she joins our second-grade team.
🌟 Patricia Ross joins our Special Education team with a Master's Degree in Special Education and a postgraduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. She began her career in education 15 years ago working with high school students on the autism spectrum and brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and expertise to KES.
If you see these incredible educators around campus, be sure to introduce yourself and help us make them feel right at home. We are thrilled to have them join the Stag family and know they will make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.
It's going to be a great year, Stags! 🍎🧡🖤
Reminder: Next round of Summer Meal Pick-Ups are Today and Tomorrow.
Monday the 27th - Today
Bruceton - 4-6 (Cafeteria)
West - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Central - 4-6 (Cafeteria - side entrance of building)
Tuesday the 28th - Tomorrow
Terra Alta - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
South - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
Aurora - 4-6 (Main Entrance)
The countdown to a brand new school year is on, and we've got two exciting events you won't want to miss!
🍎 Meet the Teacher Night
📅 Friday, August 21
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
Join us at Kingwood Elementary to meet your child's teacher, explore their classroom, drop off school supplies, and reconnect with friends—both old and new! It's the perfect opportunity to ease those first-day jitters and kick off an amazing school year together.
🎉 PTA Back to School Block Party
📅 Thursday, August 27
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
Celebrate the beginning of another fantastic year with our KES PTA! Enjoy games, prizes, face painting, a dunk tank, delicious dinner, community organizations, and so much more. It's a fun-filled evening for the whole family and a great way to connect with our school community.
We can't wait to welcome our Stag families back to campus! Be sure to mark your calendars—we'll see you soon! 🧡🖤 #KESStags #BackToSchool #SaveTheDate #StagsAreAlwaysStomping
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
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.
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
