Today we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals of Kingwood Elementary School on National Paraprofessional Day!
Our paraprofessionals are an essential part of the KES family. From supporting instruction and guiding transitions to providing individualized, one-on-one assistance, they play a vital role in the success of our students each and every day.
Their dedication helps maintain a positive, structured environment where all students are encouraged and empowered to be their very best. We are so grateful for the care, patience, and commitment they bring to our school community.
Thank you for all that you do—you truly make a difference!
Our paraprofessionals are an essential part of the KES family. From supporting instruction and guiding transitions to providing individualized, one-on-one assistance, they play a vital role in the success of our students each and every day.
Their dedication helps maintain a positive, structured environment where all students are encouraged and empowered to be their very best. We are so grateful for the care, patience, and commitment they bring to our school community.
Thank you for all that you do—you truly make a difference!
No fooling around today, at least when it comes to recognizing our Paraprofessionals. Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday of April. Today and everyday, we honor paraprofessional educators, who may also be known as paras, instructional assistants, or teacher aides. Paraprofessionals perform a variety of teaching-related jobs and often assist teachers in classrooms.
Paras may work with students on supplemental enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They may also help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work.
Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service.
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay
Paras may work with students on supplemental enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They may also help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work.
Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service.
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay
PCS Easter/Spring Break - Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Thursday, April 2nd, with staff reporting for a professional day. An extended weekend for Easter Break begins on Friday, April 3rd, with students and staff returning on Wednesday, April 8th.
Help give back to others this spring during Kingwood Elementary's partnered blood drive with Preston Memorial Hospital and the American Red Cross on Tuesday, April 7, at the Kingwood Community Building! Sign up to schedule an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: KingwoodComm; call 1-800-RED CROSS; make your appointment on the American Red Cross Blood Donor App; or complete and return the request form(s) to the school by April 1st.
This evening's "Young Writers Awards" will be held at the PHS Theatre at 6:00 PM, and live streamed on Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/PrestonCountySchools)
(Photos and winner's list will be published tomorrow)
(Photos and winner's list will be published tomorrow)
KES Families: If you haven't already, RSVP for the PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! Workshop! We'll provide dinner and childcare while guardians learn more about their child's tech readiness! Dinner will be from 5:30-6:00 followed by the parent workshop from 6:00-7:00. Don't miss this opportunity to help your youngsters become responsible digital citizens!
Next month begins statewide testing across WV, beginning with our 11th Graders on SAT School Day on the 14th, then our students who take the Alternative State Assessment (WVASA or DLM), with that window opening on April 13th. Attached are letters from Superintendent of WV Schools, Michelle Blatt, on each of those tests outlined:
West Virginia General Summative Assessment for Grades 3-8
West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment (DLM) for Grades 3-8 and 11
West Virginia SAT School Day for Grade 11
West Virginia General Summative Assessment for Grades 3-8
West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment (DLM) for Grades 3-8 and 11
West Virginia SAT School Day for Grade 11
Help give back to others this spring during Kingwood Elementary's partnered blood drive with Preston Memorial Hospital and the American Red Cross on Tuesday, April 7, at the Kingwood Community Building! Sign up to schedule an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: KingwoodComm; call 1-800-RED CROSS; make your appointment on the American Red Cross Blood Donor App; or complete and return the request form(s) to the school by April 1st.
Join KES PTA on Wednesday, April 1st, for the PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! Workshop! We'll provide dinner and childcare while guardians learn more about their child's tech readiness! Dinner will be from 5:30-6:00 followed by the parent workshop from 6:00-7:00.
Congratulations to our PurposeFULL People Students of the Month for Cooperation!
These amazing K–4 students have shown that working together to reach shared goals makes our school community stronger and brighter.
Keep shining, collaborating, and showing what it means to be true PurposeFULL People!
These amazing K–4 students have shown that working together to reach shared goals makes our school community stronger and brighter.
Keep shining, collaborating, and showing what it means to be true PurposeFULL People!
4th Graders: Tomorrow is your day to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair!
This Saturday!!! Don't miss out on the Ham, Bacon and Egg Show, brought to you by the PC FFA, at the PHS Gym beginning at 6PM. Doors open at 5.
From the Preston Prevention Partnership and Preston County Family Resources Network (PRN):
🚍 Need a ride to the Family Expo?
We’re working to make the Preston County Family Expo as accessible as possible for all families — and transportation 𝙢𝙖𝙮 be available based on interest.
If transportation has ever been a barrier for your family, we want to hear from you!
👉 Take 1 minute to submit a request here: https://tinyurl.com/2026ExpoTransportation
This will help us determine whether transportation can be offered and where it’s needed most.
Please share with anyone who may benefit ❤️
https://www.facebook.com/PrestonFRN
🚍 Need a ride to the Family Expo?
We’re working to make the Preston County Family Expo as accessible as possible for all families — and transportation 𝙢𝙖𝙮 be available based on interest.
If transportation has ever been a barrier for your family, we want to hear from you!
👉 Take 1 minute to submit a request here: https://tinyurl.com/2026ExpoTransportation
This will help us determine whether transportation can be offered and where it’s needed most.
Please share with anyone who may benefit ❤️
https://www.facebook.com/PrestonFRN
3rd Graders: Tomorrow is your day to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair!
2nd Graders: Tomorrow is your day to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair!
1st Graders: Tomorrow is your day to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair!
PreK and K Students: Tomorrow is your shopping day at the Scholastic Book Fair!
KES: Join us for student-led data conferences TOMORROW from 4-6PM! Visit each stop on the map and earn extra recess!
Our students had a fantastic time during their recent trip to Preston High School to see the theater department’s performance of Shrek the Musical!
This special experience was more than just a fun day out—it was a wonderful opportunity for our students to get a glimpse of the exciting opportunities that await them beyond elementary school.
Students in grades K–4 who earned Perfect Attendance for the third grading period were surprised with this well-deserved trip. Their commitment to being present each and every day truly paid off!
Let this be a reminder: it pays to come to school all day, every day—you never know what exciting experiences might be waiting for you!
This special experience was more than just a fun day out—it was a wonderful opportunity for our students to get a glimpse of the exciting opportunities that await them beyond elementary school.
Students in grades K–4 who earned Perfect Attendance for the third grading period were surprised with this well-deserved trip. Their commitment to being present each and every day truly paid off!
Let this be a reminder: it pays to come to school all day, every day—you never know what exciting experiences might be waiting for you!
One Week Away. Next Saturday is the Annual FFA Ham, Bacon and Egg Sale. We're not yolking, or hamming around. We're bacon you. You don't want to miss this.
