Stay tuned for weekly tips! Spend time reading every day. Reading together sends a strong message that reading is invaluable. Showing interest in reading will impact your child by helping them understand the importance of reading and writing. As a result, your child will follow your example. Check out more resources on the science of reading and the Ready Read Write Initiative on the WVDE website at https://wvde.us/ready-read-write/ #PrestonCountyReads
Good luck to our fourth-grade students competing in the Regional Social Studies Fair at Glenville State University today! Make us proud!
Our collection of food items for Easter meals through the "Let Your Light Shine" organization continues to grow at Kingwood Elementary! Kindergarten is still in the lead for most collections with 258 donated items, but third graders are quickly gaining momentum! Tune in to see who wins the pizza party and how many families we will ultimately help feed!
Children who eat breakfast have increased alertness and improved moods throughout the morning, making for a better learning experience in the classroom.
Research shows that children who participate in school breakfast exhibit better behavior in school. Encourage your child to participate daily in PCS free breakfast program.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 all Preston County School students grades 3 - 8 will participate in the WV General Summative Assessment for Writing. Students, please make sure you get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and try your best! We know you are well prepared and ready!
Good evening, KES! So that everyone is on the same page, our third-graders will be taking the Writing General Summative Assessment tomorrow, March 5th and our fourth-graders will be taking the Writing General Summative Assessment on Tuesday, March 12th. Good luck to our third-graders! Get a good night's sleep, make sure your device is charged, and feed your belly to fuel your brain in the morning!
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 all Preston County School students grades 3 - 8 will participate in the WV General Summative Assessment for Writing. Students, please make sure you get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and try your best! We know you are well prepared and ready!
Research shows that children who participate in school breakfast demonstrate improved academic performance and are less likely to be late or absent from school.
We had fun last week, this is true! But just wait, there's more in store for you! Remember, KES student-led data conferences will be held THIS Friday, March 8th, from 5-6PM followed by Seuss Night in the gym from 6-7PM.
It's time to celebrate National School Breakfast Week, March 4-8! All students in Preston County Schools (PCS) have an opportunity to start their morning off with a free breakfast at school. This week reminds us of the importance of a healthy balanced breakfast, which includes a variety of breakfast items, fruit, juice, and milk.
Miss Barlow and fourth grade students Zach McNair and Olivia Kelly represented Kingwood Elementary at the All-State Children's Chorus this past week in Charleston, WV.
The Snowball Fight continues with the Preston County Schools Reading Challenge. These standings are current as of March 1, 2024.
Today, Friday, March 1st, bus 65-15, Aaron Knotts, for Kingwood and Preston High, will be running 20 minutes late.
Congratulations to Miss Kylie's Gatorade Students of the Month for February! These students are being recognized for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership in wellness class!
Please take a moment to complete the community needs survey for the 21stCCLC grant. The survey closes March 13, 2024. Thank you for your participation!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCS21stCCLC
KES Families: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be POSTPONING student-led data conferences and Dr. Seuss Night until NEXT Friday, March 8th. Data conferences will still be from 5-6PM. Seuss Night will still be from 6-7PM. If your child's classroom teacher will not be available during that time, he or she will contact you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to seeing everyone NEXT Friday, March 8th!
Here is an update on our food drive for Easter meals through "Let Your Light Shine!" Currently, kindergarten is in the lead for most collected items and on their way to earning a pizza party! Items will be collected through March 14th.
Legal Aid of West Virginia's Lawyer in the School program is offering walk in clinics at West Preston School over the course of the next few months. See attached flier for more details.
Today was fun, but now that it’s through, we’ve got another themed day planned especially for you!
We can’t wait to see how KES rocks their silly socks on Tuesday!
