Kingwood Elementary School

KES: Tomorrow's lunch menu will be meatballs with sauce and cheese, fries, dinner roll, fruit, and milk.

Preston County Schools had the privilege today of awarding the County 2026 "Of the Year" to our winning Principal, Samantha Peaslee at Kingwood Elem., Teacher, Laurie Noland at Terra Alta East Preston, Service, Veronica Corbin at the Rowlesburg Opportunity Center (R.O.C.), Counselor, Crystal Pell at Kingwood Elem. and Coach, John Noah Loughrie at Central Preston.
Special thanks to Clear Mountain Bank for sponsoring the award, Modern Homestead, along with Lucas Tatham, board member, and Trellis Smith for providing the flowers, and board members Cross Kisner and Beth Noss for helping to present the awards and congratulate our winners.

Today, we are recognizing all PCS school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Today is nationally recognized as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, but we appreciate these unsung heroes of the roads everyday. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do. Thank you PCS Bus Drivers.

Tomorrow the 28th, Superintendent Martin, Asst. Superintendent Varner, and other members of the PCS Central Office Staff and Board will be travelling the county to recognize the overall county winners for Teacher, Service Personnel, Guidance Counselor, Coach, and Principal of the Year for 2026. Please join us in congratulating all of our school-level nominees and winners for Teacher, Coach, Guidance and Service. Tomorrow's recognitions will be streamed live at each school.

Kingwood Elementary proudly showed our support during our recent RED Friday—a day dedicated to Remember Everyone Deployed ❤️🤍💙

As part of our celebration of the Month of the Military Child, our students and staff wore red to honor the brave service men and women currently deployed, as well as the incredible strength and resilience of their families. We are so proud of the way our KES community comes together to recognize and support those who sacrifice so much for our country.

As April comes to a close, we encourage everyone to continue keeping these heroes and their families in your everyday thoughts, words, and actions. Their service doesn’t end when the month does—and neither should our gratitude.

#KESPride #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #RedFriday #SupportOurTroops

We hope to see everyone this evening from 6:00-7:30PM at our family STEAM Night! Student art work will be on display, fun and interactive stations and games, and even a bounce house will be available for everyone to enjoy! Come hungry! Food trucks will be in the parking lot from 5:00-6:30PM!

Administrative Professionals Day was celebrated this week, and KES would like to thank our very own Kim Lansberry for all of the jobs she does to keep our school running smoothly!

🚀🔬 Reminder, KES Families! 🔬🚀

Join us tomorrow, Friday, April 24th, for our exciting Family STEAM Night hosted by KES PTA!

🕕 Event Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
🌮 Food Trucks: 5:00–6:30 PM (come early and grab dinner!)

Bring the whole family for an evening full of hands-on fun! We’ll have interactive rotation stations designed to keep everyone engaged, plus bounce houses for even more excitement!

You won’t want to miss this fun-filled night of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math exploration. We can’t wait to see you there!

KES proudly recognizes the students who went above and beyond to demonstrate the PurposeFULL People character trait of HONESTY during the month of March!

Honesty means telling the truth, even when it’s difficult. It means taking responsibility for your actions, being trustworthy, and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching. When students practice honesty, they build strong relationships based on trust and respect with their peers, teachers, and families.

Being honest is a key part of social success. It helps create a positive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. When we can trust one another, we work better together, solve problems more effectively, and grow as a community.

We are so proud of these students for showing integrity and setting a positive example for others each day! Keep up the great work!

We’re proud to celebrate Month of the Military Child at KES with our Purple Up Spirit Week!

Yesterday, our students showed their support in a big way by wearing red, white, and blue—honoring the patriotism, strength, and sacrifice of our military children and their families.

We are grateful for the resilience and courage these students demonstrate every day. KES stands with you—not just this week, but all year long!

This week is nationally recognized as Volunteer Week, and PCS has some of the very best in our schools and school support organizations. We want to thank these volunteers for their selflessness, compassion, service, and impact throughout our schools and communities.

Today is National Administrative Professionals Day, but not just today, but everyday across PCS, we want to celebrate those people that keep things operational and running smoothly, our secretaries, assistants, and office staff. From all of us at PCS, thank you for being the glue that holds this place together.

KES students got a hands-on lesson in healthcare last week thanks to the PHS Medical Assisting program!

High school students hosted a fun and engaging Teddy Bear Clinic, where our younger learners “checked in” their stuffed animals for pretend medical visits. From listening to heartbeats and checking temperatures to eye exams and conversations about health and wellness, students experienced the basics of a doctor’s visit in a friendly, low-stress environment.

This meaningful experience not only helps our students feel more comfortable with real healthcare settings, but also gives PHS Medical Assisting students the opportunity to apply their skills in a positive, real-world way.

A special thank you to KES School Counselor Crystal Pell and Medical Assisting Teacher Alyssa Sines for organizing such a valuable and memorable event!

Just a reminder that Parents are invited to join members of the BOE and County Office Staff for our annual parent advisory meeting and work session tomorrow, Monday, April 20th at 5:00PM at the Preston County Board of Education Offices. During this time, you'll be able to share your ideas on how we can better serve you as a parent and our students through our Title 1 Programs and District Goals. This will also be an opportunity to share thoughts on the new, state-mandated, retention policy that will go into effect next school year.

April is the Month of the Military Child, and at KES we are proud to honor and celebrate the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students!

Next week, we’ll be celebrating with a fun Spirit Week to show our support and appreciation. 💜

Be sure to check out the attached flyer for all the themed days and join us in celebrating these incredible students!

KES: Spring Picture Day is tomorrow, April 16th! If you wish to opt out, please notify your child's homeroom teacher.

Congratulations to Avery Waybright for winning "Best of Show" in our school's art display at the Preston County Schools Fine Arts Festival held on Friday evening! Mackinze Homchenko placed second, and Carleigh Stuchell placed third.

The 2026-2027 Proposed Calendar is currently available for public comment. Public Comments on the calendar can be submitted to Superintendent Martin at brrmarti@k12.wv.us. Comments will be received through Friday, April 24th, with the final hearing and vote on the calendar scheduled for the Monday, April 27th Board Meeting.
Important dates on the calendar to note:
8/24 - First Day for Students
6/1 - Possible Last Day for Students
5/27 - PHS Graduation
9/25 and 9/28 Off (Buckwheat – staff reports on 28th for PD)
Full Week off for Thanksgiving
Christmas Break begins on 12/24 - (students go 12/21,12/22, 12/23 (Early Out))
Easter – Off (3/25, 3/26, 3/29, 3/30)
Draft Calendar - https://5il.co/3u96g; https://5il.co/3u96h
Non-Traditional (Brain Freeze Days) Application - https://5il.co/3u96i

We want to hear from YOU!

At Kingwood Elementary, we are always working to grow and improve—and your voice matters! Please take a few moments to provide feedback on our school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program. Your input will help us strengthen our practices, enhance our school climate, and support the success of every student.

Together, we can make our school the best it can be!

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Thank you for being a valued part of our KES family!

KES PTA will meet tomorrow evening at 6PM in the library. We will be discussing STEAM Night and other end of year activities. Hope to see you there!