Buckwheat Court 2026 Info - There will be meetings on Monday , December 8th,and Tuesday, December 9th at the KVFD Community building for all interested students that would like to try out to be a member of the Children's court , serve as junior princess , and try out for Queen Ceres or King Buckwheat or to be an escort . The student and a parent or guardian must attend one meeting in order to be eligible to participate. Children's court participants must currently be in first grade. Junior princess participants must currently be in seventh grade . All students interested in trying out for Queen Ceres , being an escort , or trying out for King Buckwheat must currently be juniors . All students must be enrolled in the Preston County school system .
The people interested in being selected for Children's court will meet at 6:00pm.
Junior princess interested parties will meet at 6:30pm.
And all juniors interested in Queen Ceres , King Buckwheat , or being an escort, will be meeting at 7:00pm.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Shelley Shaffer at 304-288-6706 or Susie Sheets at 304-698-1984.
It is time to decorate the trees in the Great Hall! Each class has a theme. Seniors - please bring a copy of your baby picture as it will not be returned.




Today, we honor the indispensable role of substitute teachers in our education system. PCS has some amazing substitutes, who step-up and fill-in, sometimes on short notice, and do so as if they were made to be the teachers in those very classrooms they care for in a teacher's absence. Today, and every day, we can't thank you enough for helping to ensure our students' educations continue and thrive. Thank you PCS subs!!!

Just a reminder that schools are closed all next week and the BOE offices are closed on the 27th and 28th. We want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. PCS is thankful for our staff, students and teachers.

All PHS busses will be departing 15 minutes late today. PHS busses will be 15 minutes late on their routes coming home today.
Big news for Preston High ProStart! 🎉
Preston High ProStart is one of just 48 high schools nationwide to receive a $5,000 grant
from The Rachael Ray Foundation and the @National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation. The grant will support upgrade kitchen tools, and equipment, allow classes to
participate in industry field trips and give students more hands-on learning opportunities.
Thank you to The Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation for helping our @ProStart Program students grow their
culinary dreams!
#RachaelRayFoundation
#ProStartGrowGrant



PCS wants to thank Leighton Biermann for accepting and delivering this statue donated to PHS by Hannah Miles. Leighton's friends helped bring the statue to adorn the hallway near Mrs. Cool's room! Thank you so much! We are the Knights, and love our new addition and the continuing spirit it brings.



Preston County Adult Learning Center is seeking volunteers to provide no-cost tax services for the upcoming season. Scan the QR code or click the link below to fill out the interest form if you would like more information on becoming a volunteer income tax preparer.
https://forms.office.com/r/Lgij9hzpkD
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Homeschooling State Testing Information -
Any parent of a homeschool student who wishes to have that student participate in state testing, needs to go to the link below and submit the form nlt Friday, December 5th at 4:00 PM. No other requests or accommodations will be made after that date.
https://forms.office.com/r/sJzZhitk5Z
Any parent of a homeschool student who wishes to have that student participate in state testing, needs to go to the link below and submit the form nlt Friday, December 5th at 4:00 PM. No other requests or accommodations will be made after that date.
https://forms.office.com/r/sJzZhitk5Z

An excellent opportunity for a great meal, and a chance to give back this Thanksgiving season

This morning at approximately 11:17 AM Preston High School and Central Preston Middle School were placed on a brief precautionary hold due to a reported issue at a nearby location. The hold was lifted following notification from law enforcement that the concern had been addressed.
This week, 10 students were honored with the Einstein Award, which is an award sponsored by Deb Miller to recognize highly intelligent young people who think deeply, questions thoughtfully, and demonstrate insight beyond the classroom. Students were nominated by PHS faculty.
Front row: Nathaniel Mallow, Aubrey Wolfe, Mariah Bolyard, Audrey Caudill, Collin Bolyard
Back row: James Harsh, Adam Davis, Wyatt Braham, Wyatt Osborne, Colton Sanders
Front row: Nathaniel Mallow, Aubrey Wolfe, Mariah Bolyard, Audrey Caudill, Collin Bolyard
Back row: James Harsh, Adam Davis, Wyatt Braham, Wyatt Osborne, Colton Sanders

Parents of Seniors, the deadline to order your Announcements, Senior products, and Cap & Gown at the lower cost is December 1st. Any order not placed before December 1st will incur increased pricing, and the announcement will not be the foil leaf announcement on fine paper. Jostens will go to print in middle December, so make sure to have your order placed online at www.jostens.com. Or, you can call the local Jostens office at 681-235-3138 to place your order over the phone. You can order anytime right up to graduation, but you will fall into the late order program and lose the in-school group pricing if you order after the deadline.
Reminder: Tonight, you're invited to our K-5 County Literacy Family Night. This free, family-friendly activity will be fun for students and parents, and a great opportunity to enrich their literacy engagement at home. Older siblings are welcome to attend and participate, but note that all activities are gauged for grades K-5. Hope to see you there. (you can attend even if you didn't previously RSVP)

The forensics class welcomed guest speaker and former PHS student, Amber Rodeheaver, who shared her experiences as a senior criminal investigator and her schooling in the WVU forensic science program. She is a great representative of women in STEM. We are Preston Proud of her accomplishments. Thank you, Amber, for coming home to PHS to share!


On Friday, December 5th, representatives from the Buckwheat Festival pageant committee will be at PHS at 9:20 in the media center, to talk to any interested juniors that would like to run for Queen Ceres, King Buckwheat, or to be an escort.
Additionally, for juniors interested in being on the Buckwheat Festival court, there will be meetings on Monday, December 8th, and Tuesday December 9th at 7:00pm at the KVFD Community building. You must attend one meeting with a parent or guardian in order to be eligible to be chosen for one of those positions.
Please reach out to Shelley Shaffer, 304-288-6706, or Susie Sheets, 304-698-1984, if you have any questions.
Additionally, for juniors interested in being on the Buckwheat Festival court, there will be meetings on Monday, December 8th, and Tuesday December 9th at 7:00pm at the KVFD Community building. You must attend one meeting with a parent or guardian in order to be eligible to be chosen for one of those positions.
Please reach out to Shelley Shaffer, 304-288-6706, or Susie Sheets, 304-698-1984, if you have any questions.
Seniors and Parents: If you missed our workshop last month, please come out tonight!

This evening, Preston High hosts and will be competing in the Big Ten Cheerleading Competition beginning at 6:00. The order of performances is pictured below. Admission is $7. Come out and cheer on your Knights.
The event will also be livestreamed at the following link:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wv/kingwood/organization/19230/preston-high-school/watch?ib=3070634
The event will also be livestreamed at the following link:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wv/kingwood/organization/19230/preston-high-school/watch?ib=3070634
Today, and every day, we want to thank our veterans for answering the call of duty. Thank you for your sacrifice and service to our communities and nation. Happy Veterans Day!



