May Menus:
You will notice multiple cook's choice days, which will also be each day in June, so no menus will go out for June as all are cook's choice. Cook's choice are used to either be efficient with inventory to limit on waste, or to try new items, or bring back old favorites. You will also notice that there are two "pre-packaged" days. These shelf stable meals will be tested by students, with a survey for students to follow. In the future, these will be utilized for field trips, brain freeze days and emergencies when there may not be staffing. These meals DO meet USDA school lunch requirements. If utilized more in the coming years, on those days, schools will still also provide salad bars, or other supplemental items. As always, if any questions or concerns as it relates to school meals, please direct those to Justin Hough, Director of Child Nutrition and Wellness, at jhough@k12.wv.us.
Attention, Parents of Seniors. Today, we had a senior class meeting about graduation. Students were given a blue handout with very important information about graduation plans and procedures. Please ask your senior for the letter or view it at https://tinyurl.com/2025seniorletter.
Upcoming Important Dates relating to days off or early dismissals:
At this time, internet and phone services are down at all district schools and central office. Frontier has advised that this is a wide-spread issue in WV and another state. We have not been provided with an eta on a restoration of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Reminder: The Preston County Board of Education will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 for mowing grass, trimming and weed eating all common areas at the following locations:
Schools: Aurora, Bruceton, Fellowsville, Kingwood Elementary, Preston High (to include the football field), Rowlesburg, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, Central Preston Middle and West Preston
The service you are bidding will be on an as-needed basis, per mowing request. Mowing will be done only after communication with the Preston County Schools Maintenance Supervisor, Matt Murray, or his designee.
***Contractors must submit bids for all locations***
Please submit bids for the individual locations per mowing, trimming and weed eating, for a contact period of one year along with a valid WV Business License and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with your bid to Preston County Schools, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537. All work shall be in accordance with instructions provided by the Preston County Schools Maintenance Department (304-329-0580, ext. 3231).
The Preston County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding.
A parent survey went home with the most recent report cards. If you didn't receive it, the link is listed below, and we would ask that all parents take the time to fill this out. Also, the deadline to request a summer workbook is April 11th.
https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42fZw38dp2eR7vg
Today, over 80 of PHS’s Class of 2025 took part in college signing day. PHS Grads will be attending more than 20 Universities, Colleges, or Technical Schools this fall. PCS is proud of the Class of 2025 and these students for choosing to pursue additional education and technical trainings. Special thanks to the PHS Guidance Office and Admin Team for such a great event to honor and recognize our upcoming grads.
Link to additional photos on Facebook below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bv7cDaCfW/
Today, during Military Signing Week 2025, 11 of our 2025 PHS Grads (10 in attendance), were honored and recognized for their commitment to join the United States Armed Forces. Recruiters from each branch were on-hand to recognize these awesome individuals who have answered their nation's call, and participated in a ceremonial signing. Frank Vitale, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, was the events keynote for the ceremony. PCS is proud of each of these students and wish them the best on their upcoming journey.
Preston High's Military Signing Day was a great success! Eleven of our Knights have committed to joining a branch of our military. We are so proud of these students and their decision to serve our country!
Thank you to our school counselors for organizing this ceremony and thank you to our ProStart Food Service program for providing refreshments.
If you have a student, family or friend, that has already committed to their post high school plans, be it college or the military, you're invited to join us in the Preston High School Media Center on Tuesday, April 8th for Military Signing Day at 9:30 and College Signing Day at 1:00.
This evening's Fine Arts Program will be live streamed on the PCS App under LiveStream and at the following link:
https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
Information for students participating in tomorrow's arts festival:
PCS Fine Arts Festival Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, April 4th at PHS
Will livestream beginning at 5:30 on https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
4:00 pm - Students report to PHS main doors and will be directed to rehearsal space
5:00 pm - Doors open to the public - in the gym
5:30 pm - Choir performance
6:45 pm - Art presentation
Are you interested in receiving a summer workbook for your student to keep their brains sharp? Complete this form, and we will send one to your child's school. Reach out to Katie Rush with any questions! Kathleen.McDonald@k12.wv.us
Link: https://tinyurl.com/PCoSummerWorkbooks
Link to Young Writer's Recognitions
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18rs2jT5n1/
PHS carpentry students participated in the SkillsUSA West Virginia State Leadership & Skills Conference on March 28-29. Elijah Mayle won the state championship for the Skilled Carpentry Showcase! Way to make us proud, Elijah! Benjamin Winters also competed in the Skilled Carpentry Showcase, and Jonathon Simms and Noah Humphrey participated in the Related Technical Math competition. Carson Rouzee, Luke Reed, and Landon Bishoff participated in the Construction Tool ID competition. Congratulations to all our participants! Thank you, Mr. Powell, for your dedication to your program and your students!
PHS electrical students, Bryson Evans and Dayton Wilson, participated in the SkillsUSA West Virginia State Leadership & Skills Conference on March 28-29. Both students won state championships! Bryson Evans won in the Electrical Construction Wiring competition and is now a two-time state champion. Dayton Wilson won in the Basic Residential Wiring competition. Congratulations, guys! We are proud of you! Thank you, Mr. Holleran for your dedication to your program and your students!
PHS FFA had a successful Ham, Bacon, and Egg Sale this weekend. Students winning Grand Champion honors were Isabell Hunt (ham), Korah Fike (bacon), and Connor Gibson (eggs). Students winning Reserve Champion honors were Hannah Wolfe (ham), Abigail Spaid (bacon), and Brody McCleary (eggs). Congratulations to all the participants and thank you to their supporters!
Preston County Schools thanks and appreciates all the amazing paraprofessionals on this appreciation day and throughout the year. Thanks for all you do for our kiddos and staff.
April is the Month of the Military Child. The month highlights continuing efforts to create a positive school climate and culture that meet the unique needs of military-connected children and families. In addition to hosting special activities throughout the month, many schools will participate in national “Purple Up Day” on April 11, 2025, with students, faculty and staff wearing purple as a show of support for military children.
The Month of the Military Child honors and celebrates the spirit of perseverance of military-connected students. Please join PCS in celebrating "Purple Up Day" on April 11th.
