Preston High School

Hey Preston County...what's tomorrow going to be?
(It's gonna, gonna, gonna, gonna....It's gonna be...)

Cara Filler, international youth motivational speaker and traffic safety specialist, visited PHS today and spoke to all of our students about making good choices and safe decisions involving driving with her Game Plan for Success program. Thank you, Mr. Haskiell, for coordinating this effort!

Please join Preston High School in congratulating senior Gavin Chambers for earning the title of State Champion in Motorcycle Service Technology at the West Virginia SkillsUSA competition held at the United Technical Center in Clarksburg.

Gavin will be representing Preston High School at the national level in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 1st through June 5th.

If you would like to contribute toward the cost of Gavin’s trip, please contact Mr. Veltri at (304) 329-0400 ext. 5352.

Congratulations, Gavin!

It's not too late to celebrate your Senior!  Yearbook ads are still available in all sizes, including business ads.  Contact Shannon Wolfe for more information.  304-329-0400 ext. 5305.

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.

West bus run - This afternoon, Bus 82-18 Samantha Stone - first run elementary and middle school students will be delivered about 1 hour late today along with phs students due to bus break down.

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.

...And the celebrations continued today at PHS. Our students across Preston County continue to make us all proud. This afternoon, more than 70 students in the class of 2026 were recognized, (some not in attendance), for their commitments to continue their educations beyond Preston High. Family, staff and friends were in attendance to celebrate them, along with many of our in-state school representatives. Our Preston High Students committed to continuing their education at over 20 colleges, universities or technical schools, including: Arizona State U., Berea College, Fairmont State U., Florida Gulf Coast, Garrett College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Laurel Business Institute, Local 152 Union (Trades), Ohio U., Penn State, Pierpont Community and Technical College, University of Charleston, University of South Carolina Beaufort, Washington & Jefferson College, West Liberty U., WVU - West Virginia University, West Virginia Wesleyan, Wheeling University, WVU Tech, WV Junior College, and WVU Potomac State College

It has been a day of celebration at Preston High, as we recognized 5 more of our student athletes who will be taking both their athletic and academic talents to the collegiate level. Autumn and Delilah Myers (Cross Country/Track) have committed to Glenville State U., Conner Chappell (Wrestling) has committed to Muskingum University, and Skyler Wilson and Evan Livengood (Soccer) have both committed to WVU Tech. Congratulations to these students and we're looking forward to cheering you on at the next level. Good luck in all your future endeavors. You continue to make us Preston Proud.

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.

Mrs. Katie Weaver, PHS ProStart Instructor was recently highlighted by CareerTechWV.
She has spent the past few years transforming the ProStart Program at Preston High School into a thriving, hands-on culinary experience. Her students are learning to serve their community and are trained to meet state food safety standards. From catering awards banquets and hosting teacher appreciation luncheons to preparing and serving buckwheat cakes and sausage at the State Capitol for Preston County Day, students gain real-world experience every day. They also run in-school food offerings like sandwiches, pepperoni rolls, and other favorites for students and staff. ✨
Behind the scenes, Mrs. Weaver is constantly improving the program by painting, organizing, building, and creating an environment where students can truly succeed. Her dedication extends far beyond the classroom, showing up early, staying late, and always finding ways to support her students, coworkers, and community.
A graduate of the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute, she brings both passion and industry expertise to her teaching. Mrs. Weaver has also secured grant funding to upgrade equipment and was recently selected as 1 of only 48 schools nationwide to receive the prestigious Rachael Ray Grow Grant. 🎉Mrs. Weaver truly exhibits and shows what it means to be Preston Proud.
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One of our very own, PHS Sophomore Audrey Caudill, was recently featured by our WV Secretary of State, after serving as a page for the WV State Senate during the recent legislative session. While at the State Capitol, Audrey visited WV Secretary of State Kris Warner to learn more about the duties and responsibilities of the WV Secretary of State. Audrey was accompanied by representatives from the Mountaineer Area Council during Scouting America Day at the State Capitol. Way to make us all Preston Proud Audrey!

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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.

Parents of Seniors: Today, we met with our seniors and went over graduation plans and procedures. Seniors were given a handout on pink paper with very important dates and information about graduation activities. Please visit the following link for a parent letter. https://tinyurl.com/seniorparentletter2026

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.

Yesterday, the 15th, a group of 51 PHS students visited Washington DC. Brooklyn Sierra participated in a reading of Holocaust victims' names at the Holocaust Museum in honor of Days of Remembrance. We want to thank Kathy Doyle for providing her students with this excellent opportunity.

Thursday the 16th - Monday the 20th
PHS Track Complex Off Limits for Maintenance
This will not affect scheduled sports. Off limits for public use during this time.

Bruceton Bus Announcement - Tomorrow, Thursday the 16th, Bus 65-15, Jason Cramer, in the Bruceton area and for PHS students there, will be using the B Run Schedule. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5929917/BRUCETON_25-26%282%29.pdf