In advance of each Board of Education meeting that is scheduled in each district school for their Local School Improvement Councils to present to the Board, Superintendent Brad Martin plans to carry out a "listening tour" and offer time for citizens, parents, employees, and students to talk about specific concerns within their school community.
Tomorrow is the first school-level Board meeting at the Bruceton School with the meeting beginning at 6 PM in the school library. Superintendent Martin will be onsite at the Bruceton School tomorrow afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 pm in the school cafeteria to provide time to speak with anyone with questions or concerns. Visitors may come to meet with Mr. Martin during this time and enter the school cafeteria from the marked doors near the school playground.
Tomorrow is the first school-level Board meeting at the Bruceton School with the meeting beginning at 6 PM in the school library. Superintendent Martin will be onsite at the Bruceton School tomorrow afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 pm in the school cafeteria to provide time to speak with anyone with questions or concerns. Visitors may come to meet with Mr. Martin during this time and enter the school cafeteria from the marked doors near the school playground.
On Monday, October 5th, 2026, the Preston County Board of Education is hosting a work session beginning at 5:30 PM for students, parents, staff, and community members to discuss issues and concerns facing our schools, and how we can work together to improve our schools and district as a whole. Attendees will be permitted 3-5 minutes, depending on how many sign-in to speak at the work session. Questions regarding the scheduled work session can be directed to Brad Martin, Superintendent of Preston County Schools.
💙💛 Today, we’re celebrating the people who help make our schools work! 💛💙
Happy West Virginia School Service Personnel Appreciation Day! 🎉
From keeping our schools clean and safe, to preparing meals, maintaining our buildings, driving our students, providing classroom support, and handling the countless behind-the-scenes details that make each school day possible—our school service personnel do it all!
Your dedication, hard work, kindness, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. You may not always be the first people our students see in the morning or the last people they see before heading home, but your work is woven into every part of their school experience. ❤️
To our amazing Preston County Schools service personnel: THANK YOU! We appreciate you, we value you, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do for our students, our schools, and our community. 💙💛
You make our schools stronger. You help our students succeed. You are an essential part of our team!
🎉 Happy School Service Personnel Appreciation Day!
Happy West Virginia School Service Personnel Appreciation Day! 🎉
From keeping our schools clean and safe, to preparing meals, maintaining our buildings, driving our students, providing classroom support, and handling the countless behind-the-scenes details that make each school day possible—our school service personnel do it all!
Your dedication, hard work, kindness, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. You may not always be the first people our students see in the morning or the last people they see before heading home, but your work is woven into every part of their school experience. ❤️
To our amazing Preston County Schools service personnel: THANK YOU! We appreciate you, we value you, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do for our students, our schools, and our community. 💙💛
You make our schools stronger. You help our students succeed. You are an essential part of our team!
🎉 Happy School Service Personnel Appreciation Day!
Happy Buckwheat! Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday the 24th is a 2 Hour Early Dismissal, and there will be no school on Friday the 25th and the B.O.E. Offices will be closed. Students will not return until Tuesday the 29th, as Monday is a Professional Learning Day for Staff. We hope everyone has a safe, fun and Happy Buckwheat Festival.
Bruceton Bus Announcement for 9/22: Bus #75-16, Shelly Wolfe will not run all day tomorrow, September 22nd in Bruceton and for PHS students in the Bruceton area. Those students impacted will be marked as excused.
A Financial Aid/FAFSA night is scheduled for September 30th in the Media Center at Preston High from 4-6 for seniors and their parents. Brian Bollinger from WVU will be presenting. Students need to bring their laptops. See your counselor if you have any questions.
Today, Preston County Schools join communities across the nation in recognizing Constitution Day, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. In our public schools, this day provides an opportunity for students to learn about the document that established the framework of our government, shaped the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and continues to guide our democracy. Constitution Day is more than a look back at history—it is an opportunity to encourage civic understanding, thoughtful participation, and an appreciation for the principles that help shape our nation. Throughout Constitution Week, September 17–23, we are proud to help our students understand the importance of our Constitution and their role in our communities and our country. This year, all 8th graders will receive a pocket Constitution thanks to the 917 Society (https://www.917society.org/all-pocket-constitution-requests) and spearheaded by Tracy Friend.
PSAT/NMSQT registrations are now being taken in the PHS Counseling office. The exam will be given at PHS on October 13th at 8am. College bound 9th-11th grade students are encouraged to take the exam. The cost of the exam is $20. Fee waivers are available for qualifying juniors. See your counselor if you think you may qualify. We can test a total of 80 students. Registrations will occur on a first come first serve basis. Must have payment in order to reserve a seat. Cash or check made payable to PHS will be accepted. Contact Felicia Young at felicia.young@k12.wv.us or ext. 5235 for more information.
Afternoon Bus Announcement Kingwood Area -
Bus 11-20, Steven Bolyard (Will be a sub driver) will be running approx. 30 minutes late this afternoon.
Bus 11-20, Steven Bolyard (Will be a sub driver) will be running approx. 30 minutes late this afternoon.
On September 14th, WVU C.A.T.A.L.Y.S.T., a group of second year medical students, presented information on the heart, lungs, bones and brains to almost 400 PHS anatomy, biology, forensic science and nursing students. Special thanks to Tina Cool and the PHS Science Department for arranging this great program and day of learning for our students.
(C.A.T.A.L.Y.S.T. (Community Action Team Accelerating Learning in Youth in Science and Technology) is a service organization with the goals of spreading awareness to children about good personal health choices and encouraging children to establish healthy habits from a young age. With this awareness they also aim to instill an interest in science by bringing anatomical specimens and other medical models. )
(C.A.T.A.L.Y.S.T. (Community Action Team Accelerating Learning in Youth in Science and Technology) is a service organization with the goals of spreading awareness to children about good personal health choices and encouraging children to establish healthy habits from a young age. With this awareness they also aim to instill an interest in science by bringing anatomical specimens and other medical models. )
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday the 16th, is a 2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students while staff participates in Data Team Meetings. Data-driven instruction is essential to the success of our students and teachers. Our schools' goals are to improve year after year, and much of that improvement comes from data-driven decision-making and instruction.
Today, we celebrate and recognize our awesome Tech Team in the county. The 15th may be I.T. Professionals' Day, but we appreciate the team here in Preston County Schools each and every day. In this ever-changing, technological and growing world, they help keep the wheels turning and our students learning. For that, we thank you. Happy I.T. Professionals' Day!!!
October Lunch/Breakfast Menus
The first week of October, a survey will go out for students to fill out to continue to shape the menus for the remainder of the school year.
Just a reminder that this Wednesday, September 16th, is a 2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students for Staff Data Team Meetings. The next planned 2 Hour Ealy Dismissal is on Buckwheat Thursday, the 24th. The attached image is our term calendar, as well as planned 2 Hour Early Outs, and Professional Learning Days for Staff (No Students in buildings).
An up to date events calendar is located on the PCS App, and the Website. The county site includes dismissals, days off and board meetings. The most up-to-date calendar can also be found on the scrolling marquee on the PCS Website.
An up to date events calendar is located on the PCS App, and the Website. The county site includes dismissals, days off and board meetings. The most up-to-date calendar can also be found on the scrolling marquee on the PCS Website.
Today, Patriot Day 2026, marks the 25 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Twenty-five years later, we pause to remember September 11, 2001 — the day that changed our nation forever.
Many of us woke that morning and began an ordinary day by getting ready for work, heading to school, making plans, and going about our daily lives. Little did any of us know that before the day was over, our country and our understanding of the world would be changed forever.
Today, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the courage of the first responders and ordinary people who stepped forward in extraordinary ways.
May we never forget. May we always remember. And may we continue to rise from the ashes with strength, compassion, courage, and unity.
25 years later — We Remember.
Many of us woke that morning and began an ordinary day by getting ready for work, heading to school, making plans, and going about our daily lives. Little did any of us know that before the day was over, our country and our understanding of the world would be changed forever.
Today, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the courage of the first responders and ordinary people who stepped forward in extraordinary ways.
May we never forget. May we always remember. And may we continue to rise from the ashes with strength, compassion, courage, and unity.
25 years later — We Remember.
Great things continue to happen in Preston County Schools. Last week, Renick Valley Meats out of WV, with over 200k social media followers, came to Preston High School to do a video on the Animal Processing Program and Rising Knights Country Market. Over the years, other counties have visited the program with plans to build upon their own programs, or start a new program. PCS CTE Programs are a leading force across the state and are preparing these students for a bright future. The video is available at the follow link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19onhqVeLn/
We are looking for parents to serve on our Local School Improvement Council. Please use this link to make a nomination. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/25XNVtEJ3E
Just a reminder that there is No School on Monday, September 7th, and the BOE Offices will be Closed for Labor Day. We hope all of our students, staff, and families have a nice, extended weekend. We'll see you all on Tuesday the 8th.
Parents/Families Beware of Ongoing TikTok/Social Media Trends:
The latest social media trend (hoax/scare tactic) is called “The Cat in the Hat” and uses AI, costumes and staged video of the popular Dr. Seuss character appearing in residential areas accompanied by unsettling music.
Some posts associated with the trend have included threats involving people, their homes, schools or other locations.
PCS has been made aware that we've had a few students who have been sent requests/messages, etc. from a similar account. If you or your student has come to you with what appears to be any localized messaging to the area of Preston County and/or Preston County Schools, please take that information to local law enforcement for further investigation, as well as contact Nick Schmidle, PCS Safety Coordinator, at nicholas.schmidle@k12.wv.us or Justin Hough, PCS Communications Director, at jhough@k12.wv.us.
More information on the trend can be found at the links below.
West Virginia covers false threats and fake emergency reports under several specific statutes depending on the nature of the claim, such as West Virginia Code §61-6-20 for false emergency reporting and West Virginia Code §61-6-24 for terroristic threats and hoaxes. These can result in misdemeanor and/or felony penalties, including steep fines and could carry a prison sentence.
https://www.wboy.com/news/ritchie/ritchie-county-sheriffs-office-warning-against-cat-in-the-hat-social-media-trend/
https://www.newsweek.com/schools-issue-warning-about-viral-cat-in-the-hat-trend-as-teen-arrested-12391002
The latest social media trend (hoax/scare tactic) is called “The Cat in the Hat” and uses AI, costumes and staged video of the popular Dr. Seuss character appearing in residential areas accompanied by unsettling music.
Some posts associated with the trend have included threats involving people, their homes, schools or other locations.
PCS has been made aware that we've had a few students who have been sent requests/messages, etc. from a similar account. If you or your student has come to you with what appears to be any localized messaging to the area of Preston County and/or Preston County Schools, please take that information to local law enforcement for further investigation, as well as contact Nick Schmidle, PCS Safety Coordinator, at nicholas.schmidle@k12.wv.us or Justin Hough, PCS Communications Director, at jhough@k12.wv.us.
More information on the trend can be found at the links below.
West Virginia covers false threats and fake emergency reports under several specific statutes depending on the nature of the claim, such as West Virginia Code §61-6-20 for false emergency reporting and West Virginia Code §61-6-24 for terroristic threats and hoaxes. These can result in misdemeanor and/or felony penalties, including steep fines and could carry a prison sentence.
https://www.wboy.com/news/ritchie/ritchie-county-sheriffs-office-warning-against-cat-in-the-hat-social-media-trend/
https://www.newsweek.com/schools-issue-warning-about-viral-cat-in-the-hat-trend-as-teen-arrested-12391002
September Dates to Remember
