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PCS Students, the weather is beginning to look like "Sun's Out/Guns Out," Spring is around the corner, and time to chase the Winter Blues away and either maintain or improve your wellness. Announcing the week of March 16th and beginning on the first day of Spring, March 20th, students will be given wellness activities to participate in through May 1st. At that time, verification will be open via a forms and must be fully completed. Winners will be chosen at random from those completing the challenge, which will include verification of activities completed, and a brief summary of an overall wellness program, developed by the student, to continue throughout the Summer. Prizes awarded and delivered by May 8th. All of this made possible through grant-funding specifically for student wellness. If any local or area businesses are interested in sponsoring a staff challenge, please reach out to Justin Hough, PCS Director of Child Nutrition and Communications at jhough@k12.wv.us.
Once again, PCS had a strong showing at the State level at today's State Science Fair in Charleston. Special thanks to Mrs. and Mr. Zigray, all of our volunteers who helped, and to the parents for their help and support. The results are as follows:
Third: Catalina Richards and Harper Dick
Second: Brooke Burns, Eileen Parks and Nathan Bernatowicz
First: Mariah Titchenell and Lexa Galloway
Lexa Galloway won a special award, the "Regional Water Prize Award" and Mariah Titchenell won the "Naval Science Award. Congrats to these ladies on their outstanding efforts.
Our final congratulations to Kamryn Hayes, who represented very well doing a wonderful job in one of the toughest categories judged.
In an effort to obtain parent feedback related to student technology use, Preston County Schools is asking for parents to please complete the following survey: https://forms.office.com/r/QcA0vraD3D. Parents will only need to complete the survey once for all enrolled children. This survey will be open through the end of next week (3/20/26). Thank you.
Congrats to 2-Time State Champion Ava Turner and your 2026 Preston Knights Girls Wrestling Team. Their season ended on a high note with a State Champion, Ava Turner, a 5th placer, Lilly Shafer, and two State Qualifiers, Tori Hovatter and Payton Mckinnon. With only having 4 girls, the team still managed to end up in 14th place overall out of 66 teams. Way to represent ladies. You make us and the sport of wrestling proud.
Good luck to the following students who will be representing Preston County Schools on Monday at the State Science Fair in Charleston:
Brooke Burns — Aurora
Catalina Richards and Harper Dick — Bruceton
Kamryn Hayes — Preston High
Eileen Parks- Preston High
Mariah Titchenell — Preston High
Lexa Galloway — Preston High
Nathan Bernatowicz — Preston High
Good luck to all. You're already winners in our books!
https://wvde.us/academics/middle-secondary-education/student-events-programs-initiatives/science-fair
Brooke Burns — Aurora
Catalina Richards and Harper Dick — Bruceton
Kamryn Hayes — Preston High
Eileen Parks- Preston High
Mariah Titchenell — Preston High
Lexa Galloway — Preston High
Nathan Bernatowicz — Preston High
Good luck to all. You're already winners in our books!
https://wvde.us/academics/middle-secondary-education/student-events-programs-initiatives/science-fair
Aurora Bus - Bus 19-21, Stanley Harsh, will be running at least 45 minutes to 1 hour late today and students will be picked up by bus 31-21.
Preston High Parents, today during advisory, your student completed their course selections for next year. Please review and sign their form tonight. It must be turned back in to their advisor. Thank you.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for today, Tuesday, March 3rd. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
Preston High School Seniors, if you have not yet ordered your graduation cap and gown, please do so as soon as possible at:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1010508/Preston-High-School/
This past week was National FFA Week, which always runs from Saturday to Saturday and encompasses Feb. 22nd, George Washington's birthday. This year, the week kicked off on Feb. 21 and culminated on Saturday, Feb. 28th.
The National FFA Board of Directors designated the weeklong tradition, which began in 1948, recognizing Washington's legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. A group of young farmers founded FFA in 1928, and the organization has been influencing generations that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting — it involves science, business and more.
Last week, Preston FFA had a sprit week planned but only were able to do two out of the 5 days due to snow days: Thursday – Morning Chores (PJ Day) and Friday – Blue and Gold or Official Dress.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Back left to right- Paisley Kidwell, McKinley Kidwell, Benjamin Price, Bordy McCleary, Allyson Ownes, Chelese Stevenson, Ella Johnson, Leighton Biermann, Kamryn Hayes, Lena See, Rhylinn Sanders, Third row, Ms. Funk, Ashton Harsh, Livi Mane, Gabby Saurino, Stella Taylor, Regan Jennings Second row, Maggie Taylor, Isabella Johnson ,Marlaya Wilkens, Crosby Saffer, Aubrey Welch, Laura Stemple, Shae Nethken, Donna Cavender, Front row: Sophia Deep, Neaveh Moss, Mekanna Hardesty, Paycen Varner, Lexa Gallaway
The National FFA Board of Directors designated the weeklong tradition, which began in 1948, recognizing Washington's legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. A group of young farmers founded FFA in 1928, and the organization has been influencing generations that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting — it involves science, business and more.
Last week, Preston FFA had a sprit week planned but only were able to do two out of the 5 days due to snow days: Thursday – Morning Chores (PJ Day) and Friday – Blue and Gold or Official Dress.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Back left to right- Paisley Kidwell, McKinley Kidwell, Benjamin Price, Bordy McCleary, Allyson Ownes, Chelese Stevenson, Ella Johnson, Leighton Biermann, Kamryn Hayes, Lena See, Rhylinn Sanders, Third row, Ms. Funk, Ashton Harsh, Livi Mane, Gabby Saurino, Stella Taylor, Regan Jennings Second row, Maggie Taylor, Isabella Johnson ,Marlaya Wilkens, Crosby Saffer, Aubrey Welch, Laura Stemple, Shae Nethken, Donna Cavender, Front row: Sophia Deep, Neaveh Moss, Mekanna Hardesty, Paycen Varner, Lexa Gallaway
TA Bus Announcement- Bus 76-16, Wes Stemple, will be running approximately 20 minutes late this morning.
This week is National School Social Work Week, where we honor school social workers for their role in helping students navigate social, emotional, and academic challenges. While the entire month of March is dedicated to social work as a profession, this specific week focuses on our school-based professionals, who alongside their teachers, counselors, community members and parents, are helping to shape our future. PCS is lucky to have these individuals working alongside our staff and with our students each and every day.
Mrs. Cool and Mr. Cool are organizing a trip to Wyoming in 2027. An informational meeting will be held March 4 at 5:45pm in Mrs. Cool's classroom. The trip is not school-sponsored and is open to the public.
It’s Game Day!
🏰 7:00
🩷 Pink Out!
The last time our seniors will take their home court.
Hope you join us in cheering on the Lady Knights!
Aurora Alt Bus Route for tomorrow the 27th - Aurora and PHS students on that route - Bus 64-15 Rebecca Poole Youghiogheny Dr
PHS Lunch for Friday the 27th -
PBJ Uncrustables/
Chips/
Veggies w/Ranch/
Fruit/
Milk/
Salad Bar/
Have a great weekend Knights!
PBJ Uncrustables/
Chips/
Veggies w/Ranch/
Fruit/
Milk/
Salad Bar/
Have a great weekend Knights!
Just a reminder we’d love to see you tomorrow night!! Let’s pack the Castle in a Pink Out!!
HISTORY MADE 🏰 🩷
For the first time in school history, the Knights will be hosting a Regional Playoff game!
🗓️ Friday, Feb. 27
⏰ 7:00 PM
Wear your PINK for a Pink Out & help us PACK THE CASTLE as we cheer our Knights to a victory!
Thank you to Melissa Hayes @ White House Photography for this fantastic shot!!
Alternate Bus Routes for Thursday, February 26th, 2026: (Bruceton & PHS students in Bruceton) These are located at: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/6123482/WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES__6_.pdf
Bruceton Area:Bus 10-23, Richard Mitchell and Bus 75-16, Shelly Wolfe will be using alternate stop locations.
Alt. Bus Routes for the 26th - Aurora - Bus 64-15 Rebecca Poole for Youghiogheny Drive Kingwood - Bus 71-16 Roger Deberry