South Preston School

Preston County Schools Student/Family Support Information

🌟 Exciting updates! This month, South took back the trophy with an impressive total of 83,878 minutes read! 🎊 Huge congratulations to our gift card winners: Taylor McNair, Allyson James, and Angel Stevens! 🎁 They completed the challenge of reading and logging 600 minutes in May. A huge thank you to First United Bank and Trust for donating the gift cards! Don't forget, while on summer break, keep reading and logging your minutes! 📚✨ We have a fun summer challenge posted for both students and staff. Which school will claim the trophy when we return? 🏆 Let’s make it a summer of reading! #PCSREADS #BEANSTACK # #SummerRead2025 #SplashIntoStories

The Preston High School Band will be having an Orientation Meeting for the upcoming school year on Thursday, June 5th at 6:00pm in the PHS Theater. Parents and students will be given a copy of the tentative schedule for the school year, the Band Handbook, WVSSAC Physical Forms, new music, and will have the opportunity to enroll in the Remind App, which is used to communicate with parents and students about upcoming events. We are hoping to have even more students this year to debut our new band and color guard uniforms this coming Fall! If you have any questions, call Preston High School at (304) 329-0400, extension 5112, or email Mr. Nose at wnose@k12.wv.us . Thank you.

If your child currently participates, will continue to participate, or you believe will participate in our ASE program next year, please follow the ASE Facebook Page as information will be shared and put up on that page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576748565816

Preston County Schools will be offering a Bus Driver Class beginning on July 28th . This position offers summers off, flexible hours, family medical, dental and vision insurance, and a retirement plan for full -time employment. – No High School diploma required. Drug Testing and background check required. Please call 304-329-2524 for more information. You may apply on the Preston County Schools website under Employment (Substitute Bus Operator ) to be considered for the class.

Just a reminder that this Thursday, the 5th, is the last day for students, and it is a 2 hour early dismissal. We hope you all have a great summer. All staff report on the 6th, and those who didn't complete their parent teacher hours report on the 9th for 200 day employee's final day.

Interested in part-time work? Interested in gaining experience and potentially leading to full-time employment in the school system? Mark your calendars as we'll have sub classes this summer. All will held at the Preston County Schools BOE. High School Diploma only required for Aide positions, or those seeking cook or custodian under the age of 21 (Per SB 275). For more information, contact us at the information provided on the flyer. We look forward to welcoming you to the PCS Family.

Just a reminder, our PTO kick-off to summer carnival is tomorrow from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase. Fellowsville families are welcome to join us!

There will be a FREE End of the Year Bash at the Reedsville Park on June 7th from 6-8:30, followed by a movie in the park at 9. There will be food and drink provided, inflatables, balloon art, face painting and games. All free. Hope to see you there to celebrate. All sponsored by the Reedsville UMC and New Life Ministries

Tomorrow's awards and 8th-grade graduation ceremony will begin at noon. Please do not park in the bus loop in front of the school. Please park in our regular parking lot or at the old Tunnelton Denver lot. Elementary awards day is June 4 at 8:00 a.m.

LSIC Agenda May 22, 2025 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance I. Reading of Minutes Waived II. Work orders for Sign Affordable signs will be creating the sign. It will have two sides; will be angled for easier viewing; and will be very durable. The cost, which has been paid, is $650.00. Installation will, hopefully, occur this summer. III. Title I Information Shared during Title I Meeting. Information will be posted for both meetings. IV. Teachers for 25-26 We discussed the new gym teacher for middle school, the half-time position for elementary PE, and the new teachers coming from Fellowsville. V. Modifying block for 7th and 8th grade Although we will still have block scheduling, we will alternate subjects in the seventh and eighth grades. Students will have 40 minutes of math followed by 40 minutes of ELA and vice-versa. This will repeat in the afternoon. There were some comments made that this would not be successful, but, based upon GSA and i-Ready, a change must be made. Doing the same thing over and over is not working. VI. Adjournment Motion made by Lena Cline, seconded by Lindsey Powell.

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Just a reminder that all Preston County Schools and Offices will be closed for tomorrow, Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. Hope everyone has been able to enjoy their extended weekend. This day is a living tribute to our fallen — we will carry their memory and sacrifices forward always.

There will be a FREE End of the Year Bash at the Reedsville Park on June 7th from 6-8:30, followed by a movie in the park at 9. There will be food and drink provided, inflatables, balloon art, face painting and games. All free. Hope to see you there to celebrate. All sponsored by the Reedsville UMC and New Life Ministries

Just a reminder that all Preston County Schools and Offices will be closed Monday, May 26th in observation of Memorial Day. Also, the final day for students, Thursday, June 5th, is a 2 Hour Early Dismissal Day. Enjoy the long holiday weekend.

LSIC scheduled for today, May 22, has been changed to 4:00 rather than 5:00.

LSIC Agenda May 22, 2025 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance I. Reading of Minutes II. Work orders for Sign III. Title I Information IV. Teachers for 25-26 V. Modifying block for 7th and 8th grade VI. Adjournment

Bagged Lunch Survey Information/Data: Based on survey responses, and as previously stated, we will only be utilizing the pre-packaged bagged meals for those reasons previously put out, with a majority of students stating they believe they are acceptable under those circumstances. We will also be exploring other options for alternatives, as in question 8, during school year 25-26 if emergency situations were to arise.

With the exception of a hand-full of make-ups, the West Virginia General Summative Assessment is complete in Preston County. The overall goal may be proficiency, but each student's goal should be to do his or her best and improve from year to year. This year is no exception as we're seeing improvements throughout the county. We're proud of our students' and staffs' efforts these past two weeks of testing. The year isn't over just yet. Keep up all the hard work.

Brittany Foley Thomas Memorial - 5th Grade Track & Field Challenge Preston County Schools will be hosting the Brittany Foley Thomas - 5th Grade Track & Field Challenge on Monday, May 19, 2025. The meet will be held at the Dr. John Trenton Track & Field Facility at Preston High School. Below is the schedule of events. 9:00 a.m. - Long Jump and Softball Throw 9:30 a.m. - 100 Meter Dash 10:00 a.m. - 400 Meter Dash 10:30 a.m. - 50 Meter Dash 11:00 a.m. - 200 Meter Dash 11:30 a.m. - Lunch 12:00 p.m. - Cross Country Run 12:45 p.m. - 4 x 100 1:15 p.m. - Depart for home NOTES: Times are approximate. Girls will run first followed by the boys. Parents are welcome and there is not an admission fee. This meet is made possible by Preston County Schools and friends and family of the Foley and Thomas families. Students are asked to wear a shirt in the color of their school. Aurora - Red Bruceton - Maroon Central Preston - Gray Fellowsville - White Rowlesburg - Orange South Preston - Yellow / Gold Terra Alta - East Preston - Navy Blue West Preston - Royal Blue Homeschool / Microschool - Black Those in attendance will be able to purchase cold drinks from the Kona Ice.