It's that time of year, and with inclement weather a possibility in the near future, take the time to remind yourselves about our Brain Freeze Days and other protocols. When possible, calls for delays, cancellations, or non-traditional learning (Brain Freeze), will be made the night before, but if not, between 4:30-5:00AM the morning of.
Brain Freeze Days - info can be found here (https://5il.co/14g0f) - Most staff reports on a 2 hour delay - students do not report - assignments from home
2 Hour Delays - students and most staff report on a 2 hour delay, and breakfast will still be served.
3 Hour Delays - students and most staff report on a 3 hour delay, and breakfast WILL NOT be served. (Staff could be asked to report on 2 hour delay)
Cancellation - Students do not report, and most staff do not report
Brain Freeze Days - info can be found here (https://5il.co/14g0f) - Most staff reports on a 2 hour delay - students do not report - assignments from home
2 Hour Delays - students and most staff report on a 2 hour delay, and breakfast will still be served.
3 Hour Delays - students and most staff report on a 3 hour delay, and breakfast WILL NOT be served. (Staff could be asked to report on 2 hour delay)
Cancellation - Students do not report, and most staff do not report
Announcements:
Grades 6-8 cheerleading tryouts will continue on Tuesday, November 4th, and Wednesday, November 5th. First day of practice is Thursday, November 6th. Participants must have a current physical, a water bottle, and proper attire to attend tryouts.
Texas Roadhouse orders and payment are due on Wednesday!
Middle school girls basketball tryouts are this Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30-7:30. We must have a current physical on file.
South Area Bus - Bus 30-25, Craig McGinnis, will be running 25 minutes late this morning.
Just a friendly reminder to set any clocks that aren't automatic back 1 hour tonight before going to bed!
Today's elementary Halloween parade will begin at 1:15. Students will parade down the sidewalk. We will start at the PreK playground and walk towards the main playground. We will walk two laps. If you need to sign out your child, please report to the playground at the conclusion of the parade. Please be patient with sign-outs as student safety is our priority.
You're invited to our K-5 County Literacy Family Night. This free, family-friendly activity will be fun for students and parents, and a great opportunity to enrich their literacy engagement at home. Please RSVP by Monday, November 3rd (Link Below). Older siblings are welcome to attend and participate, but note that all activities are gauged for grades K-5. Hope to see you there.
https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0riJiazv840krQy
https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0riJiazv840krQy
Upcoming Substitute Classes for Aide, Cook and Custodial Certifications -
If you're interested in subbing for PCS, or getting your foot in the door for full-time employment, please contact our personnel office for more info or to sign-up for one of these classes.
If you're interested in subbing for PCS, or getting your foot in the door for full-time employment, please contact our personnel office for more info or to sign-up for one of these classes.
LSIC Planning Meeting
November 4, 2025
4:00 Library
Agenda:
Intentions
Review Questions
Create Responses
Work on Powerpoint
Plan for presenting
With SNAP Benefits delays approaching, PCS, and their partners at Food for Preston, want to ensure our students don't go hungry. If in need, please reach out to these food pantries or Food for Preston directly, as well as your child's school as we're here to help. Our guidance offices and social workers can work directly with local orgs, Food for Preston, and our county nutrition director, to ensure our students have food during any uncertain times.
November Menus Reminder and invite to take school lunch/breakfast survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/d0jMx4kUTj
(Please complete by Friday, October 31st at 8:00P)
https://forms.office.com/r/d0jMx4kUTj
(Please complete by Friday, October 31st at 8:00P)
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 24th, there will be no school for students and staff reports for professional learning. No School for students tomorrow.
Issuance of report cards for 3rd through 8th grade students at South Preston School will be delayed until Monday, October 27th to allow time for grade verification. Kindergarten through 2nd grade report cards will be issued and coming home today as scheduled. Any 3-8 student already picking up their report card, may receive another corrected or verified copy on Monday.
Just a reminder: There is no ASE tonight due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, October 23rd, students will be bringing home their report cards/progress reports for the 1st Grading Period that ended on the 17th.
Last year’s yearbooks are now for sale!
They are $15 each. Please stop by the office or send money with your child to purchase a copy.
Yearbooks will also be available at Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow night.
They are $15 each. Please stop by the office or send money with your child to purchase a copy.
Yearbooks will also be available at Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow night.
Since 2011, Unity Day has been recognized in the US as a day to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. PCS is dedicated to the prevention of students being bullied, and creating a safe and welcoming learning environment.
PreK-5 parents are invited to our Halloween parade on October 31 at 1:15.
Parent teacher conferences will be held on Thursday from 4-6 p.m. Mr. Miller will be available from 3-5 p.m.
All hog raffle tickets and money are due tomorrow. We will announce the winner on Thursday evening.