If you are seeing multiple of the same posts on school Facebook pages, we apologize as the system we are using was having both a lag yesterday and today in posting and duplicated some posts. We have worked with our app, and the problem should be resolved. We hope everyone is enjoying some extra time home with family this week.
Dear Families,
We are thankful for you!
As we prepare to take time off from school November 25-29 for the Thanksgiving break, we are grateful for everyone who has helped to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families.
Enjoying this snow day? Looking for something educational or fun to watch? Go to the link https://www.blueorigin.com/live at 10am to watch Morgantown's very own Emily Calandrelli become the 100th woman in space. Emily, who has been dedicated to helping those in public education, is an American science communicator, engineer, author, and television presenter, hosting Xploration Station and Emily's Wonder Lab. Good luck Emily.
https://www.blueorigin.com/live
Although not in school today due to the inclement weather, Preston County Schools, our staff and students, are always thankful for the amazing substitute teachers that have and continue to dedicate themselves to our students' educations. Thanks for being such a valued part of our team.
Preston County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 22nd. Maintenance, Mechanics, and 240+ custodians report on schedule. All additional 240-day+ employees may report on a 2-hour delay. All other employees and students do not report and all scheduled extra-curricular activities are postponed.
Calendar updated and updated online to include 2, two-hour early outs on February 7th and May 9th as teacher work time towards progress reports and grading. As always, if we have more inclement weather days off, delays, or early-outs, this is always subject to change and will be communicated with advanced notice.
Preston County Educators Awarded Mini-Grants from Your Community Foundation (YCF)
18 educators from across Preston County received mini-grants during an awards ceremony at the Bridgeport Conference Center on the evening of Monday, November 18th from the Your Community Foundation (YCF). These dedicated educators have been awarded $750 each to be used during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Winning teachers include:
Aurora School: Kathleen Cline and Claire Jones
Bruceton School: Scott Fischer, Jennifer Short, and Kristin Shisler
Central Preston Middle School: Sherea Singer, Joan Carr, and Brian Miller
Preston High School: Jenna Kirchartz, Michelle Rodich, Tiffany Hardy, Aubrey Watring, and Krystal McCoy
South Preston School: Carmine Hammonds, Tracey Riekenberg, and Melinda Shaffer
Terra Alta East Preston: Chris Urban
West Preston School: Ellen Shubert
Preston County Schools continued thanks goes out to the ongoing support from YCF, which is dedicated to providing additional opportunities and resources for students and teachers across North Central West Virginia, serving Harrison, Marion, Preston, Taylor, and Monongalia counties.
Congratulations to all of Preston County's recipients.
It's getting to be that time of year again. The WVDE affords us the opportunity, due to our extended length days at certain schools, to use that time to be able to have alterative learning days in the event of inclement weather. In Preston County, we call those Brain Freeze Days. Below, you will find the information you will need in the event one of these days are called. Any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher or building principal.
Plan accordingly and come out and support your 2024-2025 Lady Knights Basketball Team whether in county or on the road. Gonna be a great season. Good luck ladies. Time to get to work!
This is just a reminder that WVU basketball field trip permission forms are due tomorrow. This is a PreK-8 trip on Dec. 6.
All Preston County 7th and 11th grade parents. There will be an informational meeting for all interested in being on next year's Buckwheat Court on December 2nd and 3rd at the KVFD Community Building at 6:30. You MUST attend one of the two meetings if interested in the court. Questions, contact darby.rouzee@k12.wv.us
Local School Improvement Council (LSIC)
Name of School: South Preston Name of Chair: Jordan Young
Date of Meeting: November 20, 2024 Name of Principal: James Hoit
Place of Meeting: Elementary Lab Start/End Times of Meeting: 5:00-6:00
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Reading and Approval of Minutes
4. Principal’s Report
a. Discipline
b. Attendance
c. Closures
5. Items to be Discussed
a. Volunteers/Chaperones Policy
b. Sign Update
6. Announcements/Concerns
7. Adjournment
Menu Change:
Due to the anticipated weather forecast, the Thanksgiving School Meal originally on the menu for this Thursday the 21st, will now be served on Wednesday the 20th just in case there's any kind of schedule change. We want to ensure that all of our students have the opportunity to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving Meal prior to break.
PHS Theatre Department Proudly Presents:
"The Play That Goes Wrong"
November 21-23 @7:30PM
Tickets are $7
Come enjoy and entertaining evening out and support our talented students.
Menu Change for Tuesday, 11-19. Due to an unavailability issue from distribution, the 19th will no longer be a BBQ Rib sandwich, but will be replaced with a bbq pulled pork sandwich. All other accompaniments are the same.
South Preston is having a fall apparel sale. We have a variety of items. To order, please visit https://www.affordablesignsunlimited.com/services-products/south-preston-school-2024/. Orders are due Dec. 5. Proceeds will go towards student incentives. Thank you for supporting our students.
Today isn't just another day off from school or work. Preston County Schools will always honor and remember and would like to thank all our Veterans. We thank those who served, and those who are still serving. We are Preston Proud and Strong, because you've sacrificed so we can be. Thank you.
Hoagies and pizzas will be available for pickup tomorrow evening between 5:00-6:30 at the school. The PTO thanks you for making this a huge success!
December Lunch and Breakfast Menus
Middle school boys basketball tryouts will be Monday, November 11, and Tuesday, November 12 from 6-8 p.m.