South Preston School

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

October 20-24, 2025 is National School Bus Safety Week. Keep bus stop safety at the top of your list this school year. School buses carry our most precious cargo—our children. Every stop is a chance to protect their journey. We thank our community members for following the law, our local law enforcement for monitoring and enforcing the laws, and our PCS Bus Drivers for ensuring our students' safety to and from our schools and events.

We will be taking a PBIS incentive trip on November 20 to watch a WVU Women’s Basketball game!

To be eligible for the trip, from October 20 through November 20, students must meet the following criteria:

No in-school suspensions

No out-of-school suspensions

No removal under the state discipline bill (HB199)

Must earn at least half of their available PBIS points

Students will have opportunities to earn back any lost points during this time.

More details about the trip and permission forms will be shared soon.

Early Dismissal Reminder - Tomorrow, Friday October 17th is a 2 hour early dismissal for students.

We’re so excited — Trunk or Treat is TOMORROW! 🎃
📍 South Preston Main Parking Lot
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for a night of family fun with:
👻 Trunk & Costume Contests
🎯 Family Games
🎃 Pumpkin Patch
🍔 Food Trucks
...and more!
🏆 Costume Contest starts at 6:00 PM — don’t be late!
💵 We recommend bringing cash for food trucks, as some may have limited electronic payment options due to cell reception.
🚗Please refer to the previously posted parking map on Facebook for event layout and parking information.
Can’t wait to see everyone there in costume! 👽🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️

November Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Survey will go out later this month to see sustains and improves for possible changes with menus beginning in December

For parents of students receiving special education services:

The West Virginia Advisory Council for the Education of Exceptional Children (WVACEEC) would like to hear from you.
The WVACEEC is a group of individuals from across the state that gather throughout the school year to listen to the concerns of parents, families, and community members regarding the education of exceptional students, and share those concerns with the WV Department of Education (WVDE), the WV State Board of Education (WVSBOE).

You’re invited to meet with us in person on Thursday October 23, 2025 at Phillip Barbour High School 99 Horseshoe Drive, Phillippi, WV, from 5:00-8:00 pm.

If you are unable to attend in person, but would like to join us virtually please click the link below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87424501300?pwd=C71RriKTyKQ3nWM7YjIoUFprjiU3fe.1

If you are unable to meet with us, or prefer to share your story privately, please click the link below. https://tinyurl.com/4hfp53bn (click here to share your concerns)