Preston County Schools is working to assess potential student interest in a middle school soccer program for students that will be in the 6th, 7th, & 8th grade for the coming academic year. The survey can be found at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/JCJy3EaYBq. This survey will close on 7/10/24.
Correction: Due to the WVSSAC down time during the week of July 4th, Squires Cheerleading Flex Days will now be July 8th, 9th, and 10th, 5pm to 7pm at CPMS. Please check out the Squires cheerleading Facebook page for more information.
Attention to all those interested or curious in joining the Preston County Unified Middle School football team, the parent/player meeting this upcoming Wednesday, June 26 is now from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, and will be held at the Kingwood Pool.
There will also be pizza and refreshments provided, as well as lifeguards to oversee safety. Please feel free to bring pool toys or other refreshments and amenities. No glass bottles or containers please.
If you are interested in the middle school program but are unable to attend, or have questions, please contact Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746, or email: richard.herrington@mail.com.
Tomorrow is the first day of our in-person summer reading program! Head to Terra Alta / East Preston, West Preston , or Aurora to check it out! The first session at Bruceton and PHS will happen on Wednesday. Happy Reading!
Squires Cheerleading Flex Days will be July 1st, 2nd, 3rd. 8th, 9th, and 10th, 5pm to 7pm at Central Preston Middle School. Please check out the Preston County Squires cheerleading Facebook page for more information.
Good evening. The Preston County Schools 24-25 school year calendar and staggered start information is now updated at prestoncountyschools.com. Please view this up-to-date info. Thank you.
Public Service Announcement: Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Pantry will distribute at the Civic Center on Tuesday, June 11th from 11 am to 12:30 pm while supplies last.
Parent/Guardians, It is that time of year again when the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activity Commission (WVSSAC) requires an athletic participation form be completed by parents and physicians for any middle or high school student participating in athletics or band. To help you meet this requirement, Preston County Schools have partnered with Mon Health to provide this service. Please visit the Preston County webpage at https://tinyurl.com/PCS4Sports for more information.
Parents/Guardians of 7th & 12th graders: Your child will be required to have immunizations completed before returning to school this fall. There is not a grace period and they will not be allowed to enter school without these immunizations. For seniors they need proof of a TDAP and their second Meningitis/MCV4 vaccine that must be given after the age of 16. For 7th graders they need proof of a TDAP, and their first Meningitis/MCV4 vaccine. You can visit our webpage to view the vaccine requirement chart if you have questions.
The PCS Board of Education recognized this year's Preston County Golden Horseshoe winners on Tuesday, May 28th for their outstanding work: Jacob Smith-Tatham, Brianna Watkinson, & Kaiden Rankin received certificates and congratulations from the BOE (not pictured - Sarah Dew).
Update! Due to weather end of the year bash at Reedsville Park will now be Thursday, May 30th, 6 - 8 pm. Parking available at Town Hall, Old School Pizza, and Reedsville Baseball Fields. Games, prizes, food, drink, cake walk, kettle corn, ball tournament, & shaved ice.
This summer, 5th - 8th grade students are invited to join us for summer camp! We will be hosting two exciting day camps based on what YOU wanted to learn about! Join us the week of July 22 - 26 at Preston High School for Wellness Camp or Culinary Arts Camp! This program is completely free for any current 5th - 8th grade Preston County student. Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/PCoSummer
South Preston quarter 4 testing incentive program winners (grade level): Gavin Smith (3), Bailey Vest (4), Sam Watring (5), Nathaniel Meisenheimer (7), Reagan Jennings (8), and grand prize winner - Emma Nestor (3).
Preston County Schools will dismiss 2 hours early tomorrow, Friday, May 24th, the last day of the school year. Have a safe and fun summer! And don't forget to read 20 minutes a day! See you in August!
The end of the year bash at Reedsville Park will be held Wednesday, May 29th, from 6 - 8 pm. Parking available at Town Hall, Old School Pizza, and Reedsville Baseball Fields. Games, prizes, food, drink, cake walk, kettle corn, ball tournament, & shaved ice.
Just a reminder: elementary awards will begin Thursday morning at 8:00. 8th grade graduation will start at 12:30. Friday is an early dismissal day. We will dismiss at 12:15.
This summer, current 5th - 8th grade students are invited to join us for summer camp! We will be hosting two exciting day camps based on what YOU wanted to learn about! Join us the week of July 22 - 26 at Preston High School for Wellness Camp or Culinary Arts Camp! This program is completely free for any current 5th - 8th grade Preston County student. Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/PCoSummer
Preston County Schools and the WV Dept of Education are proud to announce PCS Golden Horseshoe Winners for 2024: Brianna Watkinson (CPMS), Kaiden Rankin (SPS), Sarah Dew (SPS), and Jacob Smith-Tatham (WPS). Since 1931, students have been honored as knights of the Golden Horseshoe by the WV Dept of Education, having demonstrated exceptional knowledge of WV history on the state administered exam. This year, 227 winners will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award.
Tomorrow, Friday, May 17th, Mon Power advised there will be a planned power outage approximately 2 pm to 2:15 pm. The outage will impact the Kingwood, West Preston, & South Preston areas. In the event of inclement weather the outage will take place on Monday, May 20th instead.
Parents/students: enter your student for a chance to win $15,000 deposited into a SMART529 college savings account! Go to wvtreasury.com/fundthefuture to complete and submit the entry form by 5/22/24.
