There has been an uptick this past year across the state and county of drivers attempting to, or passing stopped school buses. This is a major safety concern for the students of Preston County. The link below is a video and news story that broke last spring when a student was nearly hit in Kanawha County, WV. We urge all residents of Preston County to look out for and support our students and bus drivers by following the law. Always stop for school buses. It is not just the law - it is a matter of life and safety. Thank you.
https://youtu.be/K47sEJtKgTQ?si=CSlCaqF9MRvo1k-y
https://youtu.be/K47sEJtKgTQ?si=CSlCaqF9MRvo1k-y
ASE begins tomorrow for students who have turned in their enrollment form. If you would like to register your child for ASE, please reach out to your child's teacher. ASE is open to students in K-5.
Attached are the minutes for the September PTO meeting. The next meeting is on October 1 at 3:00 p.m. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGyxyjd8aA/x7T8qKaCkLLvfkacAfKKrA/view?utm_content=DAGyxyjd8aA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h25cdbf73d3
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, September 12th, 2025, students will be dismissed 2 hours early. Again, tomorrow the 12th is a 2 Hour Early Out for students in order to conduct Staff Meetings and Professional Development.
On Sept. 11, 2001, America was forever changed. It has been 24 years since the attacks, but that tragic day, which served as a true test of the American spirit, will be remembered always. So on this day, we observe Patriot Day and all that it represents—we honor the value of life, those we loved and lost, our country’s resilience, and the strength of the American spirit. Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11. When Americans lend a hand to one another, nothing is impossible. We’re not about what happened on 9/11. We’re about what happened on 9/12.
Students will be bringing home forms for Christmas assistance. If you need more information, please call the school and ask for Ms. Shaffer.
ASE will begin next Tuesday, September 16.
If you are interested in signing your child up, please contact their homeroom teacher. This program is open to students in grades K–5.
If you are interested in signing your child up, please contact their homeroom teacher. This program is open to students in grades K–5.
Just a reminder that absences can be reported at the following link (https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lsElTWUerKSLiu), where you're also able to take a picture of, and upload any doctor slips. Please be sure to either complete this online, or be turning in notes when your students is not present.
Middle & high school-aged students, but ALL kids 18 & under are welcome to attend and enjoy this fun filled, family friendly day of FREE aviation activities & opportunities to meet people representing many different aviation careers. Activities include flight simulators, sheet metal riveting, engine borescoping, aviation-themed jewelry and crafts, drones and MORE! There are Free giveaways & free parking! Make sure to like the Girls In Aviation Day event page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/714954897802137) to keep up with updates, new activities and all of the fun! If you have any questions, please contact the event host, The Mountain State Chapter of Women in Aviation International at: mountainstate.wai@gmail.com
Join us for our SPS PTO meeting on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. We’d love to see you there!
Reminder: On Monday, September 8th, 2025, the Preston County Board of Education is hosting a work session beginning at 4:30 PM for students, parents, staff and community members to discuss issues and concerns facing our schools, and how we can work together to improve our schools and district as a whole. Attendees will be permitted 3-5 minutes, depending on how many sign-in to speak at the work session. Questions regarding the scheduled work session can be directed to Brad Martin, Superintendent of Preston County Schools.
https://5il.co/3oquu
SPS will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 11, at 5:00 p.m. for any parents who need to complete the required Vector training for chaperones and volunteers. At this meeting, new paperwork will be available for you to complete. Please bring a $5 check made payable to the Preston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for the required background check. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Dalton at cmdalton@k12.wv.us
Attendance Announcement - Students showing animals at this year's Buckwheat Festival, for school days 9/23-9/25, will be coded as out of school, school-approved extra-curricular or co-curricular activity.
Reminder to any school entity, or local community teams, groups, or organizations, that parade entries, Friday School Day Parade and Saturday Farmers' Day Parade, are open and can be submitted at https://buckwheatfestival.com/parade-entry-form/
Any questions, please reach out to Bill Lindley. You may participate in both parades and this is encouraged!
Email: williamlindley2@atlanticbb.net
Any questions, please reach out to Bill Lindley. You may participate in both parades and this is encouraged!
Email: williamlindley2@atlanticbb.net
Next Friday, September 12th, will now be a two hour early dismissal day to afford additional training and meeting time for staff as a result of the eliminated staggered start to begin the year. Again, Friday, September 12th is now a two hour early dismissal from all schools in Preston County.
SPS is having an apparel sale! All proceeds go towards student incentives. The sale closes September 25. Thank you for supporting our students.
https://www.affordablesignsunlimited.com/services-products/south-preston-school-2025/
https://www.affordablesignsunlimited.com/services-products/south-preston-school-2025/
"There are people in this country who work hard every day. Not for fame or fortune do they strive, but the fruits of their labor are worth more than their pay. You can see them every morning in the factories and the fields, in the city streets and the quiet country towns, working together like spokes inside a wheel. They keep this country turning around." - Alabama
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, September 1st, and the BOE offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable extended, holiday weekend.
On Monday, September 8th, 2025, the Preston County Board of Education is hosting a work session beginning at 4:30 PM for students, parents, staff and community members to discuss issues and concerns facing our schools, and how we can work together to improve our schools and district as a whole. Attendees will be permitted 3-5 minutes, depending on how many sign-in to speak at the work session. Questions regarding the scheduled work session can be directed to Brad Martin, Superintendent of Preston County Schools.
https://5il.co/3oquu
https://5il.co/3oquu
Be Kind To Humankind Week is an annual Worldwide celebration of kindness that is observed from August 25th to August 31st. This week is a time for us to reflect on what we can do to make this world and our communities a better place. The celebrations were started with the simple motive that we must do all that we can to make the lives of those around us happier. You don’t have to do anything elaborate to be kind — all it takes is a kind word or helping a friend. Set aside time every day to do something nice for others.
https://bk2hk.org/week/
https://bk2hk.org/week/
