PCS Easter/Spring Break - Just a reminder that an extended weekend for Easter Break begins tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd, with students and staff returning on Wednesday, April 8th. Happy Easter Preston County!
PTO tickets and money are due after spring break! Please get in touch with the office or a PTO officer if you need additional tickets. Thank you for supporting our students!
Elementary egg hunts begin at 1:15. Each elementary teacher will have a sign out form if you would like to sign-out your child after the hunt. If you are signing out a middle school student, please report to the office.
If you are joining us for egg hunts, please do not park in the bus loop in front of the school.
PreK: Eggs will be hidden on the PreK playground, weather permitting. If it rains, PreK will be in the elementary computer lab.
Kindergarten: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area by the school mailbox and under the kindergarten class windows. If it rains, K will be in their classrooms.
1st grade: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area behind their classrooms. If it rains, 1st grade will be in the library.
2nd grade: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area outside the cafeteria. If it rains, 2nd grade will be in their classrooms.
3rd and 4th grades will be in the cafeteria
If you are joining us for egg hunts, please do not park in the bus loop in front of the school.
PreK: Eggs will be hidden on the PreK playground, weather permitting. If it rains, PreK will be in the elementary computer lab.
Kindergarten: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area by the school mailbox and under the kindergarten class windows. If it rains, K will be in their classrooms.
1st grade: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area behind their classrooms. If it rains, 1st grade will be in the library.
2nd grade: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area outside the cafeteria. If it rains, 2nd grade will be in their classrooms.
3rd and 4th grades will be in the cafeteria
No fooling around today, at least when it comes to recognizing our Paraprofessionals. Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday of April. Today and everyday, we honor paraprofessional educators, who may also be known as paras, instructional assistants, or teacher aides. Paraprofessionals perform a variety of teaching-related jobs and often assist teachers in classrooms.
Paras may work with students on supplemental enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They may also help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work.
Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service.
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay
Paras may work with students on supplemental enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They may also help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work.
Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service.
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay
PCS Easter/Spring Break - Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Thursday, April 2nd, with staff reporting for a professional day. An extended weekend for Easter Break begins on Friday, April 3rd, with students and staff returning on Wednesday, April 8th.
This evening's "Young Writers Awards" will be held at the PHS Theatre at 6:00 PM, and live streamed on Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/PrestonCountySchools)
(Photos and winner's list will be published tomorrow)
(Photos and winner's list will be published tomorrow)
Next month begins statewide testing across WV, beginning with our 11th Graders on SAT School Day on the 14th, then our students who take the Alternative State Assessment (WVASA or DLM), with that window opening on April 13th. Attached are letters from Superintendent of WV Schools, Michelle Blatt, on each of those tests outlined:
West Virginia General Summative Assessment for Grades 3-8
West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment (DLM) for Grades 3-8 and 11
West Virginia SAT School Day for Grade 11
West Virginia General Summative Assessment for Grades 3-8
West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment (DLM) for Grades 3-8 and 11
West Virginia SAT School Day for Grade 11
Just a reminder, tonight is our family night from 4-6 p.m. Come out for an evening of family fun and a light dinner.
Monday is our chaperone training from 4-6 p.m. This will be the final session until September. If you would like to chaperone any field trip this spring or next fall, please attend. A light dinner will be served. If you cannot attend, but want to complete the training, please email Ms. Dalton at cmdalton@k12.wv.us You will need to bring $5 for the background check and your drivers license.
Monday is our chaperone training from 4-6 p.m. This will be the final session until September. If you would like to chaperone any field trip this spring or next fall, please attend. A light dinner will be served. If you cannot attend, but want to complete the training, please email Ms. Dalton at cmdalton@k12.wv.us You will need to bring $5 for the background check and your drivers license.
This Saturday!!! Don't miss out on the Ham, Bacon and Egg Show, brought to you by the PC FFA, at the PHS Gym beginning at 6PM. Doors open at 5.
From the Preston Prevention Partnership and Preston County Family Resources Network (PRN):
🚍 Need a ride to the Family Expo?
We’re working to make the Preston County Family Expo as accessible as possible for all families — and transportation 𝙢𝙖𝙮 be available based on interest.
If transportation has ever been a barrier for your family, we want to hear from you!
👉 Take 1 minute to submit a request here: https://tinyurl.com/2026ExpoTransportation
This will help us determine whether transportation can be offered and where it’s needed most.
Please share with anyone who may benefit ❤️
https://www.facebook.com/PrestonFRN
🚍 Need a ride to the Family Expo?
We’re working to make the Preston County Family Expo as accessible as possible for all families — and transportation 𝙢𝙖𝙮 be available based on interest.
If transportation has ever been a barrier for your family, we want to hear from you!
👉 Take 1 minute to submit a request here: https://tinyurl.com/2026ExpoTransportation
This will help us determine whether transportation can be offered and where it’s needed most.
Please share with anyone who may benefit ❤️
https://www.facebook.com/PrestonFRN
Your child will be bringing home a parent questionnaire for Kennywood. Here is an online version of the form. You only need to complete one (paper or online) and only need to complete one form per family.
https://forms.office.com/r/TuW16CYSTF
https://forms.office.com/r/TuW16CYSTF
Just a reminder that we do not have staff monitoring the entryway until 7:12 a.m., which is when our doors officially open. For the safety of all students, please do not drop off children prior to that time.
If you need to walk your child into the building, please park in a parking spot.
Additionally, if you need to pick up your child after 1:50 p.m., we ask that you use our regular pickup line unless it is an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation.
If you need to walk your child into the building, please park in a parking spot.
Additionally, if you need to pick up your child after 1:50 p.m., we ask that you use our regular pickup line unless it is an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation.
One Week Away. Next Saturday is the Annual FFA Ham, Bacon and Egg Sale. We're not yolking, or hamming around. We're bacon you. You don't want to miss this.
Our fourth 9-weeks incentive trip will be to Kennywood. The trip will take place the day after the last student day of school. Right now, the trip is planned for June 1. This could change with any future snow days.
A special thank you to our PTO and all community members who supported PTO fundraising efforts this year. Because of your generosity and support, all expenses for the trip will be covered through PTO and fundraising profits, making this opportunity possible for our students. We truly appreciate the continued support of our school community! 🎉
If you are interested in chaperoning this trip or any future trips, we will have a sign-up table at Family Night on March 27 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. We will also hold a chaperone training session on March 30 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. A light dinner will be provided.
A special thank you to our PTO and all community members who supported PTO fundraising efforts this year. Because of your generosity and support, all expenses for the trip will be covered through PTO and fundraising profits, making this opportunity possible for our students. We truly appreciate the continued support of our school community! 🎉
If you are interested in chaperoning this trip or any future trips, we will have a sign-up table at Family Night on March 27 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. We will also hold a chaperone training session on March 30 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. A light dinner will be provided.
With yesterday's weather and today's temps, I'm not so sure Preston County agrees that Spring starts on Friday, but nonetheless, Friday the 20th kicks-off our student Spring Wellness Challenge with lots of great prizes up for grabs. Complete all activities listed from Friday March 20th - Friday May 1st and verify at the link below to be placed in a drawing.
FORMS link will open on May 1st for parent or student to verify their participation and that they successfully completed all activities. Good luck.
https://forms.office.com/r/Q0Jxdb7uK6
FORMS link will open on May 1st for parent or student to verify their participation and that they successfully completed all activities. Good luck.
https://forms.office.com/r/Q0Jxdb7uK6
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
March 28th
The Sale You've All Been Waiting For
PC FFA Ham, Bacon & Egg Sale
PCS Quarterly Highlights - Beat of Excellence - Winter/Early Spring Digital Edition (https://5il.co/3u0rn)
Although our students' and schools' accomplishments are highlighted regularly through Facebook(s) and our PCS Website(s), PCS will now be compiling a highlight of events of an extended period, publishing quarterly. In previous years and editions, our print magazine was funded through additional federal funds we no longer receive. Moving forward, we will print one magazine each year through parent engagement funding, typically at the start of the year, containing important information, documents, and a calendar, but then will quarterly post a "Beat of Excellence Highlight" online.
Although our students' and schools' accomplishments are highlighted regularly through Facebook(s) and our PCS Website(s), PCS will now be compiling a highlight of events of an extended period, publishing quarterly. In previous years and editions, our print magazine was funded through additional federal funds we no longer receive. Moving forward, we will print one magazine each year through parent engagement funding, typically at the start of the year, containing important information, documents, and a calendar, but then will quarterly post a "Beat of Excellence Highlight" online.
South Lunch - Wednesday March 18th
Chicken Quesadilla
Black Beans
Chips
Fruit/Milk
Salad Bar
Chicken Quesadilla
Black Beans
Chips
Fruit/Milk
Salad Bar
Calendar and Report Card Changes:
With today's inclement weather day, PCS has decided not to adjust the dates that were more recently put back in place for a Spring Break, and will be using Friday, May 29th (Snow Make-Up Day) as the possible last day for students. This has no affect or change on PHS graduation. Teachers last day in the buildings will now be June 2nd. Also, with today's snow day, 3rd Grading Period Report Cards will now go out this Friday the 20th, as opposed to the 19th.
With today's inclement weather day, PCS has decided not to adjust the dates that were more recently put back in place for a Spring Break, and will be using Friday, May 29th (Snow Make-Up Day) as the possible last day for students. This has no affect or change on PHS graduation. Teachers last day in the buildings will now be June 2nd. Also, with today's snow day, 3rd Grading Period Report Cards will now go out this Friday the 20th, as opposed to the 19th.
Attention Preston County Schools' 8th Graders: Today's previously scheduled Golden Horseshoe Test will now be conducted tomorrow, Wednesday March 18th.
