(Final Meeting) - Buckwheat Court 2026 Info - This evening's meeting for those interested in the BWF Court (final meeting if you haven't attended another), is still taking place at the KVFD Community building at 6:00 pm. The people interested in being selected for Children's court will meet at 6:00pm. Junior princess interested parties will meet at 6:30pm.
And all juniors interested in Queen Ceres , King Buckwheat , or being an escort, will be meeting at 7:00pm. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Shelley Shaffer at 304-288-6706 or Susie Sheets at 304-698-1984.
And all juniors interested in Queen Ceres , King Buckwheat , or being an escort, will be meeting at 7:00pm. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Shelley Shaffer at 304-288-6706 or Susie Sheets at 304-698-1984.
Monday, January the 5th at 5:30 PM at the BOE Boardroom, there is a scheduled work session with our state legislative representatives to discuss current educational issues. All members of the public are invited to attend and submit questions. The event will be highlighted by remarks from Senate President Randy Smith, Senator Jay Taylor, Delegate Buck Jennings, and Delegate George Street. We hope to see our personnel and public in attendance.
The Preston County Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025 has been postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, December 17th at the Kingwood Elementary Cafeteria with a student hearing at 5 PM and the regular meeting beginning at 6 PM.
26-27 Pre-K/K Registration
Application Link - PK - https://5il.co/3sx66 K - https://5il.co/3sx6e
Preston County Schools is now accepting applications for 2026-2027 Pre-K and Kindergarten programs.
Pre-K Registration will be held Friday, January 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Aurora, Bruceton, Kingwood Elementary, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, and West Preston Schools.
Kindergarten registration will be held Friday, January 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Aurora, Bruceton, Kingwood Elementary, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, and West Preston Schools.
Applications can be found on the Preston County Schools website and dropped off at one of the schools listed above. If you need a paper copy, it is available at the schools to pick up, complete and return to the school. The following information will need to be provided:
• completed preschool application
• copy of the child’s birth certificate from the Office of Vital Statistics
• immunization records
• completed well-child visit form
• dental check form
To register for PreK you need to be 4 years old by June 30. (No Exceptions)
To register for kindergarten you need to be 5 years old by June 30.
If you are registering a Kindergarten student and they are already enrolled in a Preston County PreK then you DO NOT have to register them for kindergarten. The ONLY EXCEPTION is if you are transferring.
Application Link - PK - https://5il.co/3sx66 K - https://5il.co/3sx6e
Preston County Schools is now accepting applications for 2026-2027 Pre-K and Kindergarten programs.
Pre-K Registration will be held Friday, January 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Aurora, Bruceton, Kingwood Elementary, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, and West Preston Schools.
Kindergarten registration will be held Friday, January 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Aurora, Bruceton, Kingwood Elementary, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, and West Preston Schools.
Applications can be found on the Preston County Schools website and dropped off at one of the schools listed above. If you need a paper copy, it is available at the schools to pick up, complete and return to the school. The following information will need to be provided:
• completed preschool application
• copy of the child’s birth certificate from the Office of Vital Statistics
• immunization records
• completed well-child visit form
• dental check form
To register for PreK you need to be 4 years old by June 30. (No Exceptions)
To register for kindergarten you need to be 5 years old by June 30.
If you are registering a Kindergarten student and they are already enrolled in a Preston County PreK then you DO NOT have to register them for kindergarten. The ONLY EXCEPTION is if you are transferring.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Thursday, December 11th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
Change in Meeting - Buckwheat Court 2026 Info - This evening's meeting for those interested in the BWF Court (final meeting if you haven't attended another), Wednesday, December 10th, will now be moved to Monday, December 15th due to incoming inclement weather. Monday's meeting will still be at the KVFD Community building at 6:00 pm. The people interested in being selected for Children's court will meet at 6:00pm. Junior princess interested parties will meet at 6:30pm.
And all juniors interested in Queen Ceres , King Buckwheat , or being an escort, will be meeting at 7:00pm. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Shelley Shaffer at 304-288-6706 or Susie Sheets at 304-698-1984.
And all juniors interested in Queen Ceres , King Buckwheat , or being an escort, will be meeting at 7:00pm. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Shelley Shaffer at 304-288-6706 or Susie Sheets at 304-698-1984.
Inclement Weather Reminder: The PCS Superintendent and the Director of Transportation are in constant communication with the National Weather Service during periods of, and/or when it’s calling for inclement weather. Decisions are made with student and transportation safety in mind. Updates are provided via Thrillshare, through messaging/calls, and Facebook. For reminders on Brain Freeze day protocols, those can be found on the scroller on the PCS Website. When possible, calls for delays or cancellations will be made the evening before. If not, by 4:30 AM the day of, but remember the weather can change quickly, so please be patient. Thank You.
Boys' Home-Opener Games this evening at the Castle, along with the debut of the PHS Dance Team. And remember, middle school players who wear their jerseys get in for free. Let's Go Knights!!!
January Menus
January Menus
January Menus
Terra Alta put up a valiant effort to take the #2 spot, but once again, Aurora holds onto the reading title for the month of November. Congratulations to Aurora, and congrats to our two gift card winners, Molly Reggi of West Preston and Cross Kisner of Terra Alta East Preston. Congrats to all, and keep on reading Preston County. #PCSREADS
With Tuesday's Snow Day, today is the 67th day of school in Preston County. Happy 6-7 Kids!!!
Final sign-ups for Kingwood Youth Basketball will be this Sunday, December 7th from 3-5 and Tuesday night, December 9th, from 6-8 at the Kingwood Civic Center.
Lunch menu adjustments - Due to no school today, tomorrow will now be General Tso Chicken instead of Meatball Sub, with Thursday and Friday's menus staying the same.
Dear Friends,
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a ministry of the TA Council of Churches, envisions serving our community this winter season by offering a free meal every Monday evening for the next three months as we discern how this initiative can grow. We hope to involve all local churches and businesses, inviting each one to contribute food and volunteer support to help make this possible.
Terra Alta Nazarene Church, centrally located within our community, has graciously offered the use of its basement kitchen and dining area to support the vision of Grace Table. The first dinner was served December 1st.
To coordinate food donations or register your church, business, or group as volunteers, contact the group member listed below.
Jessie Hart
681-406-9163
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a ministry of the TA Council of Churches, envisions serving our community this winter season by offering a free meal every Monday evening for the next three months as we discern how this initiative can grow. We hope to involve all local churches and businesses, inviting each one to contribute food and volunteer support to help make this possible.
Terra Alta Nazarene Church, centrally located within our community, has graciously offered the use of its basement kitchen and dining area to support the vision of Grace Table. The first dinner was served December 1st.
To coordinate food donations or register your church, business, or group as volunteers, contact the group member listed below.
Jessie Hart
681-406-9163
Mt Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Civic Ctr Parking Lot
10am-11:30am - service
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Civic Ctr Parking Lot
10am-11:30am - service
Today, we highlight the progress made in special education and encourage continued support for all students with disabilities. PCS has some wonderful special educators and aides who work with some incredible kiddos.
Preston County Schools are now closed for today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Students do not report and all extra-curricular activities are cancelled. Extended -day employees (240+) not already reporting are to report on a 2-hour delay and all other staff does not report.
Preston County Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. The PLC Meetings at Aurora & TAEP will be rescheduled, but the Bruceton ELA meetings will still occur on schedule.