Good evening, Eagles. Tomorrow, Friday, May 16th, we are all wearing blue and gold in support of our teacher Miss Rhonda Rhodes who's been out sick. We encourage all students and staff to wear blue and gold and we hope to take a large group photo.
This Saturday, May 17th, our PTO is hosting Bingo. Tickets will be $35 at the door. Admission includes games with cash prizes available and snacks and drinks for the evening. We hope you will join us from 6 - 8 pm. Doors open Saturday at 5:30 pm.
A few middle school reminders... Our semi-formal dance is tomorrow, Friday, May 16th at the school from 6 - 8 pm. Admission is $5. The school dress code will be enforced with the exception of spaghetti straps will be allowed as long as the dress isn't too revealing. No strapless dresses can be worn without a cover up (jacket, sweater, etc.) that must remain on at all times.
Also, this coming Monday, May 19th, we will host our 8th grade recognition night at 5:30 pm.
We've finished state testing today with the exception of makeup testing for anyone who missed school, etc. Make up testing must be completed by next Friday. We will pull students who need to make up test over the next several days.
And finally, please remember when you're dropping off in the morning to please pull up all the way and do not drop students directly in front of the door. We are having traffic back up again because of cars stopping at the door and not pulling up to allow all cars to enter and line up.
Thank you!
May students of the month for the trait enthusiasm: Paityn D, Rylee G, Hudsyn T, Winnifred S, Jemma P, Dakota P, Sofia P, Salem A, Annie A, Helen R, Jase D, Ryan P, Liliana R, Ryan O, and Landon F. Congratulations!
As testing gets underway, the WVDE and Preston County Schools are providing student results in a faster, more efficient, and paper-saving manner. All results upon completion of testing can be found online in the parent portal. By the end of this week, your student will be bringing home a letter, with your unique access code, and an explanation of how to obtain the results. After today, all Math with the exception of KES 4th grade, who take it tomorrow, will be available for parents to see. ELA scores will not be available until up to 10 days beyond completion of the writing portion, as those must be hand-scored by the state. A message will go out when all scores are visible. Any questions, please contact Justin Hough, whose information is provided in the letter and on the accompanying image.
Also, just a reminder, but during testing week, if you're going to sign your student out, please let the school know first thing in the morning, as to not disrupt their testing once started.
Culinary and Wellness Summer Camp Registration still available for grades 5-8 in July. These will be capped at the first 20 kids per week for cooking and 30 for wellness. July 7-11 and 21-25. Click or go to the link below to register.
https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3IeyJYuAWjCP4z4
Final push for our May Superstar Readers, and thanks to our friends at First United Bank & Trust, those completing May's Challenge will have a chance at some awesome gift cards. Keep Reading Preston County. #PCSREADS #Beanstack
The Terra Alta East Preston Bible Club presents Mr. Funtastic - A Christian Illusionist in the TAEP gym after school at 2:30 on Tuesday, May 20th. TAEP students who are not already Bible club members are welcome to stay after school with a permission slip (available on the TAEP website under menu > students/families.
From all of us at PCS, to all the mothers out there, or those taking on that role for a child, we want to wish you the Happiest of Mother's Days. Our kiddos are better because of your love and support. Happy Mother's Day!
Next week is testing week across Preston County for students in Grades 3-8. These students will be taking the WV General Summative Assessment (WVGSA), which is an online, end-of-year standardized test. It measures how well students are meeting the state's content standards for English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science. The WVGSA is used to assess student progress and inform instruction. Please take note of these testing tips below, go over them with your student, and ensure they get plenty of rest each school night.
Thanks to all who participated over the winter, both students and staff, and many thanks to Titan Roofing for supplying our staff overall winners with gift cards. Student prizes provided through state wellness grant. Congratulations to all of our winners who will receive their prizes the beginning of next week.
Just a reminder that today, the Preston County FFA chapter will be hosting the 2nd annual “Drive Your Tractor to School Day” that will allow FFA Members to drive their tractor to school. All tractors will depart from Kingwood Elementary School at roughly 8:30. From there, Tractors will drive to Preston High by the following route:
High Street, Route 7, then Route 26 to Preston High
At roughly 1:30 p.m., tractors will depart back to the Fire Man’s Field and be hauled home that evening. To those traveling these areas today, please plan accordingly and allow extra time for travel. We also ask to use extreme caution when passing tractors! We would like to thank the citizens of Preston County for their cooperation!
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, the 9th, is a two-hour early out for students. Staff will have professional development and meetings, but students will be dismissed two-hours early. Again, tomorrow the 9th is a two-hour early out for students.
Good evening. The last PTO meeting of the school year is happening at East tonight at 6 pm. We are going to try using the school's Facebook account to go live during the PTO meeting. Those who wish to comment or ask questions may do so on the Facebook Live. We are trying out various technologies to see what works best for everyone and hope to be able to include more people through these methods. We hope you can join us in person or on Facebook this evening at 6 pm.
And reminder that tomorrow is a two hour early out for students.
State Testing for Grades 3-8 begins next week in Preston County Schools. Please see the link below for an informational letter from State Superintendent Michelle Blatt. A reminder and testing tips will be posted prior to Monday's start. Remember, always try and do your best on the test.
https://5il.co/3fkkp
Today, May 7th, is National School Nurse Day. Let us all take time to thank and recognize the valuable contributions of our school nurses in ensuring the health, safety, and academic successes of PCS students. Thank you Nurses!
Good evening, Eagles. This Thursday, May 8th we will have our last PTO meeting of the school year at 6 pm in the cafeteria. We plan to do a live on Facebook so that more might be able to participate. You will be able to post questions or comments for interaction with the meeting. And a reminder that Friday we have a two hour early out for students and next week is state testing week. We have several events coming up that are posted on our school webpage events calendar. You can find more information there. Thank you.
We celebrate our teachers today and everyday. We all have those teachers that touched and shaped our lives, and our students are lucky enough to be experiencing the beginnings and endings of that now. Today may be teacher appreciation day, but we appreciate you all everyday. Thank you teachers.
Attention all 8th grade parents: The 8th grade students have been working on their career portfolios in Schoology. Please help them finish up these portfolios by uploading files and pictures that they still need. They will present their portfolio during an interview with community volunteers at the school. The career portfolios need completed by May 21st and the interviews will be on Friday, May 23rd. The students will need to dress business casual for the interview. This interview consists of them presenting their career portfolio and being asked questions about their goals in life. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Durst at the school.
Also, if you have yet to send your 8th grade baby photos, please send those now to jboni@k12.wv.us. Thanks!
The following students received student of the month for the character trait accountability for the month of April: Jaxson D, Levi J, Wesley H, Annabell V, Ashlee H, Raylee S, Samuel H, Colton W, Troy G, Cooper R, Wyatt C, Mason C, Briella P, Evan O, and
Kathleen J.
This Summer we will continue to run a couple of camp offerings for our middle school students. We'll be having both a culinary and wellness camp for grades 5-8 in July. These will be capped at the first 20 kids per week for cooking and 30 for wellness.
Congratulations to all of our county students who have been selected to the various WV Governor’s Schools this summer!
• Governor's School for Computer Science: Abigail McCoy, Logan Murray, and Zoe Fasouletos (PHS)
• Governor's Honors Academy: Wyatt Braham, Harley Mersing, Gabrielle Saurino, and Isabel Kincaid (PHS)
• Governor's School for the Arts: Jeremey Farling & Marlee Graciano (PHS)
• Governor's School for Tourism: Emma Williams (PHS)
• Governor’s STEM Institute at Greenbank: Jillian Brock & Kailey Rodeheaver (TAEP)
• Governor’s STEM Institute at WVU: Laytun Lyons (Bruceton)
