TAEP is selling school spirit wear through Affordable Signs Unlimited. Sales will run through 9/13/24. Families may order online at https://tinyurl.com/TAEP24Spirit. Items available for purchase include tees (short and long sleeve and tyedye), crew neck sweatshirts, sweatpants, and hoodies.
Due to changes in our attendance policies as it relates to changes made at the state level, this will be how the county is handling our participants in the Buckwheat Festival this year as it relates to attendance. More info will follow.
Our Knights' Football Team will not only be representing PHS in their season opener at home, but the WV Army National Guard in the kick-off to the WVARNG Gridiron Series. This team was chosen as they show grit, determination, and represent the Army's values every time they take the field. So let's pack Knights Stadium this Friday and show Hampshire and the state what being a Knight is all about.
This week's #PrestonCountyReads focus. Each week, we'll be posting different tips to improve your child's reading. Be sure to include the hashtag on any posts, images or videos you'd like to share of your student working on their skills. Remember, numerous studies have defined that 15-30 minutes of reading a day will help your child improve their literacy, and even for adults will support brain health for a lifetime.
Good evening, Terra Alta East Preston School families. This is your Principal Lynnette Ryan. This week will be our first full week of school and we’re so excited to get started. Coming up this week we will hold our Happy New Year PBIS kick off incentive on Monday afternoon. Students should be dressed for outside activities. Mr. Hough will be our special guest for the event and has volunteered to be in the dunk tank!
Tuesday, we welcome PreK and kindergarten group A students and Wednesday we welcome group B. Both days we will host the BooHoo Yahoo breakfast in the library for PreK and kindergarten parents. Those planning to attend must bring a valid ID (per our new visitor policy).
Thursday we will host a volleyball scrimmage starting at 5:30 pm. Let’s go Eagles!
Please remember doors open at 6:50 am and last pick up is 2:35 pm. We look forward to a fun-filled and educational week with students. Make sure you bookmark our website that we’re keeping up-to-date and visit our school Facebook page often for updates as well. Have a wonderful week!
2024 Knight Night Relays Information: Saturday, August 24th @ PHS 5:15-9:30. (Please see images below)
- The traffic flow around PHS will be in a clockwise direction.
- Someone will be manning the gate that will permit coaches with their SSAC card, handicapped spectators, vendors / food trucks, and buses. They will drop off at the baseball field gate and continue around the school in a clockwise direction.
- Buses can park on the left side of the road once they pass the stadium or at the bus garage.
- Spectator parking will be in the front of the school, the lower lots, the grass field near the maintenance building, or CPMS.
- WVU Olympians (Amy Cashin of Australia and Ceili McCabe of Canada) will be signing autographs at the top of the stadium.
Good evening. This is a friendly reminder that our doors open at 6:50 am. Please do not drop off prior as supervision is not available. Last pick up is 2:35 pm. Additionally, visitors to our building must be prepared to present a government issued ID.
If you plan to pick up your student after school in the car pick up line, we need you to complete the form online at https://tinyurl.com/TAEPpickup. If you need assistance in completion of the form, please contact or stop by the school.
On Tuesday, August 27th, we begin welcoming our preK and kindergarten students to school with Group A (group B will attend the following day). PTO and local churches are once again sponsoring the BooHoo Yahoo breakfast. PreK and kindergarten parents are encouraged to attend. Breakfast will be held from 7 am to 7:45 am. Those participating will receive a free children's book. Parents will be required to sign in upon arrival (as always please bring ID).
And finally, Monday, August 26th, grades 1 - 8 will kick off the new school year with our PBIS Happy New Year Incentive in the afternoon. Please dress students appropriately for outdoor activities.
See you soon!
2024 Preston County Schedule for Nourishing Neighbors Mobile Market & Resource Exchange. The Nourishing Neighbors Mobile Market & Resource Exchange is coming to Preston County in September - November 2024. Thanks to our friends at CareSource, we will be hosting 5 nourishing neighbors exchanges, each featuring 50 boxes of fresh, locally-sourced and grown produce. Some of our community partners will be present as well, providing outreach on the services that their organizations offer! Come See us! Dates are listed in the photo. (All exchanges begin at 11 am and last until supplies run out.)
Good evening, Terra Alta East Preston families. Thank you to everyone who came out to the open house Monday night. A few items to be aware of... students cannot be dropped off before 6:50 am as no supervision is available. Pick up is before 2:35 pm. Students will bring home the county's Beat of Excellence magazine. Please review this carefully as it contains county policy information. The student handbook is now posted on our school website and in Schoology. Please review this document carefully and with your student and pay close attention to the no cell phone policy, dress code, and visitor/volunteer policy. Signed acknowledgement forms (coming home with students) must be turned in by August 30th. Additionally, please be aware that parents MUST turn in absence notes within 3 days of the absence for consideration of excused absence. Failure to turn in the note on time will result in an unexcused absence. Tomorrow, Wednesday, we look forward to welcoming back our 3rd, 7th, and 8th grade students. Thank you. Have a good evening.
Just a reminder for all parents and students of the vaccination requirements to enter school in the state of WV. These are for all students. Please contact your local health department if you have not done so already to get these scheduled to avoid any unnecessary absences as we begin this school year.
Good afternoon. This is a friendly reminder that Terra Alta East Preston School is hosting open house this evening, Monday, August 19th, from 4 - 6 pm. The new administration team will speak in the gym at 5:45 pm. We hope to see you tonight!
Good evening Preston County. Just a reminder that tomorrow begins our staggered start week. Tomorrow we welcome back our 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th grade students. Remember, school breakfast and lunch are free for all students, and we encourage all of you to take advantage and get fueled up for your day. See you tomorrow.
Welcome Back Preston County. Just a reminder that our staggered start begins on Tuesday, as we welcome back students in grades 4, 5, 11 and 12. Be sure to reference the staggered schedule, as well as attend your school's open house event. Those are:
Terra Alta East Preston 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19
South Preston 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19
Rowlesburg 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug 22
Fellowsville Elementary 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19
Aurora 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19
Kingwood Elementary 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21
Bruceton from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 19
Central Preston 6th through 8th grade 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Aug 19
West Preston 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 29
Preston County Schools would like to thank the following sponsors for their opening session donations: Silver Eagle Security & Facility Management, Clear Mountain Bank, Ray Thompson - State Farm, A-Plus Literacy, and Gordon Food Service. We appreciate you supporting our Preston County Schools' Staff.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus are available on the app for August and below. Just a reminder that all Preston County Students eat for FREE. Students that bring a cold lunch and want to purchase a milk, the cost is $.35. For adults in the building, visitors, volunteers, and/or staff, the prices are: Adult Breakfast: $3.50 and Adult Lunch: $4.50. September's menus will be up the week of the 26th, so parents can plan accordingly. Prior to the September 30th Professional Development Day, surveys will go out for parents and students to fill out as it relates to child nutrition and meal service, and those sustains and suggestions will be discussed among the child nutrition director, cafeteria managers and cooks during their PD day. We look forward to seeing all of you back real soon.
(Preston County Schools is an equal opportunity provider.)
Girls' Squires Soccer Grades 6 to 8:
The coach of the newly formed unified middle school girls' soccer program will be having an informational and parents meeting this Wednesday, August 14th beginning at 6:30 PM at the grass soccer fields in Kingwood. A short practice will follow. Please bring sports physical forms along with soccer gear. If interested in playing this season, please plan to attend.
Squires Football Reminder: Grades6-8, sign-ups for the Preston County Middle School Football Team will be held this evening, Monday August 12 , at 6:30 pm at Preston High School near the grass football field. Those interested will need a completed physical form for the current school year. If you are interested and have further questions please contact Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746. See you this evening.
The Mountain Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be located at the Kingwood Civic Center Parking Lot tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 11-12:30 for distribution. Please see the attached informational flyer.
Opening day professional development activities for Preston County Schools staff is scheduled for Thursday, August 15th at PHS. Doors open at 7:45 AM. Information on Thursday's events & copies of the professional & service schedules are attached at the following link: https://5il.co/2tgrg. See everyone Thursday!
The 2024-25 Student Information Form that must be completed for all Preston County Schools students is now posted on the scrolling marquee on the Preston County Schools website and at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/qJcCNbiPNz. Please complete this form prior to the start of school!!!
