Our school supply lists for the 2024 - 2025 school year are now available at https://5il.co/2t527.
Back to school night is Monday 8/19/24 from 4 - 6 pm. You may drop off supplies at that time. Our new principal, Mrs. Ryan, will speak at 5:45 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Squires Football - To all 6, 7, & 8th grade students and parents: Sign ups for the Preston County Middle School Football Team will be held Monday August 12th at 6:30 pm at the Kingwood Elementary School 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.
The Terra Alta East Preston School PTO will hold a meeting on Thursday, 8 August 2024, from 6 - 7 pm at the TA Community Park (or at TAEP School if it's raining). Everyone is welcome!
We will be having a prayer walk at Terra Alta East Preston School Friday, August 16th at 3pm. Prayer walks are a way to pray for students, teachers and staff members for the coming school year. We will walk through the hallways and classrooms. All are welcome to come and participate. We are thankful for all of the community's support and prayers!
In-County Transfers: PCS intra-county transfers have closed, but will be extended through Wed. Aug. 7, 2024. For more information, visit the PCS website under student support services under documents. If you have any questions, contact Angie Zofchak, director of attendance and student support services, at 304-329-0580 x 236
A draft professional development schedule for professional and service personnel is posted on the Preston County Schools website scrolling marquee and Facebook page. Any schedule updates will be made in advance of the opening day session at Preston High on Thursday, August 15th.
Special Education Parent/Guardian Focus Survey:
If you are a parent/guardian of a PCS student with an IEP (Special Education Individualized Education Plan), please take the time to complete the survey at the link below. If you would prefer to complete a paper copy, please make that request to Sarah Clingerman, Executive Secretary Special Education, at 304-329-0580 ext. 239 or sarah.clingerman@k12.wv.us. This is a voluntary survey, but your input is also requested and valued as the state department and counties continue to make improvements as it relates to both students and parents.
https://forms.office.com/r/mZwqwd0N65
Good evening.. You are invited to come out to the Terra Alta Community Park Fun Day on Saturday, August 3, 2024 for a meet and greet with the new Terra Alta East Preston School principal, Lynnette Ryan, Mrs. Ryan will be available from 11 am to 1 pm and during that time snow cones will be on sale for $2 instead of $3. Hope to see you there!
Good morning Terra Alta East Preston families. Cross country season begins today with a parent meeting at the school at 5pm for all interested 5-8th grade students. Practice will officially start next Monday on August 5th at 5pm; however, those participating can come tonight with questions. Contact is Ashley Grose, assistant coach at 304-288-7961.
The staggered start schedule has been updated on the Preston County Schools website, with an alternative staggered start sent to the Rowlesburg staff and students. This schedule did not include PK and K. Those teachers will be conducting visits during the staggered start and will inform parents and students of whether their student will attend on either A or B day. More information will following in the coming days and weeks.
Summer Band, Sports and upcoming Evening Shuttles schedules are available at the following link:
https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/documents/parents%2Fstudents/transportation/23-24-bus-schedules/237078
Attention NEW TAEP students/parents: if you need to enroll (new students only) enrollment will begin at the school on August 7th between the hours of 9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 3 pm. Please bring student's birth certificate, social security card, shot record, & proof of address.
Good evening.. You are invited to come out to the Terra Alta Community Park Fun Day on Saturday, August 3, 2024 and meet and greet the new Terra Alta East Preston School principal, Lynnette Ryan, Mrs. Ryan will be available from 11 am to 1 pm. Hope to see you there!
Monday, July 29th is the first day of cheer and football for Terra Alta East Preston Youth League. Players and cheerleaders are still needed for both teams. Eagles 7-9 years old. Dolphins 9-12 years old. Sign up fee is $50/child and cheer will have additional fees. Please do not let sign up fees stop your child from participating. Practice will be from 6-8pm
Good evening. The TAEP XC season will start on July 31st. Coach Mary Hart and assistant coach Ashley Grose will be there at 5pm. Practice will follow after a brief meeting and end at 6:30pm. Anyone is welcome to come, but students in grades 6-8 can compete, with 5th graders running in Preston County meets. Please arrive at the school with running shoes, a bottle of water, and a completed physical. Practice will be Thursday morning, August 1st from 8am-9am. Run on your own over the weekend with group practices resuming August 5th at 5pm. We are excited for the season and want everyone to bring a friend and come out. XC is competitive itself, but is also super helpful for other sports by training in the off season. Contact Ashley Grose with any questions at 304-288-7961.
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FALL HEARING, SPEECH & VISION SCREENINGS
PLANNED:
Preston County Schools will be conducting hearing, speech, language, and vision screenings in our schools. Screenings are scheduled to take place August 28 through October 13, 2024.
Students will be screened are as follows:
• All students entering school for the first time who have not been screened at school.
• All students who have been referred for re-screenings of hearing or speech screenings from the previous year; and
• Any teacher referrals for screening.
Parents will be notified if any student should not pass the screenings.
Those who do not wish their child to be tested must contact their respective school in writing. For additional information, you may contact the Preston County Schools, Special Education Department at 304-329-0580, extension 220 or 239.
Join us this summer as we read The Storm by West Virginia author, Cynthia Rylant! Tune in to our Padlet page to listen to Ms. Cassie read each chapter! There are questions and activities posted so families and students can discuss the book, and don't forget to log your reading on Beanstack! Visit the activity page for The Storm here... https://tinyurl.com/PcoTheStorm
You can pick up your own copy of The Storm at the board office or during our summer reading program at Aurora, TAEP, PHS, Bruceton, or West Preston next week.
NOTE - There is no in-person summer reading at Bruceton or PHS tomorrow, July 3rd.
TAEP:
Just a reminder that today is summer reading. Please join us at the school at 11:00 for library time, followed by lunch from 11:30-12, after which we'll have a cool presentation from a beekeeper starting at 12. Hope to see you there.
Preston County Schools is working to assess potential student interest in a middle school soccer program for students that will be in the 6th, 7th, & 8th grade for the coming academic year. The survey can be found at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/JCJy3EaYBq. This survey will close on 7/10/24.
Correction: Due to the WVSSAC down time during the week of July 4th, Squires Cheerleading Flex Days will now be July 8th, 9th, and 10th, 5pm to 7pm at CPMS. Please check out the Squires cheerleading Facebook page for more information.
