At this time, internet and phone services are down at all district schools and central office. Frontier has advised that this is a wide-spread issue in WV and another state. We have not been provided with an eta on a restoration of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.
TAEP recognized our March students of the month for the trait perseverance. Not pictured Sophia S. and Kenzey W. Pictured: Drew F, Amarah B, Jaylin D, Zayden O, Ryder D, Briar R, Timothy H, Skylar V, Bristol R, Izzy H, Aiden S, Berlin F, and Maddie C.
Reminder: The Preston County Board of Education will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 for mowing grass, trimming and weed eating all common areas at the following locations:
Schools: Aurora, Bruceton, Fellowsville, Kingwood Elementary, Preston High (to include the football field), Rowlesburg, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, Central Preston Middle and West Preston
The service you are bidding will be on an as-needed basis, per mowing request. Mowing will be done only after communication with the Preston County Schools Maintenance Supervisor, Matt Murray, or his designee.
***Contractors must submit bids for all locations***
Please submit bids for the individual locations per mowing, trimming and weed eating, for a contact period of one year along with a valid WV Business License and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with your bid to Preston County Schools, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537. All work shall be in accordance with instructions provided by the Preston County Schools Maintenance Department (304-329-0580, ext. 3231).
The Preston County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding.
A parent survey went home with the most recent report cards. If you didn't receive it, the link is listed below, and we would ask that all parents take the time to fill this out. Also, the deadline to request a summer workbook is April 11th.
https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42fZw38dp2eR7vg
Good evening Eagles. Bible club for tomorrow is canceled. Thank you.
Good evening, Eagles. Parents should soon receive (if not already) a letter concerning the evacuation drill we will conduct on Wednesday, April 16th (next week). The letter explains all of our safety drills in detail. Next Wednesday, April 16th the school-wide evacuation drill will take place at approximately 1 pm. We will send another reminder next week with additional information.
Earlier today we shared our Eagle Cast for the week on our website Live Feed and on our Facebook page.
And, finally, there is a PTO meeting scheduled for this Thursday, April 10th at 6 pm. We may try to add a virtual option to include more people who cannot physically make it to the school for the PTO meeting. More information will be forthcoming.
Have a wonderful evening!
Good morning, Eagles! Here's this week's Eagle Cast: https://youtu.be/iODQmgusBos?feature=shared
This evening's Fine Arts Program will be live streamed on the PCS App under LiveStream and at the following link:
https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
Tonight's TAEP Girls Softball Game scheduled for 6 pm at home is canceled due to inclement weather. Tomorrow's double header boys baseball game at Tucker Valley is also canceled.
Information for students participating in tomorrow's arts festival:
PCS Fine Arts Festival Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, April 4th at PHS
Will livestream beginning at 5:30 on https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
4:00 pm - Students report to PHS main doors and will be directed to rehearsal space
5:00 pm - Doors open to the public - in the gym
5:30 pm - Choir performance
6:45 pm - Art presentation
Are you interested in receiving a summer workbook for your student to keep their brains sharp? Complete this form, and we will send one to your child's school. Reach out to Katie Rush with any questions! Kathleen.McDonald@k12.wv.us
Link: https://tinyurl.com/PCoSummerWorkbooks
Link to Young Writer's Recognitions
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18rs2jT5n1/
Just a Reminder! The TAEP MS Scholar Summit Team WILL practice after school today, Thursday, April 3rd. Thank you.
Preston County Schools thanks and appreciates all the amazing paraprofessionals on this appreciation day and throughout the year. Thanks for all you do for our kiddos and staff.
April is the Month of the Military Child. The month highlights continuing efforts to create a positive school climate and culture that meet the unique needs of military-connected children and families. In addition to hosting special activities throughout the month, many schools will participate in national “Purple Up Day” on April 11, 2025, with students, faculty and staff wearing purple as a show of support for military children.
The Month of the Military Child honors and celebrates the spirit of perseverance of military-connected students. Please join PCS in celebrating "Purple Up Day" on April 11th.
PLEASE REMEMBER THE 2025 NEW TIME for the Mobile Food Pantry
Mt Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Civic Ctr Parking Lot
10am-11:30pm - service
The Preston County Board of Education will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 for mowing grass, trimming and weed eating all common areas at the following locations:
Schools: Aurora, Bruceton, Fellowsville, Kingwood Elementary, Preston High (to include the football field), Rowlesburg, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, Central Preston Middle and West Preston
The service you are bidding will be on an as-needed basis, per mowing request. Mowing will be done only after communication with the Preston County Schools Maintenance Supervisor, Matt Murray, or his designee.
***Contractors must submit bids for all locations***
Please submit bids for the individual locations per mowing, trimming and weed eating, for a contact period of one year along with a valid WV Business License and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with your bid to Preston County Schools, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537. All work shall be in accordance with instructions provided by the Preston County Schools Maintenance Department (304-329-0580, ext. 3231).
The Preston County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding.
The Preston County Schools' Young Writers Awards will be live-streamed this evening beginning at 6:00 on the PCS Facebook page at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/15wwkHdAsD/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The March Reading Challenge has come to a close. Congratulations to South for defending their title as the county Reader Leader and keeping the trophy for another month! 🏆👏 This month, our Preston County School community doubled their challenge completion rate, with individuals reading over 600 minutes! 📚✨ A special shoutout to the 48 amazing students and staff who read over 1400 minutes! 🙌💪 Let’s keep the reading spirit alive as we jump into April’s Spring into Reading Challenge! 🌷📖 What’s on your reading list for April? Drop your book recommendations below!
👇#PCSReads #Beanstack
