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.
about 1 month ago, Terra Alta East Preston School
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
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
state testing image
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!
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
national school nurse day image
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.
about 1 month ago, Terra Alta East Preston School
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.
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
teacher appreciation day
teacher appreciation day
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!
about 1 month ago, Terra Alta East Preston School
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.
about 1 month ago, Terra Alta East Preston School
April Student of the month
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.
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
camp flyer
camp flyer
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)
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
WV Governors Schools Logo
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week across the country, and we may be biased, but we believe that Preston County Schools has the best. For our teachers, there's no such thing as just a 40 hour work week, or summers, weekends and holidays off. These selfless individuals work tirelessly year-round as they're dedicated to the education of our youth and working to ensure our students are successful beyond the classroom and become the good people we know they are and can be. We thank our teachers this week and every week, and ask that you join us this week in celebrating our PCS Teachers.
about 1 month ago, Preston County Schools
teacher appreciation week
Our Preston County Schools' Cooks are simply the best!!! They work tirelessly, at times short-staffed, without complaint, and always with a positive attitude, ready to serve our students and ensure full bellies, ready to tackle the school day. We can't thank them enough. Today, May 2nd, 2025, officially school lunch hero day, and every day, we appreciate our PCS nutrition staff, who provide healthy meals, navigate food allergies, and serve our students with a smile. Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes!
about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools
school lunch hero flyer
Preston High School Boys Basketball will be hosting a skills development clinic. When: June 10-11, 2025; 8am-1pm Where: Preston High School Gym Who: 3rd-7th grade students from anywhere and everywhere Lunch and t-shirts provided Fee: $100 per participant Day 1: Skill Development and Skills Competition Day 2: Drills and Scrimmages https://forms.office.com/r/cAaZwfMFx1
about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools
basketball sitting on a court
Good evening, Eagles. Come on out to our stream night from 4 - 7 pm. All students will receive a free shaved ice (others may purchase) and we have free tshirts for first come, first served. Join us for a free family fun night.
about 2 months ago, Terra Alta East Preston School
PCS loves and appreciates our school administrators. Today is National School Principals' Day, and today and everyday, we want to say thank you to the educational leaders who look after your children every day. After all, they guide academic success and set the tone for an entire school. Thank you principals, assistant principals and deans.
about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools
principal day
Reminder that STREAM night is tomorrow evening, Thursday, May 1st from 4:00-7:00. Come join us for lots of free learning activities! Students will receive free Eddie's shaved ice (others may purchase). We also have free STREAM night t-shirts available on a first come, first served basis.
about 2 months ago, Terra Alta East Preston School
stream night
Due to a major water line break in Terra Alta, Terra Alta / East Preston School will be dismissing at 10:30 AM. Parents who plan to pick up students may begin to pick them up at 10:45 AM with pick up taking place in the front parking area with traffic flow similar to morning drop off. Any student 3rd grade and below who does not have someone to receive them at their bus drop off will be returned to the school until someone can come and pick them up at the school. Terra Alta Area students at Preston High School will remain in school as normally scheduled.
about 2 months ago, Brad Martin

This evening's meeting of the Preston County Board of Education began with a large delegation of recognitions to be made, as our students continue to go above and beyond the classroom and our borders, representing at the school, county, regional and state levels. This evening the board recognized:

WV State Social Studies Fair Participants and Winners:

Division 1 (Grades 3-5)

1st Place:

* Delilah Ringer (Bruceton)- Anthropology (Individual)

* Noah Goodrich (Kingwood)- Geography (Individual)

* Grady Walsh & Wyatt Calhoun (TAEP)- Geography (Group)

* Emilia Bright (Bruceton)- Psychology (Individual)

2nd Place:

* Ava Kerstetter & Addilyn Baker (Kingwood)- Psychology (Group)

Division 2 (Grades 6-8)

1st Place:

* Aidan Huggins & Conner Larue (West)- Anthropology (Group)

* Remington Wolfe & Isaiah Nelson (South)- Psychology (Group)

* Sophie Uphold (Central)- State & Local Studies (Individual)

2nd Place:

* Temperance Phillips & Kayleigh Myers (South)- US History (Group)

3rd Place:

* Collin Sheets & Bryson Teets (Central)- State & Local (Group)

Honorable Mention:

* Scarlett Hayes (Central)- Geography (Individual)

* Mason White & Noah Johnson (West)- World History (Group)

Division 3 (Grade 9-12)

2nd Place:

* Isabella Edmunds (PHS)- Anthropology (Individual)

3rd Place:

Kalista Huggins (PHS)- Political Science (Individual)

Additional state-level participating students included: Taylor Schnopp (KES), Ryan Foley (KES), Adrienne Bernatowicz (CPMS), Ava Waters (Aurora), Ella Dilly (West), Kenzley Rouzee & Katelyn Kelly (CPMS), Elijah Barker (PHS), Delaney & Olivia Seese (PHS), Sophia Flowers (PHS), Lilia Carpenter & Kaitlin Michaels (PHS), & Reese Stratton (PHS).

County Young Writer's Awards:

— Kindergarten Poetry: Braylenn Sargent (1st)

— Kindergarten Prose: Brexton Matlick (1st), Rylee Glotfelty (2nd), Avery Wilt (3rd).

— First and Second Grade Poetry: Rosalie Liston (1st) and Tristan Shrout (2nd).

— First and Second Grade Prose: Meara Plum(1st), Juliet Hough (2nd), Elayna Jennings (3rd).

— Third and Fourth Grade Poetry: Briella Bowser (1st), Ava Kerstetter (2nd), Jordan Wilfong (3rd).

— Third and Fourth Grade Prose: Ava Kerstetter (1st), Coalton Osborne (2nd), Kenneth Bradley (3rd).

— Fifth and Sixth Grade Poetry: Owen Shay (1st).

— Fifth and Sixth Grade Prose: Emma Goodrich (1st), Stella Kosik-McDaniel (2nd), Ava Myers (3rd).

— 7th/8th Grade Poetry: Myla Zinn (1st), Ainsley Feathers (2nd), Kyndall Goff (3rd).

— 7th/8th Grade Prose: Addison Willard (1st), Grace Estep (2nd), Ayla Fasouletos (3rd).

— 9th/10th Grade Poetry: Tori Hovatter (1st), Raegan Teter (2nd), Alyssa Thomas and Brody McCleary (tied for third place);

— 9th/10th Grade Prose: Madeline Kincaid (1st), Jasmine Quince (2nd), Halee Bolyard (3rd), Ryan Tayman (honorable mention),

— 11th/12th Grade Poetry: Lillie Moreland (1st).

— 11th/12th Grade Prose: Elizabeth Wilson (1st).

Golden Horseshoe Winners:

Preston County Schools and the West Virginia Department of Education is honored to announce the 2025 Golden Horseshoe winners for Preston County. Since 1931, students have been honored as Knights of the Golden Horseshoe having demonstrated exceptional knowledge of West Virginia History on the state administered exam. This year, 223 winners will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award. Preston's 4 winners will have an opportunity to be recognized at the Golden Horseshoe ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV. Congrats to these 4 amazing students.

2025 County Winners:

Paisley Schnopp, Bruceton School

Mckenze Martin, Bruceton School

Aubrey Harteis, Bruceton School

Paigelynn McDonald, West Preston School

Middle School Scholar's Summit:

Overall Competition Winners: (Up to 700 Points Available)

1st - West Team 1 (612.25 Points)

2nd - Central Elite (608.5 Points)

3rd - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers (600.5 Points)

West Preston 1

Gary Ford

Lily McVicker

Mason White

Addison Willard

Coach Emily Willard and Ashley McMillen

Central Elite

Nathan Bernatowicz

Ayla Fasouletos

Molly Hoffman

Aubrey Welch

Coach Katie Ware and Brandy Childs

The Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers

Lane Galloway

Taylor Grose

Kailey Rodeheaver

Vada Walsh

Coach Kayla Dodge and Carrie See

WV Farm Bureau Fourth Grade Poster Contest Winners:

1st Place - Ava Jose - Bruceton

2nd Place - Emilia Bright - Bruceton

3rd Place - Gwen Durst - Aurora

about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement
At approx. 4:03 PM on Monday, April 28th, 2025, County Clerk (Linda Huggins) swore in newly appointed Board Member (Mrs. Beth Noss), who is filling the vacancy created by the resignation of former Board Member Mrs. Shelley Miller. PCS wants to officially welcome and congratulate Mrs. Noss, who will waste no time, as she is now working in her newly official capacity during this evening's board meeting.
about 2 months ago, Preston County Schools
board member swearing in with another woman, county clerk, during board of education meeting
board member swearing in with another woman, county clerk, during board of education meeting
board member swearing in with another woman, county clerk, during board of education meeting
board member swearing in with another woman, county clerk, during board of education meeting
Good evening Eagles. This week at East we have STREAM night on Thursday, May 1st from 4-7 pm. Come out for a night of family fun and education. Students receive a free shaved ice and all others may purchase. Also this week baseball with recognize 8th grade at 4:45 on Monday and softball at 5:30 on Wednesday. Hope to see you at our activities this week! Let's go Eagles!
about 2 months ago, Terra Alta East Preston School
steam night

Pierpont Community & Technical College is offering summer camps to middle school students. The Virtual Reality Welding Camp will be June 9 - 13, 9 am - 2 pm, ages 11 - 14, $100. The Manufacturing/Mechatronics Camp will be June 16 - 20, 9 am - 2 pm, ages 11 - 17, $100. Scan the QR code on the image for more information.

about 2 months ago, Terra Alta East Preston School
Manufacturing Mechatronics Camp Pierpont Tech
Virtual Reality Welding Camp Pierpont Tech