Good afternoon, Eagles. Here's this week's Eagle Cast. https://youtu.be/LJ1OR9H0hmo?feature=shared
Also, please welcome to the TAEP staff our new long-term sub kindergarten teacher - Mrs. Susan Daetwyler and long-term sub middle school science teacher - Miss Megan Garver.
Dear Parent/Guardian of TAEP 8th grade Students:
Hello! I am writing to discuss your child’s career portfolio that he/she will present in a mock job interview with selected representatives from the community. We have been putting this portfolio together whenever I come into class. Please help them gather the items that they need and scan and upload them to their Schoology Career Portfolio, which the list of requirements is in my Schoology course. This career portfolio will be for an English grade. Their interview will be on Friday May 23rd and they will need to dress business casual. This interview consists of them presenting their career portfolio and being asked questions about their goals in life.
As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any concerns or requests. I am at Terra Alta East Preston School on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
(This link will take you to an example of how the career portfolio should look:
http://preston.schoology.com/public-portfolio/8f506e77eff926ae85b51055586bd014
Sincerely,
Maureen Durst, Professional School Counselor
The TAEP MS Scholar Summit Team will NOT practice after school this week on Thursday, April 3rd. Thank you.
Just a reminder that due to the planned water outage in Terra Alta, there will be no school for students at Terra Alta East Preston, and staff reports on a 2 hour delay. Buses will still be running for high school students in the area.
Based on an advisement from the Town of Terra Alta related to a scheduled water service interruption on Monday, March 31st that is expected through mid-day, Terra Alta / East Preston School will be closed on Monday. Students will not report and staff members will report on a two-hour delay. If there is any change in status on this situation before Monday, a notification will be sent out via the automated calling system.
During a special meeting of the Preston County Board of Education on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Board interviewed eight candidates for the current vacancy on the Board that was previously filled by Mrs. Shelley Miller. After completing all of the interviews and deliberating on the matter, the Board approved Mrs. Beth Noss to fill the vacancy through June 30, 2026. The remaining two years of the term will be determined in the May 2026 Primary Election. Congratulations to new Board member Beth Noss! Mrs. Noss will be sworn in at an upcoming meeting of the Board following her required initial training through the WV State Board Association.
During a special meeting of the Preston County Board of Education on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Board interviewed eight candidates for the current vacancy on the Board that was previously filled by Mrs. Shelley Miller. After completing all of the interviews and deliberating on the matter, the Board approved Mrs. Beth Noss to fill the vacancy through June 30, 2026. The remaining two years of the term will be determined in the May 2026 Primary Election. Congratulations to new Board member Beth Noss! Mrs. Noss will be sworn in at an upcoming meeting of the Board following her required initial training through the WV State Board Association.
TAEP students grade 6 - 8 who are interested in STEM+M can participate in HSTA activities at PHS on Saturday, March 29th. Complete the online form to participate. https://tinyurl.com/mtcad5sb
Preston County Schools is proud to once again collaborate with Let Your Light Shine for Preston County, Wal-Mart, and the many other businesses and churches in the county who work to supply complete Easter Dinners for 500 of our own families who find themselves in need. Our schools take up donations and hold drives in an effort to assist, as well as many of our schools will serve as distribution sites on April 11th and 12th. More information will follow as we get closer to those dates. Any families in need can contact their school's counselor or student support team. For more information on either applying for the meal, or if you're wanting to volunteer or donate, you can contact either the school's student support team, or search Let Your Shine For Preston County and get directly in contact with them. We greatly appreciate these efforts around another holiday season, and are proud to continue to work to make the lives of Prestonians better. Thank you for the continued invitation to collaborate on such a good initiative.
Attention 7th and 8th grade students. Fun, learning opportunities this summer. Applications are due by April 11th.
https://wvde.us/academics/middle-secondary-education/student-events-programs-initiatives/governors-schools-west-virginia/governors-stem-institute-gsi
West Virginia University (7th Grade)
Students will dive into the world of science, math, and engineering to investigate everything from everyday legends to internet rumors. Get ready for exciting experiments, collaborative projects, and a whole lot of myth-busting mayhem! Prepare to get your hands dirty (and maybe a little messy) as we uncover the truth behind the myths.
Green Bank Observatory (8th Grade)
Learn about the magic of the universe as you study the mysteries of outer space, utilizing data from the Green Bank Observatory (Green Bank) in Pocahontas County. Accessing the information under the guidance of nationally recognized scientists and instructors, students will learn about the constellations, outer space and, perhaps just as importantly, about their inner selves.
This week's Eagle Cast, Monday, March 24, 2025, https://youtu.be/_bCvzNqJTDk?feature=shared
Today TAEP enjoyed quarter 3 PBIS rewards with a dance party, glow sticks, and popsicles, as well as a visit from Chester the county therapy dog. Here are a few photos.
Congratulations to all of our winners and participants in the Regional Social Studies Fair yesterday. Preston County had an amazing showing. 2025 Preston County West Virginia Region VII Social Studies Fair Results Preston County Clean Sweep at Regionals! On March 19, 2025, Preston County Schools sent thirty-six projects to compete at the West Virginia Region VII Social Studies Fair. The West Virginia Region VII Social Studies Fair was held at the Waco Center in Glenville, West Virginia. Results: 24 first place, 4 second place, 4 third place, and 4 that had a great showing. First Place winners will now advance to the West Virginia State Social Studies Fair on April 11, 2025, at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. Division I First Place: Delilah Ringer – Bruceton Noah Goodrich – Kingwood Grady Walsh, Coal Baker & Wyatt Calhoun – Terra Alta/East Preston Emilia Bright – Bruceton Ava Kerstetter & Addilyn Baker – Kingwood Taylor Schnopp – Kingwood Ryan Foley – Kingwood Division II First Place: Aiden Huggins & Connor Larue – West Preston Adrienne Bernatowicz – Central Preston Scarlett Hayes – Central Preston Ava Waters – Aurora Remington Wolfe & Isaiah Nelson – South Preston Ella Dilly – West Preston Kenzley Rouzee & Katelyn Kelly – Central Preston Sophie Uphold – Central Preston Collin Sheets & Bryson Teets – Central Preston Temperance Phillips & Kayleigh Myers – South Preston Mason White & Noah Johnson – West Preston Division III First Place: Isabella Edmunds – Preston High Kalista Huggins – Preston High Elijah Barker – Preston High Delaney Seese & Olivia Seese – Preston High Reese Stratton – Preston High Sophia Flowers, Leila Carpenter & Kaitlin Michaels – Preston High Division I Second Place: Cooper Welch & John Yates – Kingwood Penelope Hebb & Savannah Calhoun - Kingwood Division II Second Place: Makenzie Goodwin – Central Preston Ava Myers – South Preston Division I Third Place: Briar Larew – Kingwood Jay Taylor & Eli Mauldin – Kingwood Division III Mackenzie Selders & Heidi Michael 0 Preston High Logan Bell – Preston High Didn’t Place: Catalina Richards – Bruceton Ty Peaslee – Kingwood Deseree Newland, Audrey Britton & Jaden Arnold – Preston High Colson Manko – Preston High
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 20th, the scholar summit team will not practice after school. Practice will resume on the 25th (Tuesday).
We had a special little visitor this morning at TAEP - a baby goat named Nora who belongs to Mrs. Juristy. Here are a few photos from Nora's visit.
Don't forget this Friday is Trivia Night!
The 2025-2026 Proposed Calendar is currently available for public comment. Public Comments on the calendar can be submitted to Superintendent Martin at brrmarti@k12.wv.us. Comments will be received through Wednesday, April 9th with the final hearing and vote on the calendar scheduled for the Monday, April 14th Board Meeting. Important dates on the calendar to note:
8/18 - First Day for Students
5/28 - Possible Last Day for Students
5/28 - PHS Graduation
9/26 and 9/29 Off (Buckwheat)
Full Week off for Thanksgiving
Christmas Break begins on 12/24 - (students go 12/22, 12/23)
Calendar - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5430428/2025-2026_Preston_D03182025T121615.pdf
Non-Traditional (Brain Freeze Days) Application - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5430427/NTI_Day_Application.pdf
This week's Eagle Cast https://youtu.be/0XmBlXLTdKI?feature=shared
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, lunch at TAEP will be a chicken patty sandwich, corn, fruit, and milk.
Attention TAEP Middle School! STEM+M at Preston High School on March 29th from 9 am - 12 noon (transportation is not provided, but snacks will be provided). This event is for those students interested in a STEM+M field. This will be a mentorship with HSTA students at PHS. Attached you will find a QR code and flier.
