Enrolled virtual students: check your Schoology messages. Orientation is required and will be held August 16, 5 - 7 pm in the county office board room (directly behind PHS). Students will complete paperwork, cybersecurity training, pick up their device, and begin classes.
Preston County Schools in-county transfer (for grades K - 8) emails were distributed today, Thursday, August 10. Please check your email. Questions? Contact Mrs. Laura Shaffer, laura.shaffer@k12.wv.us or call 304-329-0580 ext. 236
23-24 School Year Supply Lists
Just a reminder, if any family has trouble purchasing any of this items, we are here to provide that assistance. Just reach out to either Mr. Hough, Ms. Jessie, our guidance counselors, or community in schools liaison.
Preston County Schools (PCS) will begin welcoming back students on Monday, August 21, 2023. The staggered start schedule is available on the PCS website at https://bit.ly/3qgdttO. The 23 24 School Calendar is also posted on the PCS website at https://bit.ly/3rZ5YIb. And finally, bus schedules are also now posted on the PCS website available at https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/page/transportation. We look forward to seeing all students and staff very soon!
It’s about that time. And it’s been too long since we’ve seen our Eagle Family. We can’t wait to welcome our students and parents back. Welcome Back Night is Thursday, August 17th from 4-7. More information to come, but Kona Ice will be on-hand for FREE for those students and parents who complete their tasks for the evening (additional available for purchase), and PTO will be selling hotdogs, so don't make dinner plans.
Tryouts for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl interested in trying out for the Squires Cheer Team will take place on Monday, August 7th from 5-7 PM at Central Preston Middle School. There will be a brief parent meeting in advance of tryouts beginning at 4:45 PM. Students must have a current physical and proof of insurance in order to tryout. Please contact Head Coach Eraka Anderson or Assistant Coach Kayla Boylan with any questions.
https://tinyurl.com/yw29vvx8 Link to P-EBT page with all the information that you need.
2023 P-EBT benefits will be available on June 12 2023. Please call 866.545.6502 for questions or concerns related to P-EBT. The county and school offices cannot help you with questions.
https://tinyurl.com/yd8eepek 7th and 12th grade students for the 23/24 school year are required to have up to date vaccines. Please send documentation. to the school nurse once school starts in the fall.
https://tinyurl.com/yd8eepek 7th and 12th grade students for the 23/24 school year are required to have up to date vaccines. Please send documentation. to the school nurse once school starts in the fall.
FREE SUMMER MEALS
MEAL LOCATION SITES
AURORA SCHOOL
June 12 - July 14 Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 8:00-9:00 Lunch: 11:30-12:30
BRUCETON SCHOOL
June 12 - July 14 Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 8:00-9:00 Lunch: 11:30-12:30
WEST PRESTON SCHOOL
June 12 - July 14 Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 8:00-9:00 Lunch: 11:30-12:30
CENTRAL PRESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
June 12 - July 28 Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 8:00-9:45 Lunch: 11:30-12:45
ALL SITES CLOSED
June 19, June 20, July 3, July 4
BUS SCHEDULE ! https://5il.co/1v5bg For those students enrolled in summer learning from June 12th - July 14th. There will be no school on June 19th and 20th and July 3rd and 4th. Energy Express at Central Preston Middle School will be from June 21st - July 28th
The time to apply for new and continuing transfers from one county school to another within Preston County Schools is here!
Please complete the online form for each individual student separately at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/A0zbLzQLMT
Your request for an in-county transfer is contingent upon certain conditions including class size enrollment. Should this grade level exceed the maximum capacity of students enrolled from this attendance area at any time during the school year, it may be necessary for your child to return to the school in your home district area. This request form does not indicate that Preston County Schools is approving the transfer, nor does it indicate that Preston County Schools will provide transportation as required by County Policy 11-13. You will be responsible to provide the transportation to and from your child's school, if approved.
Additionally, if your child should have excessive absences or tardies, then this approval will be reconsidered during a CA2/School Attendance Review Board meeting at the county office.
You will receive a letter in the mail by the end of July providing your approval or denial.
Thank you,
Laura Shaffer
Preston County Schools
Director of Attendance & Student Support Services
Email: laura.shaffer@k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-329-0580 Ext 236
Summer Learning and Fun Calendar of Events. https://5il.co/1v5bk If your child (grades K-5) did not receive a copy of the summer reading book, According to Humphrey, please contact Katie McDonald at kathleen.mcdonald@k12.wv.us
Just a reminder that this evening is our Spring Arts Showcase with the PK-8 Art Show and display taking place from 6-7, and the Band and Choir Concert following at 7. These students have worked so hard this year and we are excited for them to showcase their talents to all of you. We hope to see you there. There will be a concert today at 1:00 for students. Space is limited, but if there are any parents who wish to attend that can't make it in the evening, please reach out so we can accommodate.
Just a reminder that tomorrow evening is our Spring Arts Showcase with the PK-8 Art Show and display taking place from 6-7, and the Band and Choir Concert following at 7. These students have worked so hard this year and we are excited for them to showcase their talents to all of you. We hope to see you there. There will be a concert during the day at 1:00 for students. Space is limited, but if there are any parents who wish to attend that can't make it in the evening, please reach out so we can accommodate.
An informational meeting for any current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade student interested in playing Squires football will be held on Thursday, May 18th at the Central Preston Middle School at 6:00 PM.
Monday morning commute for Bus #122 Westley Stemple may be interrupted by railroad construction. Students living from Rt. 7 to the railroad crossing, will be picked up a few minutes later in the AM. The afternoon run will drop students off later that live on the otherside of the railroad crossing, including Cale Ave., Alpine Pine Village Apt. and other stops on that part of Shaffer St.
Just a reminder that this evening from 5-7 FREE fun at STREAM night. And to make it even more fun, it's Star Wars Day. Free to the first 100 students is a Star Wars themed STREAM night shirt and all students receive FREE Kona ice. Additional Kona is available for purchase. The used book sale will also continue this evening. It will be open tonight during the event from 5-630. Please stop by and browse. Books are no more than $2 each. We hope to see you all there.
Don't forget tomorrow evenings STREAM event from 5-7. TShirts for the kids on a first come basis and free Kona Ice and Popcorn for all the students who participate. Hope to see you there.
The following is an update on after-school and other extracurricular activities. Little Learners is cancelled at all locations, there will be no athletic practices at Preston High School and the status of the girls' lacrosse game will be communicated by the coaching staff, at Central Preston track practice is cancelled and pitchers and catchers for the softball team will practice in the Gym from 4:30 - 5:30 PM, at Terra Alta / East Preston there will be no athletic practices, but the Book to Movie event will proceed at 5:30 PM in the gym, at Bruceton the track team will practice at the school from 4-5 PM and the status of softball practice will be communicated by the coaching staff, at West there will be no track practice and the softball team will practice in the gym at 5 PM, finally at Aurora there will be no practice sessions or events at the school.