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.
Preston County Schools will be closed Wednesday, May 3rd & today will be a “Brain Freeze” Day. Students do not report; however, staff reports on a 2-hour delay. Bus drivers should contact the bus garage for any requirements. Sub personnel is not to report unless they are specifically directed to do so. All schools will be open from 10 AM to 12 PM for students who need help & lunches will be served from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Administrative sessions with Karen Cagle, scheduled school data meetings, & the CTE Craft Committee Meeting will proceed as scheduled. The status on other extracurricular activities will be announced later today.
Preston County Schools will be closed for today, Wednesday, May 3rd & it’s a “Brain Freeze” day. Students do not report & most staff will be reporting on a 2-hour delay & be available to answer student/parent questions. In addition, students may come to school sites from 10 AM to 12 PM for help with assigned activities. Lunches at school sites will be available from 11:30-1 PM. Parents, please contact the school if you plan to come in for lunch. Resources on Brain Freeze can be found on the Preston County website under the News section on the main page. Additional questions can be addressed by your local school. The status of after-school activities will be announced later today.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for today, Wednesday May 3rd. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. School data meetings will proceed as scheduled at the BOE. This message is from Preston County Schools.
The scheduled Terra Alta- East Preston 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo will proceed today. However, the departure time will be adjusted to approximately 9:40 AM.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for today, Tuesday, May 2nd. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. The scheduled Principals’ Meeting will will now begin at 9 AM. This message is from Preston County Schools.
With summer approaching and face to face time with our closest friends potentially being limited during the long break, mental health and checking on our kids becomes even that much more important. Sometimes, although we'd like it to be us, our kids greatest confidants are usually their friends. If they aren't in touch with their friends as much over the summer months, this could cause some additional anxieties as they may feel they don't have the same outlet. Please check out the following information and resources and feel free to reach out to the school with any questions or how you can get resources to connect better with your kiddos if this is of a concern to you. Also, we will be addressing this more closely with our middle school aged students and showing a movie on Friday in the morning. Details of this movie as well as an opt-out form will be sent home and will only need signed and sent back in if you don't want your student watching the movie.
Middle School semi-formal dance is this Friday from 6-8. This is for our students only, grades 6-8. Admission is $5 and includes food. Again, this is only for students of TAEP and in grades 6-8. No other students will be permitted.
Multiple Announcements:
The books and worksheets for the PK-1 Movie Night are coming home today and tomorrow. That event is now rescheduled for Thursday, May 11th at 5:30. We do have additional copies if more would like to attend - first come, first serve basis.
May 18th - Fine Arts Evening - Please join us
Art Show - 6-7
Concerts 1:00 and 7:00 - All students grades 4-8 are required to attend the evening concert.
8th graders -
The permission slips and letters for those ineligible for the 8th grade trip to Hershey Park were sent home today. These slips need to be returned tomorrow, even if you're not wanting your child to attend. Park tickets, school bus, hotel, 8th grade shirt, and meals and drinks at the park are provided. Tickets to the Hershey Factory are free, so students will just need money for lunch and dinner Saturday, as breakfast is provided at the hotel, so $20-25. We want all those eligible to be able to attend, so if you need assistance with the $20-25, please let Mr. Hough know privately and he will take care of it. Bus will leave at 5:00 AM Friday the 19th and return the evening of the 20th.
The PK-1 "Book to Movie" Night of Clifford will be rescheduled from tomorrow evening to a new date which will be communicated tomorrow. This is due to materials arriving later than expected. All books for all ages will be going home this week for those who signed up. We do have a few extras if we have any last minute takers. Sorry for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone next week.
WVGSA testing schedule for the week of May 8, 2023. (Grades 3-8)
If at all possible, please do not schedule appointments this week.
Monday - Writing
Tuesday - Math
Wednesday - ELA
Thursday - Science (Grades 5 and 8)
Just a reminder that Preston County Schools will be dismissing 2 hours early on Friday, April 21, 2023.
April 17, 2023 is Picture Day! Class pictures are treasures for years to come. Be sure to purchase yours for $6.
Intro night is happening at the Terra Alta Youth Center. See info below. Come out for a night of fun.
