There will be no After School Explorers this week due to holiday programs, staffing shortages, and potential weather. We look forward to a fresh start after the new year! Again, there will no after school explorers today, or the remainder of the week.
Bus 73=16 in the TAEP, Josie Shillito, will no be running on Monday, December 19, 2022
Due to the increasing number of students being out with illness, the MS Concerts for Monday will be postponed until after the holidays when we can have the full band and choir back. That date will be provided later next week. Sorry for any inconvenience. The elementary program for Wednesday will still be at 1:00.
Bus 73-16, Josie Shillito, in the TAEP Area will not be running on Friday, December 16, 2022.
It's time to fill out the application for your child to attend PreK or Kindergarten for the 23/24 school year. Please do so on Jan. 13, 2023 so we can plan staffing. Video directions can be found here. https://5il.co/1lr3z
There will be an informational meeting for all 7th grade girls who would like to tryout for junior princess, as well as 11th grade girls who would like to try-out for senior princess, and 11th grade boys who would like to be an escort or a king candidate for the 81st Buckwheat Festival. These meetings will take place on Monday, December 5th, Tuesday, December 6th and Wednesday December 7th, at 6:30 in the Mill Room of the KFVD Community Building. You must attend one of these meetings with a parent or guardian in order to try-out for junior princess, senior princess, escort or king candidate this year.
Questions can be directed to : darby.rouzee@k12.wv.us
Bus #68-18 Mark Knotts will not be running this afternoon, 12/5. You may have already received a call from the school. If you have not spoke with the school, please be advised that arrangements need to be made for your child to be picked up after school today. Thanks
Dates to Remember
Dec. 9 - 2 Hour Early Out
Dec. 22 - 2 Hour Early Out
Dec. 23 - Jan. 2 - No School
Jan. 3 - No School for Students/Staff Reports
After - School Explorers is all set to welcome students beginning next week, Dec 5! Students can come Tue and Thur of this week, if they choose, to get to know the instructors and each other. Please remember that there is NO BUSING available and students must be picked up at 4:25pm.
There will be an informational meeting for all 7th grade girls who would like to try-out for junior princess, as well as 11th grade girls who would like to try-out for senior princess, and 11th grade boys who would like to be an escort for the 81st Buckwheat Festival. These meetings will take place on Monday, December 5th and Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30 in the Mill Room of the KFVD Community Building. You must attend one of these meetings with a parent or guardian in order to try-out for junior princess, senior princess, or escort this year. Questions can be directed to : darby.rouzee@k12.wv.us
There will be an LSIC (Local School Improvement Council) Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, November 29th at 5:30 in the cafeteria. Even if you are not an identified member of the LSIC, or would like be on the LSIC, you are welcome to attend. The focus of the meeting will be diagnostic growth, behaviors, parent involvement and any new business that needs addressed or plans for the upcoming meetings. See you then.
Lifetouch picture RETAKES are December 1st, at Terra Alta East Preston. 8am - 9am in the cafeteria. Any student or staff that may have been absent on the original picture date, or didn't like their photo have an opportunity for a do over. Any questions, please contact the school. 304-789-2344
In the Terra Alta/East Area, Bus 32, Roger DeBerry, will not be running on Monday November 28, 2022.
Today, our students were provided with a free show from an amazing entertainer who will be providing some more entertainment at the open house tomorrow for the all-new youth center in Terra Alta, fittingly being dubbed ‘The Hangout.’ Please join them tomorrow as they welcome all into their facility to show everyone what will be offered to our kiddos after school this year. All are welcome tomorrow from 3-5 to tour the facility and be entertained with a puppet show. Refreshments will be available. Hope to see you all there.
https://5il.co/14fpy Due to inclement weather during the winter season, Preston County Schools has posted the alternate bus schedule. Please check to see if your bus route could be affected. This can be found on our website, following this path: Menu, Parents and Students, Transportation.
Please join us as we host the first Black&Silver scrimmage boy's basketball game on November 25th at 5:45, which showcases your Preston Knights before they begin their season. Admission is free and concessions will be available.
Students at Terra Alta East Preston have an exciting opportunity to join the After School Explorers!
This program helps target learning gaps and promotes study skills and well-rounded activities.
ASE runs from 2:25-4:25, Monday through Thursday. We will not have a bus available, so parents must pick their child up. ASE includes a snack, math and literacy enrichment, homework help, and art, music, and physical activities. It is available for students in grades K through 8, and you can sign up with an application from the office or by requesting one from your child's teacher.
We are planning to start up right after Thanksgiving, so get your application in ASAP! Any questions, feel free to contact the main office.
We are all set-up for our Veteran’s Program this afternoon. Just a reminder, the program begins at 12:30, with our local heroes arriving for a light reception at 12:00. The program will be live streamed on the Terra Alta East Preston Facebook page. A special thanks to our band, choir, and 8th graders for preparing the ceremony. Thank you to the PHS JROTC for providing Color Guard duties. Also, a huge thanks to our PTO and Terra Alta Civic Club for their continued support of this event, our school, community and Veterans.
November Calendar Reminder
Nov. 7 - No School for Students - Staff Reports
Nov. 8 - Election Day - No School
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day - No School
Nov. 21 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
Our school is participating in “College Application and Exploration Week.” During this week, we will focus on helping students learn about the importance of planning for college and about the many college options available to them.
One activity will be “College Colors Day” which students are encouraged to wear the colors of their favorite college or university, or to wear their favorite college gear on Friday, November 4th. Students must abide by the school’s dress code and avoid wearing inappropriate clothes. Hope to see everyone repping their favorite college or university.