Hoops to Heroes is a WVARNG initiative to promote healthy lifestyles through sport education and relationship building. Community involvement is a core value that strengthens the capabilities of the WVARNG. The development of this program demonstrates our commitment to service to the community.
We will provide an educational, challenging, and rewarding basketball program that will also educate the youth of our community on opportunities to continue to serve their great community after their sports careers are complete. We hope to have your involvement as we host this program and continue to support this great state and country through our commitment to others. Our goal is to host between 3 sessions throughout the summer at the Camp Dawson Multi-Purpose Building. The first session will begin on 7 June 2025 (time will be announced 2 weeks prior to the date of the camp.
Tentative Dates are 7 June 2025, 19 July 2025, and 2 August 2025. (subject to change) The program is for any student of Preston County between the age of 13-18 years of age. Participation is completely free and requires only a commitment to attend and a good altitude. See the QR code below and scan to submit for more information.
Preston County Schools Student/Family Support Information
🌟 Exciting updates! This month, South took back the trophy with an impressive total of 83,878 minutes read! 🎊 Huge congratulations to our gift card winners: Taylor McNair, Allyson James, and Angel Stevens! 🎁 They completed the challenge of reading and logging 600 minutes in May. A huge thank you to First United Bank and Trust for donating the gift cards!
Don't forget, while on summer break, keep reading and logging your minutes! 📚✨ We have a fun summer challenge posted for both students and staff. Which school will claim the trophy when we return? 🏆 Let’s make it a summer of reading! #PCSREADS #BEANSTACK # #SummerRead2025 #SplashIntoStories
The Preston High School Band will be having an Orientation Meeting for the upcoming school year on Thursday, June 5th at 6:00pm in the PHS Theater. Parents and students will be given a copy of the tentative schedule for the school year, the Band Handbook, WVSSAC Physical Forms, new music, and will have the opportunity to enroll in the Remind App, which is used to communicate with parents and students about upcoming events. We are hoping to have even more students this year to debut our new band and color guard uniforms this coming Fall! If you have any questions, call Preston High School at (304) 329-0400, extension 5112, or email Mr. Nose at wnose@k12.wv.us . Thank you.
If your child currently participates, will continue to participate, or you believe will participate in our ASE program next year, please follow the ASE Facebook Page as information will be shared and put up on that page.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576748565816
Preston County Schools will be offering a Bus Driver Class beginning on July 28th . This position offers summers off, flexible hours, family medical, dental and vision insurance, and a retirement plan for full -time employment. – No High School diploma required. Drug Testing and background check required. Please call 304-329-2524 for more information. You may apply on the Preston County Schools website under Employment (Substitute Bus Operator ) to be considered for the class.
Good evening, Eagles. Middle school families, please make sure students return their field trip permission forms tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4th, so they may attend the community park walking field trip. We will not call home for permission for those students who fail to return their permission slips. They will have to remain at school.
Also, reminder that Thursday, June 5th, is students last day with a two hour early out. Students in attendance will bring home report cards; those absent will receive report cards in the mail.
Friday, June 6th, is the 8th grade incentive trip to Kennywood. The bus will depart TAEP at 9 am. Students must be dropped off prior to 9 am and promptly picked up upon the bus return at approximately 9 pm. The weather forecast is rain for Kennywood on Friday so students should be prepared and dress accordingly. Lunch will be provided, but students are welcome to bring money for souvenirs and additional snacks, as well as a water bottle.
Have a wonderful and safe summer! We will see you back the week of August 18th.
Just a reminder that this Thursday, the 5th, is the last day for students, and it is a 2 hour early dismissal. We hope you all have a great summer. All staff report on the 6th, and those who didn't complete their parent teacher hours report on the 9th for 200 day employee's final day.
Interested in part-time work? Interested in gaining experience and potentially leading to full-time employment in the school system? Mark your calendars as we'll have sub classes this summer. All will held at the Preston County Schools BOE. High School Diploma only required for Aide positions, or those seeking cook or custodian under the age of 21 (Per SB 275). For more information, contact us at the information provided on the flyer. We look forward to welcoming you to the PCS Family.
This week's lunches at TAEP will be: Monday, June 2nd cheeseburger and chips; Tuesday, June 3rd chicken nuggets or sandwich with fries and beans; Wednesday, June 4th pizza; and Thursday, June 5th cooks choice (will be announced later this week).
Also, this week at East: Pre K graduation is Tuesday, June 3rd at 1 pm; middle school park day is Wednesday, June 3rd - students must return permission slip to attend (students will be escorted and chaperoned at the community park); Thursday, June 5th is our last day of school and a two hour early out - report cards will come home that day; and finally, the 8th grade incentive trip to Kennywood Park will depart the school at promptly 9 am and return approximately 9 pm.
Good morning, Eagles. Here's the last Eagle Cast for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Have a great summer! https://youtu.be/lBSVAWizpiQ?feature=shared
Good evening Eagles. Tomorrow, Monday, June 2nd is PBIS Rewards Day. Please have students dress for out door activities. Lunch tomorrow is cheeseburger, fries, and beans. Just 4 more days of school! Thursday is our last day with a two hour early out. Have a wonderful summer!
There will be a FREE End of the Year Bash at the Reedsville Park on June 7th from 6-8:30, followed by a movie in the park at 9. There will be food and drink provided, inflatables, balloon art, face painting and games. All free. Hope to see you there to celebrate.
All sponsored by the Reedsville UMC and New Life Ministries
Today at East staff and students supported Maddie by wearing gray. Maddie recently recovered from brain surgery.
The Band Boosters Car Wash that was scheduled for tomorrow, May 31st, has been cancelled.
Here's Eagle Cast's first year tribute video https://youtu.be/SC3MnYeoW3o?feature=shared
Today fifth grade presented their living history museum. They were amazing! Congrats to Mrs Noland and her class for a great wrap up to their year.
The fifth grade living museum is tomorrow, Thursday, May 29th from 1-2 pm either in front of the school or in the 4-5 hallway (depending on weather). All are welcome.
Good afternoon, Eagles. Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28th is our school-wide field day with middle school participating 9 am to 11 am and elementary from 12 - 1:30 pm. The weather does not look favorable so most likely we will participate inside. Students should, however, be dressed appropriately for field day and the weather.
Also, a reminder that students will turn in their one to one devices on Friday. Students must return their laptop or iPad to the school that day with the charging cord and case and with all stickers and/or personal items removed. Students who will be absent should leave their device at school the day prior. The county will be here Friday to collect the devices.
Also on Friday, May 30th, we will wear gray in honor of our student Maddie Calhoun who is recovering from brain surgery. We're asking all students and staff to please wear gray on Friday.
Thank you and have a wonderful evening!
This week's Eagle Cast is available online at https://youtu.be/-ox6v_TqQPw?feature=shared.