From all of us at PCS, to all the mothers out there, or those taking on that role for a child, we want to wish you the Happiest of Mother's Days. Our kiddos are better because of your love and support. Happy Mother's Day!
Next week is testing week across Preston County for students in Grades 3-8. These students will be taking the WV General Summative Assessment (WVGSA), which is an online, end-of-year standardized test. It measures how well students are meeting the state's content standards for English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science. The WVGSA is used to assess student progress and inform instruction. Please take note of these testing tips below, go over them with your student, and ensure they get plenty of rest each school night.
Thanks to all who participated over the winter, both students and staff, and many thanks to Titan Roofing for supplying our staff overall winners with gift cards. Student prizes provided through state wellness grant. Congratulations to all of our winners who will receive their prizes the beginning of next week.
Just a reminder that today, the Preston County FFA chapter will be hosting the 2nd annual “Drive Your Tractor to School Day” that will allow FFA Members to drive their tractor to school. All tractors will depart from Kingwood Elementary School at roughly 8:30. From there, Tractors will drive to Preston High by the following route:
High Street, Route 7, then Route 26 to Preston High
At roughly 1:30 p.m., tractors will depart back to the Fire Man’s Field and be hauled home that evening. To those traveling these areas today, please plan accordingly and allow extra time for travel. We also ask to use extreme caution when passing tractors! We would like to thank the citizens of Preston County for their cooperation!
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, the 9th, is a two-hour early out for students. Staff will have professional development and meetings, but students will be dismissed two-hours early. Again, tomorrow the 9th is a two-hour early out for students.
Good evening. The last PTO meeting of the school year is happening at East tonight at 6 pm. We are going to try using the school's Facebook account to go live during the PTO meeting. Those who wish to comment or ask questions may do so on the Facebook Live. We are trying out various technologies to see what works best for everyone and hope to be able to include more people through these methods. We hope you can join us in person or on Facebook this evening at 6 pm.
And reminder that tomorrow is a two hour early out for students.
State Testing for Grades 3-8 begins next week in Preston County Schools. Please see the link below for an informational letter from State Superintendent Michelle Blatt. A reminder and testing tips will be posted prior to Monday's start. Remember, always try and do your best on the test.
https://5il.co/3fkkp
Today, May 7th, is National School Nurse Day. Let us all take time to thank and recognize the valuable contributions of our school nurses in ensuring the health, safety, and academic successes of PCS students. Thank you Nurses!
Good evening, Eagles. This Thursday, May 8th we will have our last PTO meeting of the school year at 6 pm in the cafeteria. We plan to do a live on Facebook so that more might be able to participate. You will be able to post questions or comments for interaction with the meeting. And a reminder that Friday we have a two hour early out for students and next week is state testing week. We have several events coming up that are posted on our school webpage events calendar. You can find more information there. Thank you.
We celebrate our teachers today and everyday. We all have those teachers that touched and shaped our lives, and our students are lucky enough to be experiencing the beginnings and endings of that now. Today may be teacher appreciation day, but we appreciate you all everyday. Thank you teachers.
Attention all 8th grade parents: The 8th grade students have been working on their career portfolios in Schoology. Please help them finish up these portfolios by uploading files and pictures that they still need. They will present their portfolio during an interview with community volunteers at the school. The career portfolios need completed by May 21st and the interviews will be on Friday, May 23rd. The students will need to dress business casual for the interview. This interview consists of them presenting their career portfolio and being asked questions about their goals in life. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Durst at the school.
Also, if you have yet to send your 8th grade baby photos, please send those now to jboni@k12.wv.us. Thanks!
The following students received student of the month for the character trait accountability for the month of April: Jaxson D, Levi J, Wesley H, Annabell V, Ashlee H, Raylee S, Samuel H, Colton W, Troy G, Cooper R, Wyatt C, Mason C, Briella P, Evan O, and
Kathleen J.
This Summer we will continue to run a couple of camp offerings for our middle school students. We'll be having both a culinary and wellness camp for grades 5-8 in July. These will be capped at the first 20 kids per week for cooking and 30 for wellness.
Congratulations to all of our county students who have been selected to the various WV Governor’s Schools this summer!
• Governor's School for Computer Science: Abigail McCoy, Logan Murray, and Zoe Fasouletos (PHS)
• Governor's Honors Academy: Wyatt Braham, Harley Mersing, Gabrielle Saurino, and Isabel Kincaid (PHS)
• Governor's School for the Arts: Jeremey Farling & Marlee Graciano (PHS)
• Governor's School for Tourism: Emma Williams (PHS)
• Governor’s STEM Institute at Greenbank: Jillian Brock & Kailey Rodeheaver (TAEP)
• Governor’s STEM Institute at WVU: Laytun Lyons (Bruceton)
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week across the country, and we may be biased, but we believe that Preston County Schools has the best. For our teachers, there's no such thing as just a 40 hour work week, or summers, weekends and holidays off. These selfless individuals work tirelessly year-round as they're dedicated to the education of our youth and working to ensure our students are successful beyond the classroom and become the good people we know they are and can be. We thank our teachers this week and every week, and ask that you join us this week in celebrating our PCS Teachers.
Our Preston County Schools' Cooks are simply the best!!! They work tirelessly, at times short-staffed, without complaint, and always with a positive attitude, ready to serve our students and ensure full bellies, ready to tackle the school day. We can't thank them enough. Today, May 2nd, 2025, officially school lunch hero day, and every day, we appreciate our PCS nutrition staff, who provide healthy meals, navigate food allergies, and serve our students with a smile. Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes!
Preston High School Boys Basketball will be hosting a skills development clinic. When: June 10-11, 2025; 8am-1pm Where: Preston High School Gym Who: 3rd-7th grade students from anywhere and everywhere Lunch and t-shirts provided Fee: $100 per participant Day 1: Skill Development and Skills Competition Day 2: Drills and Scrimmages https://forms.office.com/r/cAaZwfMFx1
Good evening, Eagles. Come on out to our stream night from 4 - 7 pm. All students will receive a free shaved ice (others may purchase) and we have free tshirts for first come, first served. Join us for a free family fun night.
PCS loves and appreciates our school administrators. Today is National School Principals' Day, and today and everyday, we want to say thank you to the educational leaders who look after your children every day. After all, they guide academic success and set the tone for an entire school. Thank you principals, assistant principals and deans.
Reminder that STREAM night is tomorrow evening, Thursday, May 1st from 4:00-7:00. Come join us for lots of free learning activities! Students will receive free Eddie's shaved ice (others may purchase). We also have free STREAM night t-shirts available on a first come, first served basis.
