West Preston School

Menu Change: tomorrow we will be serving cheeseburgers and Thursday will be pizza. Thanks for your understanding!

about 10 hours ago, Amanda Rhodes

WPS families. Tomorrow is our Passion Night, we hope you'll join us. Because of the event there will be no after-school explorers or tutoring. Hope to see you at 5 pm. Reminder of the parent meeting at 6 pm.

about 12 hours ago, Amanda Rhodes

West Area and PHS Bus Announcement - Bus 76-16, Cassandra Dobbins will not be running tomorrow. Bus 76-16 will not run tomorrow.

1 day ago, Preston County Schools

This evening's meeting of the Preston County Board of Education began with a large delegation of recognitions to be made, as our students continue to go above and beyond the classroom and our borders, representing at the school, county, regional and state levels. This evening the board recognized:

WV State Social Studies Fair Participants and Winners:

Division 1 (Grades 3-5)

1st Place:

* Delilah Ringer (Bruceton)- Anthropology (Individual)

* Noah Goodrich (Kingwood)- Geography (Individual)

* Grady Walsh & Wyatt Calhoun (TAEP)- Geography (Group)

* Emilia Bright (Bruceton)- Psychology (Individual)

2nd Place:

* Ava Kerstetter & Addilyn Baker (Kingwood)- Psychology (Group)

Division 2 (Grades 6-8)

1st Place:

* Aidan Huggins & Conner Larue (West)- Anthropology (Group)

* Remington Wolfe & Isaiah Nelson (South)- Psychology (Group)

* Sophie Uphold (Central)- State & Local Studies (Individual)

2nd Place:

* Temperance Phillips & Kayleigh Myers (South)- US History (Group)

3rd Place:

* Collin Sheets & Bryson Teets (Central)- State & Local (Group)

Honorable Mention:

* Scarlett Hayes (Central)- Geography (Individual)

* Mason White & Noah Johnson (West)- World History (Group)

Division 3 (Grade 9-12)

2nd Place:

* Isabella Edmunds (PHS)- Anthropology (Individual)

3rd Place:

Kalista Huggins (PHS)- Political Science (Individual)

Additional state-level participating students included: Taylor Schnopp (KES), Ryan Foley (KES), Adrienne Bernatowicz (CPMS), Ava Waters (Aurora), Ella Dilly (West), Kenzley Rouzee & Katelyn Kelly (CPMS), Elijah Barker (PHS), Delaney & Olivia Seese (PHS), Sophia Flowers (PHS), Lilia Carpenter & Kaitlin Michaels (PHS), & Reese Stratton (PHS).

County Young Writer's Awards:

— Kindergarten Poetry: Braylenn Sargent (1st)

— Kindergarten Prose: Brexton Matlick (1st), Rylee Glotfelty (2nd), Avery Wilt (3rd).

— First and Second Grade Poetry: Rosalie Liston (1st) and Tristan Shrout (2nd).

— First and Second Grade Prose: Meara Plum(1st), Juliet Hough (2nd), Elayna Jennings (3rd).

— Third and Fourth Grade Poetry: Briella Bowser (1st), Ava Kerstetter (2nd), Jordan Wilfong (3rd).

— Third and Fourth Grade Prose: Ava Kerstetter (1st), Coalton Osborne (2nd), Kenneth Bradley (3rd).

— Fifth and Sixth Grade Poetry: Owen Shay (1st).

— Fifth and Sixth Grade Prose: Emma Goodrich (1st), Stella Kosik-McDaniel (2nd), Ava Myers (3rd).

— 7th/8th Grade Poetry: Myla Zinn (1st), Ainsley Feathers (2nd), Kyndall Goff (3rd).

— 7th/8th Grade Prose: Addison Willard (1st), Grace Estep (2nd), Ayla Fasouletos (3rd).

— 9th/10th Grade Poetry: Tori Hovatter (1st), Raegan Teter (2nd), Alyssa Thomas and Brody McCleary (tied for third place);

— 9th/10th Grade Prose: Madeline Kincaid (1st), Jasmine Quince (2nd), Halee Bolyard (3rd), Ryan Tayman (honorable mention),

— 11th/12th Grade Poetry: Lillie Moreland (1st).

— 11th/12th Grade Prose: Elizabeth Wilson (1st).

Golden Horseshoe Winners:

Preston County Schools and the West Virginia Department of Education is honored to announce the 2025 Golden Horseshoe winners for Preston County. Since 1931, students have been honored as Knights of the Golden Horseshoe having demonstrated exceptional knowledge of West Virginia History on the state administered exam. This year, 223 winners will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award. Preston's 4 winners will have an opportunity to be recognized at the Golden Horseshoe ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV. Congrats to these 4 amazing students.

2025 County Winners:

Paisley Schnopp, Bruceton School

Mckenze Martin, Bruceton School

Aubrey Harteis, Bruceton School

Paigelynn McDonald, West Preston School

Middle School Scholar's Summit:

Overall Competition Winners: (Up to 700 Points Available)

1st - West Team 1 (612.25 Points)

2nd - Central Elite (608.5 Points)

3rd - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers (600.5 Points)

West Preston 1

Gary Ford

Lily McVicker

Mason White

Addison Willard

Coach Emily Willard and Ashley McMillen

Central Elite

Nathan Bernatowicz

Ayla Fasouletos

Molly Hoffman

Aubrey Welch

Coach Katie Ware and Brandy Childs

The Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers

Lane Galloway

Taylor Grose

Kailey Rodeheaver

Vada Walsh

Coach Kayla Dodge and Carrie See

WV Farm Bureau Fourth Grade Poster Contest Winners:

1st Place - Ava Jose - Bruceton

2nd Place - Emilia Bright - Bruceton

3rd Place - Gwen Durst - Aurora

1 day ago, Preston County Schools

students pose with board members to be recognized for achievement

At approx. 4:03 PM on Monday, April 28th, 2025, County Clerk (Linda Huggins) swore in newly appointed Board Member (Mrs. Beth Noss), who is filling the vacancy created by the resignation of former Board Member Mrs. Shelley Miller. PCS wants to officially welcome and congratulate Mrs. Noss, who will waste no time, as she is now working in her newly official capacity during this evening's board meeting.

1 day ago, Preston County Schools

board member swearing in with another woman, county clerk, during board of education meeting

Congratulations to our Coach of the Year Winners. Throughout this week, we recognized our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week, where we'll be surprising them live. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do.

5 days ago, Preston County Schools

Hey West Preston families! We need your help keeping dismissal safe and smooth. When students return from a field trip, they are signed out directly from the bus or the trip itself. We just need to clean up pick up of additional children during dismissal if you are returning with your student from a field trip. Going forward, if you plan to pick up additional children, please go through the normal parent pick-up line. Be sure to make sure those children know they are parent pickup that day. We get that return times can be a little uncertain, but we’re usually pretty close with our estimates. Thanks for helping us keep things organized at dismissal! 💙🐾

6 days ago, Amanda Rhodes

Congratulations to our second group of Teacher of the Year Winners. Throughout the week, we'll be recognizing our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do.

6 days ago, Preston County Schools

Congratulations to our first group of Service Person of the Year Winners. Throughout the week, we'll be recognizing our Service, Teacher, and Coach Winners of the Year, with the county winners being named next week. These individuals were nominated by staff for going above and beyond in their roles and duties to make their workplaces and our students and staffs lives better. We appreciate all their efforts and can't thank them enough for what they do.

7 days ago, Preston County Schools

Whether you call them secretary, administrative assistant, or administrative professional, we appreciate all these amazing people who keep our offices, schools, and county running smoothly. We'd be lost without you all. Thank you for all you do.

7 days ago, Preston County Schools

Today on School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and everyday, PCS appreciates and thanks our amazing bus drivers that get our kids to and from school and extracurriculars safely. PCS has the best. Thank you bus drivers!!!

8 days ago, Preston County Schools

Happy Easter to all of our PCS Staff, Students, Families and Friends!!!

10 days ago, Preston County Schools

Yesterday was the first ever Scholar's Summit hosted at PHS by PHS Staff and Students, spearheaded by Colson Manko and Mrs. Katie Rush. 14 teams from 6 schools competed in the summit consisting of 6 events worth up to 700 points; Math, Science, English (Speech and Essay), Quiz Bowl, and CTE Concentration - Aurora (2), Bruceton (3), Central (3), TAEP (2), South (1), West (3). Overall Competition Winners: (Up to 700 Points Available) 1st - West Team 1 (612.25 Points) 2nd - Central Elite (608.5 Points) 3rd - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers (600.5 Points) Event Winners: Math - 1st - Bruceton Team 1 (Perfect Score) 2nd - Central Elite 3rd - Aurora Baha Quacas Science - 1st - Bruceton Team 2 (Perfect Score) 2nd - South Preston 3rd - West Team 2 English (Speech) - 1st - West Team 1 2nd - Central Magic Mittens 3rd - Central Elite English (Essay) - 1st - Central Magic Mittens 2nd - Central Elite 3rd - West Team 2 English (Overall) - 1st - Central Magic Mittens 2nd - Central Elite 3rd - Bruceton Team 2 Quiz Bowl - 1st - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers 2nd - Bruceton Team 2 CTE Concentration - 1st - Central Elite 2nd - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers 3rd - West Team 1

13 days ago, Preston County Schools

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday the 17th, begins Spring Break for students. Students do not report back to school until Tuesday, April 22nd. Preston County Schools wants to wish everyone a nice extended holiday weekend and a Happy Easter.

14 days ago, Justin Hough

Today marks the first-ever Preston County Scholar Summit, an academic competition designed to offer a new academic opportunity for middle school students. Several teams from all Preston County middle schools will compete in bracket-style academic contests throughout the day for the summit, which aims to provide middle school students with a chance to engage in teamwork, collaboration, and social development . We will be live streaming events throughout the day on Facebook (PCS Page), beginning with the Welcome at 10:00. Tune in to Facebook throughout the day to see students compete in English, Science, Math, Quiz Bowl, and a CTE concentration. The Quiz Bowl Finals and Awards will be this evening.

14 days ago, Preston County Schools

14 days ago, Preston County Schools

✨ Last Day! ✨ Today is your final chance to visit the Book Fair and stock up on great books for spring and summer reading! 📚☀️ 💳 eWallets still accepted—check yours here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westprestonschool Thanks for a fantastic week of reading and supporting our school! 💙🐾 #ThankYouFamilies #PantherReaders

19 days ago, Amanda Rhodes

May Menus: You will notice multiple cook's choice days, which will also be each day in June, so no menus will go out for June as all are cook's choice. Cook's choice are used to either be efficient with inventory to limit on waste, or to try new items, or bring back old favorites. You will also notice that there are two "pre-packaged" days. These shelf stable meals will be tested by students, with a survey for students to follow. In the future, these will be utilized for field trips, brain freeze days and emergencies when there may not be staffing. These meals DO meet USDA school lunch requirements. If utilized more in the coming years, on those days, schools will still also provide salad bars, or other supplemental items. As always, if any questions or concerns as it relates to school meals, please direct those to Justin Hough, Director of Child Nutrition and Wellness, at jhough@k12.wv.us.

19 days ago, Preston County Schools

Upcoming Important Dates relating to days off or early dismissals:

20 days ago, Preston County Schools

📖📚 Just two days left to shop the Book Fair! It’s not too late to set up or add funds to your child’s eWallet for hassle-free checkout: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westprestonschool Don’t miss the chance to grab some great reads! Thank you for helping us build a community of readers! 💙 #PantherPride #ReadWithUs

20 days ago, Amanda Rhodes