The school breakfast program is a great way to start a successful day.
Hello families! The 2nd run of bus 66-15 is stuck at the school and is waiting for a sub bus to transport the students. We hope to have the students on their way shortly!
Stay tuned for weekly tips! Spend time reading every day. Reading together sends a strong message that reading is invaluable. Showing interest in reading will impact your child by helping them understand the importance of reading and writing. As a result, your child will follow your example. Check out more resources on the science of reading and the Ready Read Write Initiative on the WVDE website at https://wvde.us/ready-read-write/ #PrestonCountyReads
Children who eat breakfast have increased alertness and improved moods throughout the morning, making for a better learning experience in the classroom.
Research shows that children who participate in school breakfast exhibit better behavior in school. Encourage your child to participate daily in PCS free breakfast program.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 all Preston County School students grades 3 - 8 will participate in the WV General Summative Assessment for Writing. Students, please make sure you get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and try your best! We know you are well prepared and ready!
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 all Preston County School students grades 3 - 8 will participate in the WV General Summative Assessment for Writing. Students, please make sure you get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and try your best! We know you are well prepared and ready!
Research shows that children who participate in school breakfast demonstrate improved academic performance and are less likely to be late or absent from school.
It's time to celebrate National School Breakfast Week, March 4-8! All students in Preston County Schools (PCS) have an opportunity to start their morning off with a free breakfast at school. This week reminds us of the importance of a healthy balanced breakfast, which includes a variety of breakfast items, fruit, juice, and milk.
The Snowball Fight continues with the Preston County Schools Reading Challenge. These standings are current as of March 1, 2024.
Please take a moment to complete the community needs survey for the 21stCCLC grant. The survey closes March 13, 2024. Thank you for your participation!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCS21stCCLC
West Preston parents and students: Middle school baseball tryouts will be today 2/26/24 and tomorrow 2/27/24, from 4:30 PM to Dark at Valley District Baseball, Inc. Baseball Fields. Students must be present both days to make the team. Baseball pants, cleats and glove will be required. Students will need a completed physical to turn in if they haven't played any other sports this school year. There will be a mandatory parent meeting Tuesday at West Preston following tryouts for any student selected to the team. Parents, please bring sold tickets and money to tryouts.
Today, Friday, February 23rd, bus 4 Cassandra Dobbins West Preston and Preston High will not run today.
Hello West Preston families! We have a few updates listed below! If you have any questions, please contact the school. Have a great evening!
Middle School Track:
Middle school students interested in participating in track need to bring back the Track Information Form signed by their guardian and turn it into Mr. Tortolon. They must also have a physical for the current year. Forms and physicals must be turned into Mr. Tortolon before students are allowed to practice. The first practice is Monday, February 26th from 2:30-4:00pm.
Pikmykid:
Please be patient with us as we work through getting this new system up and running. Connection QR codes are being sent home (today and tomorrow) with students. This should allow you to link to your student(s).
Tomorrow, Friday, February 23rd, Bus 4, Cassandra Dobbins, will not run for West Preston School and Preston High School.
There have been some changes related to Saturday's Middle School Basketball Championship related to potential winter weather. The Boys' Varsity game between West Preston and Central Preston is still scheduled for 10 AM at the Preston High School Gym. Spectators may enter at 9 AM. The preliminaries for the boys' and girls' skills competitions will immediately follow the boys' championship game and will begin at approximately 11:30 AM. These preliminaries will determine the finalists for these competitions with the boys' finalists competing at halftime of the girls' championship game and the girls' finalists competing at halftime of the boys' JV game. The Girls' Varsity game between Terra Alta / East Preston and Central Preston will begin at approximately 1 PM. Finally, the Boys' JV Championship between Central Preston and West Preston will take place immediately following the girls' championship game at approximately 2:30 PM. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday! The games will also be broadcast on Mountain Digital and on the Preston High YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@phsn7016.
Middle School Summer Camps 2024! Looking for something awesome to do this summer? Preston County Schools will host several week-long day camps for grades 6 - 8. Please complete the following survey by 3/1/24 to let us know you're interested: https://bit.ly/pco_6_8_summercamp
Grandfamilies Program - Preston County - provides educational workshops that provide support to grandparent caregivers. They will cover the day-to-day challenges that happen while raising a grandchild. The program is free to attend and will be held in the evening for two hours. For more information or to register call 304-329-1968.
Bruceton Mills - North Preston Senior Center - April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21,26, 28
Masontown - Valley District Senior Center - July 19, 21, 26, 28, Aug 2, 4, 9, 11
Aurora Community Bldg - October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Hello families! The West Preston boys JV vs Bruceton game is being live streamed on the Central Preston web page!
https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Q2VudHJhbFByZXN0b24%3D
This announcment is to advise on the status of extra curricular activities today.
The scheduled JV boys' basketball games at Central Preston will proceed tonight as scheduled. The scheduled home varsity boys' basektball game with Hampshire has been rescheduled to tomorrow night s a result of Hampshire being out of school today. The PHS Booster Club meeting tonight has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 22nd; the status of the JV Girls' Basketball game scheduled at Petersburg has not yet been communcated from Petersburg's AD. Finally, all other middle & high school teams may practice tonight. The status of practice should be communicated by each individual coach or by the school.
