West Preston School

Parents of WPS Band students, Many of you are aware that we have had a substitute with us to finish out the year. We are working hard to put on an end of year concert but many students have said they will not be here Thursday after school for a concert. We have made the decision to have the concert during the school day to try to have as many students present as possible. The concert will be at 1:30PM on Thursday May 22nd. It will be livestreamed on our site as well as recorded and shared after the event. Parents are invited to attend during the day. Students in band. Mr. Shaffer has asked that you wear a West Preston shirt and jeans. If you need a West Preston shirt, let Ms. Rhodes tomorrow (Wednesday).

Due to pending weather and the extension of the school year, we have decided to move our Summer Kick Off family engagement event to June 3rd. 55 degrees and rainy really doesn't scream summer to us. The Little Caesers pick up will still be on Thursday May 22nd from 5pm to 7pm . We will cross our fingers and hope for more summer like weather in June! Thank you for your understanding.

Brittany Foley Thomas Memorial - 5th Grade Track & Field Challenge Preston County Schools will be hosting the Brittany Foley Thomas - 5th Grade Track & Field Challenge on Monday, May 19, 2025. The meet will be held at the Dr. John Trenton Track & Field Facility at Preston High School. Below is the schedule of events. 9:00 a.m. - Long Jump and Softball Throw 9:30 a.m. - 100 Meter Dash 10:00 a.m. - 400 Meter Dash 10:30 a.m. - 50 Meter Dash 11:00 a.m. - 200 Meter Dash 11:30 a.m. - Lunch 12:00 p.m. - Cross Country Run 12:45 p.m. - 4 x 100 1:15 p.m. - Depart for home NOTES: Times are approximate. Girls will run first followed by the boys. Parents are welcome and there is not an admission fee. This meet is made possible by Preston County Schools and friends and family of the Foley and Thomas families. Students are asked to wear a shirt in the color of their school. Aurora - Red Bruceton - Maroon Central Preston - Gray Fellowsville - White Rowlesburg - Orange South Preston - Yellow / Gold Terra Alta - East Preston - Navy Blue West Preston - Royal Blue Homeschool / Microschool - Black Those in attendance will be able to purchase cold drinks from the Kona Ice.

West Area Bus Announcement - Tomorrow, Friday the 16th, Bus 128, TJ Knotts, will not be running. Again, Bus 128 will not run tomorrow.

➗📊 Math State Testing Starts TOMORROW! 📊➗ Panthers, it's time to flex those brain muscles and solve like scholars! 💪🧠 Tomorrow we tackle MATH—and we know you’re ready to rise to the challenge! 💥 Here’s how to prep for success: ✅ Get 8–10 hours of quality sleep ✅ Eat a power-packed breakfast ✅ Bring your fully charged device ✅ Don’t forget your headphones ✅ Show up with confidence and focus Math is all about strategy, thinking, and staying cool under pressure—and we believe in your brilliance! ✨ Show up strong, stay steady, and CRUSH IT. 🚨Reminder: No Afterschool Explorers or Middle School Tutoring on Wednesday or Thursday—you’ve earned some brain recovery time! 🧠💤 Panthers do hard things—and they do them WELL. Let's go! #MathMode #PantherPride #YouCanCountOnUs #TestDayStrong

As testing gets underway, the WVDE and Preston County Schools are providing student results in a faster, more efficient, and paper-saving manner. All results upon completion of testing can be found online in the parent portal. By the end of this week, your student will be bringing home a letter, with your unique access code, and an explanation of how to obtain the results. After today, all Math with the exception of KES 4th grade, who take it tomorrow, will be available for parents to see. ELA scores will not be available until up to 10 days beyond completion of the writing portion, as those must be hand-scored by the state. A message will go out when all scores are visible. Any questions, please contact Justin Hough, whose information is provided in the letter and on the accompanying image. Also, just a reminder, but during testing week, if you're going to sign your student out, please let the school know first thing in the morning, as to not disrupt their testing once started.

📚✨ State Testing TOMORROW! ✨📚 Panthers, it’s time to show what you know and let your brilliance shine! 🐾💡 Tomorrow continues our state testing with READING—so tonight and tomorrow morning, we need you at your absolute best! 💪📖 Here are your top tips for success (straight from science & strategy): ✅ Get a full night of sleep – 8-10 hours is the magic number! ✅ Eat a good breakfast – brains need fuel to fire on all cylinders! ✅ Bring your device fully charged and ready to go! ✅ Don’t forget your headphones – you’ll need them to hear directions and prompts! ✅ Believe in yourself – your teachers and school family already do! Testing may feel big, but YOU are bigger. This is your chance to shine, grow, and prove to yourself just how far you’ve come. So show up rested, focused, and ready to conquer! 🚨Reminder: There will be NO Afterschool Explorers or Middle School Tutoring this Wednesday and Thursday. Your brains will have done some heavy lifting, and we want you to REST. 🧠💤 Let’s crush it, Panthers. Tomorrow—we read, we rise! 🐾📘 #PantherPride #TestReady #YouGotThis #WestPrestonStrong

Culinary and Wellness Summer Camp Registration still available for grades 5-8 in July. These will be capped at the first 20 kids per week for cooking and 30 for wellness. July 7-11 and 21-25. Click or go to the link below to register. https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3IeyJYuAWjCP4z4

Final push for our May Superstar Readers, and thanks to our friends at First United Bank & Trust, those completing May's Challenge will have a chance at some awesome gift cards. Keep Reading Preston County. #PCSREADS #Beanstack

🔬🌎 Science State Testing is TOMORROW for 5th & 8th grade! 🧪🧠 Panthers, it’s time to explore, discover, and show off those science smarts! From ecosystems to experiments, you’ve got this! 💪 🧬 How to prep: ✅ Get a full night of sleep ✅ Eat a strong breakfast ✅ Bring your charged device + headphones ✅ Come ready to observe, think, and explain like a scientist You’ve studied, practiced, and asked all the right questions—now it’s time to SHINE. 🌟 🚨Reminder: No Afterschool Explorers or MS Tutoring Wednesday or Thursday—rest those brilliant brains! Let’s do this, scientists-in-training! #ScienceStrong #PantherPride #TestDayReady #STEMstars

Tomorrow we will be without water on the newer side of the building. Students will have access to the restrooms and water fountains on the older side. Due to the change, we will be doing the Science assessment tomorrow for state testing, 5th and 8th grade only.

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.

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!

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.

Hello West Preston families! This is an important message for families of students involved in Band. Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be moving the Spring Band Concert to a later date. It will now be on May 22nd at 6:30pm. Invitations for the 8th grade celebration will be going home tomorrow. The celebration will be on Wednesday, May 28th at 5:30pm. Please also check out the flyers for information regarding 2 summer camps for students in grades 5-8. These are great opportunities for students to get involved this summer! Yearbooks for the 24-25 school year are on sale now through July 31st! Yearbooks will be delivered and distributed to students when they arrive in September. Yearbooks for current 8th graders will be available for pickup in the main office at that time. Don't miss out on the memories, reserve your copy today!  Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns! Have a great day!