West Preston School

Today, we are recognizing all PCS school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Today is nationally recognized as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, but we appreciate these unsung heroes of the roads everyday. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do. Thank you PCS Bus Drivers.

West bus run - This afternoon, Bus 82-18 Samantha Stone - first run elementary and middle school students will be delivered about 1 hour late today along with phs students due to bus break down.

To parents of students riding Samantha Stone's bus, 82-18, students will be dropped off approximately 20 minutes late today.

Tomorrow the 28th, Superintendent Martin, Asst. Superintendent Varner, and other members of the PCS Central Office Staff and Board will be travelling the county to recognize the overall county winners for Teacher, Service Personnel, Guidance Counselor, Coach, and Principal of the Year for 2026. Please join us in congratulating all of our school-level nominees and winners for Teacher, Coach, Guidance and Service. Tomorrow's recognitions will be streamed live at each school.

The West Virginia Department of Education has announced the 2026 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, 225 winners will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award. Preston's winners will have an opportunity to be recognized at the State Golden Horseshoe ceremony on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV. This year's winners are (in no particular order):
Myla Zinn, Central Preston Middle School
Ainsley Feathers, South Preston School
Vada Walsh, Terra Alta/East Preston School
Alexis Atkins, West Preston School
Congratulations!

Middle school parents, be on the lookout for midterm reports coming home on Monday. Thanks!

Reminder that tomorrow is the last day to shop the bookfair! If you weren't able to have your student shop this week, and want to order from the comforts of home, check out our fair link. We get 25% of the purchases made through online orders. Have friends or family that would like to support? Feel free to share the link!!

https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600105437

This week is nationally recognized as Volunteer Week, and PCS has some of the very best in our schools and school support organizations. We want to thank these volunteers for their selflessness, compassion, service, and impact throughout our schools and communities.

Today is National Administrative Professionals Day, but not just today, but everyday across PCS, we want to celebrate those people that keep things operational and running smoothly, our secretaries, assistants, and office staff. From all of us at PCS, thank you for being the glue that holds this place together.

Don't forget to shop our BOGO Book Fair this week. Students will have chances to shop the rest of this week.

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westprestonschool

Just a reminder that Parents are invited to join members of the BOE and County Office Staff for our annual parent advisory meeting and work session tomorrow, Monday, April 20th at 5:00PM at the Preston County Board of Education Offices. During this time, you'll be able to share your ideas on how we can better serve you as a parent and our students through our Title 1 Programs and District Goals. This will also be an opportunity to share thoughts on the new, state-mandated, retention policy that will go into effect next school year.

It's Time!!! The book fair is here! Be sure to take advantage of our BOGO spring fair this week at West Preston!

West Lunch (Cook's Choice) for Thursday, April 16th: Tomorrow's lunch will be a chicken salad pita pocket, fries, carrots, fruit, milk and salad bar.

The 2026-2027 Proposed Calendar is currently available for public comment. Public Comments on the calendar can be submitted to Superintendent Martin at brrmarti@k12.wv.us. Comments will be received through Friday, April 24th, with the final hearing and vote on the calendar scheduled for the Monday, April 27th Board Meeting.
Important dates on the calendar to note:
8/24 - First Day for Students
6/1 - Possible Last Day for Students
5/27 - PHS Graduation
9/25 and 9/28 Off (Buckwheat – staff reports on 28th for PD)
Full Week off for Thanksgiving
Christmas Break begins on 12/24 - (students go 12/21,12/22, 12/23 (Early Out))
Easter – Off (3/25, 3/26, 3/29, 3/30)
Draft Calendar - https://5il.co/3u96g; https://5il.co/3u96h
Non-Traditional (Brain Freeze Days) Application - https://5il.co/3u96i

Next week brings our April Family Engagement night. Join us on April 16th for an extension of our career fair, a student showcase from 5pm to 5:30pm and parent teacher conferences! The event will run from 5pm to 7pm and a flyer will be coming home next week. Also, watch for communication from your student's teacher on scheduling conferences. Can't wait to see you!

May Menus

(The week of April 27th, Summer Feeding Sign-ups will go live and messages will go out about how to register your child for Preston County School's Summer Feeding Option - Be on the lookout for that)

West Preston - Tomorrow's Lunch (Friday the 10th) will now be Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Baked Beans, Fruit/Milk and Salad Bar.

Reminder - The 2nd Annual Preston County Schools Fine Arts Festival returns tomorrow, April 10, 2026, at 6:00pm. Performances kick off at the Preston High School Theater, showcasing the incredible artistic achievements of our county's students. Don't miss this celebration of creativity and community!