Bus 101, Cassandra Dobbins, will not be running today for West and PHS students. Again, bus 101 will not run today.
Bus 82-18, Samantha Stone, for West Preston and PHS students, will not be running today. Again, bus 82-18 will not be running today.
Due to the vast number of recent weather delays and cancellations, report cards will now be distributed on January 31st, as opposed to the original January 24th date. This extra week will allow for teachers to collect student work and enter term 2 grades, so that way the reports are accurate and not missing grades.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all students & other staff will report on a 2-hour delay. Any changes in bus routes will follow this message or in the morning.
📚✨ Our readers are on fire! Students are logging their reading minutes like never before! 🎉 We’re thrilled to see so many students logging their reading minutes this year! It's amazing to watch the numbers grow as our dedicated readers devour books.📖💪 Which school will claim the top spot on the leaderboard at the end of the month? 🏆 Let’s keep the momentum going! #PCSREADS
This evening's Science Fair Awards Ceremony, happening at the Kingwood VFD Community Building, will also be livestreamed on the PCS Website at 7:00 at the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
Just a reminder that public viewing is from 5-7, with awards following at 7.
Wow! We're so impressed by how much our students and staff at Preston County Schools have read over the winter break! 🎉 We’ve officially passed the halfway mark to our yearly reading goal! 📚 Keep up the amazing work, everyone!
What book has inspired you the most this year? #PCSREADS
Reminder: PK/K Registration -
Just a reminder that Preston County Schools is now accepting applications for 2025-2026 Pre-K and Kindergarten programs.
Pre-K Registration will be held this Friday, January 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Aurora, Bruceton, Kingwood Elementary, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, and West Preston Schools.
Kindergarten registration will be held Friday, January 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Aurora, Bruceton, Kingwood Elementary, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, and West Preston Schools.
Applications can be found on the Preston County Schools website (https://5il.co/13eqv) and dropped off at one of the schools listed above. If you need a paper copy, it is available at the schools to pick up, complete and return to the school. The following information will need to be provided:
· completed preschool application
· copy of the child’s birth certificate from the Office of Vital Statistics
· immunization records
· completed well-child visit form
· dental check form
To register for PreK you need to be 4 years old by July 1. (No Exceptions) To register for kindergarten you need to be 5 years old by July 1. If you are registering a Kindergarten student and they are already enrolled in a Preston County PreK then you DO NOT have to register them for kindergarten. The ONLY EXCEPTION is if you are transferring schools.
Just a reminder that set-up for the county science fair will take place this evening from 5-7 at the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department Community Building. Judging is tomorrow, and the exhibits will be open to the public, tomorrow the 14th from 5-7 PM, with awards to follow at 7.
Another full week of MS Basketball, or hopefully, the first full week. Fingers crossed for these kiddos and coaches that we have good weather this week. Come out and support PCS student athletes.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow Monday, January 13th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. The BOE meeting will proceed as scheduled at 1:30 PM and setup for the County Science Fair will take place from 5-7 PM at the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department.
Congratulations to our Student Wellness Challenge Winners for the month of December:
Leelhan Martin - West (8th); Loralei Martin - West (3rd); Lyetti Martin - West (2nd);
Brennan Flores - KES (3rd); Natalie (Kai) Flores - PHS (11)
These students committed to staying physically and mentally fit for the month of December. For their efforts, they will be rewarded with an insulated water bottle and their choice of sled or snow sled-scooter. Congratulations and Thank You for participating and committing to your overall wellness.
January's challenge is underway. More information can be found on Facebook. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Hough, Director of Child Nutrition and Wellness at jhough@k12.wv.us
Based on current road conditions and the call for additional snow accumulation through the day and evening. All extra-curricular activites including schools-based activities and youth league athletics have been cancelled for today.
Good morning West Preston families. The Youth League games scheduled for at West Preston are cancelled for today, January 11th. Thank you and have a great weekend!
Reminder that all applications for Buckwheat Festival Junior Princess candidates are due January 22nd to Vickie Koch at CPMS. Questions: Darby.rouzee@k12.wv.us
There will be informational meetings for those first grade students interested in participating in the Childrens Court for the 2025 Buckwheat Festival. The meetings will take place at the KVFD Community Building on February 3 and 4th at 6:00PM. You must attend one of these meetings to be considered. The Childrens Court is chosen according to affiliation with the KVFD, Ladies Auxiliary, and the Buckwheat Festival. Questions: contact Darby.rouzee@k12.wv.us
The weather delayed us a bit, but that's okay. Here's your January Student Wellness Challenge. Winners from December will be announced on Monday, and 5 lucky students who completed the challenge will be receiving their choice of sled or snow scooter, and a water bottle. January's winners, to be selected in February, will win the same. January's needs to be submitted by Monday, February 3rd. New staff challenge to follow as well.
Extra-curricular activities will proceed tonight with the PHS girls' basketball home game tonight at 6 PM; the PHS wrestling team participating at Winner's Choice Meet in Fairmont; & the PHS Freshman boys' basketball game at East Fairmont at 5:45 PM. Middle School events tonight include West Preston hosting Bruceton for multiple games and South Preston hosting Aurora. At this time, events tomorrow will be carried out as scheduled; however, event status will be assessed in the morning.
Staff Wellness Challenge for January. Complete and certify by Monday, February 3rd for a chance to win your exclusive hat. All winners will be placed in the grand prize drawing in March. December's winners will be announced on Monday. Thanks to all those who participated, continue to participate, and it's never to late to start and tackle that New Year's Resolution.
With tomorrow being a 'Brain Freeze Day,' these are updated totals of inclement weather days used as of tomorrow, Friday, January 10th, 2025, along with information about each and potential make-ups.
