Congratulations to our second 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.
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.
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.
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!!!
Happy Easter to all of our PCS Staff, Students, Families and Friends!!!
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
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.
🌟 We're halfway through April's Reading Challenge! So much reading has been accomplished as we head into Spring Break! 📖✨ Take this time to cozy up with a great book or listen to an audiobook. Don't forget to log your reading time in Beanstack! Staff, this includes you! Can we see your school at the top of the leaderboard when we return? Let us know your favorite book to read this break! 📚💬 #PCSREADS #BEANSTACK
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.
Terra Alta Bus Announcement- Bus 62-15 will be running 30 minutes late this morning. Again, Bus 62-15 will be running 30 minutes late.
Great things continue to happen in Preston County Schools with our amazing students. At last night's meeting of the Preston County BOE, multiple students were recognized for both athletic and academic achievements.
The Preston High School Wrestling team qualified five wrestlers to the WV State Wrestling Meet in Huntington, WV on March 7-8, 2025. Qualifying wrestlers included: Ava Turner, Lucas Lilly, Levi Jennings, Braydon Miller, and Cole Turner. Coaches for the team include: Brad Reed (Head Coach), Levi Hall (Asst. Coach), Nick Schmidle (Volunteer Asst. Coach), Gavin Garlits (Volunteer Asst. Coach), and Jeromy Garlits (Volunteer Asst. Coach). Braydon Miller earned All-State Honors finishing in 6th place in the 157 lbs. weight class. Cole Turner captured a state championship in the 175 lbs. weight class. Ava Turner also captured a state title in the female 132 lbs. weight class. To our knowledge, Cole and Ava are the first brother and sister to win state championships in the same state meet.
On March 1, 2025, Preston County sent a delegation of students to the Regional Math Field Day lead by county math field day coordinator Mrs. Debbie Zigray and grade-level coordinators Tiffany Sheets, Rebekah Stump, and Lisa Hileman. This year three students were named winners during the competition. In the high school division, Preston High School student Collin Wyatt finished in 12th place overall. In the 4th grade division, Bruceton School students Owen Moody finished as the 2nd Alternate and Alexis Maust finished in 2nd place.
On Monday, March 10, 2025, Preston County sent a large contingent of students with county coordinator Mrs. Debbie Zigray to the WV State Science Fair on Charleston, WV. Other staff and volunteers assisting with the fair and student preparation include: Linda Newcome, Karen Boyle, Jeff Zigray, Kathleen Cline, Caralea Warnick, Daniel Flowers, and Ryan Cool. State-level participating and winning students included:
On March 18, 2025, Ethan won the WV Metro News Scholar Athlete of the Week Award sponsored by ZMM Architects. This award recognizes scholar athletes who also excel in the classroom. Ethan is a high performing student at Preston High School and also earned All-Big 10 Conference and All-State honors for his performance on the football team during this past season. Ethan has signed a national letter of intent to continue his studies and football career at Fairmont State University next year.
Patience Cartwright earned 1st Team All-Big10 Conference honors this year as a cheerleader at Preston High School for the 2024-25 season. Patience is accompanied tonight by her coach, Mrs. Tina Silcott
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
Our Knights continue to show up and succeed. Congrats to our March Perfect and Faithful attendance students.
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We have received notice from Frontier and the West Virginia Department of Education that internet and phone service is again down at all district schools and the central office. The outage is again related to a cut fiber cable and has impacted multiple school districts and governmental buildings. An advisement will be issued if service is restored during the academic day. We apologize for the inconvenience. .
Upcoming Important Dates relating to days off or early dismissals:
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.
Preston County Schools is proud to announce its selection as a recipient of the West Virginia First Foundation’s (WVFF) Inaugural Opportunity Grant. The grant, totaling $93,212.58, will be used to support the hiring of an additional AEP instructor for the 2025-26 school year, partial salary for the SRO, and other instructional supplies for the AEP program. This project aligns with Preston County School’s mission to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every student can achieve academic success and personal growth. We are committed to empowering students to overcome challenges, foster resilience, and develop essential life skills that will help them thrive both academically and socially. By partnering with families and the community, we strive to inspire a love for learning and promote the well-being of each individual, preparing them for a positive and successful future." “We are deeply grateful to the West Virginia First Foundation for believing in our vision and supporting our work,” said Dani Kelley, Extended Learning Facilitator for Preston County Schools. “This grant allows us to expand our current AEP program and enhance the well-being of our students.” Together, we are making strides toward a healthier and more hopeful West Virginia.”
At this time, internet and phone services are down at all district schools and central office. Frontier has advised that this is a wide-spread issue in WV and another state. We have not been provided with an eta on a restoration of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Today, over 80 of PHS’s Class of 2025 took part in college signing day. PHS Grads will be attending more than 20 Universities, Colleges, or Technical Schools this fall. PCS is proud of the Class of 2025 and these students for choosing to pursue additional education and technical trainings. Special thanks to the PHS Guidance Office and Admin Team for such a great event to honor and recognize our upcoming grads.
Link to additional photos on Facebook below:
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Today, during Military Signing Week 2025, 11 of our 2025 PHS Grads (10 in attendance), were honored and recognized for their commitment to join the United States Armed Forces. Recruiters from each branch were on-hand to recognize these awesome individuals who have answered their nation's call, and participated in a ceremonial signing. Frank Vitale, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, was the events keynote for the ceremony. PCS is proud of each of these students and wish them the best on their upcoming journey.
