Preston County Schools would like to thank the following sponsors for their opening session donations: Silver Eagle Security & Facility Management, Clear Mountain Bank, Ray Thompson - State Farm, A-Plus Literacy, and Gordon Food Service. We appreciate you supporting our Preston County Schools' Staff.
Welcome Back Preston County. Just a reminder that our staggered start begins on Tuesday, as we welcome back students in grades 4, 5, 11 and 12. Be sure to reference the staggered schedule, as well as attend your school's open house event. Those are:
Terra Alta East Preston 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19
South Preston 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19
Rowlesburg 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug 22
Fellowsville Elementary 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19
Aurora 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19
Kingwood Elementary 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21
Bruceton from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 19
Central Preston 6th through 8th grade 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Aug 19
West Preston 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 29
Breakfast and Lunch Menus are available on the app for August and below. Just a reminder that all Preston County Students eat for FREE. Students that bring a cold lunch and want to purchase a milk, the cost is $.35. For adults in the building, visitors, volunteers, and/or staff, the prices are: Adult Breakfast: $3.50 and Adult Lunch: $4.50. September's menus will be up the week of the 26th, so parents can plan accordingly. Prior to the September 30th Professional Development Day, surveys will go out for parents and students to fill out as it relates to child nutrition and meal service, and those sustains and suggestions will be discussed among the child nutrition director, cafeteria managers and cooks during their PD day. We look forward to seeing all of you back real soon.
(Preston County Schools is an equal opportunity provider.)
Girls' Squires Soccer Grades 6 to 8:
The coach of the newly formed unified middle school girls' soccer program will be having an informational and parents meeting this Wednesday, August 14th beginning at 6:30 PM at the grass soccer fields in Kingwood. A short practice will follow. Please bring sports physical forms along with soccer gear. If interested in playing this season, please plan to attend.
Opening day professional development activities for Preston County Schools staff is scheduled for Thursday, August 15th at PHS. Doors open at 7:45 AM. Information on Thursday's events & copies of the professional & service schedules are attached at the following link: https://5il.co/2tgrg. See everyone Thursday!
Squires Football Reminder: Grades6-8, sign-ups for the Preston County Middle School Football Team will be held this evening, Monday August 12 , at 6:30 pm at Preston High School near the grass football field. Those interested will need a completed physical form for the current school year. If you are interested and have further questions please contact Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746. See you this evening.
The Mountain Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be located at the Kingwood Civic Center Parking Lot tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 11-12:30 for distribution. Please see the attached informational flyer.
There will be an informational meeting for students interested in participating in cross country at West Preston School. The meeting will be on Tuesday, August 13th at 4:30 PM at the Masontown football field. Details on practice and the season will be discussed.
The 2024-25 Student Information Form that must be completed for all Preston County Schools students is now posted on the scrolling marquee on the Preston County Schools website and at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/qJcCNbiPNz. Please complete this form prior to the start of school!!!
Bus schedules for the upcoming school year are now posted on the Preston County Schools website under the Transportation section or at the following link: https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/page/transportation. Please contact the Bus Garage with questions or concerns at (304) 329-0580 at extension 248 or 249.
This Fall Preston High School has a number of sports offerings for students including: golf, boys' & girls' soccer, volleyball, cheer, cross country, marching band, and football. All of these programs need strong student-athlete participation levels to improve competitiveness. Any parent or prospective student-athlete interested in participating can reach out to new Preston High School Athletic Director Mr. Ryan Justus. Mr. Justus can be reached at 304-329-0580 ext. 138 or ryan.justus@k12.wv.us. PHS student athletes, WE NEED YOU!
Squires Football - To all 6, 7, & 8th grade students and parents: Sign ups for the Preston County Middle School Football Team will be held Monday August 12th at 6:30 pm at the Kingwood Elementary School Football Field.
Those interested will need a completed physical form for the current school year. If you are interested and have further questions please contact Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746.
In-County Transfers: PCS intra-county transfers have closed, but will be extended through Wed. Aug. 7, 2024. For more information, visit the PCS website under student support services under documents. If you have any questions, contact Angie Zofchak, director of attendance and student support services, at 304-329-0580 x 236
A draft professional development schedule for professional and service personnel is posted on the Preston County Schools website scrolling marquee and Facebook page. Any schedule updates will be made in advance of the opening day session at Preston High on Thursday, August 15th.
Special Education Parent/Guardian Focus Survey:
If you are a parent/guardian of a PCS student with an IEP (Special Education Individualized Education Plan), please take the time to complete the survey at the link below. If you would prefer to complete a paper copy, please make that request to Sarah Clingerman, Executive Secretary Special Education, at 304-329-0580 ext. 239 or sarah.clingerman@k12.wv.us. This is a voluntary survey, but your input is also requested and valued as the state department and counties continue to make improvements as it relates to both students and parents.
https://forms.office.com/r/mZwqwd0N65
The staggered start schedule has been updated on the Preston County Schools website, with an alternative staggered start sent to the Rowlesburg staff and students. This schedule did not include PK and K. Those teachers will be conducting visits during the staggered start and will inform parents and students of whether their student will attend on either A or B day. More information will following in the coming days and weeks.
Rowlesburg School students will be following a different staggered start schedule than the rest of the county. Rowlesburg K-4 students will attend on Tuesday, August 20th, grade 5-8 will attend Wednesday, August 21st, no students will attend on August 22nd or 23rd, and all students will attend on Monday, August 26th
Summer Band, Sports and upcoming Evening Shuttles schedules are available at the following link:
https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/documents/parents%2Fstudents/transportation/23-24-bus-schedules/237078
Bus Drivers Needed. Consider a career in student transportation. Benefits include summers off, flexible hours, family medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement plan. No High School Diploma Necessary. Preston County Schools will be offering a school bus operator class beginning Sept. 3rd at 6 pm in the JROTC Building at Preston High School. Please fill out the on-line application at prestoncountyschools .com under the employment tab – Substitute Bus Operator to be considered for the class. For more information call 304-329-2524
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FALL HEARING, SPEECH & VISION SCREENINGS
PLANNED:
Preston County Schools will be conducting hearing, speech, language, and vision screenings in our schools. Screenings are scheduled to take place August 28 through October 13, 2024.
Students will be screened are as follows:
• All students entering school for the first time who have not been screened at school.
• All students who have been referred for re-screenings of hearing or speech screenings from the previous year; and
• Any teacher referrals for screening.
Parents will be notified if any student should not pass the screenings.
Those who do not wish their child to be tested must contact their respective school in writing. For additional information, you may contact the Preston County Schools, Special Education Department at 304-329-0580, extension 220 or 239.
