Good afternoon. Due to a road closer on the Brandonville Pike today, Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Bus 46, Gary Matthews, Bruceton School, will be approximately 20 - 30 minutes early dropping off students on the first run this afternoon.
To help ensure the national alert and warning system is ready to provide timely, accurate information during the next disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test at approximately 2:20 PM on Wednesday, October 4. This 1-minute test alert sent to TVs, radios and smartphones is similar to the weekly or monthly testing that happens on a local and regional level. The message that appears on phones will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” No action is required by the public. This alert is simply a test of a robust readiness system should a nationwide alert be necessary in the future. All Preston County Schools have been advised of this test and are notifying students and staff in advance of the test this afternoon.
The Mountaineer Food Bank will offer a mobile food pantry giveaway on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 11 am - 12:30 pm, at the Preston County Civic Center, 311 Tunnelton Street, Kingwood, WV (.while supplies last).
Good afternoon. Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4th, Bus 78-17, Hoy Wiles for Kingwood Elementary, West Preston, and Preston High, will not run. Again, Wednesday, October 4th Bus 78-17 will not run. Thank you.
Last week the Dominion Post featured a news story about South Preston teacher, Danielle Albright, a published children's author. Linked at https://www.dominionpost.com/2023/09/30/preston-county-teachers-new-book-helps-children-manage-anxiety-in-the-classroom/
Good morning. Bus 11-20, Bill Knotts, Bruceton School and Preston High will not run today, Tuesday, October 3rd.
Good afternoon. Bus 80-17 Stephanie Hamilton in Bruceton will not run tomorrow, Tuesday, October 3rd. Kings and Queens Day Care students will ride bus 122 between the day care and school.
Lunch today at West Preston School featuring lasagna roll-up, breadstick, WV apple, milk, and items from the salad bar.
Good morning. Bus 41 Cassandra Dobbins, West Preston School and Preston High School will not run this afternoon. PHS students will ride bus 17-20 and can meet at the Catholic Church in Masontown at 3:30 pm. Thank you.
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Good afternoon Preston County. This is a reminder that all Preston County Schools will be dismissed two hours early today, Thursday, September 28th and closed tomorrow, Friday, September 29th so that students and staff may take part in the Buckwheat Festival activities. We will see everyone back in school on Monday, October 2nd. Have a wonderful, fun-filled festival weekend.
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Preston County Schools celebrated board of education nutrition secretary Cheryl Crane on Wednesday, September 27th, as she retired after 28 years of service. Superintendent Brad Martin and Nutrition Director Beth Doerr thanked Mrs. Crane for her years of service to Preston County Schools calling her a valued employee who will be truly missed. Photograph: Nutrition Director Beth Doerr presented Mrs. Crane with a cake and a rocker donated by staff members in honor of her retirement. Mrs. Crane also received a handcrafted blanket for her rocker from staff member Lesa Johnson. PCS wishes you a wonderful, well-earned retirement Cheryl Crane!
On Monday, September 25th, the Central Preston Middle School Volleyball Team hosted West Preston School in the Buckwheat Volley. CPMS Volleyball Coach Jayme Bishop thanked the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department for their commitment to the community and their contribution to the Buckwheat Volley Event. Bishop along with assistant coach Lisa Weaver coaches the CPMS Wildcats Volleyball Team (otherwise known for this event as the Wildcakes). Team members are: Maggie Wotring, Kamryn Hayes, Lannen Rouzee, Maryn Shrout, Sophia Flowers, Kendra Rankin, Addie Shaffer, and Kalista Huggins. The West Preston Panthers (called the Panther Patties for this event) is coached by Amanda Rehe. Team members are: Autumn Sisler, Alexis Desantis, Jessica Cooper, Bailey Martin, Peyton Wiles, Caylynn Wolford, Peyton Goldstrom, Ceanna Dewitt, Kathryn Holt, Khloe Williams, Ashlynn McGinnis, Angela Dubon-Montano, and Madison Ashcraft. In addition to the fans in attendance, the Buckwheat Festival Court also made an appearance for photographs with the players (Queen Ceres LXXXI Autumn Wolfe, King Carson Stone, First Maid of Honor Piper Slinka-Petka, Second Maid of Honor Marli Phillips and Escort Evan Keech; not pictured is Escort Alex Burns).
Pepperoni Rolls, a tradition throughout WV, were served today in Preston County Schools.
Good morning Preston County. Bus 128 Cody Elliott Kingwood Elementary, Central Preston Middle School, and Preston High School will be running 20 minutes late today, Tuesday, September 27th. Again, Bus 128 will be 20 minutes late today.
Today's lunch at West Preston: bowl with mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, popcorn chicken, and cheese; whole grain dinner roll, applesauce cup, and milk.
The Preston County Schools Levy Committee is seeking feedback for a possible levy proposal in May 2024. The committee would appreciate community input & response on the following survey https://forms.office.com/r/YuQdsZg8Db to help guide development of the potential levy call.
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The Preston County Board of Education welcomed two student members to the board on Monday, September 25th. Preston High School students Colson Manko and Margot Cerbone will serve as student board members for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Pictured is Manko having assumed his seat with the board members (Cerbone had another commitment and was unable to attend.)
