Bus 73-16 (driver Joanna Shillito) will not run Tuesday, October 10th. This cancelation impacts some Terra Alta East Preston and Preston High students. Again, tomorrow, Tuesday, October 10th, bus 73-16 will not run.
Bus 125 (driver Sam Moreland) in the West Preston area will not run tomorrow, Tuesday, October 10th. However, the students who attend Play & Grow Day Care will be transported by a substitute bus. Again, Bus 125 will not run tomorrow Tuesday, October 10th. The bus cancelation impacts some West Preston and Preston High students. Thank you.
Level up with National School Lunch Week, October 9 - 13, 2023
Bruceton Students learn the art of making apple butter thanks to Jason Jenkins, a Bruceton parent and local CPA. According to Principal Jonas Knotts, "we started last year with Jason Jenkins and some of his friends offering to make apple butter at the school for a fundraiser for the 8th grade trip." Knotts said Jenkins group came [to the school], made 100 jars of apple butter and gave the students a demonstration of the process. During the demonstration the students had a chance to stir the apple butter with traditional stirring paddles.
Jenkins' family has been making apple butter for generations. He uses a family recipe, copper kettles, and paddles. When Jenkins offered to do it again this year, Knotts took him up on the offer and it is now becoming a tradition at Bruceton School. Knotts said each class that came out talked with the visitors about the science of how the copper kettles work and about how the use of WV hardwoods is best. It all represents "the heritage of WV and Preston County."
Once again, Jenkins' group made over 100 jars and the 8th grade parents sold it as a fundraiser for the WV tour trip. All 100 jars were pre-sold and there was a wait list. (additional photos are available on the Bruceton School Facebook page)
October9-13 is National School Lunch Week; the theme is "Level Up with School Lunch." Featured items will include: Minecraft Meatball Sub, FryGuy Fries, Guaco Walking Taco, Pac-Man Pizza, Donkey Kong Bananas, Yeti in my Spaghetti, Kirby Cheeseburger, and Princess Peach.
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.
