WELCOME BACK! Just a reminder of our staggered start with specific grade levels coming on certain days this week.
Here is the link to the WVDE Covid 19 Updates and school protocals that we follow here in Preston County Schools.
https://wvde.us/covid19/
Superintendent, Steve Wotring, explains the Board of Education vote on masks that took place the the board metting this morning, August 23, 2021. Sorry about the previous link not working.
https://youtu.be/feIui6SlJpc
PCS has a new ONLINE student information form. No more filling out all that paperwork at the beginning of the school year. Here is the video link that explains how to fill out the form. https://youtu.be/FtyPZ-V2STE. Here is the link to fill out the online form https://forms.office.com/r/Mvn1wPkwbg. You can start filling it out now.
This message is for all Preston County Schools aide personnel. There will be an available staff development session on wheelchair securement & harnessing available for any aide personnel that are likely to ride a bus this year and are not already scheduled for CPI training. The session will provide three hours of staff development credit for those interested in completing the training. The training will take place at the JROTC Building at Preston High School beginning at 8 AM and sign-in sheets will be available. Please advise your building administrator if you plan to attend.
Letters approving intra-county transfer applications went out last week. If you haven't completed your form and are expecting your student(s) to attend a school other than in your residential attendance area, please get your form to the county office ASAP. Please make it attention to Laura Shaffer, Attendace Director.
The schedule for service personnel staff development sessions can be found at the Preston County Schools website under the Live Feed section, and will be posted on the PCS Facebook page as well. Please contact Mr. Brad Martin or your building or department supervisor with any additional questions or concerns.
Superintendent Steve Wotring’s update on new district app, staggered start and mask mandate. https://youtu.be/Y_qIwv-7J78
During tonight's meeting of the Preston County Board of Education, multiple county students who are members of the Anchor Point Archery Team were recognized for their recent participation in the International Bowhunters' World Championships at Seven Spring's Resort. Pictured are Coach Jason Schnopp and members of the team.
Dr. Adam Drummond and Chris Price discuss skills students need to be life ready and principal leadership at the administration retreat.
PCS Leadership Academy The team is working on student centered coaching. The presenter was Amanda Brueggeman from Diane Sweeney Consulting.
Parents,
Just a reminder to make sure your child has the necessary shot requirements to enter school this fall.
For information on what shots and health checks are required visit PCS new app or webpage.
https://tinyurl.com/hmmm8mhd
Bus Routes can be found on our app if you have downloaded it on your smartphone. By downloading the app you will receive notifications. It can be found on our new webpage under Menu, Parent/Student, Transportation. https://prestoncountyschools.com/page/transportation
21/22 Bus Routes
Bus Garage Phone Number 304-329-0580
Steve Plum Ext. 249
Cindy Foley Ext. 248
USDA Has extended free breakfast and lunch to all PCS students through the 21/22 school year.
Be sure and download the new PCS App on your iPhone or Android device.
Preston County School Start Dates by Grade Levels
Preston County Virtual School
Please complete this application if you're interested in applying for virtual schooling for the 21/22 school year. PC students entering grades 6 - 12 are eligible to apply.
This application is open 6/7/21.
https://forms.office.com/r/02B40Fpn1U
The summer magazine for 2021 has been posted in Documents
The 21-22 School Calendar has now been uploaded