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It's teacher appreciation week! PCS is so thankful for all of our teachers and we hope you are too! Print out this thank you letter for your student(s) to complete and share with their teacher.
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Beginning today, Monday, May 6th, students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in required state testing.
![Beginning today, Monday, May 6th, students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in required state testing.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7907347/large_GSA_24_050624.png)
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Preston County Schools says THANK YOU to all of our teachers, as we honor you during teacher appreciation week.
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PCS students will begin state testing (called the WV General Summative Assessment) tomorrow, Monday, May 6th. Please limit absences, tardies, and early dismissals as much as possible this week. We appreciate your cooperation.
![Required state testing begins tomorrow for students in grades 3 - 8 in Preston County Schools. Students should get a good night's rest, eat a good breakfast, make sure their device is fully charged, be on time, and do their best!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7907270/large_GSA_24_050524.png)
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Thank you to all of our hard working Preston County School principals! Principal Appreciation Day - May 1st.
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PCS students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in required state testing the week of May 6th.
![State testing reminder! Grades 3 - 8 will participate in state required testing beginning May 6th and occurring throughout the week.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7907133/large_GSA_24_050324.png)
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Today, Friday, May 3, is designated as National School Lunch Hero day. Preston County Schools would like to take this opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in our school cafeterias. Thank you for all you do!
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PCS students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in state testing May 6 & 8; grades 5 & 8 only will also take a science test on May 10. Make up tests will be May 7, 9, & the week of May 13th.
![Preston County students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in state testing May 6, 8, and 10. with grades 5 & 8 only taking the science test on May 10th. Make up tests will occur on May 7, 9, and the week of May 13th. Students should attend school, be on time, avoid leaving early, get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and try their best.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7907083/large_GSA_24_050124.png)
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Brittany Foley Thomas Memorial - 5th Grade Track & Field Challenge
Preston County Schools will be hosting the Brittany Foley Thomas - 5th Grade Track & Field Challenge on Monday, May 13, 2024. The meet will be held at the Dr. John Trenton Track & Field Facility at Preston High School.
Below is the schedule of events.
9:00 a.m. - Long Jump and Softball Throw
9:30 a.m. - 100 Meter Dash
10:00 a.m. - 400 Meter Dash
10:30 a.m. - 50 Meter Dash
11:00 a.m. - 200 Meter Dash
11:30 a.m. - Lunch
12:00 p.m. - Cross Country Run
12:45 p.m. - 4 x 100
1:15 p.m. - Depart for home
NOTE: Times are approximate. Girls will run first followed by the boys.
Click on this link to register your child: https://forms.office.com/r/ZMEKrX7Lhm
Parents are welcome and there is not an admission fee.
This meet is made possible by Preston County Schools and friends and family of the Foley and Thomas families.
Students are asked to wear a shirt in the color of their school.
Aurora - Red
Bruceton - Maroon
Central Preston - Gray
Fellowsville - White
Rowlesburg - Orange
South Preston - Yellow / Gold
Terra Alta - East Preston - Navy Blue
West Preston - Royal Blue
Those in attendance will be able to purchase cold drinks from the Kona Ice.
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Preston County Students in grades 3 - 8 will participate in state testing May 6, 8, and 10, 2024. Parents please limit appointments and absences if at all possible. State testing is required for all students in grades 3 - 8. Thank you for your cooperation.
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We want to share important information about a new program that can help income-eligible families feed their children during summer months.
The WV Department of Human Services and the WV Department of Education are launching a brand-new program called WV Summer EBT (SEBT).
Please listen carefully for important information about this new program. This is NOT the same as PEBT, which helped during Covid-19.
Our county board of education fully participates in the Community Eligibility Provision for free school meals and all students automatically received PEBT. The Summer EBT program, however, is based on new federal guidelines. Not ALL students will be eligible for SEBT, only income-eligible households.
Families that do not meet the income criteria will NOT be approved for Summer EBT.
If your family receives benefits like SNAP or WV Works/TANF, your enrolled child will automatically receive SEBT. If you do not receive public benefits and you believe your household is income-eligible, you will need to complete an income application.
To complete an application online, please visit www.schoolcafe.com. Applying online is the most efficient way to apply. Please only submit one application per child. If you need a paper application, you should contact your local DoHS field office for more information. Your child's school or county board of education office will NOT have applications nor accept completed applications.
All eligible children will receive their one-time benefit of $120 on a brand new Summer EBT card. Benefits will NOT be loaded onto previous PEBT cards or existing Mountain State EBT cards. Summer EBT cards will be mailed to the address on file with your child's school or their public benefit case.
If you have other children in your household between the ages of 6 and 17 who are not enrolled in our school system, they will only receive SEBT if your household gets SNAP or another qualifying benefit. Federal law prohibits an income application from being filed for children who do not attend a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program.
For more information on this program to support income-eligible families, please visit www.wvsebt.org or call 1-866-545-6502. Thank you.
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This Challenge will end on Friday. A new style of challenge will start this Saturday. Look for more information coming soon. Get those last minutes in. The standings have been changing and there is still time for other schools to catch up and take over the Beanstack Reading Champion Cup.
![Hop into reading Beanstack Challenge standings as of April 22: 1) FES, 2) Aurora, 3) Bruceton, 4) SPS, 5) TAEP, 6) KES, 7) West, 8) CPMS, 9) Rowlesburg](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7926213/large_Copy_of_Hop_Into_Reading_Beanstack_Challenge_April_8_Standings-2.png)
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The WV Army National Guard is hosting a summer basketball program for students ages 13 - 18. Participation is free and requires only a commitment to attend, a good attitude, and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Forms are due back by 5/15/24 to WVARNG (see flier) or to your school.
![The WV Army National Guard is hosting a summer basketball program for students ages 13 - 18. Participation is free and requires only a commitment to attend, a good attitude, and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Forms are due back by 5/15/24 to WVARNG (see flier) or to your school.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7924282/large_Hoops_to_Heroes_Application3.jpg)
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Important Reminder! On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, there will be no school for Preston County School students due to staff development.
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The Aurora Spring Concert will be tomorrow, April 22 at 6:00- doors will open at 5:30.
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Preston High School, Preston County Chamber of Commerce, and Preston County EDA will host a student and community career fair on May 2, 2024 from 10 am - 2 pm at Preston High School. Businesses interested in participating must register by 4/22/24. info@prestonchamber.com
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Results for Preston County from the WV State Social Studies Fair - there were six first place, two second place, five third place, one honorable mention, and four students did not place.
First place: Bentley Dalton & Maeley Hayes, Kinsley Dixon, Lane Graham, and Carter Garbart, Addison Plum & Abby Metz, Grace Estep, Molly Hoffman, and Myla Zinn
Second place: Taryn Sullivan & Zachary McNair
Third place: Isabelle Deberry & Rylee Bolyard, Madison Cook & Marvin Feather, Ayla Fasouletos, Bristol Bolyard & Colton Sanders, Audrey Britton, Jathen Arnold, and Deseree Newland
Honorable Mention: Kadence Phares & Sarah Dew
In attendance: Ava Waters, Jade Busselman, Peyton Shaffer, Mariah Legeer and Landon Griffith
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Board of Education recognitions from Monday 4/8/24:
College Board's National Rural & Small-Town Recognition: Adam Davis, Jessica Harned, Kaden Hayes, Noah Humphrey, Lyndsay Kitchen, Donald Parks, Hallie Simmons, Joseph Street, Ethan White, and Kadence Whitehair.
College Board's National First-Generation achievement: Bryson Evans, Jessica Harned, Hallie Hartsell, Noah Humphrey, Harley Mersing, Johnny Michaels, Dillion Moore, and Ira Shaffer.
WV Skills USA Competition: PHS Electrical students - Bryson Evans & Cole Trickett (Evans won first place overall and Trickett finished third place overall).
Preston County WV State Science Fair Winners & Qualifiers:
Levi Yoder (1st place), PHS; Jacob Heubi (1st place), Bruceton School; Scarlett Hayes (1st place), CPMS; Ethan White (2nd place), PHS; Aubrey Welch & Kylee Barr (2nd place), CPMS; Emma Goodrich (2nd place), CPMS; Katelyn Gribble (qualifier), SPS; Branson Roth (qualifier), Aurora School; Donald Parks (qualifier), PHS; Rick Deal (qualifier), PHS; Reese Stratton (qualifier), CPMS.
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During the 4/8/24 meeting of the Preston County Board of Education, the Board was presented with the proposed 2024-25 academic calendar developed by a committee of 17 professional & service personnel employees. This meeting was the first of two required public hearings. The next public hearing is scheduled on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the PCS Boardroom at 6 PM.
The calendar is available for review on the scrolling marquee on the PCS website & is also available at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/4vapt9m9.
Public comment on the calendar can be emailed to Brad Martin at brrmarti@k12.wv.us. The deadline for submission of public comment is Thursday, April 18, 2024.
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Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry Food Giveaway, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 11 am - 12:30 pm (while supplies last), at the Preston County Civic Center, 311 Tunnelton Street, Kingwood, WV. Please enter through Buckwheat Festival Fairgrounds on S. Price Street.
![Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry Giveaway will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Preston County Civic Center, 311 Tunnelton Street, Kingwood, WV. Please enter through the Buckwheat Fairgrounds on S Price Street. While supplies last.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/preston_county_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7707266/large_Mobile_Food_Pantry_-_April_2024.jpg)