This week is National School Social Work Week, where we honor school social workers for their role in helping students navigate social, emotional, and academic challenges. While the entire month of March is dedicated to social work as a profession, this specific week focuses on our school-based professionals, who alongside their teachers, counselors, community members and parents, are helping to shape our future. PCS is lucky to have these individuals working alongside our staff and with our students each and every day.
Congratulations to our JV Bulldogs! They won the county JV Boys Basketball Championship today!
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
Tryouts for middle school softball are Monday and Tuesday, March 2nd and 3rd from 4:30p - 6:30p in the school gym. All athletes must have a WVSSAC sports physical either at tryouts or on file from this school year.
Middle School Boys final round this evening before the championship game tomorrow. Tomorrow's game will be livestreamed from the PCS Page live stream link at https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D at 10:45AM. Make sure to check https://www.facebook.com/groups/1430151990433830 (Preston County Schools Middle School Athletics on Facebook) later this evening to find out the two teams vying for the SHIP and the location of tomorrow's JV and Varsity games.
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
These teams have played tight within the county all season! If you've been following along, they have split games each time they have played:
East vs Central
36-28 (EP)
30-45 (CP)
Bruceton vs West
32-35 (BR)
45-30 (WP)
IT'S ANYONES GAME!!!!
**Please note the early start times! After this exciting evening be sure to GET TO THE CASTLE for the Girls Basketball Regional Playoff Game starting at 7pm.
Due to snow days, we are extending the turn-in period for Bulldog Paw Prints to next Wednesday, March 4th. We will draw for grand prizes on Friday, March 6th.
Middle school baseball tryouts are March 2nd from 6:30 - 8:00 here at the school gym. Students must have a current WVSSAC athletic physical from this school year to participate.
Preston County Schools is working with the county Health Department on multiple confirmed RSV virus cases in Pre-K at Bruceton School. If your child is showing symptoms, please contact your child's primary care provider. Attached is an information sheet regarding RSV for your review.
Alternate Bus Routes for Thursday, February 26th, 2026: (Bruceton & PHS students in Bruceton) These are located at: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/6123482/WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES__6_.pdf
Bruceton Area:Bus 10-23, Richard Mitchell and Bus 75-16, Shelly Wolfe will be using alternate stop locations.
Bruceton Lunch for Thursday the 26th -
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes w/gravy
Green Beans
Roll
Fruit
Milk
Please complete the survey for PCS at https://forms.office.com/r/vxf8e4Sw8k
Preston County Schools is surveying for interest to offer a bi-weekly pick-up for summer lunches (10 milks and 10 lunches every two weeks) beginning on June 16th -All meals are chef-prepared in a licensed central kitchen. They are kid-friendly, nutrient-dense, and include both a vegetable and fruit component with each entrée. They are Individually sealed, 3-compartment frozen meals, that can either be reheated via microwave or oven. (Summer schools will be fed on-site; this is the option for non-summer school participants. Pick-up location is still TBD every 2 weeks beginning June 16th and ending July 28th - 4 pick-up dates, 40 meals and milks total - FREE for all children under age 18 not participating. These meals come 10 to a box, then you'll be provided with 10, shelf-stable milks (5 white and 5 chocolate)
Preston County Schools is surveying for interest to offer a bi-weekly pick-up for summer lunches (10 milks and 10 lunches every two weeks) beginning on June 16th -All meals are chef-prepared in a licensed central kitchen. They are kid-friendly, nutrient-dense, and include both a vegetable and fruit component with each entrée. They are Individually sealed, 3-compartment frozen meals, that can either be reheated via microwave or oven. (Summer schools will be fed on-site; this is the option for non-summer school participants. Pick-up location is still TBD every 2 weeks beginning June 16th and ending July 28th - 4 pick-up dates, 40 meals and milks total - FREE for all children under age 18 not participating. These meals come 10 to a box, then you'll be provided with 10, shelf-stable milks (5 white and 5 chocolate)
Next week is Read Across America Week, celebrated from March 2nd to the 6th, beginning on the birthday of the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March, in fact, is dedicated to reading. Through our Beanstack Challenges, publicizing our local library reading challenges, and regular encouragement from staff to read for 20 minutes a day, Preston County Schools supports the importance of reading and literacy across all grade-levels. Be sure to follow your individual school's socials for special dress-up days next week. Happy Reading!
Preston County Schools are now closed for today, Wednesday, February 25th. Students do not report , 240-day staff, not already reporting are to report on a 2-hour delay, and all other staff does not report.
Due to anticipated overnight & early morning winter weather and backroad conditions, Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
Alt Bus Route Change Bruceton for 25th - Bus 22-21 Gerri Shaffer, will not need to use the alternate route. She'll run regular route.
Bruceton Lunch for Wednesday the 25th -
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes w/gravy
Green Beans
Roll
Fruit
Milk
Alternate Bus Routes for Wednesday, February 25th, 2026: (Bruceton, Kingwood and PHS students in those areas) These are located at: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/6123482/WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES__6_.pdf Bruceton Area:Bus 10-23, Richard Mitchell will be using alternate stop locations Bus 75-16, Shelly Wolfe will be using alternate stop locations Bus 69-18, Shelley Reckart will be using alternate stop locations Kingwood: Bus 71-16 Roger Deberry will be using alternate stop locations tomorrow Bus 40-22 Tony Goff (Grapethicket) alternate stop locations
Congratulations to our Character Strong Students of the Month. January's character trait was perseverance.
Pre-K:
Rebekah Vanhoose
Avery Russell
Charlotte Seese
Kindergarten:
Maren White
Alex Moore
Oliver Feather
1st Grade:
Kyle Abe
Harper Hagedorn
Braxton Wolfe
2nd Grade:
William Gordon
Winslow Hoffman
Daniel Arbogast
3rd Grade:
Kenley Ware
Koleson Stemple
Addison Hinerman
4th Grade:
Maria Darby
Oakley Abe
Emmy Nolan
5th Grade:
Brooklyn Hunter
Briella Bowser
Kason Ford
6th Grade:
Paxton Wilson
Rowdy Cowger
7th Grade:
Candin Ware
Kayvin Rodeheaver
Brantley Ritchea
8th Grade:
Riley Hagedorn
Wyatt Copen
Shawn McFarland
Pre-K:
Rebekah Vanhoose
Avery Russell
Charlotte Seese
Kindergarten:
Maren White
Alex Moore
Oliver Feather
1st Grade:
Kyle Abe
Harper Hagedorn
Braxton Wolfe
2nd Grade:
William Gordon
Winslow Hoffman
Daniel Arbogast
3rd Grade:
Kenley Ware
Koleson Stemple
Addison Hinerman
4th Grade:
Maria Darby
Oakley Abe
Emmy Nolan
5th Grade:
Brooklyn Hunter
Briella Bowser
Kason Ford
6th Grade:
Paxton Wilson
Rowdy Cowger
7th Grade:
Candin Ware
Kayvin Rodeheaver
Brantley Ritchea
8th Grade:
Riley Hagedorn
Wyatt Copen
Shawn McFarland
Preston County Schools are now closed for today, Tuesday, February 24th. Students do not report and all extra-curricular activities are cancelled. 240-day staff, not already reporting are to report on a 2-hour delay and all other staff does not report.
Alternate Bus Routes for Tuesday, February 24th, 2026: (Bruceton, Kingwood and PHS students in those areas)
These are located at: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/6123482/WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES__6_.pdf
Bruceton Area: Bus 22-21, Gerri Shaffer will be using alternate stop locations
Bus 10-23, Richard Mitchell will be using alternate stop locations
Bus 75-16, Shelly Wolfe will be using alternate stop locations
Bus 69-18, Shelley Reckart will be using alternate stop locations
Kingwood: Bus 71-16 Roger Deberry will be using alternate stop locations tomorrow
Bus 40-22 Tony Goff (Grapethicket) alternate stop locations
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. Road conditions will be assessed in the morning to determine school status.
