Happy West Virginia School Service Personnel Appreciation Day! 🎉
From keeping our schools clean and safe, to preparing meals, maintaining our buildings, driving our students, providing classroom support, and handling the countless behind-the-scenes details that make each school day possible—our school service personnel do it all!
Your dedication, hard work, kindness, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. You may not always be the first people our students see in the morning or the last people they see before heading home, but your work is woven into every part of their school experience. ❤️
To our amazing Preston County Schools service personnel: THANK YOU! We appreciate you, we value you, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do for our students, our schools, and our community. 💙💛
You make our schools stronger. You help our students succeed. You are an essential part of our team!
🎉 Happy School Service Personnel Appreciation Day!
Happy Buckwheat! Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday the 24th is a 2 Hour Early Dismissal, and there will be no school on Friday the 25th and the B.O.E. Offices will be closed. Students will not return until Tuesday the 29th, as Monday is a Professional Learning Day for Staff. We hope everyone has a safe, fun and Happy Buckwheat Festival.
Bus #75-16 in the Bruceton area - Shelly Wolfe
Bus #4-26 in the Aurora/Rowlesburg area - Michael Strawser
Bus #15-20 in the South area - Chip Biggins
The team ran great, with multiple top finishers. Elaina Armstrong took 1st overall in the girls race, while Eli Parker was the top boys runner. Jackson Wotring also scored a top 10 finish.
Next up - South Preston tomorrow!
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
Earlier today, the McGrew Society celebrated eight outstanding Preston County students who were the top performers from the county on the 2026 Golden Horseshoe Test, and were being honored as the newest members of the Order of the Rhododendron. Congratulations to these now Freshman students, previously 8th graders at the following schools: Ainsley Feathers of South Preston School, Alexis Atkins and Van Cooper of West Preston School, Vada Walsh of Terra Alta/East Preston School (not pictured), Myla Zinn of Central Preston Middle School, and Levi Cunningham(Not Pictured), Tyler Parks (Not Pictured), and Riley Hagedorn of Bruceton School! Maren Hardesty, 1st Grade Student at West Preston, had the honor of serving as Page for this year's ceremony, which was presided over by Susan Hardesty of the McGrew Society, with well-wishes given from Superintendent of PCS Brad Martin, State Senators Taylor and Smith, Delegate Street, and an amazing speech outlining the preservation of our Preston County History and the McGrew House from Rosemary Bernatowicz, the president of the Society for the Preservation of the McGrew House. We're proud of all of these students, their former teachers and administrators, thankful for each of their families, and so grateful to have a community and community organizations that support our students' learnings and achievements.
We are excited to celebrate eight outstanding Preston County students who have been selected for the Order of the Rhododendron! Congratulations to these now Freshman students, previously 8th graders at the following schools: Ainsley Feathers of South Preston School, Alexis Atkins and Van Cooper of West Preston School, Vada Walsh of Terra Alta/East Preston School, Myla Zinn of Central Preston Middle School, and Levi Cunningham, Tyler Parks, and Riley Hagedorn of Bruceton School! 🌟 Their accomplishments are certainly worth celebrating, and we invite our Preston County Schools family to join us in recognizing these exceptional students. The ceremony will take place tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th at 11:30 a.m. at the McGrew House in Kingwood and will be live streamed on the Preston County Schools Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PrestonCountySchools). 📣💙💛 Congratulations to our Golden Horseshoe Top 8—we are proud of you! Special thanks to the McGrew Society for this outstanding recognition of our hard-working students in Preston County.🌸
Today, Preston County Schools join communities across the nation in recognizing Constitution Day, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. In our public schools, this day provides an opportunity for students to learn about the document that established the framework of our government, shaped the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and continues to guide our democracy. Constitution Day is more than a look back at history—it is an opportunity to encourage civic understanding, thoughtful participation, and an appreciation for the principles that help shape our nation. Throughout Constitution Week, September 17–23, we are proud to help our students understand the importance of our Constitution and their role in our communities and our country. This year, all 8th graders will receive a pocket Constitution thanks to the 917 Society (https://www.917society.org/all-pocket-constitution-requests) and spearheaded by Tracy Friend.
Bus 10-23, Richard Mitchell, will be running approx. 15 minutes late on his 1st afternoon run. This will only affect Bruceton School Students and not PHS.
The Bulldogs XC team competed yesterday at St. Francis Central Catholic School. It was a hot evening on a very challenging and hilly course. Both teams finished in 6th place, with 2 individuals earning medals.
Girls results:
Elaina Armstrong — 1st 🥇
Colleen Eisentrout — 34th
Serenity Losh — 37th
Brooke Smith — 40th
Catalina Richards — 64th
Audrey Moody — 71st
Boys results:
Eli Parker — 4th 🏅
Jackson Wotring — 25th
Caleb Copen — 32nd
Owen Moody — 46th
Landry Spiker — 61st
Alan Davis — 67th
JV
Kolby Sisler - 51st
Evan Moody - 60th
Hayzlee Dyer - 33rd
Harper Dick - 49th
It was a great effort from everyone. Thanks to our runners for representing Bruceton!
#SchoolOfChampions
#GoodThingsHappenHere
School picture proofs are now available to view and order. Parents can log on to: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
Once you're there, you'll need to create an account and look up Bruceton School. You'll use Event Code: FE386226
You'll also need your child's full WVEIS number. Their WVEIS number is the same as their lunch number. Once you've registered, you'll be able to view and order online. Orders will be shipped directly to you. If you can't find your child's WVEIS number, please contact their homeroom teacher.
Also:
Parents who haven't done so already, need to complete the Acceptable Use Form Agreement and other information at the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QKqP4MsXb9
This is the information link that was provided in a QR Code that was attached to the student information sheet that was brought home to parents at the beginning of the year.