Due to the deep snow on the Fireman's Field and projected rain for the week in the forecast, we will be changing our evening dismissal in an effort to keep everyone safe and avoid vehicles getting stuck. We will NOT stage Parent Pick-Up on the Fireman’s Field from January 23 through January 26th. Families, park within walking distance to KES. Report to the exterior doors of the gym. You will give the student's name to a staff member located at the gym doors closest to the Early Childhood Building. Please be prepared to show ID! Then, wait in line for your child. Staff members will bring students to you . We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
It's that time of year again. Give Kids a Smile Day. WVU Dental is offering free exams for children. Ages 1-17. Limited appointments are available. Families should call ASAP. 304-293-6208.
Pre K & kindergarten registration will be held Friday, January 26, 2024, from 9 am - 2 pm. For more information visit: http://tinyurl.com/PCSKpreK
The following buses will run alternate stops for Monday, January 22nd: Bus 46 Gary Matthews Bruceton School & PHS; Bus 13-20 Tim Clime South Preston School & PHS; Bus 73-16 Jose Shillito Terra Alta/East Preston School & PHS; Bus 71-16 Roger DeBerry Kingwood Elementary & PHS; Bus 66-15 Laura Fisher West Preston School & PHS; Bus 4 Cassandra Dobbins West Preston School & PHS; Bus 22-21 Gerri Shaffer Bruceton School & PHS; Bus 75-16 Shelly Wolfe Bruceton School & PHS. Alternate stop information is posted on the Preston County Schools Website under menu, parents/students, and transportation. Additionally, Preston County Schools is operating on a 2 Hour Delay.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Monday, January 22nd. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. There are several bus runs that will be using alternative stops. Calls and texts will be sent out to each impacted run as they are known tonight.
All school-affiliated and community youth league athletic events scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, January 20th have been postponed at all Preston County School locations.
Preston County Schools will be closed for tomorrow, Friday, January 19th. All students & most staff members do not report. Extended-contract, essential personnel will be contacted by Mr. Murray in the morning to check on building statuses. Personnel needing to pickup physical paychecks may get them at the Board Office from 8-9 AM. All scheduled extra-curricular activities are postponed, & the scheduled Pre-K & Kindergarten pre-registration events are postponed & will be rescheduled to next Friday, January 26th.
Deadline extended! Last Chance for Preston County Home School families to register their student to complete the yearly state test at their local school. Testing dates are available on the PCS website. Please share this information with Preston County home school families.
Today, Thursday, January 18th, Bus 25-23, Paul Hart, Kingwood and Preston High, will be using alternate stop locations for Beech Run.
The following buses will use alternate stop locations Thursday 1/18/24 (alternate stop info is posted on the PCS website menu>parent/student>transportation): 73-16 (Terra Alta), 4 (West), 46 & 22-21 & 75-16 (Bruceton), 71-16 (Kingwood), and 13-20 (South). Calls are going out now.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Thursday, January 18th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. There are several bus runs that will be using alternative stops. Calls and texts will be sent out to each impacted run as they are known tonight.
This is an update on extra-curricular activities this evening. The Boys' Varsity Basketball game between Preston High School and East Fairmont will proceed as scheduled. The PHS home wrestling match has been postponed until a later date. The scheduled game between West Preston and Westwood has been postponed as Mon County is out of school today. All other athletic teams are permitted to practice today. Individual coaches planning to practice today will be reaching out to parents and players.
Preston County Schools will be closed for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th & it will be a “Brain Freeze” Day. Students do not report. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, while all other staff reports on a 2-hour delay. Day-to-day substitute personnel should not to report unless they are specifically directed to do so. All schools will be open from 10 to 12 for students who require assistance. Resources on Brain Freeze can be found on the county and all school websites under the Live Feed section. Finally, the status on all afterschool activities will be announced tomorrow.
Preston County Schools will be closed for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th & it’s a “Brain Freeze” day. Students do not report. Teachers and most staff will be reporting on a 2-hour delay. In addition, students may come to school sites from 10 AM to 12 PM for assistance with their Brain Freeze activities. Lunches at each school site will be available from 11:30-1:00 PM as well. Parents, please contact the school by 10 AM if you would like to request a meal. Resources on Brain Freeze can be found on the county and all school websites under the Live Feed section. The status on all afterschool activities will be announced tomorrow.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. The scheduled principals' meeting has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, January 24th.
Based on the continued winter weather conditions, all after-school activities have been cancelled for tonight. This includes both school-affiliated teams and youth groups using school facilities. In addition, based on anticipated ongoing weather conditions, County Math Field Day will be rescheduled to Tuesday, January 23rd at the Kingwood Community Building.
Preston County Schools will be closed for today, Tuesday, January 16th & today will be a “Brain Freeze” Day. Students do not report, while staff reports on a 2-hour delay. Day-to-day substitute personnel should not to report unless they are specifically directed to do so. All schools will be open from 10 to 12 for students who require assistance. Resources on Brain Freeze can be found on the county and all school websites under the Live Feed section. The training with Dr. Taylor at Kingwood Elementary scheduled for today has been postponed & a rescheduled date will be announced. Finally, the status on all afterschool activities will be announced later today.
Preston County Schools will be closed for today, Tuesday, January 16th & it’s a “Brain Freeze” day. Students do not report. Teachers will be available to answer student & parent questions via phone, email, or on Teams throughout the day. In addition, students may come to school sites from 10 AM to 12 PM for assistance with their Brain Freeze activities. Lunches at each school site will be available from 11:30-1:00 PM as well. Parents, please contact the school by 10 AM if you would like to request a meal. Resources on Brain Freeze can be found on the county and all school websites under the Live Feed section. The status on all afterschool activities will be announced later today.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. County Math Field Day will be postponed until Wednesday, January 17th. Teachers requesting substitutes for math field day tomorrow need to adjust the request to the revised date.
