October 23-26 will be RED (Really Excellent Decisions) Week at KES! With this comes an emphasis on being drug and bully free. To help celebrate and encourage really excellent decisions, we are announcing the following themed days:
Monday: Put on your thinking cap and make smart choices! Wear a hat to school.
Tuesday: Get RED-y to make great choices! Wear as much red as you can.
Wednesday: Dream about your future filled with great choices! Wear pajamas to school.
Thursday: Say "boo" to bad choices! Wear a school-appropriate costume.
Have you checked out the latest news stories at prestoncountyschools.com (main page under News)? Book mark the website and check back often for news from Preston County Schools or visit us on social media - Facebook & X (Twitter) and coming soon - Instagram.
Good afternoon. Bus 78-17, Hoy Wiles, will not run tomorrow, Wednesday, October 17th. This cancelation will impact Kingwood Elementary, West Preston School, and Preston High students who ride bus 78-17. Again, this cancelation is for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 17. Thank you.
Good evening, just a reminder that tomorrow October 13, 2023 will be the last day to turn in your fundraiser and money. Thank you to everyone who helped make this fundraiser successful!
The Preston County Schools Levy Committee is seeking feedback for a possible levy proposal in May 2024. The committee would appreciate community input & response on the following survey https://forms.office.com/r/YuQdsZg8Db to help guide development of the potential levy call.
Due to some technical problems today with lifetouch and their equipment, they were unable to take pictures. They have rescheduled us for November 2, 2023. Thank you all for your understanding of this situation. Have a good evening.
WANTED: Parent Volunteers to help with Haunted Hallways on Oct 25: 5:30 - 7:00p.m., and/or the Scholastic Book Fair to be held Monday, October 23 - Thursday, October 26: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Interested parties can text Jill Zeigler 304-692-9716 for more information.
Get ready to smile, KES!
Picture Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 11th!
October9-13 is National School Lunch Week; the theme is "Level Up with School Lunch." Featured items will include: Minecraft Meatball Sub, FryGuy Fries, Guaco Walking Taco, Pac-Man Pizza, Donkey Kong Bananas, Yeti in my Spaghetti, Kirby Cheeseburger, and Princess Peach.
To help ensure the national alert and warning system is ready to provide timely, accurate information during the next disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test at approximately 2:20 PM on Wednesday, October 4. This 1-minute test alert sent to TVs, radios and smartphones is similar to the weekly or monthly testing that happens on a local and regional level. The message that appears on phones will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” No action is required by the public. This alert is simply a test of a robust readiness system should a nationwide alert be necessary in the future. All Preston County Schools have been advised of this test and are notifying students and staff in advance of the test this afternoon.
Good afternoon. Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4th, Bus 78-17, Hoy Wiles for Kingwood Elementary, West Preston, and Preston High, will not run. Again, Wednesday, October 4th Bus 78-17 will not run. Thank you.
Attention all KES Families: Parent Pick-Up will continue to take place from the KES gym today, Tuesday, October 3rd, due to limited space on the Fireman's Field. Please use the same entrance/exits as you did last week and stay on the crossswalks throughout your travels. If you are able to find a space on the Fireman's Field, you may park there and walk to the gym; there is just not enough open space for all of our rows at this time. Thanks for your patience and cooperation!
Please take a moment to fill out this Family Needs Assessment. This will assist the School Social Worker on how to better support your child and family if needed.
The survey can be accessed through the provided link. https://forms.office.com/r/c3JYVAnF3r. If you have any questions please reach out to
Andrea Stanley, KES & CPMS, School Social Worker at 304-435-8250. All responses are confidential.
KES Families: In addition to the previous announcement about dismissal, please know that Price Street Walkers WILL RESUME AS NORMAL beginning today, October 2nd.
Attention all KES Families: Parent Pick-Up will continue to take place from the KES gym today, Monday, October 2nd, due to limited space on the Fireman's Field. Please use the same entrance/exits as you did last week and stay on the crossswalks throughout your travels. If you are able to find a space on the Fireman's Field, you may park there and walk to the gym; there is just not enough open space for all of our rows at this time. Thanks for your patience and cooperation!
Good afternoon Preston County. This is a reminder that all Preston County Schools will be dismissed two hours early today, Thursday, September 28th and closed tomorrow, Friday, September 29th so that students and staff may take part in the Buckwheat Festival activities. We will see everyone back in school on Monday, October 2nd. Have a wonderful, fun-filled festival weekend.
Good morning Preston County. Bus 128 Cody Elliott Kingwood Elementary, Central Preston Middle School, and Preston High School will be running 20 minutes late today, Tuesday, September 27th. Again, Bus 128 will be 20 minutes late today.
KES Families: We have received word that there will be funeral services at the neighboring funeral home on Wednesday, September 27, and Thursday, September 28. Therefore, parking will not be available in that location for the next two days. We apologize for the inconvenience.
KES Students: The sights and sounds of the Buckwheat Festival are here! Before you have fun at the fair, show up for some fun at school! Next week will be a spirit week so, plan your outfits and plan to attend!
Monday: Mountaineer Monday (Wear blue and gold)
Tuesday: Tie Dye Tuesday (Wear your favorite tye dye)
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday (Wacky hair? Wacky outfit? Why not both?!)
Thursday: Thinking Cap Thursday (Wear a hat to school)
Just a reminder that we'll be dancing the night away in the KES gym this evening! The Glow Dance will be from 6:00-7:30PM. Admission is $5. Hope to see you there!
