Kingwood Elementary School

It's that time of year, and with inclement weather a possibility in the near future, take the time to remind yourselves about our Brain Freeze Days and other protocols. When possible, calls for delays, cancellations, or non-traditional learning (Brain Freeze), will be made the night before, but if not, between 4:30-5:00AM the morning of.
Brain Freeze Days - info can be found here (https://5il.co/14g0f) - Most staff reports on a 2 hour delay - students do not report - assignments from home
2 Hour Delays - students and most staff report on a 2 hour delay, and breakfast will still be served.
3 Hour Delays - students and most staff report on a 3 hour delay, and breakfast WILL NOT be served. (Staff could be asked to report on 2 hour delay)
Cancellation - Students do not report, and most staff do not report

Student led data conferences will be Thursday, November 13th, from 3:15PM - 5:15PM at KES. Come see the progress your child has made so far this school year!

KES will be holding a Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 10th, at 1:00PM in the Multi-Purpose Room. Please send veteran photos to Diana Hayes at ddhayes@k12.wv.us or drop off at KES.

Join us tomorrow at 6:00PM for our November PTA meeting to discuss upcoming events such as the Christmas program, Deck the Halls, and BINGO. Meeting to be held in the KES Library! See you then !

Just a friendly reminder to set any clocks that aren't automatic back 1 hour tonight before going to bed!

You're invited to our K-5 County Literacy Family Night. This free, family-friendly activity will be fun for students and parents, and a great opportunity to enrich their literacy engagement at home. Please RSVP by Monday, November 3rd (Link Below). Older siblings are welcome to attend and participate, but note that all activities are gauged for grades K-5. Hope to see you there.
https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0riJiazv840krQy

Upcoming Substitute Classes for Aide, Cook and Custodial Certifications -
If you're interested in subbing for PCS, or getting your foot in the door for full-time employment, please contact our personnel office for more info or to sign-up for one of these classes.

With SNAP Benefits delays approaching, PCS, and their partners at Food for Preston, want to ensure our students don't go hungry. If in need, please reach out to these food pantries or Food for Preston directly, as well as your child's school as we're here to help. Our guidance offices and social workers can work directly with local orgs, Food for Preston, and our county nutrition director, to ensure our students have food during any uncertain times.

November Menus Reminder and invite to take school lunch/breakfast survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/d0jMx4kUTj
(Please complete by Friday, October 31st at 8:00P)

KES: Remember that this week is RED (Really Excellent Decisions) Week! Help us celebrate making healthy choices for our physical and mental health by participating in each fun themed day!

Kingwood Elementary raised $427.00 this past week to benefit Betty Puskar Breast Care Center in Morgantown during our second annual PINK OUT where staff and students paid $1.00 to wear pink! Thanks to all who participated and helped us surpass the amount raised during last year's event!

KES enjoyed a night of fun with students and their families this past week with a Halloween parade and storyteller! Our PTA also provided pizza and cookies with coloring, bowling, and stamp activities as well as a visit from the Preston County Animal Shelter and WVU Mountaineer beforehand. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your memory making! Have a wonderful weekend!

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 24th, there will be no school for students and staff reports for professional learning. No School for students tomorrow.

Join us October 27–31 as we celebrate Really Excellent Decisions (RED) Week! Each day, students will focus on making positive choices, showing kindness, and leading with respect. Together, we’ll learn how small decisions make a big difference! 💪✨

#KESRedWeek #ReallyExcellentDecisions #KESLeadership #KESKindness

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, October 23rd, students will be bringing home their report cards/progress reports for the 1st Grading Period that ended on the 17th.

Since 2011, Unity Day has been recognized in the US as a day to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. PCS is dedicated to the prevention of students being bullied, and creating a safe and welcoming learning environment.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To give back to our community through an organization that impacts so many local people, KES is raising money to donate to the Betty Puskar Breast Care Center in Morgantown—And we plan to have fun while we do it! KES will have a PINK OUT this Thursday, October 23rd! Staff and students will pay $1.00 to wear pink. Again, all proceeds will go to the Betty Puskar Breast Care Center. Let’s try to surpass our total from last year, $420.00!

KES: This is just a reminder to wear ORANGE tomorrow, October 22, for Unity Day! Help us take a stand against bullying!

Stock up your freezer for the winter! KES PTA is selling raffle tickets for ½ hog to be drawn on November 19th! Contact Mykayla Mauldin (mmauldin@k12.wv.us) or Misty Davis (misty.d.davis@k12.wv.us) to purchase or sell tickets.

October 20-24, 2025 is National School Bus Safety Week. Keep bus stop safety at the top of your list this school year. School buses carry our most precious cargo—our children. Every stop is a chance to protect their journey. We thank our community members for following the law, our local law enforcement for monitoring and enforcing the laws, and our PCS Bus Drivers for ensuring our students' safety to and from our schools and events.