With today's inclement weather day, PCS has decided not to adjust the dates that were more recently put back in place for a Spring Break, and will be using Friday, May 29th (Snow Make-Up Day) as the possible last day for students. This has no affect or change on PHS graduation. Teachers last day in the buildings will now be June 2nd. Also, with today's snow day, 3rd Grading Period Report Cards will now go out this Friday the 20th, as opposed to the 19th.
Thales, the first Greek Mathematician and philosopher said, "Hope is the most universal of all human possessions."
More than 2,500 years later, we can also say that mathematics is one of the most universal human possessions.
Connecting hope and mathematics creates opportunities for deeper insight and knowledge. Mathematics gives us hope to understand reality and truth clearly, share common definitions, learn cooperation, use data responsibly, find win-win strategies, and more.
Even if you're just looking for an excuse to eat some pie, today is that day too.
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE AND CHANGES:
Preston County Schools would like to provide an update related to our current year academic calendar. This will be reflected with an updated calendar on the county page later today. A waiver request of the 180-day requirement was submitted by Mr. Martin on March 6th for a waiver of (4) dates that were missed due to weather during the last week of January that were a part of the Governor's emergency declaration. The waiver has been approved. As a result, the last day of school for students will be Thursday, May 28th if the district has no additional snow days between now and the end of the school year. This will also allow Tuesday, April 7th to now be a day off of school for students and 200-day staff for an extended Easter Break as it was previously scheduled to be prior to the snow. If we have any snow days for the remainder of the year, announcements will be made on needed calendar adjustments.
PCS Students, the weather is beginning to look like "Sun's Out/Guns Out," Spring is around the corner, and time to chase the Winter Blues away and either maintain or improve your wellness. Announcing the week of March 16th and beginning on the first day of Spring, March 20th, students will be given wellness activities to participate in through May 1st. At that time, verification will be open via a forms and must be fully completed. Winners will be chosen at random from those completing the challenge, which will include verification of activities completed, and a brief summary of an overall wellness program, developed by the student, to continue throughout the Summer. Prizes awarded and delivered by May 8th. All of this made possible through grant-funding specifically for student wellness. If any local or area businesses are interested in sponsoring a staff challenge, please reach out to Justin Hough, PCS Director of Child Nutrition and Communications at jhough@k12.wv.us.
A big thank you to our families, students, and staff who joined us for Family Movie Night on Friday evening. There were lots of smiles and a great time was had by all!
We’re looking forward to seeing EVERYONE back tomorrow. You never know what kind of fun might be in store at KES!
Andrea goes above and beyond to support our students and their families. From connecting families with important resources and strengthening communication between home and school, to organizing Christmas and Easter meals and leading social skills groups, her work makes a meaningful difference every day.
Her compassion and dedication help make our school a stronger, more supportive place for everyone. We are so grateful for all that she does!
Thank you, Andrea!
A big thank you to substitute teacher and volunteer Julia Kelly for helping clean up and prepare our school greenhouse. Julia is a member of the WVU Extension Master Gardener Program and is excited to share her love of growing things with our school community.
We also want to recognize her son, second grader Ben Kelly, who got a head start on our school beautification efforts by helping clean the flower bed at our main entrance.
Thank you both for your hard work and for helping make our campus an even more beautiful place to learn and grow! We look forward to sharing our students’ upcoming learning experiences from the greenhouse.
These students go above and beyond to understand and share the feelings of others. They recognize emotions in their classmates, imagine what someone else might be experiencing, and respond with genuine concern and care. Their kindness helps make our school a place where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.
Congratulations to our February honorees for showing what it means to lead with heart. Your compassion makes a difference every day!
Wear your favorite PJs and get ready for a fun and relaxing Friday as we celebrate the joy of reading and the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss!
And the fun doesn’t stop when the school day ends!
Join us again Friday evening from 5:30–7:00 PM in the KES Gym for our Family Movie Night. We’ll be watching Horton Hears a Who!
Don’t forget to join us this Friday, March 6th, for our Dr. Seuss Family Movie Night! We’ll be showing the classic story Horton Hears a Who! in the KES gym from 5:30–7:00 PM.
Come celebrate the imaginative works of the late, great Dr. Seuss with us! Families can enjoy the movie together while thinking about how the story compares from the book to the big screen.
Bring the whole family, show your love for reading, and help us wrap up a fun week celebrating stories and imagination. We hope to see you there!
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for today, Tuesday, March 3rd. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
