West Virginia ranks in the top five spots for childhood obesity in the nation. Day-of-Play encourages children to engage in physical activity and live a healthy lifestyle, whether at school, playing with friends, or spending time outdoors. Day-of-Play wants to lower the rate of childhood obesity in West Virginia. It is a free event happening in Morgantown, West Virginia on March 8th, 2025 at the Caperton Indoor Practice Facility. It is open to anyone ages 4-12. Registration for this free event opens on February 1, 2025. For more information visit https://www.getmovingwv.org/
The following are bus changes for tomorrow the 27th for the Bruceton Area. In Bruceton, all the following will be using alternate stops: Bus 75-16 Shelly Wolfe, 11-20 Bill Knotts, and 46 Gary Matthews.
Today’s math field day awards will begin at 12:30. There isn't parking at the lower lot at the VFD Community Building. Parents attending can park at the Civic Center and we’ll begin shuttling at 12:00 in ten minute intervals.
Live stream link: https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
Good morning. Bus 26, Dawn Stemple will be running approximately 45 minutes late this morning. Bus 26 is running, but will be running 45 minutes late.
Additional bus announcement for Bruceton and PHS students. Bus 75-16 Shelly Wolfe will also be using alternate stop locations tomorrow. Bus 75-16 will be using the alternate stop locations tomorrow.
The following are bus changes for tomorrow the 24th. In Kingwood, Bus 40-22 Tony Goff will not run. 40-22 will not run. And in Bruceton, all the following will be using alternate stops: Bus 22-21 Gerri Shaffer, 11-20 Bill Knotts, and 46 Gary Matthews.
Bus 40-22, Tony Goff, in the Kingwood area will not be running today. Bus 40-22 will not run today.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Thursday, January 23rd. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
Bus updates for tomorrow the 23rd:
Bruceton and PHS - Bus 46, Gary Matthews, 22-21 Gerri Shaffer, 75-16 Shelly Wolfe, & 11-20 Bill Knotts will use alternate stop locations. For South and PHS, 13-20 Tim Cline will use alternate stops, and in Kingwood, 40-22 Tony Goff will be using alternate for Grape Thickett.
All after school and extracurricular activities are permitted today, including practices and games. 1st place science fair winners from East, South, Aurora and Bruceton will practice at KES from 3:30-6. Please bring all required forms. If you can't attend, please notify Mrs. Zigray.
Preston County Schools will be closed for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22nd & it will be a “Brain Freeze” Day. Students do not report; however, maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, while all other staff report 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 website and Facebook page. The status on all extra-curricular activities will be announced tomorrow.
Preston County Schools will be closed for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22nd & it’s a “Brain Freeze” day. Students do not report, but teachers & most staff will be reporting on a 2-hour delay. Any assignments should be posted by 10 AM & students may come to school sites or contact teachers with questions from 10 AM to 12 PM. Lunches at each school site will be available from 11:30-1:00 PM. Parents, please contact the school by 1 1 AM if you would like to request a meal. Resources on Brain Freeze can be found on the county website and Facebook page. The status on all afterschool activities will be announced tomorrow.
Our December Student Wellness Challenge Winners were awarded their prizes on Friday in hopes they could enjoy them over the snowy weekend. Pictured below with their prizes at West Preston are:
Leelhan Martin - West (8th); Loralei Martin - West (3rd); Lyetti Martin - West (2nd)
And shown enjoying their snow scooters over the snowy weekend were:
Brennan Flores - KES (3rd); Kai Flores - PHS (11)
Again, congratulations to these 5 students, and hope you enjoyed those prizes.
Just a reminder that this evening, Tuesday the 21st at 5:30 PM at the BOE Boardroom, there is a work session with our state legislative representatives to discuss current educational issues. All members of the public are invited to attend and submit questions. We hope to see our personnel and public in attendance.
January Edition of Preston High's Monthly Newsletter, Excalibur:
Preston County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st. Maintenance, mechanics, and 240-day custodians report on a regular schedule. Other 240-day+ staff will report on a 2-hour delay. Students and all other staff do not report. Math Field Day is rescheduled to Friday. The BOE work session will proceed tomorrow as scheduled at 5:30 PM.
“Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.” - MLK Jr.
Today, along with the rest of the country, PCS on this day off, remembers and honors the legacy of Dr. King. Like his, our goals will always be to make this a better world for our children today and tomorrow.
There is school today. These are bus changes for the 17th for PHS, West Preston, Terra Alta and Bruceton.
Bus 70-16, Charlie McCarty in Terra Alta will not run.
Bus 46, Gary Matthews in Bruceton and Bus 82-18, Samantha Stone for West, will use alternate stops today. Thank you.
Bus Changes (Cancellations/Alt Stops) Friday, January 17th - 2 Hour Delay (PHS Students Also) Kingwood - 38-22 - Rose Turner will not run. 40-22 - Tony Goff - Alternate Stops Grape Thickett Bruceton - 55 - Shelley Reckart will not run 22-21 - Gerri Shaffer - Alternate Stops Grape 11-20 - Bill Knotts - Alternate Stops South - Tim Cline 13-20 - Alternate Stops Additional bus information will be sent out in the morning if necessary and as it comes in. Alternate Stops Links - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5050384/WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES.docx Pre-K Registration Info - https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/documents/parents%2Fstudents/calendar%2Fenrollment/prek-and-k-enrollment/222004
Bus Changes (Cancellations/Alt Stops)
Friday, January 17th - 2 Hour Delay
(PHS Students Also)
Kingwood - 38-22 - Rose Turner will not run.
40-22 - Tony Goff - Alternate Stops Grape Thickett
Bruceton - 55 - Shelley Reckart will not run
22-21 - Gerri Shaffer - Alternate Stops Grape
11-20 - Bill Knotts - Alternate Stops
South - Tim Cline 13-20 - Alternate Stops
Additional bus information will be sent out in the morning if necessary and as it comes in.
Alternate Stops Links - https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2073/PCS/5050384/WINTER_ALTERNATIVE_STOP_SCHEDULES.docx
Pre-K Registration Info - https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/documents/parents%2Fstudents/calendar%2Fenrollment/prek-and-k-enrollment/222004