This week's #PrestonCountyReads focus. Each week, we'll be posting different tips to improve your child's reading. Be sure to include the hashtag on any posts, images or videos you'd like to share of your student working on their skills. Remember, numerous studies have defined that 15-30 minutes of reading a day will help your child improve their literacy, and even for adults will support brain health for a lifetime.
6 months ago, Justin Hough
This week's #PrestonCountyReads focus. Each week, we'll be posting different tips to improve your child's reading. Be sure to include the hashtag on any posts, images or videos you'd like to share of your student working on their skills. Remember, numerous studies have defined that 15-30 minutes of reading a day will help your child improve their literacy, and even for adults will support brain health for a lifetime.
This week's #PrestonCountyReads focus. Each week, we'll be posting different tips to improve your child's reading. Be sure to include the hashtag on any posts, images or videos you'd like to share of your student working on their skills. Remember, numerous studies have defined that 15-30 minutes of reading a day will help your child improve their literacy, and even for adults will support brain health for a lifetime.
2024 Knight Night Relays Information: Saturday, August 24th @ PHS 5:15-9:30. (Please see images below) - The traffic flow around PHS will be in a clockwise direction. - Someone will be manning the gate that will permit coaches with their SSAC card, handicapped spectators, vendors / food trucks, and buses. They will drop off at the baseball field gate and continue around the school in a clockwise direction. - Buses can park on the left side of the road once they pass the stadium or at the bus garage. - Spectator parking will be in the front of the school, the lower lots, the grass field near the maintenance building, or CPMS. - WVU Olympians (Amy Cashin of Australia and Ceili McCabe of Canada) will be signing autographs at the top of the stadium.
6 months ago, Justin Hough
2024 Knight Night Relays Information: Saturday, August 24th @ PHS 5:15-9:30. (Please see images below) - The traffic flow around PHS will be in a clockwise direction. - Someone will be manning the gate that will permit coaches with their SSAC card, handicapped spectators, vendors / food trucks, and buses. They will drop off at the baseball field gate and continue around the school in a clockwise direction. - Buses can park on the left side of the road once they pass the stadium or at the bus garage. - Spectator parking will be in the front of the school, the lower lots, the grass field near the maintenance building, or CPMS. - WVU Olympians (Amy Cashin of Australia and Ceili McCabe of Canada) will be signing autographs at the top of the stadium.
2024 Knight Night Relays Information: Saturday, August 24th @ PHS 5:15-9:30. (Please see images below) - The traffic flow around PHS will be in a clockwise direction. - Someone will be manning the gate that will permit coaches with their SSAC card, handicapped spectators, vendors / food trucks, and buses. They will drop off at the baseball field gate and continue around the school in a clockwise direction. - Buses can park on the left side of the road once they pass the stadium or at the bus garage. - Spectator parking will be in the front of the school, the lower lots, the grass field near the maintenance building, or CPMS. - WVU Olympians (Amy Cashin of Australia and Ceili McCabe of Canada) will be signing autographs at the top of the stadium.
2024 Knight Night Relays Information: Saturday, August 24th @ PHS 5:15-9:30. (Please see images below) - The traffic flow around PHS will be in a clockwise direction. - Someone will be manning the gate that will permit coaches with their SSAC card, handicapped spectators, vendors / food trucks, and buses. They will drop off at the baseball field gate and continue around the school in a clockwise direction. - Buses can park on the left side of the road once they pass the stadium or at the bus garage. - Spectator parking will be in the front of the school, the lower lots, the grass field near the maintenance building, or CPMS. - WVU Olympians (Amy Cashin of Australia and Ceili McCabe of Canada) will be signing autographs at the top of the stadium.
Good evening Preston County. Just a reminder that tomorrow begins our staggered start week. Tomorrow we welcome back our 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th grade students. Remember, school breakfast and lunch are free for all students, and we encourage all of you to take advantage and get fueled up for your day. See you tomorrow.
6 months ago, Justin Hough
Welcome Back Preston County. Just a reminder that our staggered start begins on Tuesday, as we welcome back students in grades 4, 5, 11 and 12.
Just a reminder for all parents and students of the vaccination requirements to enter school in the state of WV. These are for all students. Please contact your local health department if you have not done so already to get these scheduled to avoid any unnecessary absences as we begin this school year.
6 months ago, Justin Hough
Just a reminder for all parents and students of the vaccination requirements to enter school in the state of WV. These are for all students. Please contact your local health department if you have not done so already to get these scheduled to avoid any unnecessary absences as we begin this school year.
Just a reminder for all parents and students of the vaccination requirements to enter school in the state of WV. These are for all students. Please contact your local health department if you have not done so already to get these scheduled to avoid any unnecessary absences as we begin this school year.
Preston County Schools would like to thank the following sponsors for their opening session donations: Silver Eagle Security & Facility Management, Clear Mountain Bank, Ray Thompson - State Farm, A-Plus Literacy, and Gordon Food Service. We appreciate you supporting our Preston County Schools' Staff.
6 months ago, Justin Hough
Preston County Schools would like to thank the following sponsors for their opening session donations: Silver Eagle Security & Facility Management, Clear Mountain Bank, Ray Thompson - State Farm, A-Plus Literacy, and Gordon Food Service. We appreciate you supporting our Preston County Schools' Staff.
Welcome Back Preston County. Just a reminder that our staggered start begins on Tuesday, as we welcome back students in grades 4, 5, 11 and 12. Be sure to reference the staggered schedule, as well as attend your school's open house event. Those are: Terra Alta East Preston 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 South Preston 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 Rowlesburg 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug 22 Fellowsville Elementary 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 Aurora 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 Kingwood Elementary 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 Bruceton from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 19 Central Preston 6th through 8th grade 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Aug 19 West Preston 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 29
6 months ago, Justin Hough
Welcome Back Preston County. Just a reminder that our staggered start begins on Tuesday, as we welcome back students in grades 4, 5, 11 and 12. Be sure to reference the staggered schedule, as well as attend your school's open house event. Those are: Terra Alta East Preston 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 South Preston 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 Rowlesburg 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug 22 Fellowsville Elementary 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 Aurora 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 Kingwood Elementary 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 Bruceton from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 19 Central Preston 6th through 8th grade 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Aug 19 West Preston 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 29
Breakfast and Lunch Menus are available on the app for August and below. Just a reminder that all Preston County Students eat for FREE. Students that bring a cold lunch and want to purchase a milk, the cost is $.35. For adults in the building, visitors, volunteers, and/or staff, the prices are: Adult Breakfast: $3.50 and Adult Lunch: $4.50. September's menus will be up the week of the 26th, so parents can plan accordingly. Prior to the September 30th Professional Development Day, surveys will go out for parents and students to fill out as it relates to child nutrition and meal service, and those sustains and suggestions will be discussed among the child nutrition director, cafeteria managers and cooks during their PD day. We look forward to seeing all of you back real soon. (Preston County Schools is an equal opportunity provider.)
6 months ago, Justin Hough
Breakfast and Lunch Menus are available on the app for August and below. Just a reminder that all Preston County Students eat for FREE. Students that bring a cold lunch and want to purchase a milk, the cost is $.35. For adults in the building, visitors, volunteers, and/or staff, the prices are: Adult Breakfast: $3.50 and Adult Lunch: $4.50. September's menus will be up the week of the 26th, so parents can plan accordingly. Prior to the September 30th Professional Development Day, surveys will go out for parents and students to fill out as it relates to child nutrition and meal service, and those sustains and suggestions will be discussed among the child nutrition director, cafeteria managers and cooks during their PD day. We look forward to seeing all of you back real soon. (Preston County Schools is an equal opportunity provider.)
Breakfast and Lunch Menus are available on the app for August and below. Just a reminder that all Preston County Students eat for FREE. Students that bring a cold lunch and want to purchase a milk, the cost is $.35. For adults in the building, visitors, volunteers, and/or staff, the prices are: Adult Breakfast: $3.50 and Adult Lunch: $4.50. September's menus will be up the week of the 26th, so parents can plan accordingly. Prior to the September 30th Professional Development Day, surveys will go out for parents and students to fill out as it relates to child nutrition and meal service, and those sustains and suggestions will be discussed among the child nutrition director, cafeteria managers and cooks during their PD day. We look forward to seeing all of you back real soon. (Preston County Schools is an equal opportunity provider.)
Girls' Squires Soccer Grades 6 to 8: The coach of the newly formed unified middle school girls' soccer program will be having an informational and parents meeting this Wednesday, August 14th beginning at 6:30 PM at the grass soccer fields in Kingwood. A short practice will follow. Please bring sports physical forms along with soccer gear. If interested in playing this season, please plan to attend.
6 months ago, Justin Hough
Girl’s squires soccer informational meeting information
Opening day professional development activities for Preston County Schools staff is scheduled for Thursday, August 15th at PHS. Doors open at 7:45 AM. Information on Thursday's events & copies of the professional & service schedules are attached at the following link: https://5il.co/2tgrg. See everyone Thursday!
6 months ago, Brad Martin
back to school
Squires Football Reminder: Grades6-8, sign-ups for the Preston County Middle School Football Team will be held this evening, Monday August 12 , at 6:30 pm at Preston High School near the grass football field. Those interested will need a completed physical form for the current school year. If you are interested and have further questions please contact Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746. See you this evening.
6 months ago, Justin Hough
Squires Football Reminder: Grades6-8, sign-ups for the Preston County Middle School Football Team will be held this evening, Monday August 12 , at 6:30 pm at Preston High School near the grass football field. Those interested will need a completed physical form for the current school year. If you are interested and have further questions please contact Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746. See you this evening.
The Mountain Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be located at the Kingwood Civic Center Parking Lot tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 11-12:30 for distribution. Please see the attached informational flyer.
6 months ago, Justin Hough
The Mountain Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be located at the Kingwood Civic Center Parking Lot tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 11-12:30 for distribution. Please see the attached informational flyer.
The 2024-25 Student Information Form that must be completed for all Preston County Schools students is now posted on the scrolling marquee on the Preston County Schools website and at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/qJcCNbiPNz. Please complete this form prior to the start of school!!!
6 months ago, Brad Martin
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Bus schedules for the upcoming school year are now posted on the Preston County Schools website under the Transportation section or at the following link: https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/page/transportation. Please contact the Bus Garage with questions or concerns at (304) 329-0580 at extension 248 or 249.
6 months ago, Brad Martin
find my bus route
This Fall Preston High School has a number of sports offerings for students including: golf, boys' & girls' soccer, volleyball, cheer, cross country, marching band, and football. All of these programs need strong student-athlete participation levels to improve competitiveness. Any parent or prospective student-athlete interested in participating can reach out to new Preston High School Athletic Director Mr. Ryan Justus. Mr. Justus can be reached at 304-329-0580 ext. 138 or ryan.justus@k12.wv.us. PHS student athletes, WE NEED YOU!
6 months ago, Brad Martin
uncle sam
Squires Football - To all 6, 7, & 8th grade students and parents:  Sign ups for the Preston County Middle School Football Team will be held Monday August 12th at 6:30 pm at the Kingwood Elementary School Football Field.   Those interested will need a completed physical form for the current school year.  If you are interested and have further questions please contact Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746.
6 months ago, Justin Hough
Squires football sign ups
In-County Transfers: PCS intra-county transfers have closed, but will be extended through Wed. Aug. 7, 2024. For more information, visit the PCS website under student support services under documents. If you have any questions, contact Angie Zofchak, director of attendance and student support services, at 304-329-0580 x 236
6 months ago, Justin Hough
Intra-county transfer information
There will be an Open House for all students and parents/guardians on August 20 from 4:30-6:30. We especially encourage all freshmen and new students to Preston High School to attend with their families. Schedules will be handed out with an opportunity to find your classes and meet your teachers, information tables will be in the Great Hall, and an orientation session for students and parents will be at 5:30 in the Theater. Freshmen Orientation is the first day of school for Freshmen, Thursday, August 22.
6 months ago, Beth Bishop
Open house
A draft professional development schedule for professional and service personnel is posted on the Preston County Schools website scrolling marquee and Facebook page. Any schedule updates will be made in advance of the opening day session at Preston High on Thursday, August 15th.
6 months ago, Brad Martin
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Special Education Parent/Guardian Focus Survey: If you are a parent/guardian of a PCS student with an IEP (Special Education Individualized Education Plan), please take the time to complete the survey at the link below. If you would prefer to complete a paper copy, please make that request to Sarah Clingerman, Executive Secretary Special Education, at 304-329-0580 ext. 239 or sarah.clingerman@k12.wv.us. This is a voluntary survey, but your input is also requested and valued as the state department and counties continue to make improvements as it relates to both students and parents. https://forms.office.com/r/mZwqwd0N65 
7 months ago, Justin Hough
The staggered start schedule has been updated on the Preston County Schools website, with an alternative staggered start sent to the Rowlesburg staff and students. This schedule did not include PK and K. Those teachers will be conducting visits during the staggered start and will inform parents and students of whether their student will attend on either A or B day. More information will following in the coming days and weeks.
7 months ago, Justin Hough