Preston High School

This week across Preston County Schools, we celebrate our amazing school counselors, whose vital contributions support our students' academic, social-emotional, and career development. This week, and every day, we can't thank you enough for what you do for kids and for the support you bring to all in the buildings and communities you work in. Thank you.

Lunch Menu Week of February 2nd (PHS)
Monday - Uncrustables and Chips
Tuesday - Chicken Quesadilla and Fiesta Beans
Wednesday - Corn Dog and Tater Tots
Thursday - Mozzarella Sticks and Sweet Potato Tots
Friday - Pizza and Broccoli

Due to having no in-person school this week and delivery routes being impeded, all schools will be on "Cook's Choice" next week, and we will pick up with the regularly planned menus on February 9th. Each school's Facebook page will have their updated menu for the week.

As of now, following this past week of inclement weather to our state and area, PCS has exhausted all allotted Snow Days and Non-Traditional Instruction (Brain Freeze) Days. Due to the 6th Snow Day called on January 27th, as of now, April 7th is an Instructional Day for Students. Due to the severity of this past weekend's and week's winter storm, if the State Department would choose to grant waivers or exceptions to days' used, we will communicate that and adjust the calendar accordingly.

Preston County Schools will be closed Friday, January 30th & it will be a “Brain Freeze” Day. Students do not report. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other staff reports on a 2-hour delay. All schools will be open from 10 AM- 12 PM for students who need help & lunches will be served from 11AM -12 PM. Extracurricular activities will be permitted with coaches communicating with student athletes and parents about potential optional practice sessions or competitions.

Just a reminder on Tuesday, February 3rd at 6p in the PHS Media Center, is a meeting of the PHS Local School Improvement Council (LSIC). The PHS LSIC will be presenting at the February 9th Board Meeting that will also be hosted at PHS. This meeting is open to parents, community members, students and staff who wish to participate and work towards continued improvements at PHS.

Updated Valentine Day preorder information.

The PHS Floral & Food Service programs are joining forces and taking orders for Valentine flowers and more! We have lots of packages to suit your budget and preferences – from $12 up to $100. Roses, carnations, snacks, and more. Look for the flyers posted around the school, use the link on Schoology, or come to Mrs. Funk’s room 350 during Advisory or 8th period to place your order. We will be taking orders through February 4th.  Payments can be made through School Online Cash. Links are attached.

School Online Cash:
https://prestonboe.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/2726/281/False/True

Order form link:
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Preston County Schools will be closed Thursday, January 29th & it will be a “Brain Freeze” Day. Students do not report. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other staff reports on a 2-hour delay. All schools will be open from 10 AM- 12 PM for students who need help & lunches will be served from 11AM -12 PM. The status of extracurricular activities will be announced tomorrow.

Extracurricular activities for today, Wednesday, January 28th have been cancelled. A message about school status for tomorrow will be made later today.

Preston County Schools will be closed Wednessday, January 28th & it will be a “Brain Freeze” Day. Students do not report. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other staff reports on a 2-hour delay.. All schools will be open from 10 AM- 12 PM for students who need help & lunches will be served from 11AM -12 PM. The status of extracurricular activities will be announced tomorrow.

Preston County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. Students do not report and & extra-curricular activities are cancelled. Maintenance, mechanics, and 240-day custodians report on a normal schedule. All other 240+ day employees report on a 2-hour delay.

The Preston County Board of Education meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th at 6 PM is now scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM at the West Preston School Band Room.

The PHS Floral & Food Service programs are joining forces and taking orders for Valentine flowers and more! 
We have lots of packages to suit your budget and preferences – from $12 up to $100.
Roses, carnations, snacks, and more. 
Look for the flyers posted around the school, use the link on Schoology, or come to Mrs. Funk’s room 350 during Advisory or 8th period to place your order. 
We will be taking orders through February 4th. 

Use the link below to order

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Preston County Schools will be closed tomrrow, Monday, January 26th. Students do not report and & extra-curricular activities are cancelled. Maintenance, mechanics, and 240-day custodians report on a normal schedule. All other 240+ day employees report on a 2-hour delay.

PHS ProStart students did an excellent job providing breakfast at the Capitol, on Preston County Day at the Legislature, including buckwheat cakes made with flour donated by County Commissioner, Hunter Thomas. Our students always enjoy showcasing Preston High's CTE Programs.

Due to anticipated weather conditions on Monday, the scheduled Board of Education meeting at West Preston School on Monday, January 26th will be postponed and rescheduled to Wednesday, January 28th at 6 PM at the West Preston School Band Room.

Aurora Bus Announcement - Bus 64-15, Kristina Matlick, will be using alternate stop locations tomorrow the 23rd for Youghiogheny Drive.

Bruceton Bus Announcement - Bus 17-20, Gary Matthews, will use alternate winter stops tomorrow the 23rd for Hume Livengood Rd and Seese Rd

It appears we're currently having and will continue to have the Preston County Winter we've all become accustomed to, but haven't seen in the past few years. The state allocates us, based off additional learning time in our buildings each day, 5 traditional snow days, where students and staff under 240 day contracts do not report, and allows 5 non-traditional learning days (Brain Freeze) where students work from home and staff reports. If we exhaust all these days, make-up days, either via from Spring Break, or at the end of the school year, will need to be used to meet the state requirements. If we go over those allocated days, the calendar will be adjusted and you will be informed of the dates of those make-up days.