Preston County Schools wanted to communicate about the issues associated with a series of bus cancellations, specifically recent cancellations of the bus servicing the Bull Run and Sunny Hill areas of Masontown. At this time, the district is experiencing a significant shortage of substitute drivers that has been further taxed with multiple driver medical leaves, a recent resignation, and additional day-to-day absences. Preston County Schools is attempting to cover as many routes as possible using all available resources with the Transportation Director, multiple mechanics, and employees in other service classifications driving on a nearly daily basis. The recent vacancy in the West Area is currently posted and a course to certify additional substitute drivers is ongoing but is a timely process. Attempts to rotate available substitute drivers to the current unfilled route will be made and the transportation department is looking at other options to try and remedy the situation as soon as possible. We greatly apologize for the current circumstances and appreciate your ongoing patience as we work through these difficult issues.
"West Virginia Academy, a tuition-free public charter school in Morgantown for grades Pre-K to 9, is opening in the Fall of 2022. Applications are open now and due by March 31st. https://www.westvirginiaacademy.org/application-for-enrollment
PHS Literacy and Math Family Engagement Night
March 14, 2022
4PM - 7PM
PHS Concourse
Activities will be provided for ALL AGES
Rod McClanahan with Herff Jones, will be here to meet with sophomores during Links tomorrow, Tuesday, 3/8/22, in the auditorium. In addition, Seniors, if you haven't ordered your cap & gown yet, you MUST see Rod McClanahan tomorrow, Tuesday, 3/8/22. Finally, Mr. McClanahan will have available extra hoodies for sale for interested students.
You are receiving this courtesy notification today to make you aware that a child at Preston High School has tested positive for Covid this week. Please monitor your child for symptoms and keep him/her home if they present with Covid - related symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
Bus 47 Ken Mosley in the West Preston Area will not run on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Bus Routes Cancelled for Friday, March 4, 2022
Aurora - Rick Bachtel 21-21
Bruceton - Shelley Wolfe 75-16 and Stephanie Hamilton 32
Kingwood - Bill McNair 40-22
You are receiving this courtesy notification today to make you aware that a child at Preston High School has tested positive for Covid this week. Please monitor your child for symptoms and keep him/her home if they present with Covid - related symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
Bus Routes Cancelled for Thursday, March 3, 2022. Aurora Bus 21-21 Rick Bachtel and Bus 55 Shelley Reckart in the Bruceton Area.
Bus 21-21, Rick Bachtel in the Aurora area will not be running on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
The Preston County Youth Center will be hosting "Youth Night Out" on the first Friday of each month from 6-8:30 PM. Youth of all ages can enjoy an evening of games, crafts, & dinner. In addition, if you are into cheerleading, an NFL cheerleader will be leading a cheer clinic during the event. This program allows parents to enjoy a quiet evening while the youth come hang out at the new Preston County Youth Center. For more information, please contact Lisa Fox at (304) 771-1060.
Superintendent of PCS, Steve Wotring, explains the new Covid protocols approved at the board meeting 2/28/22. https://youtu.be/OUdEHkWkjuM
Here is the document of his announcement https://5il.co/16dql
This also applies to all bus runs and takes place immediately.
Here is the link to the weekly COVID list for Friday, February 25, 2022. https://5il.co/16bkw Masks will be required for all at Fellowsville Elementary for the week of February 28th. Masks will be optional in all other buildings for the week of February 28, 2022. As a result of a Federal Mandate, Masks must be worn on all buses until the mandate has been lifted
Preston High School Baseball tryouts will begin on Monday, February 28th at 6 PM with practice taking place immediately after school for the remainder of the week. A physical exam will need to be provided if the student has not participated in other school-sponsored sports this season.
Here is the link to the weekly COVID list for Friday, February 18, 2022. https://5il.co/15y4u Masks will be required for all at Kingwood Elementary and Rowlesburg School for the week of February 21st. Masks will be optional in all other buildings for the week of February 21, 2022. As a result of a Federal Mandate, Masks must be worn on all buses until the mandate has been lifted
Bus 58, Matt Feather in the Bruceton Area will not be making its Monday, 2/21 AM and PM run.
The Preston County Youth Center will be hosting an Open House to promote their anticipated after-school programming on Tuesday, Feb 22nd at 6pm. Attendees can register their children for the after school program and ask needed questions during the event.
The Preston County Youth Center will be hosting an Open House to promote their anticipated after-school programming on Monday, Feb 21st at 6pm. Attendees can register their children for the after school program and ask needed questions during the event.
With today being a Brain Freeze Day and being a curricular day, extra-curricular activities may proceed based on improving road conditions. Setup for the County Social Studies Fair will proceed as scheduled from 5-7 PM at the Craig Civic Center. The scheduled Preston High boys' & girls' basketball games will proceed as scheduled as well. In addition, all other high school or middle school athletic teams may practice this evening with practice schedules and times being communicated by individual coaches. However, shuttle buses will not run today. Finally, no ASE activities will occur at district schools this evening.
Preston County Schools will be closed for today, Monday, February 14th, & it’s a “Brain Freeze” day. Students do not report; however, all staff who have not yet reported will report on a 2-hour delay. Students & parents should check their Schoology or Seesaw accounts for assignments. Additional details on Brain Freeze days can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/14g0f. Project setup for the County Social Studies Fair will proceed tonight from 5-7 PM. Finally, the status of other extracurricular activities will be announced later today.