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.
If at all possible, please avoid scheduling vacations or appointments during this week so students can be present for testing. Testing typically concludes by 12:00 p.m. each day.
Additional information and specific testing schedules will be shared as we get closer to the testing window. Thank you for your support in helping our students be present and prepared.
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.
Monday: Wear something green "Green Eggs and Ham"
Tuesday: Wear pjs "The Sleep Book"
Wednesday: Wear your clothes inside out and backwards "Wacky Wednesday"
Thursday: Wear crazy looking glasses "The Eye Book"
Friday: Wear a wild hat "The 500 Hats"
PBJ Uncrustable
Chips
Veggies w/Ranch
Fruit
Milk
Preston County Schools is surveying for interest to offer a bi-weekly pick-up for summer lunches (10 milks and 10 lunches every two weeks) beginning on June 16th -All meals are chef-prepared in a licensed central kitchen. They are kid-friendly, nutrient-dense, and include both a vegetable and fruit component with each entrée. They are Individually sealed, 3-compartment frozen meals, that can either be reheated via microwave or oven. (Summer schools will be fed on-site; this is the option for non-summer school participants. Pick-up location is still TBD every 2 weeks beginning June 16th and ending July 28th - 4 pick-up dates, 40 meals and milks total - FREE for all children under age 18 not participating. These meals come 10 to a box, then you'll be provided with 10, shelf-stable milks (5 white and 5 chocolate)
Due to anticipated overnight & early morning winter weather and backroad conditions, Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
