South Preston School

Yesterday was the first ever Scholar's Summit hosted at PHS by PHS Staff and Students, spearheaded by Colson Manko and Mrs. Katie Rush. 14 teams from 6 schools competed in the summit consisting of 6 events worth up to 700 points; Math, Science, English (Speech and Essay), Quiz Bowl, and CTE Concentration - Aurora (2), Bruceton (3), Central (3), TAEP (2), South (1), West (3). Overall Competition Winners: (Up to 700 Points Available) 1st - West Team 1 (612.25 Points) 2nd - Central Elite (608.5 Points) 3rd - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers (600.5 Points) Event Winners: Math - 1st - Bruceton Team 1 (Perfect Score) 2nd - Central Elite 3rd - Aurora Baha Quacas Science - 1st - Bruceton Team 2 (Perfect Score) 2nd - South Preston 3rd - West Team 2 English (Speech) - 1st - West Team 1 2nd - Central Magic Mittens 3rd - Central Elite English (Essay) - 1st - Central Magic Mittens 2nd - Central Elite 3rd - West Team 2 English (Overall) - 1st - Central Magic Mittens 2nd - Central Elite 3rd - Bruceton Team 2 Quiz Bowl - 1st - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers 2nd - Bruceton Team 2 CTE Concentration - 1st - Central Elite 2nd - Terra Alta Talented Twizzlers 3rd - West Team 1

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday the 17th, begins Spring Break for students. Students do not report back to school until Tuesday, April 22nd. Preston County Schools wants to wish everyone a nice extended holiday weekend and a Happy Easter.

🌟 We're halfway through April's Reading Challenge! So much reading has been accomplished as we head into Spring Break! 📖✨ Take this time to cozy up with a great book or listen to an audiobook. Don't forget to log your reading time in Beanstack! Staff, this includes you! Can we see your school at the top of the leaderboard when we return? Let us know your favorite book to read this break! 📚💬  #PCSREADS #BEANSTACK  

Today marks the first-ever Preston County Scholar Summit, an academic competition designed to offer a new academic opportunity for middle school students. Several teams from all Preston County middle schools will compete in bracket-style academic contests throughout the day for the summit, which aims to provide middle school students with a chance to engage in teamwork, collaboration, and social development . We will be live streaming events throughout the day on Facebook (PCS Page), beginning with the Welcome at 10:00. Tune in to Facebook throughout the day to see students compete in English, Science, Math, Quiz Bowl, and a CTE concentration. The Quiz Bowl Finals and Awards will be this evening.

If your child is currently in grades K-3 and you are interested in our in-person summer learning programs, please email Ms. Dalton at cmdalton@k12.wv.us

Upcoming Important Dates relating to days off or early dismissals:

May Menus: You will notice multiple cook's choice days, which will also be each day in June, so no menus will go out for June as all are cook's choice. Cook's choice are used to either be efficient with inventory to limit on waste, or to try new items, or bring back old favorites. You will also notice that there are two "pre-packaged" days. These shelf stable meals will be tested by students, with a survey for students to follow. In the future, these will be utilized for field trips, brain freeze days and emergencies when there may not be staffing. These meals DO meet USDA school lunch requirements. If utilized more in the coming years, on those days, schools will still also provide salad bars, or other supplemental items. As always, if any questions or concerns as it relates to school meals, please direct those to Justin Hough, Director of Child Nutrition and Wellness, at jhough@k12.wv.us.

At this time, internet and phone services are down at all district schools and central office. Frontier has advised that this is a wide-spread issue in WV and another state. We have not been provided with an eta on a restoration of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.

A parent survey went home with the most recent report cards. If you didn't receive it, the link is listed below, and we would ask that all parents take the time to fill this out. Also, the deadline to request a summer workbook is April 11th. https://prestoncs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42fZw38dp2eR7vg

Reminder: The Preston County Board of Education will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 for mowing grass, trimming and weed eating all common areas at the following locations: Schools: Aurora, Bruceton, Fellowsville, Kingwood Elementary, Preston High (to include the football field), Rowlesburg, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, Central Preston Middle and West Preston The service you are bidding will be on an as-needed basis, per mowing request. Mowing will be done only after communication with the Preston County Schools Maintenance Supervisor, Matt Murray, or his designee. ***Contractors must submit bids for all locations*** Please submit bids for the individual locations per mowing, trimming and weed eating, for a contact period of one year along with a valid WV Business License and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with your bid to Preston County Schools, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537. All work shall be in accordance with instructions provided by the Preston County Schools Maintenance Department (304-329-0580, ext. 3231). The Preston County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding.

There will be an informational meeting for 8th-grade parents on Wednesday, April 9, at 4:00 p.m. This will be a Q&A session about the Washington, D.C. trip coming up in June. If you can not attend, please contact Mr. Miller.

This evening's Fine Arts Program will be live streamed on the PCS App under LiveStream and at the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D

Information for students participating in tomorrow's arts festival:

Link to Young Writer's Recognitions https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18rs2jT5n1/

PCS Fine Arts Festival Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, April 4th at PHS Will livestream beginning at 5:30 on https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D 4:00 pm - Students report to PHS main doors and will be directed to rehearsal space 5:00 pm - Doors open to the public - in the gym 5:30 pm - Choir performance 6:45 pm - Art presentation

Are you interested in receiving a summer workbook for your student to keep their brains sharp? Complete this form, and we will send one to your child's school. Reach out to Katie Rush with any questions! Kathleen.McDonald@k12.wv.us Link: https://tinyurl.com/PCoSummerWorkbooks

Preston County Schools thanks and appreciates all the amazing paraprofessionals on this appreciation day and throughout the year. Thanks for all you do for our kiddos and staff.

April is the Month of the Military Child. The month highlights continuing efforts to create a positive school climate and culture that meet the unique needs of military-connected children and families. In addition to hosting special activities throughout the month, many schools will participate in national “Purple Up Day” on April 11, 2025, with students, faculty and staff wearing purple as a show of support for military children. The Month of the Military Child honors and celebrates the spirit of perseverance of military-connected students. Please join PCS in celebrating "Purple Up Day" on April 11th.

PLEASE REMEMBER THE 2025 NEW TIME for the Mobile Food Pantry Mt Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Civic Ctr Parking Lot 10am-11:30pm - service

The Preston County Board of Education will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 for mowing grass, trimming and weed eating all common areas at the following locations: Schools: Aurora, Bruceton, Fellowsville, Kingwood Elementary, Preston High (to include the football field), Rowlesburg, South Preston, Terra Alta/East Preston, Central Preston Middle and West Preston The service you are bidding will be on an as-needed basis, per mowing request. Mowing will be done only after communication with the Preston County Schools Maintenance Supervisor, Matt Murray, or his designee. ***Contractors must submit bids for all locations*** Please submit bids for the individual locations per mowing, trimming and weed eating, for a contact period of one year along with a valid WV Business License and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 with your bid to Preston County Schools, 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537. All work shall be in accordance with instructions provided by the Preston County Schools Maintenance Department (304-329-0580, ext. 3231). The Preston County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding.