Reminder - The 2nd Annual Preston County Schools Fine Arts Festival returns this evening, Friday, April 10th beginning at 6:00pm. Performances kick off at the Preston High School Theater, showcasing the incredible artistic achievements of our county's students. 6-630 is a Theater Showcase, followed by exhibits, art displays, informational vendors, and our food service class selling snacks in the Grand Hall. At 7:00, people will move into the gym for the music performances. Don't miss this celebration of creativity and community!
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(The week of April 27th, Summer Feeding Sign-ups will go live and messages will go out about how to register your child for Preston County School's Summer Feeding Option - Be on the lookout for that)
(The week of April 27th, Summer Feeding Sign-ups will go live and messages will go out about how to register your child for Preston County School's Summer Feeding Option - Be on the lookout for that)
Tomorrow is the first-grade field trip! Students do not have to bring their backpack or iPad to school. Don't forget your lunch if you signed up to bring your own.
Reminder - The 2nd Annual Preston County Schools Fine Arts Festival returns tomorrow, April 10, 2026, at 6:00pm. Performances kick off at the Preston High School Theater, showcasing the incredible artistic achievements of our county's students. Don't miss this celebration of creativity and community!
Parents are invited to join members of the BOE and County Office Staff for our annual parent advisory meeting and work session on Monday, April 20th at 5:00PM at the Preston County Board of Education Offices. During this time, you'll be able to share your ideas on how we can better serve you as a parent and our students through our Title 1 Programs and District Goals. This will also be an opportunity to share thoughts on the new, state-mandated, retention policy that will go into effect next school year.
Save the Dates for SPS graduation and awards!
Tomorrow is our 5th grade field trip. The gift shop will be open.
Preston County Schools is lucky to have the administrative teams at each of our schools, and this week, we join the rest of the nation in celebrating our Assistant Principals and Deans. We recognize the critical roles they play in fostering student success, supporting school staff, and fostering positive school cultures. Today and everyday, we say thank you to these "unsung heroes" of our schools who handle discipline, curriculum, and mentorship. Thank you Assistant Principals and Deans.
PCS Easter/Spring Break - Just a reminder that an extended weekend for Easter Break begins tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd, with students and staff returning on Wednesday, April 8th. Happy Easter Preston County!
PTO tickets and money are due after spring break! Please get in touch with the office or a PTO officer if you need additional tickets. Thank you for supporting our students!
Elementary egg hunts begin at 1:15. Each elementary teacher will have a sign out form if you would like to sign-out your child after the hunt. If you are signing out a middle school student, please report to the office.
If you are joining us for egg hunts, please do not park in the bus loop in front of the school.
PreK: Eggs will be hidden on the PreK playground, weather permitting. If it rains, PreK will be in the elementary computer lab.
Kindergarten: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area by the school mailbox and under the kindergarten class windows. If it rains, K will be in their classrooms.
1st grade: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area behind their classrooms. If it rains, 1st grade will be in the library.
2nd grade: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area outside the cafeteria. If it rains, 2nd grade will be in their classrooms.
3rd and 4th grades will be in the cafeteria
If you are joining us for egg hunts, please do not park in the bus loop in front of the school.
PreK: Eggs will be hidden on the PreK playground, weather permitting. If it rains, PreK will be in the elementary computer lab.
Kindergarten: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area by the school mailbox and under the kindergarten class windows. If it rains, K will be in their classrooms.
1st grade: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area behind their classrooms. If it rains, 1st grade will be in the library.
2nd grade: Eggs will be hidden in the grassy area outside the cafeteria. If it rains, 2nd grade will be in their classrooms.
3rd and 4th grades will be in the cafeteria
No fooling around today, at least when it comes to recognizing our Paraprofessionals. Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday of April. Today and everyday, we honor paraprofessional educators, who may also be known as paras, instructional assistants, or teacher aides. Paraprofessionals perform a variety of teaching-related jobs and often assist teachers in classrooms.
Paras may work with students on supplemental enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They may also help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work.
Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service.
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay
Paras may work with students on supplemental enrichment activities, either in small groups or one-on-one. They may also help students complete assignments or practice reading. Paraprofessionals often work with students with special education needs and a variety of disabilities. They may also supervise students outside of classrooms and help teachers with clerical work.
Paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service.
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay
PCS Easter/Spring Break - Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Thursday, April 2nd, with staff reporting for a professional day. An extended weekend for Easter Break begins on Friday, April 3rd, with students and staff returning on Wednesday, April 8th.
This evening's "Young Writers Awards" will be held at the PHS Theatre at 6:00 PM, and live streamed on Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/PrestonCountySchools)
(Photos and winner's list will be published tomorrow)
(Photos and winner's list will be published tomorrow)
Next month begins statewide testing across WV, beginning with our 11th Graders on SAT School Day on the 14th, then our students who take the Alternative State Assessment (WVASA or DLM), with that window opening on April 13th. Attached are letters from Superintendent of WV Schools, Michelle Blatt, on each of those tests outlined:
West Virginia General Summative Assessment for Grades 3-8
West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment (DLM) for Grades 3-8 and 11
West Virginia SAT School Day for Grade 11
West Virginia General Summative Assessment for Grades 3-8
West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment (DLM) for Grades 3-8 and 11
West Virginia SAT School Day for Grade 11
Just a reminder, tonight is our family night from 4-6 p.m. Come out for an evening of family fun and a light dinner.
Monday is our chaperone training from 4-6 p.m. This will be the final session until September. If you would like to chaperone any field trip this spring or next fall, please attend. A light dinner will be served. If you cannot attend, but want to complete the training, please email Ms. Dalton at cmdalton@k12.wv.us You will need to bring $5 for the background check and your drivers license.
Monday is our chaperone training from 4-6 p.m. This will be the final session until September. If you would like to chaperone any field trip this spring or next fall, please attend. A light dinner will be served. If you cannot attend, but want to complete the training, please email Ms. Dalton at cmdalton@k12.wv.us You will need to bring $5 for the background check and your drivers license.
This Saturday!!! Don't miss out on the Ham, Bacon and Egg Show, brought to you by the PC FFA, at the PHS Gym beginning at 6PM. Doors open at 5.
From the Preston Prevention Partnership and Preston County Family Resources Network (PRN):
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If transportation has ever been a barrier for your family, we want to hear from you!
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This will help us determine whether transportation can be offered and where itโs needed most.
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https://www.facebook.com/PrestonFRN
๐ Need a ride to the Family Expo?
Weโre working to make the Preston County Family Expo as accessible as possible for all families โ and transportation ๐ข๐๐ฎ be available based on interest.
If transportation has ever been a barrier for your family, we want to hear from you!
๐ Take 1 minute to submit a request here: https://tinyurl.com/2026ExpoTransportation
This will help us determine whether transportation can be offered and where itโs needed most.
Please share with anyone who may benefit โค๏ธ
https://www.facebook.com/PrestonFRN
Your child will be bringing home a parent questionnaire for Kennywood. Here is an online version of the form. You only need to complete one (paper or online) and only need to complete one form per family.
https://forms.office.com/r/TuW16CYSTF
https://forms.office.com/r/TuW16CYSTF
Just a reminder that we do not have staff monitoring the entryway until 7:12 a.m., which is when our doors officially open. For the safety of all students, please do not drop off children prior to that time.
If you need to walk your child into the building, please park in a parking spot.
Additionally, if you need to pick up your child after 1:50 p.m., we ask that you use our regular pickup line unless it is an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation.
If you need to walk your child into the building, please park in a parking spot.
Additionally, if you need to pick up your child after 1:50 p.m., we ask that you use our regular pickup line unless it is an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation.