South Preston School

If your student (or you as the student) completed the Spring Wellness Challenge, the form to be submitted for the prize drawings is now open through May 7th. Winner's will be announced on May 8th, with prizes being delivered the week of the 11th. Thanks for your participation and good luck.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Q0Jxdb7uK6

Thank you PCS Principals!!!
Today, and every day, we recognize the vital role principals play across Preston County when it comes to school leadership, student success, and supporting educators. We thank OUR PCS PRINCIPALS for their dedication to fostering positive educational environments.

When we call our school nutrition professionals, (our cooks, cook managers, and cook/custodians), heroes, we truly mean it. Each spring, we celebrate their dedication, care, and hard work with School Lunch Hero Day. Please join Preston County Schools in recognizing the vital role these team members play every day—nourishing students, supporting learning, and making a difference for every child who walks through their line. Thank you for all you do. It doesn't go unnoticed.

Please join us this evening, either in person at the PHS Gym, or via our streaming platforms, for a student-moderated, candidate forum, hosted by Preston High School and the Preston County Chamber of Commerce. The event begins promptly at 6:00.
PCS Website LiveStream - https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=Y2hhbm5lbDE%3D
(Or you can go to the PCS website at https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/
and click the live stream icon at the top, or also on the PCS App)
Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/PrestonCountySchools

Hey Preston County...what's tomorrow going to be?
(It's gonna, gonna, gonna, gonna....It's gonna be...)

Brittany Foley Thomas Memorial - 5th Grade Track & Field Challenge Central Preston Middle School will be hosting the Brittany Foley Thomas - 5th Grade Track & Field Challenge on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The meet will be held at the Dr. John Trenton Track & Field Facility at Preston High School. Below is the schedule of events. 9:00 a.m. - Long Jump and Softball Throw 9:30 a.m. - 100 Meter Dash 10:00 a.m. - 400 Meter Dash 10:30 a.m. - 50 Meter Dash 11:00 a.m. - 200 Meter Dash 11:30 a.m. - Lunch 12:00 p.m. - Cross Country Run 12:45 p.m. - 4 x 100 1:15 p.m. - Depart for home NOTE: Times are approximate. Girls will run first followed by the boys. Click on this link to register your child: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZMEKrX7Lhm Parents are welcome and there is not an admission fee. This meet is made possible by Central Preston Middle School and friends and family of the Foley and Thomas families. Students are asked to wear a shirt in the color of their school. Aurora - Red Bruceton - Maroon Central Preston - Gray South Preston - Yellow / Gold Terra Alta - East Preston - Navy Blue West Preston - Royal Blue Homeschool / Micro / etc - Black Those in attendance will be able to purchase cold drinks from the Kona Ice.

South's Cook's Choice for lunch tomorrow the 29th - corn dogs, fries, fruit, milk and salad bar

Middle School Squires Football - There will be a parent/player meeting at 6pm at Central Preston Middle School tomorrow, Wednesday the 29th, for anyone interested in playing Squires Middle School Football for the upcoming school year.

Today, we are recognizing all PCS school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Today is nationally recognized as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, but we appreciate these unsung heroes of the roads everyday. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do. Thank you PCS Bus Drivers.

Tomorrow the 28th, Superintendent Martin, Asst. Superintendent Varner, and other members of the PCS Central Office Staff and Board will be travelling the county to recognize the overall county winners for Teacher, Service Personnel, Guidance Counselor, Coach, and Principal of the Year for 2026. Please join us in congratulating all of our school-level nominees and winners for Teacher, Coach, Guidance and Service. Tomorrow's recognitions will be streamed live at each school.

The West Virginia Department of Education has announced the 2026 Golden Horseshoe winners for Preston County. Since 1931, students have been honored as knights of the Golden Horseshoe, having demonstrated exceptional knowledge of West Virginia history on the state administered exam. This year, 225 winners will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award. Preston's winners will have an opportunity to be recognized at the State Golden Horseshoe ceremony on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV. This year's winners are (in no particular order):
Myla Zinn, Central Preston Middle School
Ainsley Feathers, South Preston School
Vada Walsh, Terra Alta/East Preston School
Alexis Atkins, West Preston School
Congratulations!

Midterm progress reports have been mailed to students in grades 3-8 who are currently receiving a D or F. Please remember, this is not a report card but an opportunity to check on progress halfway through the final grading period. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s grade, please feel free to reach out to their teacher—we’re here to support your child’s success. As always, you can access grades in Schoology at any time to stay informed.

Our final LSIC meeting of the year is May 15 at 3 p.m.
Our final PTO meeting of the year is May 20 at 3 p.m.

This week is nationally recognized as Volunteer Week, and PCS has some of the very best in our schools and school support organizations. We want to thank these volunteers for their selflessness, compassion, service, and impact throughout our schools and communities.

Today is National Administrative Professionals Day, but not just today, but everyday across PCS, we want to celebrate those people that keep things operational and running smoothly, our secretaries, assistants, and office staff. From all of us at PCS, thank you for being the glue that holds this place together.

May and June events! Updates will be posted on social media.

Just a reminder that Parents are invited to join members of the BOE and County Office Staff for our annual parent advisory meeting and work session tomorrow, 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.

Elias Cooper, a second grade student at South Preston, was recognized today in front of his classmates and family for winning 3rd place in the Preston County Young Writers Contest. An error occurred during the judging process prior to the previous awards ceremony last month, so Mrs. Debbie Zigray and Mr. Brad Martin wanted to ensure this young man got the recognition he deserved. Today, Elias was presented his award in the South Preston Gym in front of Mrs. Duckworth's class and 2nd grade students, with the event being live streamed. Congrats Elias.

Join us for our annual Wellness Night this Friday from 4-6 p.m. We will have several activities and family resource tables set up.

*This is a Title I funded event.

The 2026-2027 Proposed Calendar is currently available for public comment. Public Comments on the calendar can be submitted to Superintendent Martin at brrmarti@k12.wv.us. Comments will be received through Friday, April 24th, with the final hearing and vote on the calendar scheduled for the Monday, April 27th Board Meeting.
Important dates on the calendar to note:
8/24 - First Day for Students
6/1 - Possible Last Day for Students
5/27 - PHS Graduation
9/25 and 9/28 Off (Buckwheat – staff reports on 28th for PD)
Full Week off for Thanksgiving
Christmas Break begins on 12/24 - (students go 12/21,12/22, 12/23 (Early Out))
Easter – Off (3/25, 3/26, 3/29, 3/30)
Draft Calendar - https://5il.co/3u96g; https://5il.co/3u96h
Non-Traditional (Brain Freeze Days) Application - https://5il.co/3u96i