Terra Alta/East Preston School

Good evening. The TAEP XC season will start on July 31st. Coach Mary Hart and assistant coach Ashley Grose will be there at 5pm. Practice will follow after a brief meeting and end at 6:30pm. Anyone is welcome to come, but students in grades 6-8 can compete, with 5th graders running in Preston County meets. Please arrive at the school with running shoes, a bottle of water, and a completed physical. Practice will be Thursday morning, August 1st from 8am-9am. Run on your own over the weekend with group practices resuming August 5th at 5pm. We are excited for the season and want everyone to bring a friend and come out. XC is competitive itself, but is also super helpful for other sports by training in the off season. Contact Ashley Grose with any questions at 304-288-7961.

PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FALL HEARING, SPEECH & VISION SCREENINGS PLANNED: Preston County Schools will be conducting hearing, speech, language, and vision screenings in our schools. Screenings are scheduled to take place August 28 through October 13, 2024. Students will be screened are as follows: • All students entering school for the first time who have not been screened at school. • All students who have been referred for re-screenings of hearing or speech screenings from the previous year; and • Any teacher referrals for screening. Parents will be notified if any student should not pass the screenings. Those who do not wish their child to be tested must contact their respective school in writing. For additional information, you may contact the Preston County Schools, Special Education Department at 304-329-0580, extension 220 or 239.

Join us this summer as we read The Storm by West Virginia author, Cynthia Rylant! Tune in to our Padlet page to listen to Ms. Cassie read each chapter! There are questions and activities posted so families and students can discuss the book, and don't forget to log your reading on Beanstack! Visit the activity page for The Storm here... https://tinyurl.com/PcoTheStorm You can pick up your own copy of The Storm at the board office or during our summer reading program at Aurora, TAEP, PHS, Bruceton, or West Preston next week. NOTE - There is no in-person summer reading at Bruceton or PHS tomorrow, July 3rd.

TAEP: Just a reminder that today is summer reading. Please join us at the school at 11:00 for library time, followed by lunch from 11:30-12, after which we'll have a cool presentation from a beekeeper starting at 12. Hope to see you there.

Preston County Schools is working to assess potential student interest in a middle school soccer program for students that will be in the 6th, 7th, & 8th grade for the coming academic year. The survey can be found at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/JCJy3EaYBq. This survey will close on 7/10/24.

Correction: Due to the WVSSAC down time during the week of July 4th, Squires Cheerleading Flex Days will now be July 8th, 9th, and 10th, 5pm to 7pm at CPMS. Please check out the Squires cheerleading Facebook page for more information.

Attention to all those interested or curious in joining the Preston County Unified Middle School football team, the parent/player meeting this upcoming Wednesday, June 26 is now from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, and will be held at the Kingwood Pool. There will also be pizza and refreshments provided, as well as lifeguards to oversee safety. Please feel free to bring pool toys or other refreshments and amenities. No glass bottles or containers please. If you are interested in the middle school program but are unable to attend, or have questions, please contact Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746, or email: richard.herrington@mail.com.

TAEP - Just a reminder that today as part of our summer program, there is a free magic show at 12. Please come to the school, siblings and parents as well, and check out the magician as well as take home a book to read for the summer. Hope to see you there at noon.

Tomorrow is the first day of our in-person summer reading program! Head to Terra Alta / East Preston, West Preston , or Aurora to check it out! The first session at Bruceton and PHS will happen on Wednesday. Happy Reading!

Squires Cheerleading Flex Days will be July 1st, 2nd, 3rd. 8th, 9th, and 10th, 5pm to 7pm at Central Preston Middle School. Please check out the Preston County Squires cheerleading Facebook page for more information.

Good evening. The Preston County Schools 24-25 school year calendar and staggered start information is now updated at prestoncountyschools.com. Please view this up-to-date info. Thank you.

Parent/Guardians, It is that time of year again when the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activity Commission (WVSSAC) requires an athletic participation form be completed by parents and physicians for any middle or high school student participating in athletics or band. To help you meet this requirement, Preston County Schools have partnered with Mon Health to provide this service. Please visit the Preston County webpage at https://tinyurl.com/PCS4Sports for more information.

Parents/Guardians of 7th & 12th graders: Your child will be required to have immunizations completed before returning to school this fall. There is not a grace period and they will not be allowed to enter school without these immunizations. For seniors they need proof of a TDAP and their second Meningitis/MCV4 vaccine that must be given after the age of 16. For 7th graders they need proof of a TDAP, and their first Meningitis/MCV4 vaccine. You can visit our webpage to view the vaccine requirement chart if you have questions.

Public Service Announcement: Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Pantry will distribute at the Civic Center on Tuesday, June 11th from 11 am to 12:30 pm while supplies last.

TAEP Families and Students: (From Mr. Justin Hough) It is with a heavy heart that I announce that this was my last school year leading our Eagle Family as your principal. I have accepted and been confirmed by the BOE as the new Director overseeing Child Nutrition and Testing Coordination. This decision did not come easily. Terra Alta has been my home away from home for 6 years now, and it has been a privilege to be able to be such a part of all of your lives. Thank you for welcoming me in with open arms, supporting me and all of our efforts here, but most importantly, for trusting the safety, care, well-being and education of your kids to my staff under my leadership. Saying it's been a privilege would be an understatement. This has been a chapter in my life that will forever hold a special place in my heart. I have loved your kids as my own, and at times, have missed out on some time with my two littles at home. That, as well as hoping to be a bigger part of the conversation as we move this county through difficult times, was a driving force in this decision. I will always think of Terra Alta as my second family, but it was time I made some decisions that supported my wife and my children. I will be here throughout the transition with whoever is selected as the next principal, as well as I plan to see our students as often as possible in my new roles. My only hope is that I've left this place in a better situation than I found it when I took over 6 years ago. That's always the goal. Again, thank you for trusting me and being such an important part of my life, growth and journey over the years. It's never goodbye Eagles. Preston County will forever be my home, and I will always take the time to check in on my Eagle family and support them in their efforts. I want to thank Mr. Martin and the BOE for trusting me, and I look forward to my continued work with Preston County Schools. I love you all. I will miss you. I'll never forget where I first learned to fly. Once an Eagle, ALWAYS an Eagle.

Update! Due to weather end of the year bash at Reedsville Park will now be Thursday, May 30th, 6 - 8 pm. Parking available at Town Hall, Old School Pizza, and Reedsville Baseball Fields. Games, prizes, food, drink, cake walk, kettle corn, ball tournament, & shaved ice.

This summer, 5th - 8th grade students are invited to join us for summer camp! We will be hosting two exciting day camps based on what YOU wanted to learn about! Join us the week of July 22 - 26 at Preston High School for Wellness Camp or Culinary Arts Camp! This program is completely free for any current 5th - 8th grade Preston County student. Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/PCoSummer

The end of the year bash at Reedsville Park will be held Wednesday, May 29th, from 6 - 8 pm. Parking available at Town Hall, Old School Pizza, and Reedsville Baseball Fields. Games, prizes, food, drink, cake walk, kettle corn, ball tournament, & shaved ice.

Preston County Schools will dismiss 2 hours early tomorrow, Friday, May 24th, the last day of the school year. Have a safe and fun summer! And don't forget to read 20 minutes a day! See you in August!

TAEP quarter 4 testing incentive winners: (grade level): Samuel Spaid (K), Nathan Auvil (1), Liam Grose (2), Hannah Dewitt (3), Kaydence Tonkin (4), Karlie Casteel (5), Daniel Chambers (6), Conner Moats (7), Aaliyah Friend (8), and grand prize Jase Dever (3).