Good evening, Eagle families. A few notes for this week... On Thursday, December 12th our science and social studies fair projects will be available for public viewing from end of school until 5:45 pm. Also, Thursday evening we will have our December PTO meeting at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Jam-packed week of MS Ball ahead...home team is in green. Come out and support these great student athletes.
Reminder: 7th and 11th grade parents. There will be an additional meeting for those who couldn't attend interested in next year's buckwheat court at the KVFD Community Building at 6:30 tomorrow the 9th. You must attend if you didn't one of the other meetings. Questions, contact darby.rouzee@k12.wv.us
Good evening, Eagles. We have a few announcements. On Monday, December 9th, mid-term reports will be coming home. Also, on Monday our Christmas Store will open and be open to classes by appointment throughout the week. On Tuesday, December 10th grades 4 - 8 will travel to Morgantown to see the WV Public Theater's performance of A Christmas Carol. On Thursday, December 12th, we will hold our social studies and science fair. And the following week we will host our Christmas programs with middle school's musical performance on Tuesday, December 17th at 7 pm and elementary's program on Thursday, December 19th at 1 pm. Parents planning to sign their child out after the program on Thursday must complete and return the permission slip that is coming home with students on Monday, December 9th. Have a wonderful weekend and stay warm!
Good Afternoon! Bus #121 and Bus #73-16 is running behind. If your child rides either bus expect them to be 10 - 15 mins. late today.
Good afternoon. Due to the Terra Alta parade this evening, there will be no boys basketball practice today. They will, however, practice tomorrow, Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. Thank you.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for today, Friday, December 6th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. The status of any scheduled trips today will be determined in consult with each impacted school.
Good morning. All Terra Alta East Preston School after school activities and sports are canceled.
Extra-curricular activities for tonight will be permitted. However, local schools and coaches will have discretion as to whether or not to carry out practice or events at local schools. The scheduled PHS girls' basketball and boys' freshman basketball games have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Preston County Schools will be closed for today, Thursday, December 5th & today will be a “Brain Freeze” Day. Students do not report; however, maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, while all other staff report on a 2-hour delay. Day-to-day substitute personnel should not to report unless they are specifically directed to do so. All schools will be open from 10 to 12 for students who require assistance. Resources on Brain Freeze can be found on the county website and Facebook page. The status on all after school activities will be announced later today.
Preston County Schools will be closed for today, Thursday, December 5th & it’s a “Brain Freeze” day. Students do not report, but teachers & most staff will be reporting on a 2-hour delay. Any assignments should be posted by 10 AM & students may come to school sites or contact teachers with questions from 10 AM to 12 PM. Lunches at each school site will be available from 11:30-1:00 PM. Parents, please contact the school by 10 AM if you would like to request a meal. Resources on Brain Freeze can be found on the county website and Facebook page. The status on all afterschool activities will be announced later today.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Thursday, December 5th. Maintenance, mechanics, and custodians report on a regular schedule, and all other students and staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
Preston 7th and 11th grade parents. There will be an additional meeting for those who couldn't attend interested in next year's buckwheat court at the KVFD Community Building at 6:30 on Monday, Dec. 9th. You must attend if you didn't one of the other meetings. Questions, contact darby.rouzee@k12.wv.us
Mt Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Civic Ctr Parking Lot, Kingwood
11am-12:30pm
Elementary grade students should have brought home order forms from Portland Coffee as a PTO fundraiser on November 21st, Thursday, the last day we attended school (please check your child’s backpack!). This is a super way to support a local business, support PTO, and check off a few Christmas gifts all at the same time! It’s a WIN, WIN, WIN! Orders and money are due by Tuesday, Dec 3!! PLEASE PUT YOUR STUDENT’S NAME ON THE ORDER FORM before returning it. As always, thank you for your support.
Preston County 7th and 11th grade parents. There will be an informational meeting for all interested in being on next year's Buckwheat Court tomorrow and Tuesday the 3rd at the KVFD Community Building at 6:30. You MUST attend one of the two meetings if interested in the court. Questions, contact darby.rouzee@k12.wv.us
Attention TAEP Middle School Families: On Monday and Tuesday, December 2 & 3, 2024, Robin Hayes, Behavioral Therapeutic Specialist and Suicide Intervention Specialist from WVU Medicine Healthy Minds, will be visiting Terra Alta East Preston School along with other WVU counselors. They will be providing presentations to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Your child will be given the opportunity to participate in this hour-long program. This presentation will include the Mindwise Innovations Signs of Suicide Curriculum. This curriculum is an evidence-based youth suicide prevention program that teaches middle school students how to identify warning signs of suicide and depression.
The event was originally scheduled for October and at that time, parents were sent home a letter with more details.
We want to invite everyone out to the Preston High Castle on Friday, Nov 29, 2024 for the annual Black and Silver Scrimmage. Doors will open at 5:00 pm.
The following schedule will be in play.
5:30 3 Point shooting competion
6:00 Girls 4 quarters of basketball
7:00 Boys Freshmen 2 quarters
7:30 Boys Varsity and JV team 3 quarters
Event is free to the public!Come out and get the first look at the 2024-2025 Preston Knights. Did we mention FREE
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From all of us at Preston County Schools, we wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving.
With the holidays upon is, let's not forget the importance of body, mind and spirit. Staff, if you completed the November Wellness Challenge, please be sure to certify by December 1st at https://forms.office.com/r/R6rMGbQgjf
And if you're continuing, or you haven't got started yet with your goals, December's is now available. Remember, our students get the best when you're at your best.
