Lifetouch picture RETAKES are December 1st, at Terra Alta East Preston. 8am - 9am in the cafeteria. Any student or staff that may have been absent on the original picture date, or didn't like their photo have an opportunity for a do over. Any questions, please contact the school. 304-789-2344
In the Terra Alta/East Area, Bus 32, Roger DeBerry, will not be running on Monday November 28, 2022.
Today, our students were provided with a free show from an amazing entertainer who will be providing some more entertainment at the open house tomorrow for the all-new youth center in Terra Alta, fittingly being dubbed ‘The Hangout.’ Please join them tomorrow as they welcome all into their facility to show everyone what will be offered to our kiddos after school this year. All are welcome tomorrow from 3-5 to tour the facility and be entertained with a puppet show. Refreshments will be available. Hope to see you all there.
https://5il.co/14fpy Due to inclement weather during the winter season, Preston County Schools has posted the alternate bus schedule. Please check to see if your bus route could be affected. This can be found on our website, following this path: Menu, Parents and Students, Transportation.
Please join us as we host the first Black&Silver scrimmage boy's basketball game on November 25th at 5:45, which showcases your Preston Knights before they begin their season. Admission is free and concessions will be available.
Students at Terra Alta East Preston have an exciting opportunity to join the After School Explorers!
This program helps target learning gaps and promotes study skills and well-rounded activities.
ASE runs from 2:25-4:25, Monday through Thursday. We will not have a bus available, so parents must pick their child up. ASE includes a snack, math and literacy enrichment, homework help, and art, music, and physical activities. It is available for students in grades K through 8, and you can sign up with an application from the office or by requesting one from your child's teacher.
We are planning to start up right after Thanksgiving, so get your application in ASAP! Any questions, feel free to contact the main office.
We are all set-up for our Veteran’s Program this afternoon. Just a reminder, the program begins at 12:30, with our local heroes arriving for a light reception at 12:00. The program will be live streamed on the Terra Alta East Preston Facebook page. A special thanks to our band, choir, and 8th graders for preparing the ceremony. Thank you to the PHS JROTC for providing Color Guard duties. Also, a huge thanks to our PTO and Terra Alta Civic Club for their continued support of this event, our school, community and Veterans.
Our school is participating in “College Application and Exploration Week.” During this week, we will focus on helping students learn about the importance of planning for college and about the many college options available to them.
One activity will be “College Colors Day” which students are encouraged to wear the colors of their favorite college or university, or to wear their favorite college gear on Friday, November 4th. Students must abide by the school’s dress code and avoid wearing inappropriate clothes. Hope to see everyone repping their favorite college or university.
November Calendar Reminder
Nov. 7 - No School for Students - Staff Reports
Nov. 8 - Election Day - No School
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day - No School
Nov. 21 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
Parents, report cards will be coming home with your student tomorrow, Tuesday November 1st. Additionally, we will have parent-teacher conferences this Thursday, November 3rd from 4 to 6 PM. PTO will be providing dinner to those in attendance. The meal will consist of soup, pepperoni rolls, drink and a dessert. Depending on turnout, meetings will be limited to 5 to 7 minutes per main teacher. If there's anything that needs further discussed, you can always set up an additional time to meet. We hope to see you all out.
The Preston Squires Middle School Wrestling Team will be holding an informational meeting for all Preston County Middle School students sixth through eighth grade on Friday, November 4 at 6:30PM at the Wrestling Barn.
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Jarrett Jennings, Head Coach, (304) 376-3862
Buddy Turner, Assistant Coach, (304) 216-0156
Bus 69-18, Mark Knotts in the Terra Alta East Preston Area will not run on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
In celebration of Farm to School month, PCS will be serving sausage gravy over biscuits for lunch on Thursday, October 27. The sausage will be supplied by PHS Animal Processing.
A BIG congrats to our youth league cheerleaders for their outstanding performance and placings in the county cheer competition this weekend held at PHS. The Dolphins were the 1st place winners in the A Team youth division and the Black Eagles were Runners up in the B Team youth division. We’re incredibly proud of the efforts of these young ladies, both in cheer and what they do at school each and every day.
Our Lady Eagle’s Volleyball team will be hosting a playoff game tomorrow against South at 6:00. The winner will go to the Championship on Wednesday. Let’s pack the stands to support these amazing student athletes. $4 for students and $6 for adults. Should prove to be a great match. We hope to see you there.
Just a reminder that tomorrow begins Red Ribbon Week and our commitment to stay drug free. Tomorrow, we ask all to wear Red.
Just a reminder that Trivia Night is tomorrow evening at the school. Even if you haven't called or messaged to sign-up, we still have space available. Dinner and dessert provided with a chance to win cash prizes. $25 per person or $200/team of 8. Questions range across all categories. This benefits TAEP extra-curricular activities. Childcare will be available with activities for the kids and pizza with a donation of $5 per child or $10 for 2 or more in the same family. Please come out and support our Eagles.
Just a reminder that Monday begins Red Ribbon Week. Monday is Wear Red, Tuesday is Twin Day, Wednesday Pajamas, Thursday Hats, and Friday we wrap things up with dressing as your favorite character.
Boy’s Basketball sign-ups for grades 6-8 are going on now. The sign-up sheet is located at the gym. Flex practices begin this Wednesday from 4-6, with tryouts occurring on November 7th. You do not have to attend flex in order to try out, but it’s highly advisable. You will need your physical, proper clothes and a water source for flex practices and tryouts. One change to the schedule is no flex on the 24th, but another date will be added. If there are any questions contact coach Kyle Fike or the school.
Just a reminder that PCS will be dismissing 2 hours early on Friday, October 21, 2022.
