Grandfamilies Program - Preston County - provides educational workshops that provide support to grandparent caregivers. They will cover the day-to-day challenges that happen while raising a grandchild. The program is free to attend and will be held in the evening for two hours. For more information or to register call 304-329-1968.
Bruceton Mills - North Preston Senior Center - April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21,26, 28
Masontown - Valley District Senior Center - July 19, 21, 26, 28, Aug 2, 4, 9, 11
Aurora Community Bldg - October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
TAEP:
Just a reminder that Trivia Night, Decades-themed is this Friday, the 16th. Although not necessary, if you plan to bring a team, please email or Facebook message the school so we can plan food accordingly. Teams of 8-10 and the rounds are laid out on the flyer so you can "stack" your team accordingly. We appreciate all the continued support of our kids. Hope to see you there.
This announcment is to advise on the status of extra curricular activities today.
The scheduled JV boys' basketball games at Central Preston will proceed tonight as scheduled. The scheduled home varsity boys' basektball game with Hampshire has been rescheduled to tomorrow night s a result of Hampshire being out of school today. The PHS Booster Club meeting tonight has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 22nd; the status of the JV Girls' Basketball game scheduled at Petersburg has not yet been communcated from Petersburg's AD. Finally, all other middle & high school teams may practice tonight. The status of practice should be communicated by each individual coach or by the school.
Preston County Schools will be closed for today, Tuesday, February 13th & today will be a “Brain Freeze” Day. Students do not report, while maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, while all other staff reports on a 2-hour delay. Advisements for bus drivers & transportation staff will be communicated by Mr. Plum. Day-to-day substitute personnel should not to report unless they are 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 and all school websites. Finally, the status on all afterschool activities will be announced later today.
Preston County Schools will be closed for today, Tuesday, February 13th & it’s a “Brain Freeze” day. Students do not report. Teachers & most staff will be report on a 2-hour delay & will be available to answer student & parent questions throughout the day. Students may come to school sites from 10 AM to 12 PM for help with their Brain Freeze activities. Lunches at each school site will be available from 11:30-1:00 PM as well. 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 and all school websites. The status on all afterschool activities will be announced later today.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for today, Tuesday, February 13th. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay.
TAEP:
(Softball and Baseball)
This part is for softball only. Softball flex practices begin for any 6th-8th grade student next week, beginning on the 19th from 3:30-5:00 in the gym. Regular practices and tryouts, if necessary, will begin on the 26th from 3:30-5:00.
Baseball practices and tryouts will begin on February 27th immediately following softball in the gym from 5:00-6:15
Both schedules for games are below (on Facebook page)
Middle School Basketball Tournament Schedule:
Monday, February 12th-- ALL GIRLS' GAMES TO BE PLAYED AT CENTRAL PRESTON
* Bruceton Girls vs. South Preston Girls @ 5:45 PM
* Central Preston Girls vs. West Preston Girls @ 7:00 PM
Monday, February 12th-- ALL BOYS' GAMES TO BE PLAYED AT BRUCETON
* Aurora Boys vs. Terra Alta/East Preston Boys @ 5:45 PM
* Bruceton Boys vs. South Preston Boys @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, February 13th-- ALL GAMES TO BE PLAYED AT CENTRAL PRESTON
* West Preston JV Boys vs. Bruceton JV Boys @ 5:45 PM
* Central Preston JV Boys vs. South Preston JV Boys @ 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 14th-- ALL GIRLS' GAMES TO BE PLAYED AT TAEP
* Aurora Girls vs. Central Preston Girls / West Preston Girls Winner @ 5:45 PM
* TAEP Girls vs. Bruceton Girls / South Preston Girls Winner @ 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 14th-- ALL BOYS' GAMES TO BE PLAYED AT WEST PRESTON
* Centra Preston Boys vs. Bruceton Boys / South Preston Boys Winner @ 5:45 PM
* West Preston Boys vs. Aurora Boys / TAEP Boys Winner @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 17-- Championship Games at Preston High School
* Boys' Varsity Championship Game at 10 AM
* Boys' JV Championship Game @ 11:30 AM
* Girls' Varsity Championship Game at 1:00 PM
Preston County Schools Snowball Fight Reading Challenge current standings: Bruceton, Fellowsville, South, Aurora, Rowlesburg, Central, TAEP, West, and Kingwood.
Preston County Schools gives a big shout out to all of our awesome school counselors in appreciation of National School Counseling Week! Thank you!
Tomorrow, during the school day, your Terra Alta East Preston Eagles will be taking on the Aurora Bears. The girls' game begins at 9:15, with the boys' following at 10:30. Admission for parents and family of players is FREE. Parents and family are allowed to attend and will have a designated section (1st set of bleachers). If you cannot attend in person and would like to watch the game, it will be live streamed at:
https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cHJlc3Rvbg%3D%3D&c=VGVycmFBbHRhRWFzdFByZXN0b24%3D
The stream will begin around 9 to check for any technical difficulties. If you have trouble, refresh your page.
Just a reminder that tomorrow continues National School Counseling Week. To celebrate the week, our wonderful counselors, and the services and guidance they provide to our students, we continue to have spirit week all week. Tomorrow's dress up day is "You Are Marvelous." Wear something superhero. Also, a reminder that tomorrow is our daytime basketball game v. Aurora, so if you're not wearing a super hero shirt, wear gold and blue.
Help Preston County Schools celebrate National School Counselor Week, February 5 - 9, 2024 by sharing with us your story about how your school counselor helped you. Tag us #PCSschoolcounselorweek.
Just a reminder that tomorrow continues National School Counseling Week. To celebrate the week, our wonderful counselors, and the services and guidance they provide to our students, we continue to have spirit week all week. Tomorrow's dress up day is "Dreaming of My Future." Wear something or dress up for the job you want to have when you grow up.
Preston County Schools Celebrates National School Counseling Week, February 5 - 9, 2024. Thank you to all of our amazing school counselors!
Just a reminder that tomorrow continues National School Counseling Week. To celebrate the week, our wonderful counselors, and the services and guidance they provide to our students, we continue to have spirit week all week. Tomorrow's dress up day is "Dreaming of Kindness." Wear red, pink, or something Valentine's or with hearts to spread kindness.
Preston County Schools celebrates National School Counseling Week. Thank you to our school counselors all that you do every single day
Middle School Summer Camps 2024! Looking for something awesome to do this summer? Preston County Schools will host several week-long day camps for grades 6 - 8. Please complete the following survey by 3/1/24 to let us know you're interested: https://bit.ly/pco_6_8_summercamp
Just a reminder that tomorrow continues National School Counseling Week. To celebrate the week, our wonderful counselors, and the services and guidance they provide to our students, we have spirit week all week. Tomorrow's dress up day is Sports Day (Jerseys or Team Colors), where we want to remind all of the kids to follow their dreams.
CALLING ALL STUDENTS, STAFF, AND PARENTS OF TERRA ALTA EAST PRESTON SCHOOL!
TAEP WILL BE HOLDING A FOOD DRIVE TO HELP PROVIDE EASTER DINNERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!
WE WILL BE HAVING A COMPETITION BETWEEN GRADE LEVELS TO DETERMINE WHICH GRADE LEVEL CAN COLLECT THE MOST NON-PERISHABLE GOODS!
THE WINNING CLASSROOM FOR ELEMENTARY AND FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE A PIZZA PARTY!
WE WILL BEGIN COLLECTING THE NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS ON:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
THE LAST COLLECTION DAY WILL BE:
FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH
EACH CLASSROOM WILL HAVE A SPECIFIC ITEM TO DONATE THIS YEAR:
Pre-K: Stuffing (box or bag); K: Gravy packets or cans (no jars); 1st: Corn
2nd: Green Beans; 3rd: Canned Fruit; 4th: Mac & Cheese; 5th: Mac & Cheese
6th: Corn; 7th: Green Beans; 8th: Canned Fruit
*WHILE WE APPRECIATE ANY DONATIONS, IF YOU ARE OR EVER FIND YOURSELF IN NEED, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER, CATHY HELMICK, FOR ASSISTANCE
