Girls' Squires Soccer Grades 6 to 8:
The coach of the newly formed unified middle school girls' soccer program will be having an informational and parents meeting this Wednesday, August 14th beginning at 6:30 PM at the grass soccer fields in Kingwood. A short practice will follow. Please bring sports physical forms along with soccer gear. If interested in playing this season, please plan to attend.
Opening day professional development activities for Preston County Schools staff is scheduled for Thursday, August 15th at PHS. Doors open at 7:45 AM. Information on Thursday's events & copies of the professional & service schedules are attached at the following link: https://5il.co/2tgrg. See everyone Thursday!
Squires Football Reminder: Grades6-8, sign-ups for the Preston County Middle School Football Team will be held this evening, Monday August 12 , at 6:30 pm at Preston High School near the grass football field. Those interested will need a completed physical form for the current school year. If you are interested and have further questions please contact Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746. See you this evening.
The Mountain Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will be located at the Kingwood Civic Center Parking Lot tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 11-12:30 for distribution. Please see the attached informational flyer.
The 2024-25 Student Information Form that must be completed for all Preston County Schools students is now posted on the scrolling marquee on the Preston County Schools website and at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/qJcCNbiPNz. Please complete this form prior to the start of school!!!
Bus schedules for the upcoming school year are now posted on the Preston County Schools website under the Transportation section or at the following link: https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/page/transportation. Please contact the Bus Garage with questions or concerns at (304) 329-0580 at extension 248 or 249.
Our school supply lists for the 2024 - 2025 school year are now available at https://5il.co/2t527.
Back to school night is Monday 8/19/24 from 4 - 6 pm. You may drop off supplies at that time. Our new principal, Mrs. Ryan, will speak at 5:45 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Squires Football - To all 6, 7, & 8th grade students and parents: Sign ups for the Preston County Middle School Football Team will be held Monday August 12th at 6:30 pm at the Kingwood Elementary School Football Field.
Those interested will need a completed physical form for the current school year. If you are interested and have further questions please contact Coach Herrington at 304-276-5746.
The Terra Alta East Preston School PTO will hold a meeting on Thursday, 8 August 2024, from 6 - 7 pm at the TA Community Park (or at TAEP School if it's raining). Everyone is welcome!
We will be having a prayer walk at Terra Alta East Preston School Friday, August 16th at 3pm. Prayer walks are a way to pray for students, teachers and staff members for the coming school year. We will walk through the hallways and classrooms. All are welcome to come and participate. We are thankful for all of the community's support and prayers!
In-County Transfers: PCS intra-county transfers have closed, but will be extended through Wed. Aug. 7, 2024. For more information, visit the PCS website under student support services under documents. If you have any questions, contact Angie Zofchak, director of attendance and student support services, at 304-329-0580 x 236
A draft professional development schedule for professional and service personnel is posted on the Preston County Schools website scrolling marquee and Facebook page. Any schedule updates will be made in advance of the opening day session at Preston High on Thursday, August 15th.
Good evening.. You are invited to come out to the Terra Alta Community Park Fun Day on Saturday, August 3, 2024 for a meet and greet with the new Terra Alta East Preston School principal, Lynnette Ryan, Mrs. Ryan will be available from 11 am to 1 pm and during that time snow cones will be on sale for $2 instead of $3. Hope to see you there!
Special Education Parent/Guardian Focus Survey:
If you are a parent/guardian of a PCS student with an IEP (Special Education Individualized Education Plan), please take the time to complete the survey at the link below. If you would prefer to complete a paper copy, please make that request to Sarah Clingerman, Executive Secretary Special Education, at 304-329-0580 ext. 239 or sarah.clingerman@k12.wv.us. This is a voluntary survey, but your input is also requested and valued as the state department and counties continue to make improvements as it relates to both students and parents.
https://forms.office.com/r/mZwqwd0N65
The staggered start schedule has been updated on the Preston County Schools website, with an alternative staggered start sent to the Rowlesburg staff and students. This schedule did not include PK and K. Those teachers will be conducting visits during the staggered start and will inform parents and students of whether their student will attend on either A or B day. More information will following in the coming days and weeks.
Good morning Terra Alta East Preston families. Cross country season begins today with a parent meeting at the school at 5pm for all interested 5-8th grade students. Practice will officially start next Monday on August 5th at 5pm; however, those participating can come tonight with questions. Contact is Ashley Grose, assistant coach at 304-288-7961.
Good evening.. You are invited to come out to the Terra Alta Community Park Fun Day on Saturday, August 3, 2024 and meet and greet the new Terra Alta East Preston School principal, Lynnette Ryan, Mrs. Ryan will be available from 11 am to 1 pm. Hope to see you there!
Summer Band, Sports and upcoming Evening Shuttles schedules are available at the following link:
https://www.prestoncountyschools.com/documents/parents%2Fstudents/transportation/23-24-bus-schedules/237078
Attention NEW TAEP students/parents: if you need to enroll (new students only) enrollment will begin at the school on August 7th between the hours of 9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 3 pm. Please bring student's birth certificate, social security card, shot record, & proof of address.
Monday, July 29th is the first day of cheer and football for Terra Alta East Preston Youth League. Players and cheerleaders are still needed for both teams. Eagles 7-9 years old. Dolphins 9-12 years old. Sign up fee is $50/child and cheer will have additional fees. Please do not let sign up fees stop your child from participating. Practice will be from 6-8pm