Enjoying this snow day? Looking for something educational or fun to watch? Go to the link https://www.blueorigin.com/live at 10am to watch Morgantown's very own Emily Calandrelli become the 100th woman in space. Emily, who has been dedicated to helping those in public education, is an American science communicator, engineer, author, and television presenter, hosting Xploration Station and Emily's Wonder Lab. Good luck Emily.
https://www.blueorigin.com/live
Preston County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 22nd. Maintenance, Mechanics, and 240+ custodians report on schedule. All additional 240-day+ employees may report on a 2-hour delay. All other employees and students do not report and all scheduled extra-curricular activities are postponed.
It's getting to be that time of year again. The WVDE affords us the opportunity, due to our extended length days at certain schools, to use that time to be able to have alterative learning days in the event of inclement weather. In Preston County, we call those Brain Freeze Days. Below, you will find the information you will need in the event one of these days are called. Any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher or building principal.
Calendar updated and updated online to include 2, two-hour early outs on February 7th and May 9th as teacher work time towards progress reports and grading. As always, if we have more inclement weather days off, delays, or early-outs, this is always subject to change and will be communicated with advanced notice.
Preston County Educators Awarded Mini-Grants from Your Community Foundation (YCF)
18 educators from across Preston County received mini-grants during an awards ceremony at the Bridgeport Conference Center on the evening of Monday, November 18th from the Your Community Foundation (YCF). These dedicated educators have been awarded $750 each to be used during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Winning teachers include:
Aurora School: Kathleen Cline and Claire Jones
Bruceton School: Scott Fischer, Jennifer Short, and Kristin Shisler
Central Preston Middle School: Sherea Singer, Joan Carr, and Brian Miller
Preston High School: Jenna Kirchartz, Michelle Rodich, Tiffany Hardy, Aubrey Watring, and Krystal McCoy
South Preston School: Carmine Hammonds, Tracey Riekenberg, and Melinda Shaffer
Terra Alta East Preston: Chris Urban
West Preston School: Ellen Shubert
Preston County Schools continued thanks goes out to the ongoing support from YCF, which is dedicated to providing additional opportunities and resources for students and teachers across North Central West Virginia, serving Harrison, Marion, Preston, Taylor, and Monongalia counties.
Congratulations to all of Preston County's recipients.
All Preston County 7th and 11th grade parents. There will be an informational meeting for all interested in being on next year's Buckwheat Court on December 2nd and 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
Plan accordingly and come out and support your 2024-2025 Lady Knights Basketball Team whether in county or on the road. Gonna be a great season. Good luck ladies. Time to get to work!
Menu Change:
Due to the anticipated weather forecast, the Thanksgiving School Meal originally on the menu for this Thursday the 21st, will now be served on Wednesday the 20th just in case there's any kind of schedule change. We want to ensure that all of our students have the opportunity to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving Meal prior to break.
PHS Theatre Department Proudly Presents:
"The Play That Goes Wrong"
November 21-23 @7:30PM
Tickets are $7
Come enjoy and entertaining evening out and support our talented students.
Menu Change for Tuesday, 11-19. Due to an unavailability issue from distribution, the 19th will no longer be a BBQ Rib sandwich, but will be replaced with a bbq pulled pork sandwich. All other accompaniments are the same.
Reminder! Middle School Boys Basketball tryouts will be held on Monday and Tuesday (November 11 and 12) from 4-6pm. All boys in grades 6-8 are welcome to come tryout!
Today isn't just another day off from school or work. Preston County Schools will always honor and remember and would like to thank all our Veterans. We thank those who served, and those who are still serving. We are Preston Proud and Strong, because you've sacrificed so we can be. Thank you.
December Lunch and Breakfast Menus
West Preston Youth League Basketball Sign-Ups begin on November 6th.
Good evening. Just a reminder that tomorrow, November 5th, Election Day, there is no school for students and staff in Preston County. Again, tomorrow the 5th, there will be no school for students in Preston County. See you all back Wednesday.
#PCSREADS
Nearly 18% of the way towards our goal countywide.
Keep up the great work and reading kids!!!
November snuck right up on us and I imagine will fly by as quickly as September and October did. Check out our newsletter for info on The Power of Reflection, the importance of regular attendance and the development of vocabulary. Make note of our Santa's Sack Bingo on the 16th!
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The Preston County Consolidated Middle School Wrestling Team (Squires Wrestling) will have two informational meetings along with sign-ups on Monday, November 4, 2024, and Friday, November 8, 2024, at 6:00PM at the new wrestling facility at the Preston High School Campus. If you are unable to attend any of the two meetings you can also sign up online with, the following link, visit our Facebook Page or contact your school office. Thank you .
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-PqnwoTLbRn12WedAe-5vQ8vxfqMxt_OPZEv_0JvaDY/viewform?edit_requested=true
With the exception of Aurora's 6th-8th grades (due to technical difficulties), your student should've brought their first grading period report home with them today. Please go over this with your student and if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your student's teacher(s) and/or administration.
PCS Staff: November 1st kicks off your first wellness challenge of the year. All information is provided below, and any additional questions or clarification can be emailed to Justin Hough at jhough@k12.wv.us. We can only do our best when we're at our best. At the end of the month, you'll certify at the following link or by scanning the QR code - https://forms.office.com/r/R6rMGbQgjf
Remember, there will be 6 winners a month for the exclusive and cool Preston Strong Hats courtesy of Affordable Signs, then we will have a grand prize and second place drawing courtesy of Titan Roofing in March. We're already Preston Proud, now it's time to get Preston Strong.
