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Here’s how Preston schools get their funding

To understand why Preston County Schools is requesting a renewal of its special maintenance levy, it’s helpful to understand where county school systems get their money. The biggest part is from the state, which contributes based on the number of students enrolled in a county school ...

BOE looking to approve new levy

KINGWOOD — In February 2019, Preston County passed a five-year levy that generated $4.5 million per year to support building upgrades and repairs, field trips, on-site learning experiences, instructional, office supplies and additional personnel at Preston County Schools. That levy runs ...

Preston teacher abuse case moves to circuit court

The Preston County teacher accused of child abuse after allegedly using duct tape on a student’s mouth and hands had a preliminary hearing earlier this week in Preston County Magistrate Court.   Court records show probable cause was found in the case of Cassandra “Candi” ...

Preston County teacher facing child abuse charges

A Preston County teacher faces child abuse charges after allegedly putting duct tape over a student’s mouth and binding the child’s hands. Cassandra “Candi” Diann Sisler, 43, of Terra Alta, and a teacher at Central Preston Middle School, was charged by West Virginia State Police on ...

Preston BOE, yes, introduce the levy

The Preston County Board of Education is exploring the worthwhileness of putting another education levy on the ballot come May. There’s an exploratory committee, and an online survey for the community just wrapped up. Our advice: Instead of a million committee meetings to decide whether ...