Preston Board Of Education

Name

Preston Board Of Education

Legal name

Preston County Schools

Website

https://prestoncountyschools.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Career technical education
• Student support programs
• Public school administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Preston Board of Education (Preston County Schools) operates a public K-12 school district delivering academic instruction, career technical education, student support services, athletics, and arts across seven schools in Preston County, West Virginia. The district supplements in-person education with digital communications (Apptegy website and mobile apps), summer feeding programs, therapy dog support, and alternative pathway programs, all funded through local property taxes, state allocations, and federal grants.

Product overview

Preston County Schools is a public K-12 school district serving students across multiple schools in Preston County, West Virginia. The district operates a unified communications platform (website and mobile apps) powered by Apptegy, which delivers live feeds, news, events, and resources to families. The district offers multiple student programs including Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Preston High School, an Option Pathway Program for high school equivalency, a Summer Feeding Program serving approximately 700 students, and Summer Reading Challenges via Beanstack. The district also provides access to WVU Speech Language Hearing Clinic services and has implemented a therapy dog program at Preston High School. Academic enrichment includes Science Fair and Social Studies Fair programs with regional and state competition pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PCS Mobile App (iOS/Android) Native mobile applications for iOS and Android devices enabling parents, students, and staff to access district communications, live feeds, events, and resources on-the-go.
• Preston County Schools Website Official district website powered by Apptegy providing live feeds, news, events, school directories, resources, and communication tools for the school community.
• Summer Feeding Program USDA-sponsored meal program providing breakfast and lunch to approximately 700 students across the county during summer break, with on-site dining at Kingwood Elementary and meal pick-up options at multiple schools.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Comprehensive career technical education program at Preston High School offering courses in nursing, skilled trades, agriculture, and other vocational areas, recognized as a Top 5 high school CTE program in West Virginia.
• Option Pathway Program High school equivalency testing center and alternative pathway program at Preston High School that achieved the highest passing rate among WV centers testing fewer than 50 students.
• Sir Chester Therapy Dog Program Friends with Paws therapy dog program at Preston High School featuring Sir Chester, a trained 10-month-old chocolate lab provided through First Lady Cathy Justice's initiative to help students reduce anxiety.
• Summer Reading Challenge (Beanstack) Countywide reading challenge program for students in grades PK-8 using Beanstack platform, with online logging and printable paper options, offering prizes for participation.
• WVU Speech Language Reading Program Free after-school reading program offered in partnership with West Virginia University's Speech Language Hearing Clinic for children with reading difficulties.
• Community Career Fair Annual career fair hosted by Preston High School in partnership with the Preston County Chamber of Commerce, connecting students with local employers and career opportunities.
• Science Fair Program County-level science fair competition with advancement to regional and state levels; in 2025, 29 projects advanced to regionals from 100 submitted projects.
• Social Studies Fair Annual social studies fair program with county, regional (Region VII at Glenville State University), and state competitions; in 2026, 26 Preston County projects placed at state level.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kingwood Elementary named a model school at a nationally recognized school conference in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Lady Cathy Justice's Office - Friends with Paws InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2024Through the Friends with Paws initiative, Preston High School received Sir Chester, a trained therapy dog to provide emotional support and reduce student anxiety. This partnership makes PHS the 41st school in WV's program, and WV is the only state with such a program in its public school system.
• Communities in SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2024Partner organization supporting the Friends with Paws therapy dog program at Preston High School, providing funding and program coordination.
• Preston County Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 May 2024Co-hosted the PHS Community Career Fair with over 30 businesses and organizations participating. The partnership connects students with local and regional employers for career exploration and employment opportunities.
• Center for Model Schools (formerly ICLE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership for instructional coaching for county leaders, administrators, and instructional coaches. Partnership has involved attending, workshopping, and presenting on the national stage at conferences. This partnership has helped attract new teachers, retain veteran ones, and invest in staff development.
• Canon City Schools (Colorado)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanon City Schools from Colorado visited Preston County Schools to learn from their educational practices and improvement journey. Both districts share similar student populations, cost per student spending, and proficiency rates. PCS served as a model for Canon City's educational improvement efforts.
• USDA (Summer Feeding Program)coreOthersFederal nutrition program sponsor providing funding for the PCS Summer Feeding Program serving approximately 700 students with breakfast items, lunches, and shelf-stable milks.
• Healthy Kids Inc.minorOthersLocal partner working with PCS on the summer feeding program, coordinating meal preparation and distribution for students across the county.
• No Kid HungryminorOthersNational anti-hunger organization providing additional funding to make the PCS Summer Feeding Program possible and successful.
• WVU Speech Language Hearing ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity clinic offering a free after-school reading program for Preston County children with difficulty reading, providing specialized intervention services to support literacy development.
• Various Local Employers (Career Fair)minorOthersParticipating employers at the PHS Community Career Fair included: Preston Memorial, Mon Health, Beitzel Excavating, Mountaineer Challenge Academy, Affordable Signs Unlimited, Preston County Sheriff's Department, Valley Healthcare System, GMS Mine Repair, and local trade unions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kanawha County Schools: Largest WV public school district by enrollment; offers the full K-12 spectrum under the same state funding model. Comparable in mission and regulatory regime but operates at materially larger scale.
• KIPP Foundation: National nonprofit network of public charter schools serving K-12 students in underserved communities. Compares on the mission of K-12 public education for under-resourced populations, but operates outside the rural district model.
• Berkeley County Schools: One of the fastest-growing WV public school districts. Comparable on K-12 mission and WV funding model, but with materially different growth dynamics than rural Preston County.
• Cabell County Schools: Mid-sized WV public school district operating under the same WV Department of Education framework. Comparable in regulatory and funding environment, and a relevant reference for CTE program design.

Emerging players

• Connections Academy: Operator of tuition-free online public schools for K-12 students across multiple states. Comparable on public K-12 online and alternative pathway delivery, though geographically distinct from West Virginia.
• Stride, Inc. (K12 Inc): Publicly traded provider of online K-12 education and K-12 learning solutions. Relevant as an emerging alternative delivery model in the same K-12 space, including Option Pathway / alternative education use cases.

Direct peers

• Taylor County Schools: Small rural WV public school district also in the North Central region served by Your Community Foundation. Directly comparable as a small-district peer in the same funding and regulatory environment.
• Harrison County Schools: North Central WV public school district serving a similar student population, with the same funding structure and accountability regime. Compares on CTE programs and the Your Community Foundation service area overlap.
• Marion County Schools: Adjacent North Central WV public school district operating multiple K-12 schools under the same WV Department of Education oversight. Directly comparable on rural-urban mix, funding model, and student demographics.
• Monongalia County Schools: Neighboring North Central WV public school district of comparable scale and demographics, operating multiple K-12 schools and governed by an elected board. Most directly comparable on geography, funding model, and regulatory regime.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xmobile.twitter.com/PrestonSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/PrestonCountySchools

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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