Pike Road Elementary

📚➡️⛳️ Flat Patriot is TEEING UP His Next Adventure! 🏌️‍♂️❤️💙 After picking out some new reads with Evelyn, Flat Patriot decided it was time to trade the books for birdies and hit the links! 📚➡️⛳️ This time, Bentley and Salter McDaniel invited Flat Patriot along for a day on the golf course—and let’s just say, they had to BRAVE the Alabama heat to get this round in! ☀️🥵🏌️‍♂️ With clubs in hand and Flat Patriot along for the ride, Bentley and Salter were ready to tee it high and let it fly! ⛳️ From driving down the fairway to lining up putts on the green, Flat Patriot quickly learned that a good golf adventure takes patience, focus, and a pretty good swing! 😂 The heat may have been above par, but the fun definitely wasn’t! 😎☀️ Whether they were chasing birdies, avoiding the rough, or hoping for that perfect hole-in-one, this crew stayed the course and made some great memories along the way. 🏌️‍♂️ Flat Patriot may not be ready for the PGA Tour just yet, but after a day with Bentley and Salter, we’d say his Labor Day adventures are definitely UNDER PAR! 😂⛳️❤️🤍💙 FORE! Flat Patriot is on the move again! 👀🧳 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🦒➡️📚 Flat Patriot is BOOKSTORE BOUND! ❤️💙 After going WILD at the Safari Park with Avni, Flat Patriot decided his next adventure needed to be a little quieter… but just as fun! 😂🐾 This time, Evelyn Wheeler took Flat Patriot on a trip to NewSouth Bookstore in downtown Montgomery for a little book shopping! 📚🛍️❤️🤍💙 Evelyn and Flat Patriot explored the shelves, looked through lots of interesting titles, and picked out some new books to take home and read! 📖✨ After traveling all over this Labor Day weekend, Flat Patriot knows there’s one adventure you can take without ever packing a suitcase—the adventure waiting inside a GOOD BOOK! 🥰📚 And besides… ALL THE COOL KIDS READ! 😎📖 …and we happen to know that Pike Road Elementary is FULL of some pretty cool kids! ❤️🤍💙 Thanks for helping Flat Patriot add a few new stories to his collection, Evelyn! 📚 Now the only question is… will he actually sit still long enough to finish one before his next adventure?! 😂🧳👀 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

💦➡️🦒 Flat Patriot is Going WILD! 🦓 After making a splash at Shocco Springs with Simon, Flat Patriot finally dried off, changed out of that swimsuit 😂, and packed his suitcase for his next adventure! This time, Avni Payidi was ready to take Flat Patriot on the WILD side at the Safari Park! 🦒🦓🐘❤️🤍💙 Avni and Flat Patriot had the BEST time exploring and seeing all of the amazing animals up close and personal! 👀🐾Flat Patriot wasn’t quite sure what to think when some of his new animal friends got a little closer than expected! 😂 From spotting animals they usually only see in books to watching them roam right in front of them, Avni showed Flat Patriot that sometimes the coolest adventures are the ones that let you experience something completely new! 🥰🌿 After beaches 🏖️, football games 🏈, caves ⛰️, waterslides 💦, and now a SAFARI 🦒… we’re starting to wonder if there’s ANYTHING Flat Patriot hasn’t done this weekend! 😂🧳 Thanks for taking Flat Patriot on the WILD side, Avni! ❤️💙 Okay, Flat Patriot… where are those well-traveled feet headed NEXT?! 👀🌎🧳 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

❤️➡️🍑 Flat Patriot is GEORGIA BOUND… Again! After spending some special family time in Tennessee with Sophia and Eleanor, Flat Patriot heard that Connor and Evelyn Grace Capps had an adventure waiting for him back in Georgia! 👀🧳❤️🤍💙 So, of course, he grabbed that suitcase and hit the road because this next stop was going to be a HOWLING good time at Great Wolf Lodge! 🐺💦😂 Flat Patriot joined Connor and Evelyn Grace for a weekend filled with splashing, sliding, exploring, and LOTS of fun! 🌊🛝 After all those miles he’s traveled, we think a trip down a waterslide was exactly what Flat Patriot needed! 😂 From family reunions ❤️ to waterpark adventures 💦, Flat Patriot is learning that his Patriots certainly know how to make the MOST of a long weekend! Thanks for letting Flat Patriot join the pack, Connor and Evelyn Grace! 🐺❤️💙 Now dry off, Flat Patriot… because at this point, we KNOW another adventure is right around the corner! 👀🧳🌎 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

⛰️➡️❤️ Flat Patriot’s Tennessee Adventure Continues! After exploring deep inside Lookout Mountain at Ruby Falls, Flat Patriot wasn’t quite ready to leave Tennessee just yet! ❤️🤍💙 This time, Sophia and Eleanor Jones had a very special adventure waiting for him—one that was all about FAMILY! 🥰 Flat Patriot joined Sophia and Eleanor as they gathered with loved ones for their grandfather’s family reunion! ❤️ From spending time with family to sharing laughs, stories, and special moments together, Flat Patriot quickly learned that some of the BEST adventures aren’t about where you go—they’re about who you get to share them with. 🫶🏽 After all his traveling this weekend, Flat Patriot loved getting to slow down and be part of a celebration filled with family, togetherness, and memories that will last for years to come. ❤️ From Tennessee caves ⛰️💦 to a Tennessee family reunion 🥰… this stop was extra special! Thank you, Sophia and Eleanor, for making Flat Patriot part of the family! ❤️🤍💙 Now… don’t get too comfortable, Flat Patriot! That suitcase is still packed, and we have more Patriots waiting! 😂🧳🌎 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🪂➡️⛰️ Flat Patriot is Going UNDERGROUND! 💦 After soaring high above the water in Destin with David and Daniel, Flat Patriot decided it was time to come WAY back down… and we mean WAY DOWN! 😂❤️🤍💙 His next adventure took him to Ruby Falls with Kai and Lillian Hoflund! ⛰️✨ Flat Patriot traded his beach views for an underground adventure as Kai and Lillian took him deep inside Lookout Mountain to explore the caves and see the beautiful Ruby Falls! 🤩 There were winding pathways, incredible rock formations, and plenty of exploring along the way. And when they finally reached the waterfall, Flat Patriot couldn’t believe his eyes! 😍 From flying through the sky 🪂 to exploring deep inside a mountain ⛰️… Flat Patriot is checking adventures off his list faster than we can keep up! 😂🧳 Kai and Lillian, thanks for taking our favorite traveling Patriot along for this AMAZING underground adventure! ❤️💙 Now, Flat Patriot… which direction are we going next—up, down, or somewhere completely unexpected?! 👀🌎😂 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🏖️➡️🌊 WAIT… Flat Patriot is FLYING?! 😎🪂 After soaking up the sunshine in Panama City Beach with Layla and Aliyah, Flat Patriot barely had time to shake the sand from his shoes before C1 learner David Kim and C3 learner Daniel Kim whisked him away to Destin Beach! ❤️🤍💙 And apparently, David and Daniel didn’t invite Flat Patriot to Destin just to relax on the beach… they came for an ADVENTURE! 😂🌊 First up—a banana boat ride! 🍌🚤 Flat Patriot held on tight as they bounced across the beautiful water. But then David and Daniel took things to a whole new level… PARASAILING! 🪂☀️ Up, up, and AWAY they went! Flat Patriot had a GREAT time flying through the sky with his Patriot crew, taking in those incredible views from wayyyyy up high! 🌊☀️😎 From catching flights ✈️ to exploring cornfields 🌽, visiting aquariums 🐠, hitting the beach 🏖️, and now SOARING above the water… Flat Patriot may officially be our most adventurous Patriot yet! 😂🐾 David and Daniel, thanks for showing Flat Patriot that sometimes the BEST way to see the beach is from the SKY! 🪂❤️💙 Now somebody please tell Flat Patriot to come back down… we have more adventures waiting! 😂👀🌎 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🪄🍑➡️🏖️ Flat Patriot is Beach Bound! ☀️🌊 After exploring the Georgia Aquarium and stepping into the magical world of Harry Potter, Flat Patriot decided all that excitement called for a little sun, sand, and saltwater! 😂🐾 So, he grabbed that VERY well-traveled suitcase 🧳 and headed south to Panama City Beach, Florida, with two of our Patriots—CK learner Layla Means and C3 learner Aliyah Means! ❤️🤍💙 Flat Patriot was more than ready to trade the magic wand for some sunglasses! 😎☀️ Together, Layla, Aliyah, and Flat Patriot soaked up the Florida sunshine, enjoyed the beautiful beach, and made some sweet family memories along the way. 🏖️🌊 From the wizarding world 🪄 to white sandy beaches 🏝️… Flat Patriot is proving once again that Patriots travel VERY well! And with two Patriot sisters leading this adventure, we know Flat Patriot was in for a GOOD time! 🥰❤️💙 Okay, Flat Patriot… shake the sand out of that suitcase! Where are we headed next?! 👀🧳🌎🐾 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🌽✈️➡️🍑 Flat Patriot is Georgia Bound! ❤️💙 After exploring the cornfields of Indiana with Seth and his grandfather, Flat Patriot packed up that VERY well-traveled suitcase and took to the skies once again! 😂✈️🧳 This time, he was headed back to Georgia for an adventure with Wilda, Guz, and Anna Jean! 🍑 First stop—the Georgia Aquarium! 🐠🦈🌊 Flat Patriot had a BIG time exploring under the sea, checking out all of the amazing marine life, and trying to decide which sea creature should become an honorary Patriot! 😂❤️🤍💙 But their adventure wasn’t over yet! Next, they headed to COSM, where Flat Patriot experienced a little MAGIC ✨🪄 while watching Harry Potter in Shared Reality! From exploring life under the sea to feeling like he had stepped right into the wizarding world, this was definitely an adventure to remember! At this point, Flat Patriot has explored the woods 🌲, flown over cornfields 🌽✈️, gone under the sea 🐠, AND entered the world of Harry Potter! 🪄⚡️ There isn't an adventure that Flat Patriot won't try! 👀 That suitcase better stay packed because something tells us his Labor Day adventures STILL aren’t over! 👀🌎 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🌲➡️✈️ Flat Patriot Takes to the Sky! 🌽❤️💙 After all that four-wheeling, climbing, and exploring in the woods, Flat Patriot decided it was time to trade the trails for the friendly skies! ✈️ His next adventure took him all the way to Jasper, Indiana, with our C1 learner, Seth Moorhead! Once they arrived, Flat Patriot got to spend some special time with Seth and his grandfather, and this adventure came with a little learning too! 🥰 They headed out to explore the cornfields, where Flat Patriot learned something pretty cool—the corn was ready to harvest! 🌽🚜 Of course, Flat Patriot had LOTS of questions. 😂 How do you know when the corn is ready? How does it get harvested? And just HOW many ears of corn could possibly be in one field?! 🌽👀 From riding four-wheelers through the woods 🌲 to catching miles in the sky ✈️ and exploring Indiana cornfields with Seth and his grandfather 🌽… Flat Patriot is discovering that every adventure has something new to teach us! Safe to say, this little Patriot is really earning those frequent-flyer miles! 😂✈️🧳 Where will he land next?! 👀🌎 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

📣➡️🌲 Flat Patriot is Heading Into the Woods! 🌲 After cheering his heart out at the Troy game, Flat Patriot swapped the sidelines for something a little more WILD! 😂❤️🤍💙 This time, C1 learners Lyla and Ann Carter invited Flat Patriot along for a SUPER fun adventure in the woods—and they even brought a future Patriot, Sophia, along for the fun! 🥰 There were four-wheelers to ride, things to climb, trails to explore, and plenty of nature to discover! 🌲🪵☀️ Flat Patriot loved getting outside, getting a little adventurous, and making memories with his Patriot crew. Between riding four-wheelers, climbing, and exploring every corner they could find, this crew definitely showed Flat Patriot how to have an outdoor adventure! 🏞️❤️ And little Sophia fit right in! We think our future Patriot is already learning exactly how Patriots do adventures! 😉 From stadium lights 🏈 to the middle of the woods 🌲… Flat Patriot will truly go ANYWHERE his Patriots take him! Okay, Flat Patriot… what could POSSIBLY be next?! 👀🧳🌎 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🌲➡️🏈 Flat Patriot Heard the Fight Song Calling! ❤️💙 After exploring the great outdoors at Oak Mountain State Park with Chloe, Flat Patriot was just about ready to catch his breath when he heard something in the distance… 👂🎶 Was that a fight song?! 🏈📣 You know Flat Patriot couldn’t miss another GAME DAY! 😂 He grabbed that well-traveled suitcase 🧳 and headed straight to the Troy game, where he found two familiar Patriot faces—C2 learners Jade White and Kathryn Gardener! And these Patriots weren’t just watching from the stands! 👀 Jade and Kathryn had the exciting opportunity to get down on the sidelines and cheer on the Trojans! 📣🏈 Flat Patriot, of course, was right there soaking up all the excitement, school spirit, and game-day fun! From cheering on the Tigers 🐯 to exploring the great outdoors 🌲 and now shouting GO TROJANS! 📣—Flat Patriot is proving he has enough school spirit to go around! 😂❤️💙 At this point, Flat Patriot might need a new suitcase AND a megaphone! 🧳📣😂 Where will our favorite traveling Patriot pop up next?! 👀🌎 #FlatPatriotChallenge #PikeRoadElementary #MyPikeRoad #GoTrojans

🏈➡️🌲 Flat Patriot is on the Move AGAIN! 🌲 Whew! After all that cheering at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Flat Patriot thought he might finally get a chance to rest his feet… but there’s NO REST for a traveling Patriot! 😂 This time, CK learner Chloe Park had another adventure waiting for him! 🥰 Flat Patriot packed up his bag and traded the bright stadium lights for fresh air and beautiful scenery at Oak Mountain State Park! 🌲⛰️☀️ Chloe and Flat Patriot spent their time enjoying the great outdoors, exploring, soaking up the beautiful views, and making sweet Labor Day weekend memories together. Flat Patriot is quickly learning that you don’t have to travel far to have a BIG adventure—sometimes some of the best memories are made exploring right here in Alabama! From the soccer field ⚽️ to a Disney Cruise 🚢, the Florida sunshine 🏖️, game day in Atlanta 🏈, and now Oak Mountain State Park with Chloe 🌲… Flat Patriot is certainly keeping that suitcase BUSY! 😂🧳 Flat Patriot, do you EVER unpack?! 👀😂 Stay tuned, Patriots… something tells us Chloe won’t be his last stop! 🌎 #FlatPatriotChallenge #PikeRoadElementary #OakMountainStatePark #MyPikeRoad

🏖️➡️🏈 HOLD ON, FLAT PATRIOT… IT’S GAME DAY! 🏈❤️💙 Before Flat Patriot could even get his toes settled in the sand with Harper, his phone buzzed with a VERY important notification… 📲👀 “IT’S GAME DAY! WHERE ARE YOU?!” 🏈🐯 Flat Patriot knew he had to MOVE! He quickly shook off the sand, packed his bag, and headed to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to cheer on those Auburn Tigers! 🐯🏈 Waiting for him were two familiar Patriot faces—one of our very own Assistant Principals, Mr. Luckie, and C3 Lead Learner, Mrs. Spivey! Flat Patriot jumped right into the fun, enjoying the tailgate, taking in the game-day atmosphere, and getting ready for some FOOTBALL! But wait… 👀🎶 Flat Patriot spotted another familiar Patriot marching to the beat! It was a recent graduate of Pike Road High School’s very own Emma Spivey, proudly playing the piccolo with the Auburn University Marching Band! 🎶🥁 What a special moment to see one of our own representing on such a BIG stage! From sandy toes in Florida 🏖️ to game day in Atlanta 🏈—Flat Patriot is definitely keeping those bags packed this Labor Day weekend! 😂🧳 WAR EAGLE! 🦅🐯 Now… where in the world will Flat Patriot head next?! 👀🌎 #FlatPatriotChallenge #MyPikeRoad #PikeRoadElementary #AuburnTigers #WarEagle

🚢✨ Flat Patriot Sets Sail with Milly! ✨🏰 Ahoy, Patriots! ❤️🤍💙 Flat Patriot traded the soccer field for the high seas and hopped aboard a Disney Cruise with CK learner, Milly Conradson! 🚢🌊 Flat Patriot and Milly are having a MAGICAL time sailing away on an adventure filled with fun, laughter, and lots of Disney magic! ✨ They’ve been hanging out with some of their favorite Disney characters, making new friends, exploring the ship, and creating memories they’ll never forget! 🐭🏰❤️ From Patriot adventures to Disney magic, Flat Patriot is certainly making the most of his Labor Day travels! ✨🚢 Bon voyage, Milly & Flat Patriot! 👀 Where will he show up next? Way to go, Patriots! Keep kicking, keep smiling, and keep making memories! #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

⚽️❤️ Flat Patriot Hits the Soccer Field! 💙 ⚽️ Flat Patriot kicked off his Labor Day adventures with some of our Patriots on the soccer field! 🐾⚽️ He joined C3 learners Graham, Emmitt, Warren, and Aubrey, along with C2 learner Clara Shook, as they played their first game with Yellowhammer Soccer! ❤️🤍💙 From cheering on the sidelines to watching our Patriots run, kick, play hard, and have fun, Flat Patriot had the BEST time being part of their first game! ⚽️👏 Looks like Flat Patriot is already putting some miles on those boots this weekend! 👀 Where will he show up next? Way to go, Patriots! Keep kicking, keep smiling, and keep making memories! ❤️⚽️💙 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🚨❤️💙 WAKE UP, FLAT PATRIOT! 💙❤️🚨 That was a GOOD nap… but guess what?! Flat Patriot is awake, rested, and READY for more adventures! 😴➡️🤩🐾 This Labor Day Weekend, Flat Patriot is SO excited to continue adventuring with some of his favorite Patriot families AND join some of our new Patriot families for the very first time! ❤️💙 And remember—an adventure doesn’t have to mean traveling far! Whether you’re spending the weekend at home, at the beach, on the road, at the lake, visiting family, or simply enjoying a little hometown fun, Flat Patriot wants to come along! ☀️🏖️🏡🚗 📸 Take Flat Patriot with you, snap some pictures, and share your adventures with us for a chance to be featured! So grab your Flat Patriot and get ready… The nap is OVER and the adventures are BACK! 🐾✈️❤️💙 Where will Flat Patriot go this Labor Day Weekend?! 👀 #FlatPatriotChallenge #FlatPatriotAdventures #LaborDayWeekend #MyPikeRoad #PikeRoadElementary

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What’s happening around Pike Road Schools?

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Our first Pike Road Schools Recap of the year is here, bringing together some of the stories, celebrations, accomplishments, and moments happening across our schools.

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