Patriots, enjoy your spring break!
We will see you back in classes on Monday, March 23!
3 days ago, Summer Rice
spring break March 16-20, 2026
💜 April is the Month of the Military Child. Help us celebrate and honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military-connected students.

Shirts are $17 and can be ordered now through March 12. Youth and adult sizes are available.
http://pike-road-s2s-50482.cheddarup.com/

Wear purple to show your support!
7 days ago, Summer Rice
The GW Pike Road S2S Chapter is pleased to offer our annual tshirt in recognition of Month of the Military Child (1)
Behind every working AC unit and safely bolted desk is a team that works tirelessly throughout the day. Today, we’re saying a huge THANK YOU to Adam, James, Jerry, Kyle, and Todd for everything they do to keep our schools running smoothly. We couldn't do it without you! 🛠️✨
9 days ago, Summer Rice
A graphic on a lined notebook paper background featuring a photo of five maintenance workers—Adam, James, Jerry, Kyle, and Todd—standing in front of a Pike Road Schools van. Below the photo, colorful handwritten-style text reads, "Happy School Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! Thanks for keeping everything bolted down and running smoothly!"


Tomorrow is the day for our first-ever Parent Ed Camp, and we are so excited to host you! Below is some helpful housekeeping information for the event:
Parking will be available in the front parking lot or the side parking lot. The food truck will be set up in the carpool lane, so please avoid parking in that area. There will be signs posted to help guide you upon arrival.
We will have notepads and pens available for you to use during the sessions to take notes.
For families utilizing childcare, check-in will take place from 11:00–11:15 AM in the gym. All children must be signed in and out by their guardian.
When you arrive, our school secretary will greet you at the door and provide you with your session schedule, session locations, a notepad, and a pen.
Light refreshments will be available upon entry, and children participating in childcare will also receive a snack during their time in the gym and playground.
A food truck will be on site and available throughout the event for anyone who would like to purchase food at their convenience.
At the end of the event, we will have a feedback QR code posted and available to scan. We encourage you to complete the survey as your input will help us continue to grow and improve Parent Ed Camp in the future.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

12 days ago, Cyndal Whiten
Parent Ed Camp
💜 April is the Month of the Military Child. Help us celebrate and honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military-connected students.

Shirts are $17 and can be ordered now through March 12. Youth and adult sizes are available.
http://pike-road-s2s-50482.cheddarup.com/

Wear purple to show your support!
15 days ago, Summer Rice
The GW Pike Road S2S Chapter is pleased to offer our annual tshirt in recognition of Month of the Military Child (1)
📌 The Pike Road School's February Board of Education Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the Pike Road Schools Central Office Training Center.
24 days ago, Summer Rice
Pike Road BOE Meeting  2.23.26 at 5:30 pm
Calling All Future Kindergarten Patriots!
We are thrilled to invite our prospective families to Kindergarten Kickoff! Come see firsthand what makes Kindergarten at PRES such a special and joyful experience. 🍎
Kindergarten is a big milestone, and we can’t wait to open our doors, welcome our future learners, and begin celebrating the Class of 2039 Pike Road Patriots!
🗓️ Event Date: Thursday, February 26th
🕓 Event Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
⏰ Last Entry: 5:45 PM
📌 This event is open to the public, but please be sure to RSVP and reserve your spot to ensure we have enough supplies for our future Patriots!!
🔗 Link: https://forms.gle/h9dC494AquEthV8H9
Formal registration for the 2026–2027 school year will open in the Spring.
We are so excited to meet you and your future Patriot… see you soon! 🍎
about 1 month ago, Summer Rice
Graphic for Pike Road Elementary Kindergarten Kickoff. The image features a young student in a classroom and the following text: Thursday, February 26th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Last entry at 5:45 PM. This event is open to the public. Please RSVP to ensure enough supplies. Includes a "Sign Up Here" button and the Pike Road Elementary logo.
No School for Students on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day! Enjoy your three-day weekend!
about 1 month ago, Summer Rice
No SchoolPres Day 26 (Instagram Post)
This week, our kindergartners shared the love with residents at Hillview Terrace through a program called Nursing Home Blessings. Learners brought in items to fill the bags, including homemade cards. Classes decorated their bags before they were delivered.
about 1 month ago, Summer Rice
Pike Road Elementary School Kindergarten Students Share Valentines with residents at Hillview Terrace
This weekend is School Resource Officer Day, so today we want to celebrate one of the very best, Corporal Adam Hill!

At PRES, Corporal Hill is so much more than an officer. He’s a smiling face at morning arrival, a steady hand directing traffic, a helper for our little learners heading to K4, and a friend who isn’t afraid to dress like an alien for Halloween or get slimed for a fundraiser!

He helps at dismissal, walks students safely to carpool, and jumps in wherever he’s needed. Our students love him, and our school family is grateful for his willingness to serve with kindness and joy.

PRES is proud to have Corporal Hill!
about 1 month ago, Summer Rice
A 'Thank You' graphic for Corporal Adam Hill, SRO at Pike Road Elementary School, celebrating School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. The image features three photos styled as Polaroids: a portrait of Corporal Hill in uniform and two candid shots of him interacting with students, all set against a blue-lined notebook paper background
Pike Road community, let’s walk! Join students and staff on Feb 12 @ 4:00 PM (GW Campus Bus Loop) as we highlight the dangers of excessive energy drink consumption.

We’re walking 8 laps to represent the 8 gallons of energy drinks consumed per person each year.
Come for the cause, stay for the yard games, music, and snacks!
about 1 month ago, Summer Rice
Steps of Love Walk: Walking for heart health, February 12 at 4:00 pm in the PRS GW Campus Bus loop.
THE WORK PAID OFF! 📣✨
On behalf of Superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford, the Pike Road Schools Board of Education, and all members of the PRS Central Office Team, CONGRATULATIONS to our PRHS Traditional Cheer Team!
They competed at the UCA National Championship and walked away as the Large Varsity Intermediate Division Champions! 🥇
We are so proud of the hard work these ladies showed on the national stage!
Go Patriots!
about 1 month ago, Summer Rice
"A celebratory graphic for Pike Road High School announcing the Traditional Cheer Team as the UCA National Champions. The image includes the Pike Road Schools logo and honors the team for winning the Large Varsity Intermediate Division."

📣 Calling All C2 and C3 Learners! 📣

It’s time for our annual writing competition! We are excited to invite your learner to participate in our 3rd Annual ACAP Preparation Writing Contest. As we prepare learners for the state writing assessment this spring, we want to provide opportunities for them to practice and strengthen their writing skills. Please note that participation is voluntary.

Over the next several weeks, learners will participate in biweekly writing challenges—one for each of the three genres: opinion, narrative, and expository writing.

We will begin with Opinion Writing. Learners will read a prompt, plan their response using the provided graphic organizer, and then write a final copy. Please encourage your learner to type their final draft, as this will be required for ACAP testing. Also, please ensure your learner completes this challenge independently.

Writing prompts and entry details will be sent home soon.

If you have questions, please contact our PRES Literacy Specialist, Mrs. Costa, at rachel.costa@pikeroadschools.org.

We are excited to get our writers writing!

Important Dates:

Opinion Writing: February 2–February 9

Narrative Writing: February 17–February 23

Expository Writing: March 2–March 6

Writing entries will be collected on the last day of each date range listed above.

about 1 month ago, Cyndal Whiten
Screenshot 2026-02-03 at 8
This week, we’re celebrating our amazing elementary school counselors! 🌟
Mrs. Daniel and Ms. Greene help students navigate challenges, build confidence, and feel supported every step of the way. Thank you for being listeners, encouragers, and champions for our kids—we appreciate all you do! 💙
about 1 month ago, Summer Rice
School Counselor Appreciation 26- PRES
Patriot Families,
Due to potential icy conditions, we will delay the start of school by 2 hours tomorrow morning. We are mindful of our staff and faculty who commute from outside of the area, and the safety of our young drivers traveling in these conditions. We encourage parents to use their best discretion based on the conditions in their specific area.
Buses will run 2 hours later than usual, and schools will open 2 hours after their regular start time. Please note that breakfast will not be served.
about 2 months ago, Summer Rice
Due to potential icy conditions, we will delay the start of school by 2 hours tomorrow morning. We are mindful of our staff and faculty who commute from outside of the area, and the safety of our young drivers traveling in these conditions. We encourage parents to use their best discretion based on the conditions in their specific area. Buses will run 2 hours later than usual, and schools will open 2 hours after their regular start time. Please note that breakfast will not be served.
📌 We are continuing to monitor the weather and are staying updated with current EMA and local forecasts. Because many of our teachers and staff travel from outside the Pike Road area, we evaluate conditions across a wide region when making safety decisions.
You will be notified via email, text messages, and phone calls if any changes are made to the school schedules.
about 2 months ago, Summer Rice
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🎉 Calling All Future Patriots! 🎉

We are thrilled to invite our prospective families to our Kindergarten Kickoff, where you’ll get a firsthand look at what makes Kindergarten at PRES such a special and joyful experience! 💙

Kindergarten is a big milestone, and we can’t wait to open our doors, welcome our future learners, and begin celebrating the Class of 2039 Pike Road Patriots!

Event Date: Thursday, February 26th
🕓 Event Date: 4:00–6:00 PM
⏰ Last Entry: 5:45 PM

Please select RSVP for your visit to help us ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all families.

📌 Formal registration for the 2026–2027 school year will open in the Spring.

We are so excited to meet you and your future Patriot—see you soon! 🎒✨

about 2 months ago, Cyndal Whiten
Kindergarten Kickoff 2026
📌 Pike Road Schools is closely monitoring weather patterns for potential inclement weather early next week. Our priority is the safety of our learners and staff. At this time, there are no changes to our schedule. If any changes occur, we will notify you immediately via email, text, and phone calls.
about 2 months ago, Summer Rice
Wx monitoring: Pike Road Schools weather update graphic for Friday, January 23, 2026. The text states that the school is closely monitoring weather patterns for potential inclement weather early next week. It notes that updates will be sent via email, text, and phone calls if school schedules change. The graphic features a PRS logo and a snowflake icon.

Pike Road Schools welcomes Dr. Mona Hurston as the newest member of the Board of Education. Dr. Hurston brings extensive experience in PreK–12 and higher education, with expertise in educational leadership, data-driven decision-making, and student supports that promote academic success.

A Pike Road native and proud PRS parent, Dr. Hurston is committed to supporting the district’s continued growth and excellence.

2 months ago, Summer Rice
Welcome graphic for Dr. Mona Hurston, Pike Road Schools' newest School Board Member
Pike Road Schools welcomes Dr. Mona Hurston as the newest member of the Board of Education. Dr. Hurston brings extensive experience in PreK–12 and higher education, with expertise in educational leadership, data-driven decision-making, and student supports that promote academic success.

A Pike Road native and proud PRS parent, Dr. Hurston is committed to supporting the district’s continued growth and excellence.
2 months ago, Summer Rice
Welcome graphic for Dr. Mona Hurston, Pike Road Schools' newest School Board Member