Pike Road Elementary

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Gamble! 🎂🎉 Please join us in wishing one of our amazing Kindergarten Lead Learners, Mrs. Gamble, the happiest birthday! Happy Birthday, Mrs. Gamble! We’re so thankful you’re part of our Pike Road Elementary Patriot family!

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🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to Our Fearless SRO Corporal Hill! 🎂🎉 Today we’re celebrating someone who does so much to keep our Patriot family safe. We’re incredibly grateful for the way you show up every single day to protect, serve, and be a positive presence for our learners and Lead Learners. We hope your birthday is filled with all of the things you enjoy most! 🎂🔴⚪️🔵

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Platt! 🎂🎉 Please join us in wishing one of our amazing Kindergarten Lead Learners, Mrs. Platt, the happiest birthday! 🥳🎈We’re so thankful for the love, learning, and joy you bring to our Patriot family!!

From exciting news about the Pike Road Patriot Band to student and staff celebrations, a lot is happening in Pike Road Schools!
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🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Ray! 🎂🎉 Please join us in wishing one of our amazing Math Coaches, Mrs. Ray, the happiest birthday! 🥳🎈 We hope your special day is filled with lots of love, laughter, and ALL of the things that bring you joy! 💕 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Ray! We’re so thankful for all the love, learning, and joy you bring to our Patriot family each and every day! 🔴⚪️🔵 #HappyBirthday

🧳And Just Like That… Flat Patriot’s Labor Day Adventures Come to an End! ❤️🤍💙 WHEW, Patriots… what an adventure! 🌎✈️ From beaches and mountains to football games, family reunions, waterparks, bookstores, golf courses, birthday parties, and plenty of fun right here at home, Flat Patriot has been near, far, and just about everywhere in between! 😂🧳 But the best part wasn’t where he traveled—it was WHO he traveled with! ❤️ Thank you to all of our amazing Pike Road Patriots for bringing Flat Patriot along, sharing your family memories, and showing us just how many different ways there are to make an adventure. 🥹❤️🤍💙 Now, after ALL those miles, Flat Patriot is officially putting down the suitcase, pulling up the covers, and taking one LONG, well-earned nap! 😴💤 Don’t get too comfortable though, Flat Patriot… FALL BREAK will be here before you know it! 👀🍂🧳 Until then, sweet dreams, Flat Patriot! Thanks for the memories, Patriots. ❤️💙 Same Patriot. New Adventures Coming Soon. #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🛍️➡️🚲 Flat Patriot FINALLY Makes It Home to Pike Road! ❤️💙 After one last Labor Day shopping run with Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Truss, Flat Patriot packed up his TJ Maxx finds, pointed that VERY well-traveled suitcase toward Pike Road, and this time… HE ACTUALLY MADE IT! 😂🙌🏡 But before putting that suitcase away for good, there was time for ONE final Labor Day adventure with Leah Franco! ❤️🤍💙 And after all that traveling, what better way to finish the weekend than with a bike ride right here at home in Pike Road? 🚲☀️🌳 Flat Patriot and Leah hopped on their bikes and enjoyed the beautiful weather, fresh air, and a little time outside. No planes. No long road trips. No U-turns. Just a peaceful ride through the place Flat Patriot calls HOME! 🥰🏡 From near to far and everywhere in between, Flat Patriot has had one UNFORGETTABLE Labor Day weekend with our Patriot families. But there was something extra special about ending it right where it all started—Pike Road, Alabama. ❤️🤍💙 Suitcase down. Bike parked. Labor Day adventures COMPLETE. ✅🧳🚲 Now, Flat Patriot… GO. TAKE. THAT. NAP. 😂😴❤️💙 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🌾➡️🛍️ Flat Patriot is ALMOST Home… But First, a Shopping Run! 😂❤️💙 After spending some sweet country time with Shannon, Catherine, and their grandparents, Flat Patriot was back on the road and FINALLY making his way toward Pike Road! 🧳🐾 Now, this wasn’t exactly another detour… because what’s a Labor Day off day without a little shopping?! 😂🛍️ Flat Patriot spotted two of our Lead Learners, Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Trussell, doing what they love—making a TJ Maxx run! ❤️🤍💙 And naturally, he had to join them! Because after traveling ALL over the place this weekend, Flat Patriot has learned one very important lesson: there is ALWAYS room in the itinerary for TJ Maxx! 😂🛒 He helped browse the aisles, hunt for the good finds, and enjoy a little well-deserved retail therapy with two of his favorite Lead Learners. 🥰 Flat Patriot joined us on our Labor Day off… because apparently even Patriots who have traveled hundreds of miles can still find the energy to SHOP! 😂😂😂 Okay, Flat Patriot… bags in the car, receipt in the purse, and NOW we can head home! 🛍️➡️🏡🐾❤️💙 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🌊➡️🌾 Flat Patriot is FINALLY Back in Bama! ❤️💙 After one last unexpected detour to Columbus with Faaris, Flat Patriot crossed that Alabama state line and thought to himself… “Okay… NOW I’m really making my way back home to Pike Road!” 😂🧳 But as Flat Patriot has learned this weekend, getting home is a lot harder when there are Patriots waiting to show you one more adventure! 👀❤️🤍💙 Before making it all the way back to Pike Road, CK learner Shannon Eason invited Flat Patriot to make a little country stop in Carlowville, Alabama, where she was spending the weekend with her grandparents! 🌾🏡 And even better—her sister, Catherine, was there too! 🥰 Flat Patriot got the full grandparents’ house experience! They played in the Dino sprinkler 🦖💦, visited with Shannon and Catherine’s favorite doggies 🐶, enjoyed some country fun, and—best of all—spent sweet time with their grandparents. ❤️ After traveling near and far, Flat Patriot is realizing that some of the very best adventures happen close to home, surrounded by family. 🥹❤️🤍💙 Now he’s back in Alabama, his suitcase is packed, and Pike Road is getting closer… Surely there can’t be another detour between here and home… right?! 😂👀🧳 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🦫🚗➡️ WAIT… FLAT PATRIOT, THAT’S THE WRONG WAY! 😂❤️💙 Flat Patriot had officially made his Buc-ee’s stop, grabbed his road-trip snacks, and was FINALLY headed home! 🧳 But before he could get good and settled on I-85 South, his phone rang. 📱👀 It was Faaris Ahmad with a message Flat Patriot simply couldn’t ignore… “You HAVE to see this!” 😲 Well, if there’s one thing we’ve learned this weekend, it’s that Flat Patriot doesn’t need much convincing when an adventure calls! 😂 So he hit a U-turn and headed straight to Columbus, Georgia! When he arrived, Flat Patriot quickly understood exactly what Faaris meant. 🥰 Together, they enjoyed the RiverWalk, slowed things down for a bit, and took in the peaceful, beautiful views of the river. 🌳🌊☀️ After a weekend of nonstop traveling, splashing, celebrating, exploring, and making memories, this quiet stop with Faaris was just what Flat Patriot needed. ❤️🤍💙 At this point, we’re not even going to SAY he’s headed home anymore because every time we do, somebody calls him with another adventure! 😂📱🧳 So we’ll just say… Thanks for the beautiful detour, Faaris! Now, Flat Patriot… which way are you headed next?! 👀😂❤️💙 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🥞➡️🎂 HOLD ON… Flat Patriot Heard There Was a BIRTHDAY! 😂🎉 Okay, Patriots… Flat Patriot was REALLY headed back to Alabama this time. 😂🧳He had brunch, his belly was full, the suitcase was packed, and he was officially homebound when he heard four little words… “There’s a birthday party!” 🎂👀 And by now, we all know—Flat Patriot does NOT miss a birthday! 😂❤️🤍💙 So, one quick detour later, Flat Patriot was back in Georgia and headed to Great Wolf Lodge to celebrate Kingston’s BIG 9th birthday with his brother, Kali! 🎉9️⃣🐺💦 Flat Patriot jumped right into the birthday fun because apparently there’s always enough energy for cake, celebrations, and one more adventure with his Patriots! 🥳🎂 But THIS TIME… he meant it. HOME. BOUND. 😂🏡 Well… almost. Because you can’t make a road trip back to Alabama without one final pit stop at Buc-ee’s! 🦫😂 Flat Patriot grabbed a snack for the road, stretched those VERY well-traveled legs, and hopped back in the car. Birthday celebrated. ✅ Buc-ee’s stop complete. ✅ Suitcase packed. ✅ Why do I feel like Flat Patriot still isn’t headed home? 🧳🏡❤️💙 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🏖️➡️🥞 WAIT… Flat Patriot Forgot Something VERY Important! 🍳 After having the BEST time playing in the sand and water with Janie and Gage, Flat Patriot dusted off his sandy toes, grabbed that trusty suitcase, and started getting ready to head back to Alabama. 🧳❤️🤍💙 But just as he was about to hit the road, he spotted two more familiar Patriot faces—Madsen and Savannah Dean! 👀🥰 And thank goodness they found him because somewhere between all the beaches, boat rides, football games, mountains, waterparks, and road trips… Flat Patriot forgot to STOP AND EAT! 😂😂 Madsen and Savannah quickly took care of that and treated our favorite traveler to a much-needed BRUNCH! 🥞🍳🥓 After all those miles, Flat Patriot was more than happy to put down the suitcase, pull up a chair, and refuel before the journey home. Because let’s face it… even the busiest Patriots need a snack break! ❤️💙 With a full belly and a very full heart, Flat Patriot is FINALLY ready to start making his way back toward Alabama. 🥹🧳 Thanks for making sure Flat Patriot didn’t travel home hungry, Madsen and Savannah! ❤️🤍💙 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🍑➡️🏖️ Flat Patriot is Florida Bound! ☀️🌊 After exploring the Georgia Aquarium and discovering some pretty exciting treats at the International Market with Aubrey and Laurel, Flat Patriot packed up that suitcase once again and headed south! 🧳🐾❤️🤍💙 His next stop? St. Augustine, Florida, with Janie and Gage Wallace! 🏖️☀️ After all those miles, Flat Patriot was more than happy to kick off his shoes and join Janie and Gage for some good old-fashioned fun in the sun! They had the BEST time playing in the sand, splashing in the water, and enjoying every minute of their beach adventure together. 🌊🏰☀️ At this point, Flat Patriot has learned one VERY important lesson from his travels: you can never have too many beach days! 😂🏖️ From exploring Georgia 🍑 to sandy toes in St. Augustine 👣🌊, Flat Patriot is still soaking up every last bit of adventure before that suitcase finally makes its way home! Janie and Gage, thanks for giving Flat Patriot another beach day to remember! ❤️💙 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🌊➡️🍑 Flat Patriot is GEORGIA BOUND… AGAIN! ❤️💙 After finally drying off from all that canoeing and tubing at Lake Martin, Flat Patriot grabbed his suitcase and hit the road again. This time, Aubrey and Laurel were taking him back to Georgia for a day full of exploring! 🧳 First up—the Georgia Aquarium! 🐠🦈🌊 Flat Patriot was excited to be back checking out all of his underwater friends, but Aubrey and Laurel had another stop planned that would give him a whole different kind of adventure! They headed to the International Market, where they met up with their aunt and explored all kinds of foods—some familiar and some completely NEW! 🌎🛒🥭 Flat Patriot loved seeing all the different snacks, ingredients, and treats, but the crew’s favorite find was definitely the GIANT sugar cane! 😲 After seeing everything Aubrey and Laurel discovered, Flat Patriot has a feeling Lunch With Your Learner Week might have a few new and exciting snacks making an appearance! 👀🍽️ From tubing across Lake Martin 🌊 to exploring under the sea 🐠 and tasting his way around the world 🌎… Flat Patriot’s adventures just keep getting sweeter—literally! 😂❤️🤍💙 Now grab that sugar cane and your suitcase, Flat Patriot… we’re still not done yet! 🧳

🚤➡️🛶 HOLD ON… Flat Patriot Isn’t Leaving Lake Martin JUST Yet! 😂❤️💙 After a fun-filled boat ride with Ann Carter, Campbell, Bowen, Owen, and Brooks, Flat Patriot finally made his way back to shore. He was drying off, gathering his things, and getting ready to hit the road for his next adventure when suddenly… 👀🐾 “Wait a minute… I KNOW those Patriots!” ❤️🤍💙 Flat Patriot spotted some more familiar PRES faces—Oliver Betzler, Evelyn Betzler, Edison Brown, and Carlisle Brown! Well… so much for getting back on the road! 😂 Before Flat Patriot knew it, he was BACK on the water for round TWO of Lake Martin fun! 🌊☀️ This time, the adventure included canoeing 🛶, tubing 🌊, and plenty more fun on the lake! Flat Patriot went from drying off to soaking wet all over again—and we don’t think he minded one bit! 😂 Apparently, when you’re a Flat Patriot, you never know when another Patriot adventure is going to find YOU! 🥰❤️💙 At this rate, we may have to convince Flat Patriot to actually leave Lake Martin… because that suitcase is packed and his next adventure is waiting! 👀🧳 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🏡➡️🌊 WAIT… Flat Patriot Wasn’t Quite Ready for That Nap! 😂❤️💙 After making his way back to Pike Road and enjoying a relaxing evening of painting with Mayfield and Margo, Flat Patriot was JUST about ready to put that suitcase away when he heard there was more adventures calling his name! 👀🧳 And when Lake Martin calls… Flat Patriot answers! 🌊☀️😂 Flat Patriot headed to the lake to meet up with Ann Carter Deloney, Campbell Deloney, Bowen Deloney, Owen Burt, and Brooks Fowler for one last splash of Labor Day fun! ❤️🤍💙 This crew took Flat Patriot out for a boat ride on Lake Martin, and let’s just say there was no shortage of laughs, sunshine, and FUN! 🚤🌊☀️ After a weekend filled with adventures near and far, cruising across the lake with a boat full of Patriots was a pretty perfect way to squeeze in a few more memories. Flat Patriot thought he was winding down… but apparently his Patriots had more adventure up their sleeves! 😂❤️ Okay, Flat Patriot… NOW can we start heading home?! 👀🏡🧳 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🏰➡️🏡 Flat Patriot is HOME SWEET HOME! ❤️💙 After miles and miles of traveling, Flat Patriot’s well-traveled suitcase finally made its way back home to Pike Road, Alabama! 🧳❤️🤍💙 And after such a BIG Labor Day weekend, Margo and Mayfield Miller knew exactly what Flat Patriot needed—a slow and sweet evening right at home. 🥰 No planes. No road trips. No waterslides. 😂 Just a little painting 🎨, relaxing, and enjoying the last few moments of the long weekend together. After all, Flat Patriot has learned that adventures don’t always have to take you far away. Sometimes, the sweetest memories are made right at home with the people you love. 🏡❤️ As the sun begins to set on Labor Day 🌅, Flat Patriot is soaking in these final moments with Margo and Mayfield before his big weekend of adventures officially comes to a close. Home really is a pretty great place to land. 🥹❤️🤍💙 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary

🌲 Flat Patriot is Squeezing in a Few More Adventures! ❤️💙 After hanging out with the Eatons, Flat Patriot was already back in Alabama—but you know him… there was NO WAY he was heading straight home to Pike Road without squeezing in just a little more fun! 😂🐾🧳 So, Flat Patriot made his way to Oak Mountain State Park, where Roun Kim was waiting to take him on another outdoor adventure! 🌲⛰️❤️🤍💙 Roun and Flat Patriot spent some time exploring the great outdoors, enjoying the beautiful scenery, fresh air, and all the fun that comes with an adventure right here in Alabama. 🌳☀️ After traveling near and far all weekend, Flat Patriot’s suitcase is finally starting to point toward HOME. 🥹🧳❤️ But he’s determined to make every last stop count! Something tells us our favorite traveling Patriot is getting closer and closer to Pike Road… 👀🏡🐾 #FlatPatriotAdventures #MyPikeRoad #LaborDayAdventures #PikeRoadElementary