Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Journey of Hope Celebration with 2nd grade students.

Due to the early dismissal today, the PreK Celebration has been rescheduled to tomorrow, Friday May 16th. The Parent PreK Transition meeting will be at 2:00 and the Celebration will begin at 2:30.

Due to two main water breaks on Mt. Zion Ridge, Calhoun County Schools will dismissing at 12:30.

✨🎉 Parent-Child Group is Friday at 10 AM at PHE! 🎊✨

In partnership with Save the Children, 21st Century Learning Centers, and Communities in Schools, Calhoun County Schools is pleased to offer Summer Camp at CMHS beginning June 23, 2025 through July 25, 2025. Students currently enrolled in grades K-5 may enroll now. Summer camp will consist of reading, writing, math, science, fine art, music, physical activity, healthy choices, field trips, STEM, etc. Please click the link below if you wish to enroll your K-5 Student. https://tinyurl.com/calhounschoolssummercamp2025

 Parental input is essential in shaping the educational experience for their children. The feedback collected will be used to identify areas of improvement, celebrate successes, and implement changes that benefit our students and school community.

PHE May Calendar of Events! *Time Change* The PreK End of Year Celebration on May 15th is at 2:30pm.

A very nice article by WCHSTV : "Calhoun County Schools as the first school system in West Virginia to go solar as two of its schools now rely on more than 1,000 solar panels to help offset electricity costs". Check it out with the link below. https://wchstv.com/news/local/west-virginias-first-solar-powered-schools-create-savings-and-research-for-students#

Registation for Calhoun County 4-H is now open, contact jamie.mullins@mail.wvu.edu for more information.

On Tuesday, May 13th, all 4th grade students will head to Calhoun Middle High School for a fun and informative Transition Day! Students will arrive at 11:30 AM at Calhoun Middle High School. They will then eat lunch at the Middle School and complete a School tour, teacher meet & greet, and recess! Students will ride their regular buses home OR they can be picked up by parents at 3:30 PM (back of the Middle High School) Let’s get excited for 5th grade!

PTO Meeting at 4:00pm today in the Pleasant Hill Cafeteria. This meeting will also include Election of PTO Officers for next school year. All are welcome.

Attention 4th Grade Families! Kennywood field trip is tomorrow, May 9th. Please understand that your child must wear tennis shoes and arrive at Pleasant Hill by 6:45 in the morning.

If you have a pre-K student at PHE and have a red Raising a Reader bag, please return it on Thursday. Thank you for your participation.

Next week, students in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade will completing our End of the Year Benchmark Assessments for ELA and Math. We kindly ask families to: • Avoid early sign-outs on those days • Make sure students are present and on time • Strive for 100% attendance in all grade levels next week! Let’s set our students up for success! Here are a few simple at-home test prep tips: • Get a good night’s sleep each night before testing • Eat a healthy breakfast • Talk about staying calm and confident • Encourage them to take their time and do their best. We are so proud of the hard work our students and teachers have put in—let’s cheer them on to finish strong!

May PHE Lunch Menu

Wow! For the 3rd day in a row we had 100% attendance in 3rd and 4th Grade! Thank you to all the students and families for making our three days of WVGSA testing go smoothly and finish up strong.

Another shout out and big thank you to all our 3rd and 4th Grade students and families for continuing our WVGSA week on a great note! We had 100% attendance for both grade levels AGAIN today. Keep up the great attendance for Wednesday!

🌞 Sustainability in Action: Exciting Updates! 🌞 We’re thrilled to share some incredible strides in renewable energy within our community: 1️⃣ Solar Panels at Pleasant Hill Elementary! 🏫 Pleasant Hill Elementary is now harnessing the power of the sun with newly installed solar panels. This initiative not only reduces energy costs but also provides students with a hands-on opportunity to learn about renewable energy and its environmental impact. 🌱⚡ https://pubdisplay.alsoenergy.com/kiosk/18014398509551117?dashkey=2a5669734b64576a4441673d3d&tag=8700973 2️⃣ Solar Panels at Calhoun County Middle High School! 🌟 Calhoun County Middle High School has joined the solar energy movement! With solar panels now in place, the school is making a significant contribution to sustainability while inspiring students to explore the potential of renewable energy. Check out their solar energy data in real time https://pubdisplay.alsoenergy.com/kiosk/18014398509552066?dashkey=2a5669734c66476e4941773d3d&tag=8700972. 🌍✨ 3️⃣ Real-Time Learning Through Solar Energy Data! 📚 Students at all schools can integrate solar energy data into their classroom activities, using the kiosks to analyze real-world energy production and consumption. This hands-on approach brings STEM subjects to life, fostering curiosity and critical thinking skills while empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. ⚡📊 4️⃣ Explore Our Solar Energy Data Kiosk! 📊 Join us by checking out the links above and dive into real-time solar energy data with our innovative Solar Energy Data Kiosk. See how solar power is being utilized and making a difference in our community. ⚡🌟 These exciting initiatives showcase how our community is coming together to embrace sustainability and educate future changemakers. Let’s celebrate these milestones and inspire even greater impact! 🌟 #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #EducationForTheFuture #STEM #RenewableEnergy

Attention PHE Families - please note a change in this week's lunch menu! April 29th will now be: Chicken Alfredo Par/Mozz Cheese Garden Salad Garlic Bread Salar Bar Milk April 30th: Fish Sticks Potato Wedges Baked Beans Salad Bar Milk Thank you for your understanding!

A big thank you to all our 3rd and 4th Grade students and families for a great start to WVGSA week! We had 100% attendance for both grade levels today. Keep up the great attendance for Tuesday and Wednesday!