
PHE will be showing their Red Devil Spirit by participating in Homecoming week activities!


A message from Superintendent Michael Fitzwater:
Today, Governor Justice has proclaimed it Service Personnel Day! I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your care for our students truly makes a difference in their lives.
You play a crucial role in shaping their futures, and we want you to know how much we appreciate everything you do. Your impact is immense, and we are so thankful for you!

Win a Blackstone Grill this June!
Join our 3-5 Year Old Kindergarten Readiness Program and earn an entry each time you attend a group session! Or, enroll in our Early Learning Empowerment Workshop and receive an entry upon completing the workshop.
The more you participate, the more chances to win! Don't miss out—help your child get ready for kindergarten and be entered for a chance to win a top-of-the-line Blackstone Grill!




Bus #30 is running approximately 30 minutes behind schedule. Apologies for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

Hello. We are pleased to inform you that students who took the WVGSA in spring 2024 will receive an email at their K12 email account. This email will containing an access code & link to the online Family Portal where you can see your child’s results. Also, there is a link to an individual student video score report, customized specifically for your child.
Students will be reviewing the information in class and for your convenience, we are also sending printed versions home. I encourage you to go online and review the information there. The site has more information and resources about the assessment.
If you have any difficulty, please contact your child’s school for assistance.


Enroll in our Kindergarten Readiness Program and get a chance to win a Food Saver!
Prepare your child for a bright future while also entering for a chance to win this amazing kitchen tool. Sign up today!



We are no longer using the Stop It App. Instead, we will be using See Something, Send Something.
The WV Department of Homeland Security has established the See Something, Send Something app as part of the Governor’s school safety initiative and general community awareness.



Pleasant Hill Elementary students and staff would like to thank Minnie Hamilton Health Systems for the generous donation of water bottles.






📣 Attention all Pleasant Hill students and families!
Your student will be bringing home an order form for a school T-shirt sponsored by our wonderful PTO! 🎉 The best part? The shirts are completely FREE for all families!
Please make sure the order forms are returned **no later than Tuesday, September 10.** Be sure to include your student’s size and homeroom teacher to ensure we can get these ordered quickly.
We would love for all students to have their shirts ready for upcoming field trips and events throughout the school year! 🚌🎒
Thank you for your support! 🙌 #PleasantHillPTO #SchoolSpirit #FieldTripsReady

Join our Kindergarten Readiness Group on Sunday, September 8, from 5 to 6 PM at Pleasant Hill Elementary for a celebration of grandparents. Bring your grandparents along and let them experience what we learn each month, with a different theme every time.


🌟 Good evening, everyone! 🌟
We’re excited to share some great news! Thanks to the Federal COPs grant we received in 2022, we upgraded our security systems to ensure a safer environment for our students & staff. This includes new security cameras, PA system, and an alert system for weather & safety announcements. 📸🔊⚠️
Tomorrow, Sept. 4th, our dedicated staff will be participating in training on this new system and practicing emergency drills in the schools ensuring we are prepared and ready to keep our school community safe.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to create a secure and nurturing environment for our students! 💙 #SafetyFirst #CalhounCountySchools

🎉 Vote for Mr. & Miss PHE 2024! 🎉
Hey PHE families and friends! 🏫✨
Our fantastic PreK to 4th grade students are running for Mr. & Miss PHE, and they need YOUR support! Each candidate is raising money for our school, and every penny counts—literally! 💰💫
🗳️ How to Vote: It’s just a penny per vote, and every bit helps our school. Over the next few weeks, cast your votes to support our amazing candidates!
🌟 Meet the Candidates:
PreK: Barrett Probasco & Zoey Lacy
Kindergarten Mrs. Jones: Milton McGuire & Brylee Kelley
Kindergarten Mrs. Santos: Remington Richards & Atley Swisher
1st Grade Mrs. Morris: Aiden May & Faye Woodring
1st Grade Mrs. Whited: Kyson Kerby & Aila Richards-Compton
2nd Grade Mrs. Fox: Reston McCumbers & Harley Wise
2nd Grade Mrs. Yoak: Nathan Burkett & Halynn Whytsell
3rd Grade Ms. Belcher: Brentley Bradley & Kierra Wise
3rd Grade Ms. Sims: Ethan Laborin
4th Grade Mrs. Gumm: Colton Anderson
4th Grade Ms. Walburn: Arizona Starcher
The winners will represent our school at various parades and events throughout the year, so let’s cheer them on and show our support! 🌟🎊
Good luck to all our wonderful candidates! Let's make this year the best one yet! 🎈🎉
#VoteMrMissPHE2024 #PHEPride #SupportOurSchool


🍎 Kindergarten Readiness Theme: APPLES! 🍎
Join us this month as we explore our exciting theme of APPLES! We'll be learning through fun activities, games, and crafts all centered around this delicious fruit. Whether you're a returning family or new to our groups, we’d love to see you there. Come out and see what we do to help our children get ready for Kindergarten!
When & Where:
Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Elementary starting at 4:30 PM
Friday at Arnoldsburg Elementary School starting at 1:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you and your little ones!


More information is being sent home today. We hope to have LOTS of Grans join us to celebrate our Grandparents!


Cruise in to Calhoun Gilmer Career Center!


Reminder: No School on Monday, September 2, 2024.


Upcoming event at the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center!


Good evening. Calhoun County Schools will now provide daily phone notifications to households that have absent students. We will begin notifications, starting tomorrow, August 26, 2024. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Attention Pre-K Parents!Join us next Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the PHE library for our first Early Learning Empowerment Workshop of the year!This hour-long session is designed to help you support your child’s early learning journey. We’ll be meeting monthly, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect and learn.


📚🍽️ Your Go-To Resource for School Menus! 🍽️📚
Healthy eating is essential for our children's growth and development. To help you stay informed, we’ve made it easy to find our school menus right at your fingertips! 🥗✨
Check out the latest menus and discover the importance of nutritious meals by visiting this link: [School Menus](https://boe.calhoun.k12.wv.us/documents/document-folder/menus/525094). Please note that menus are subject to change, so be sure to check back regularly for updates.
Let’s work together to provide our kids with the fuel they need for success! 🍎💪 #HealthyEating #SchoolMenus #NutritionMatters