Pelham Oaks Elementary

This is the quietest our hallways will be for a long time. We can’t wait to hear the joy, laughter, and conversations that will fill this place once our students return. One more sleep until the first day of school!

The first day of school is almost here! We’ve gathered some helpful reminders, resources, and quick links families need for the start of the school year, all in one place.

🚌 Bus stops & schedules
⏰ School start times
🍎 Free breakfast & dining menus
📱 PCS app & Rooms
🐾 Panther Pass, Homecoming & more

Take a few minutes to check out our Back to School Reminders & Resources before Thursday!

🔗 https://www.pelhamcityschools.org/page/back-to-school-reminders-resources

And don’t forget the first-day photos! 📸 Share yours with hashtag and follow along as we share first-day moments from across Pelham City Schools.

💚 It’s a Great Day to Be a Panther!

🤩 We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow for Meet the Teacher!!

Meet the Teacher
KINDERGARTEN - 8:00-9:00
FIRST GRADE - 9:00-10:00
SECOND GRADE- 10:00-11:00
THIRD GRADE - 11:00-12:00
FOURTH GRADE-12:00-1:00
FIFTH GRADE- 1:00-2:00
ALL GRADES- 2:00-3:00

Our 6th annual Dad Brigade Clean Up Day was incredible! Thank you to these dads for working hard today! We appreciate your help every year with getting our school ready for the students and teachers. Show some love for these hardworking men in the comments! This is

These amazing educators can’t wait to see you for Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, August 11th! Please give your child’s teachers a shoutout in the comments!

Meet the Teacher
KINDERGARTEN - 8:00-9:00
FIRST GRADE - 9:00-10:00
SECOND GRADE- 10:00-11:00
THIRD GRADE - 11:00-12:00
FOURTH GRADE-12:00-1:00
FIFTH GRADE- 1:00-2:00
ALL GRADES- 2:00-3:00

*A huge thank you to Officer Volz for taking our picture!

Please help me welcome our new school nurse, Marley Gillespie!

(Crystal Paulk is still at Pelham Oaks, but she is the new system nurse for PCS!)

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I am so excited to be here at Pelham Oaks Elementary. With 13 years of nursing experience, my background includes working in the ICU, managing a busy oncology practice, and specializing in pediatric asthma and allergies.

Keeping Pelham safe is a true family commitment for us. My husband serves as the Assistant EMS Director for the City of Pelham Fire Department!
My primary goal is to support our families however I can. I am truly honored to join this community and look forward to a healthy, successful school year together!

Free breakfast is on the menu this school year!

All Pelham City Schools students can enjoy a free breakfast before the school day begins thanks to grant funding awarded to our district. Breakfast is available each school day beginning at 7:15 a.m.

Please remember that while breakfast is free for all students, lunch is not free for all students. Families should still complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch. Visit our Child Nutrition webpage to learn more and apply.

https://www.pelhamcityschools.org/page/child-nutrition-program

🎉 Teacher postcards are in the mail! We can’t wait to see you at Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, August 11th.

We need your help! Last year was the first year for the Green Power racing team at Pelham Oaks. A small group of 5th graders was able to design and build a working electric car last school year. They learned how to drive and competed in two races last school year. The last race was at Talladega!! We would love to offer this opportunity to another group of students this school year, but we need your help. We need to raise another $3,500-4,000 to purchase another kit, buy extra tires, and pay for our season fees. If you are interested in sponsoring this team, please reach out. We need your help to make this dream a reality for another group of students at Pelham Oaks. Please tag anyone or any business who might be interested in helping. We appreciate you sharing this to get the word out.

Save the date! Meet the Teacher will be on Tuesday, August 11th!