Pleasant Hill Elementary School

🎭 Join Us for Pleasant Hill Elementary’s Annual Winter Celebration!

📅 Date: December 16

🎶 Program: Narbert the Narwhal’s North Pole Neighbors
Due to limited parking and seating, we will hold two showings of the same program:

✅ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: PreK, Kindergarten & 1st Grade Families
✅ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Families

In this musical, Narbert brings peace and kindness to a group of North Pole neighbors caught up in petty arguments—while teaching compassion through song! It’s a heartwarming story with a deeper message about understanding and patience, but most of all, it’s just a lot of fun.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❄️✨

📦 Fundraiser Order Update 📦

Orders from our recent fundraiser are scheduled to arrive Wednesday, December 10th (8 AM – 3 PM). Please note that pickup may not be available until the following day. We’ll send out a call on Wednesday to confirm when orders are ready.

Each student’s order will come in an individually packaged box with handles for easy carrying. Some boxes may be heavy, and some students may have more than one box—please plan accordingly for pickup.

Stay tuned for more details, and thank you for making this fundraiser a huge success! 🎉

Pleasant Hill will continue Santa’s Workshop on Monday, December 8th to make up for the snow day earlier this week! 🎅✨ This is your last chance to grab those perfect gifts for family and friends while supporting our PTO’s fundraising efforts. Don’t miss out!

🎄 Join Us for a Holiday Dinner at Pleasant Hill Elementary! 🎄 Let’s come together for a fabulous meal and celebrate the season! 📅 Date: Thursday, December 18th 🕒 Schedule: • PreK & Kindergarten: 11:00 AM • 1st & 2nd Grade: 11:45 AM • 3rd & 4th Grade: 12:30 PM ✅ Doors open at 10:45 AM for the first lunch. Please complete and return the RSVP sent home with students. 💲 Cost: $5 per meal (covers the cost of the meal). Paid on arrival. We can’t wait to share this special time with you!

Calhoun County Schools are closed today, December 2nd.

🎄✨ Santa’s Workshop is coming to PHE! ✨🎄 The annual PHE PTO Fundraiser where students can shop for family and friends. 🛍️ Dates: December 2nd – 4th All proceeds go toward activities and supplies for our students. Let’s make this holiday season magical while supporting our school! ❤️ --- Accessibility Description (Alt Text for Screen Readers) Image shows a festive holiday flyer with a cream background, gold stars, and green pine trees along the bottom. At the top, there is a Christmas ornament with a red ribbon and a sleigh filled with gifts and greenery inside.

Calhoun County Schools is excited to announce that Jeff Hunt has joined our team as the new (SSO)! Under WV Code, SSOs play a vital role in keeping our schools safe by monitoring security, deterring threats, and coordinating with law enforcement. While they cannot make arrests, they can intervene in emergencies and ensure rapid response. Jeff brings extensive experience from his 25 years with the West Virginia State Police and working closely with the local Sheriff’s Department. His background and dedication to student safety make him an outstanding addition to our district. Welcome, Jeff! Together, we’re committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for every student.

🌞 Join Us for Parent-Child Group! 🌟 Save the Children invites all families with children ages 0–5 to come spend a fun, engaging morning with us at Pleasant Hill Elementary School! 🕙 Friday, the 21st ⏰ 10:00–11:00 a.m. Come play, learn, and make memories together. We’d love to see you there! 💛

Discounts from Lifetouch,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for your continued support, trust and loyalty to Lifetouch.
As a token of my gratitude, I’d like to extend a special offer to your families as a way of saying thank you. Please share the discounts below with your parents.
In gratitude,


Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
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• 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
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Valid through 12/01/25
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order. Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!
Stephanie Dancik
Vice President, Marketing










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🎄 Join Us for a Family Engagement Christmas Event! 🎄
Pancakes & Pajamas – A fun evening of music, food, and activities for the whole family!
📅 Date: Thursday, December 18
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Calhoun Middle High School
50 Underwood Circle, Mount Zion, WV 26151
✨ Special Feature: Pictures with Santa!
This event is free and open to all families. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

🎉 Congratulations Pleasant Hill School! 🎉

We are proud to announce that Pleasant Hill School has achieved Exceeds Standard in Academic Progress: English Language Arts and Mathematics on the 2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard!
This incredible accomplishment reflects the hard work and dedication of our educators, staff, students, and community. Thank you for your commitment to excellence in education!

👏 Way to go Pleasant Hill! 👏

#AcademicExcellence #PleasantHillPride #WVSchools

See below for the Letter and Certificate recieved from State Superintendant of schools Michele Blatt.

West Virginia Department of Education
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Building 6
Charleston, WV 25305
wvde.us

October 17, 2025

Ms. Ashley Cunningham
Pleasant Hill School
3254 N. Calhoun Highway
Grantsville, WV 26147

Dear Principal Cunningham,

On behalf of the West Virginia Board of Education and the West Virginia Department of Education, I am pleased to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Pleasant Hill School for achieving the Exceeds Standard performance level in Academic Progress: English Language Arts and Academic Progress: Mathematics on the 2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard.

Your school's outstanding performance reflects the dedication of your educators, staff, students, and community. Reaching the Exceeds Standard distinction is a significant accomplishment and a testament to your commitment to excellence in education.
We commend your leadership and the collective efforts that made this achievement possible. Please accept our sincere congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Warm Regards,

Michele L. Blatt
State Superintendent of Schools

📣 Reminder for Calhoun Families! There will be NO SCHOOL for Calhoun students on Monday, November 10th and Tuesday, November 11th. Enjoy the extended break, and please take a moment to honor and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes 🇺🇸 Today, our students had the incredible opportunity to spend time with their loved ones who have served in the armed forces. Smiles, hugs, and stories filled the room as we came together to celebrate the courage and sacrifice of our veterans. 📸❤️ Thank you to all who have served — your bravery inspires us every day. We are grateful for your service and proud to honor you. Image Description: Students from PHE smiling and posing with their veteran family members during a special celebration honoring their service and sacrifice. #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #FamilyAndFreedom #Gratitude

🍂 Join Us for a Thanksgiving Celebration! 🍂

Pleasant Hill Elementary invites you to our Thanksgiving Dinner on November 18, 2025.

🕒 Schedule:
PreK & Kindergarten: 11:00 AM
1st & 2nd Grade: 11:45 AM
3rd & 4th Grade: 12:30 PM

💵 Cost: $5.00 per adult (paid on arrival)
🚪 Doors open at 10:45 AM for the first lunch time.

Come enjoy a warm meal and celebrate the season with our school community!

#ThanksgivingDinner #PleasantHillElementary #FamilyTime #CommunityEvent

🎉 PHE Fundraiser is Here! 🎉 Pleasant Hill Elementary is teaming up with Century Resources to raise $2,500 for student awards and activities — and we need your help! 🍪 Students are selling all kinds of tasty goodies — perfect for gifts or treating yourself! 🛍️ How to Support: . Sell items to friends, family, and neighbors! • Local Orders: Pay with cash/check or scan the QR code in the brochure for credit card/PayPal. • Out-of-Town Orders: Shop or donate online at crstore.biz/55456 📅 Important Dates: • Fundraiser Starts: November 6 • Order Forms Due: November 20 • Delivery Week: December 8 🏆 Students Earn Awards based on their sales! 📲 Use Group ID 55456 to track orders and sales online. Thank you for supporting Pleasant Hill Elementary — let’s make this fundraiser a sweet success! 💙 #PHEFundraiser #SupportOurSchool #CenturyResources #TastyGoodies #PleasantHillElementary

📸 Catching Up on Red Ribbon Week Moments! We’re still smiling looking back at all the fun from last week! On Day 4, our Pleasant Hill Elementary students got cozy in their favorite flannel for a fun and comfy celebration of making healthy choices. ❤️👕🍂 Thank you to everyone who helped make the week so special! 📷 Accessibility Statement: Photos show Pleasant Hill Elementary students dressed in flannel shirts and jackets, smiling and enjoying Red Ribbon Week activities. #RedRibbonWeek #FlannelDay #PleasantHillPride #HealthyChoices #CozyAndCaring

🎉 What an Amazing Week at Pleasant Hill Elementary! 🎉 Last week was full of joy, learning, and community spirit as our students celebrated Red Ribbon Week and wrapped it all up with a fantastic Fall Festival! Every grade participated with enthusiasm, and it was heartwarming to see our students, families, and volunteers come together to make it unforgettable. A huge thank you to our incredible partners — Community in Schools, Title I, and Save the Children — for organizing engaging activities and coordinating with local vendors. Your dedication to our students truly shines! We also want to express our deepest appreciation to all the vendors who generously donated their time and resources. The students absolutely loved the goodies, games, and interactive stations you provided. Your support made a lasting impact! 📸 Accessibility Statement: Photos included in this post feature Pleasant Hill Elementary students, volunteers, and families enjoying various activities at the Fall Festival, including games, crafts, food booths, and community engagement stations. Thank you all for helping us build a stronger, more joyful school community! 💙🍂 #PleasantHillElementary #RedRibbonWeek #FallFestival #CommunitySchools #TitleI #SaveTheChildren #ThankYouVendors #StrongerTogether

Veterans Day Celebration at Pleasant Hill Elementary

We are thankful for your service! ❤️💙

📅 Friday, November 7th at 2:30 PM
📍 PHE

All veterans in our community are invited to join us for our annual Veterans Day Celebration. Students have prepared gifts and special performances to honor you!

We hope to see you there as we celebrate and show our gratitude to those who have served.

#VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #CommunityCelebration #PHEPride