Pleasant Hill Elementary School

📣 PHE Eagles, let’s soar into November with purpose! 🦅 We currently have the highest chronic absence rate in the county at 20% for the school year, but we know we can turn that around. It’s time to show up, show out, and earn our way to the Glow Attendance Party! 🎉✨ We’ve done it before — and we can absolutely do it again. Let’s make November our month to shine! 🎯 Goal: Lower our chronic absence rate - to 15% or lower! 📅 Timeframe: All November long (there are only 13 school days all of November!) 🎉 Reward: A school-wide Glow Attendance Party you won’t want to miss! Let’s do this, Eagles! 💛💙 #missingschool=missingout#PHEEagles #GlowUpAttendance #EveryDayCounts #GlowAttendanceParty

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT We have been asked to let you know that the National Guard will be at DHHR at 10 AM on Sunday, November 2nd, to give out food boxes! At the DHHR lot! 1 per car

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🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Pleasant Hill Elementary! 🎃 Our students have outdone themselves in our first-ever pumpkin decorating contest! From spooky to silly, creative to colorful — every pumpkin is a masterpiece across all categories. 🧡 Voting is taking place now where students and staff will help decide the winners. The winner will be announced that our fall festival this afternoon! We can't wait to celebrate all the amazing creativity! 📸 Image Description for Accessibility: Photos show decorated pumpkins created by Pleasant Hill Elementary students, featuring a variety of themes, colors, and artistic styles. #PleasantHillPride #FallFestivalFun #PumpkinContest #StudentCreativity

Red Ribbon Week – Day 5: Flannel Friday! 🧣 Let’s wrap up the week in cozy style! Tomorrow is Flannel Day at PHE — wear your favorite flannel over a Halloween shirt (if you’d like) and help us celebrate being drug-free and bully-free. 🕐 Fall Fest Fun: Parents are invited to join us from 1:00–2:30 PM for festive activities! 🚫 Please note: Middle and high school students are asked to remain at their home school as this is an elementary student event. Let’s keep the spirit strong and the flannel game strong! 💪 #RedRibbonWeek #FlannelFriday #PHEPride #DrugFree --- Accessibility Description for the Image: The image is a colorful flyer with text announcing "Red Ribbon Week" Day 5 on Friday as "Flannel Day." It features images of four flannel shirts in different colors (red/black, orange/black, blue/black, red/white), a red ribbon symbolizing Red Ribbon Week, and detailed information about wearing flannels and event details.

📣 Big Thanks to the Lions Club! We are thrilled to announce that the local Lions Club has made a generous donation to Pleasant Hill! 💛 We love our partners in education and deeply appreciate their support in helping our students thrive. #CommunitySupport #EducationPartners #PleasantHillPride 🖼️ Image Description: Four individuals stand in front of a colorful bulletin board decorated with positive words. Three wear yellow Lions Club vests, and one holds a donation check, symbolizing the Lions Club’s support for Pleasant Hill.

🎀 Red Ribbon Week: Day 4 – Animal Print Day! 🐾 Pleasant Hill is going wild for a great cause! On Thursday, students and staff will rocked their favorite animal prints to show their commitment to living drug-free and bully-free. From leopard spots to zebra stripes, the school was full of fierce fashion and positive energy! Wear animal print clothing and accessories such as ears, bows, and themed patterns. No face paint please. Let’s keep the spirit going strong! 💪 #RedRibbonWeek #AnimalPrintDay #DrugFree #BullyFree #PleasantHillPride

🎯 Red Ribbon Week – Day 2: Camouflage Day at Pleasant Hill! 🪖 On Tuesday, our students showed their commitment to living drug-free/bully-free lives by dressing in camouflage! The halls of Pleasant Hill were filled with unity, pride, and a powerful message: we’re standing strong together against drugs. 💪 📸 Swipe through to see our amazing students in action! 🔴 Accessibility Statement: photos of Pleasant Hill Students dressed in camouflage in support of Red Ribbon Week. #RedRibbonWeek #CamouflageDay #DrugFreeIsTheWayToBe #PleasantHillPride

🎉 Red Ribbon Week – Day 3 at PHE! 🗓️ Wednesday is Minion Day! Let’s go bananas for a great cause! 🍌 Dress like a minion or wear a minion t-shirt—blue jeans and a yellow shirt work perfectly too! There are minion reasons to be drug-free and bully-free at PHE. 💛👖 Let’s have fun and show our support together! #RedRibbonWeek #MinionDay #DrugFree #BullyFree #PHESpirit #MinionStyle

Calhoun Families Gather for a Fun-Filled Pumpkin Patch Night Calhoun County, WV— On October 23, the Calhoun Middle/High School Baseball Field transformed into a vibrant celebration of fall and family as nearly 500 children and their families attended the annual Parent Family Engagement Night at the Pumpkin Patch. This beloved event was made possible through a collaborative effort between Calhoun County Schools, Save the Children, Communities In Schools, and Title I. Together, these organizations created a welcoming space where families could learn, play, and connect. Attendees enjoyed a wide range of activities designed for all ages, including: - A story walk featuring the seasonal favorite, Skeletons for Dinner - A pumpkin picking station - A creative art booth for seasonal crafts - Games, door prizes, and a festive costume contest In addition to the fun, families participated in informational sessions focused on student success and well-being. These included: - Attendance Matters: Missing School = Missing Out — highlighting the importance of consistent attendance - Student Services Overview — offering parents insights into how to support social-emotional learning at home and access resources available at school, such as special education services, contracted therapy, counseling, and support from Communities In Schools (CIS) facilitators The evening also featured a special visit from Smokey Bear in recognition of Fire Safety Month, delighting children while promoting important safety messages. The event’s success was made possible by the generous support of community vendors, volunteers, and local businesses who donated supplies, pumpkins, and prizes. Their contributions helped create a memorable experience for families and reinforced the importance of community partnerships. "When families, schools, and community organizations come together, children thrive — and that’s exactly what this night was all about," shared one event organizer. One student attendee remarked, "I loved picking out my pumpkin and making sensory bottles with my family. It was the best night ever!" Events like Pumpkin Patch Night highlight the vital role of family engagement in education and the power of collaboration in nurturing Calhoun County’s youngest learners. For more information about upcoming events or how to get involved, please contact Calhoun County Schools or visit https://boe.calhoun.k12.wv.us/.

🎗️ Red Ribbon Week: Day 2 – CAMO DAY! 🪖 Tuesday, October 28th, Pleasant Hill students are blending in to stand out against drugs and bullying! By wearing camo gear, we’re showing that we’re united in making safe, smart choices. Let’s keep the momentum going all week long! 📸 Image Description for Accessibility: A colorful poster promoting Red Ribbon Week’s Day 2 theme: “Camo Day.” It features text encouraging students to wear camouflage clothing or colors to symbolize hiding from drugs and bullies. The poster includes images of camo-patterned hats, shirts, boots, and cartoon characters dressed in camouflage. #RedRibbonWeek #CamoDay #PleasantHillPride #DrugFreeIsTheWayToBe #SchoolSpirit

📢 Red Ribbon Week: Day 1 – RED DAY! 📢 🎀 Pleasant Hill School is kicking off Red Ribbon Week with a bold splash of red! 🎀 🗓️ Monday Theme: 👕 Wear red from head to toe—shirts, pants, hats, and shoes! 🚫 No face paint, please. Let’s unite to promote a Drug-Free and Bully-Free school environment. We’re proud to stand together for this important cause. Let’s turn our school into a sea of red! 🌊🔴 #RedRibbonWeek #RedDay #DrugFree #BullyFree #PleasantHillSchool

Lunch Menu Change
Monday 10/27/2025
Macaroni and Cheese
Baked Beans
Salad Bar
Milk
Optional- Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches

🎉 Red Ribbon Week is coming to Pleasant Hill Elementary! 🎉
Join us October 27–31 as we celebrate a healthy, drug-free lifestyle with fun themed dress-up days. Let’s show our school spirit and commitment to making positive choices!

📅 Monday, Oct. 27: Red Day – Wear red (no face paint)
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 28: Camo Day – Wear camo (no face paint)
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29: Minion Day – Dress like a minion or wear a minion shirt
📅 Thursday, Oct. 30: Animal Print Day – Wear animal print or ears (no face paint)
📅 Friday, Oct. 31: Fall Fest Day – Flannel or Halloween T-shirts for our 1:00–2:30 PM festivities

Let’s make this week fun and meaningful! 💪🍂

#RedRibbonWeek #HealthyLifestyle #DrugFree #SchoolSpirit #PleasantHillPride

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Hello! Please join us for our annual Parent Family Engagement Night at the Pumpkin Patch on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Calhoun Middle High School Baseball Field. Bring the family for a fun evening featuring a Story Walk of ‘Skeletons for Dinner,’ pumpkin picking to take home, snacks and drinks, a costume contest, games and door prizes, an art station, a Social Emotional Learning station, a special guest, informational vendors, and an attendance session on how attendance supports student success. We look forward to seeing you there! Immediately following the event, stop by and cheer on the Calhoun Middle School football team! Thanks to generous donors, admission is free!

📚✨ 2nd Grade Book Bingo is Almost Here! ✨📚 Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with your child and play bingo for books! 🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Pleasant Hill Elementary School Enjoy popcorn, excitement, and the chance to win books while spending quality time with your little ones. It’s a fantastic opportunity to encourage a love of reading and make lasting memories!

📚🎉 Calling All 4th Grade Families! 🎉📚 Join us for an exciting afternoon of Book Bingo — where reading meets fun! 🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 22nd ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Pleasant Hill Elementary Come play bingo and win books! There’ll be popcorn, prizes, and plenty of family fun. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate literacy and spend quality time together.