Mrs. Clements (Math Lead) did a fantastic job organizing and hosting Math Night 2026 for Pershing Hill.
8 days ago, AMANDA RAMIREZ
Mrs Clement's
math lead
3rd grade
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell highlights the AACPS Board of Education's Military Service Award in honor of Candace C. W. Antwine.

- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MtjTH0OQZsM
- English: https://youtu.be/4Co7v-rxHxA
about 20 hours ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - April 2, 2026

Students have been practicing the strategies of 'cause and effect' and 'compare and contrast' through speaking and listening during CKLA. Way to go Ms. Ramirez's students for working effectively to comprehend the text.

8 days ago, AMANDA RAMIREZ
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Students in Ms. Smith's class are engaging in learning about animal habitats during the knowledge block. Students answered the question, "What do animals need to survive?" during a turn and talk opportunity.

8 days ago, Mrs. Tammy Smith
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To celebrate the ending of the 3rd Marking Period, we did a mystery performance by staff members. There was laughing and cheering all around!
#BelongGrowSucceed #PHESPride #PBIS

8 days ago, Kendra Phelix
man in a mask with a book
man with a cat mask and guitar
student sitting as an audience
4 adults on stage
transformer mask and a book
screen
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell kicks off Spring Break, sharing his hopes for a relaxing week for all.

- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
8 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 26, 2026

Mrs. Graham's students were discussing and observing how light travels.

8 days ago, TAMMY GRAHAM
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Students were working in inside and outside circles answering comprehension questions about the text in Ms. Neloms' classroom.

8 days ago, Sophie Taylor
students working
Mrs. Wilson's class is focused and engaged preparing for MCAP through a practice test.
10 days ago, Kendra Phelix
students on chromebooks
The creative composition process broken down in steps - writing and praciticing rhythms, adding melodic notes, and transferring to the treble staff, and then playing it! Students started out independently and the worked collaboratively.
10 days ago, Kendra Phelix
students, white boards, music notation
students, white boards, music notation
students, white boards, music notation
students, white boards, music notation
students, white boards, music notation
students, white boards, music notation
students, white boards, music notation
students, white boards, music notation
Music in our schools month is so important! Every year, we work on a display for the remaining of the school year. I cannot wait to see how the display turns out. Music is blooming all around you.
10 days ago, Kendra Phelix
group of girl students working on their flower petal
a flower petal that says "music makes me confident"
a girl student working on her flower petal
the set up of the classroom with clipboards in a circle
group of students working on their flower petals
student working on his flower petal
student working on his flower petal
Sharing what we learn!
10 days ago, AMY ARMSTRONG
Sharing our Knowledge
During Skills, students participated in a “Turn and Talk,” discussing key ideas and answering questions related to our reader Sir Gus.
10 days ago, AYANNA JACKSON-WILLIAM
During Skills, students participated in a “Turn and Talk,” discussing key ideas and answering questions related to our reader Sir Gus.

The Board of Education is accepting public comment on the following policies through April 18, 2026:

Policy JECB - Storage and Use of Naloxone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medication

JV - Personal Care and Toileting (New policy)

Information about the policies can be found at https://www.aacps.org/page/board-policies by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Comments should be emailed to policycomments@aacps.org.

15 days ago, AACPS
AACPS Logo
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell dives into calendar changes and what the latest attendance data shows.

- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE

#BelongGrowSucceed
15 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - March 19, 2026
Which one of the human body systems do you think is the most important? Use the word system or systems when you tell us why you chose that particular system.
16 days ago, Sandy DeCruize
Students doing a turn and talk during a knowledge lesson.
Reading week has been a blast! One day this week was all about wearing clothes with WORDS to encourage more reading!
16 days ago, Kendra Phelix
2 adults, 1 student
For Non-Fiction day, a student came dressed at Taylor Swift with her book and knew that our music teacher had the same book! They were so excited to share this moment. Our music teacher also had to share her love for Dolly Parton for Non-Fiction Day and Women's History month!
16 days ago, Kendra Phelix
student and teacher with taylor swift book
teacher with dolly parton book
Students explaining their thoughts with a "discussion train" in fourth grade.
16 days ago, Sophie Taylor
students talking
Today’s 5th grade CKLA instruction intentionally centered Speaking & Listening as the vehicle for comprehension. Scholars engaged in structured discourse—reading, discussing, questioning, and building on one another’s ideas rather than passively receiving information.
16 days ago, Ms. Haithcoath
CKLA Discourse
CKLA Discourse II
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