Spring Concert season is here. First up, our instrumental program, led by the wonderful Mr. Lindberg! The morning concert was a blast!
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSAwesome #MusicPerformers #PHESPride
about 10 hours ago, Kendra Phelix
band musicians
band musicians
string musicians
string musicians
Today we celebrated our last set of students to earn 4-star praises for the year. We are proud of ALL of our students for showing off their understanding of the General's Code!
about 10 hours ago, Kendra Phelix
students with certificates
Principal and students
principal and student
One of the BEST traditions! It was so amazing seeing students I taught now as graduates!!! Congratulations class of 2026. Once a General, Always a General! #BelongGrowSucceed #PHESPride #Classof26
about 10 hours ago, Kendra Phelix
admin and 4 graduates in their  gowns
Music Teacher and 2 graduates in red cap and gown
music teacher and former student
music teacher and former student

🔗View our June/July 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣ Summer Meals
‣ Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣ Family Academy: HS Athletics
‣ Summer events at your local library & in the community
‣ County & community resources
...and more!

1 day ago, AACPS
Family Link Newsletter - puzzle pieces containing images of students, parents, and community members
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on the excitement and pride of graduation season across AACPS over the next two weeks. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
5 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 28, 2026

Fourth grade students putting on a reader's theatre to end our unit on Treasure Island! #BelongGrowSucceed

11 days ago, Sophie Taylor
student posing
students working
students working
students performing

Congratulations SSgt. Hernandez for being selected as AACPS' Volunteer of the Month. We are so grateful at PHES for his community volunteerism . We appreciate you SSgt Hernandez!

11 days ago, AMANDA RAMIREZ
AACPS volunteer of the Month
AACPS volunteer of the Month
AACPS volunteer of the Month
AACPS volunteer of the Month
AACPS volunteer of the Month
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell discusses the newly approved policy regarding personal care and toileting needs, formalizing practices already in place across our schools to support all students. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
12 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- May 21, 2026
Spring Fest, hosted by our amazing PTA, was a BLAST! So many Spring-oriented stations along side getting to dump water on staff members! What a fun a night!!
15 days ago, Kendra Phelix
water dunk
bird feeder
balloon animals
water dunk
Kona Ice
rock painting
library books
services
seed panting
face painting
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reinforces his message regarding the importance of respect and civility throughout the AACPS community. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
19 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - May 14, 2026
The Final Day of Teacher Appreciation is filled with NEON and PRIZES! We are so thankful for Admin and PTA for all they did to show us appreciation this week!
#BelongGrowSucceed #PHESPride
22 days ago, Kendra Phelix
prizes
prizes
prizes
teachers
admin
teacher
Neon Day for the last day of teacher appreciation week. #90stheme #pershinghillelementary #3rdgradeteam
22 days ago, AMANDA RAMIREZ
3rd grade
twins
Thank you PTA for the raffle prizes and the Popcorn Bar!! We appreciate it!
22 days ago, Kendra Phelix
popcorn bar
popcorn bar
chair

Oh snap! What a fun cook-out to celebrate PHES teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. #BelongGrowSucceed #TeacherAppreciation

22 days ago, CORINNE HERRERA
Lemonade Stand
Ms. Hardy and Ms. Johnson playing a serious game of Connect Four
Ms. Hardy won!
The administration is SPOILING the staff with a 90s music, cookout, and lemonade stand!!
#BelongGrowSucceed #PHESPride
26 days ago, Kendra Phelix
staff getting lunch
Principal serving food
Pizza, hotdog, icecream
staff getting lunch
AP getting the music started, staff getting lunch
Inspired by the work of Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition 4th grade students are brainstorming ideas of a monument, building, or grand entrance. Here is just a glimpse from one class!
26 days ago, Kendra Phelix
drawing
drawing
drawing
drawing
Still throwing it back on day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week, even including some games from the 90s!!
#BelongGrowSucceed #PHESPride
26 days ago, Kendra Phelix
A group of teachers rocking 90s gear
a student holding the game Sorry
2 staff members rocking 90s gear
Bringing back the 90s music is the BEST way to make you smile during Teacher Appreciation! It is even more fun when you match shoes with your principal!
#BelongGrowSucceed #PHESPride
26 days ago, Kendra Phelix
chuck taylors!
Selena fans
90s music attire
Ms. Hardy and Ms. Johnson hosted breakfast for Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers and they deserve to start their day on the right track. #BelongGrowSucceed #TeacherAppreciationWeek
26 days ago, Pershing Hill Elementary School
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Ms. Hardy and Ms. Johnson hosted breakfast for Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers and they deserve to start their day on the right track. #BelongGrowSucceed #TeacherAppreciationWeek
26 days ago, Pershing Hill Elementary School
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast