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Recorder lessons and Recorder karate this year has been a blast!!!! Watching the students work independently and in small groups to help each other has been a joy, and seeing the faces light up when they earn a new "belt" has been amazing!! Growing musicians all around! #BelongGrowSucceed

5 days ago, Kendra Phelix
a recorder with colorful rubber bands
student playing recorder

Field Day 2026 has wrapped up and the kids had a BLAST. Thank you to Mr. Armstrong and all of our volunteers! #BelongGrowSucceed #PHESPride #BelongGrowSucceed

5 days ago, Kendra Phelix
a teacher and students sitting under a parachute
students sitting on the ground under a parachute
students playing tapple tug
Students hula hooping
students playing with a parachute
students sitting on the ground under a parachute

Ms. Haithcoath's 5th Grade class had a blast on Field Day!! #BelongGrowSucceed #PHESPride

5 days ago, Ms. Haithcoath
Ms. Haithcoath’s Angels..
Our fifth graders are promoting to middle school and we had to share their final art project - a self portrait with contrasting warm and cool colors. They did an awesome job and we wish them the best in middle school! #BelongGrowSucceed #PHESPride
10 days ago, Kendra Phelix
art display
art display
art display
art display
art display
art display
art display
art display

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell marks the start of summer vacation next week and expresses his gratitude to the staff and families who helped students belong, grow, and succeed this school year. #BelongGrowSucceed

- English:  https://youtu.be/P-DSc74ZmcQ
- Spanish:  https://youtu.be/B2mXcc1bZQU

12 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- June 11, 2026
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell reflects on graduation season and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. 🎓 #BelongGrowSucceed

- English: https://youtu.be/rwXLFEnibEY
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/MaE-IqC_xU8
19 days ago, AACPS
Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- June 4, 2026
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
21 days 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!
21 days 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
21 days 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!

21 days 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
26 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

about 1 month 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!

about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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!!
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month ago, Kendra Phelix
prizes
prizes
prizes
teachers
admin
teacher
Neon Day for the last day of teacher appreciation week. #90stheme #pershinghillelementary #3rdgradeteam
about 1 month ago, AMANDA RAMIREZ
3rd grade
twins
Thank you PTA for the raffle prizes and the Popcorn Bar!! We appreciate it!
about 1 month 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

about 1 month ago, CORINNE HERRERA
Lemonade Stand
Ms. Hardy and Ms. Johnson playing a serious game of Connect Four
Ms. Hardy won!