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
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
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/i6wHlIahD4k
- English: https://youtu.be/ATVB_14oIg0
Mrs. Graham's students were discussing and observing how light travels.
Mrs. Clements (Math Lead) did a fantastic job organizing and hosting Math Night 2026 for Pershing Hill.
Students were working in inside and outside circles answering comprehension questions about the text in Ms. Neloms' classroom.
Mrs. Wilson's class is focused and engaged preparing for MCAP through a practice test.
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.
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.
Sharing what we learn!
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.
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
- English: https://youtu.be/QIixe11CPQg
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/sOXSClFx4lE
#BelongGrowSucceed
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.
Reading week has been a blast! One day this week was all about wearing clothes with WORDS to encourage more reading!
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!
Students explaining their thoughts with a "discussion train" in fourth grade.
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.
First grade students used a hand game, a ball, their voices, and their solfege hands signs to show melody (so-mi-la) and how their are higher notes and lower notes.
#BelowGrowSucceed #MusicLearners #PHESPride
#BelowGrowSucceed #MusicLearners #PHESPride
The 5th grade students have worked hard to evaluate performances using the musical elements and developing how to discuss and determine a quality performance alongside their preference using different National Anthem performances. Each class ended up with a different champion!
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County’s workshop on the Canvas Learning Management System originally set for March 16, 2026, will now be held shortly after the conclusion of the Board’s regular March 18, 2026, business meeting.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2771520.
