Ms. Enderle and Mrs. Thompson's 5th-graders crushed their reading and Mini Book Report goals this year and earned their EPIC Teacher Torture reward! And the best part? The students didn’t just watch... they jumped in on the fun, too! Thanks for being such good sports, Ms. Enderle and Mrs. Thompson! Great job, Blackbirds!
Mrs. Holsopple’s and Mrs. Borton’s second graders had a wonderful opportunity to learn all about the incredible work the FCHS does to help animals in need of a home. As part of our 2nd Grade Consumer Fair project, we were proud to donate proceeds to support their mission. We were especially thrilled to meet a few furry friends from the Humane Society during their visit.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience so special! 🐾
Sincerely, Mrs. Holsopple's & Mrs. Borton's 2nd-graders
Attention Junior High & High School students: 8th-period teachers will check in your Chromebooks & chargers on the last two days of school (Wednesday, 5/21 & Thursday, 5/22). If you leave prior to 8th period, please turn in your Chromebook to Mr. Jaramillio in the Technology Office before leaving.
Please fill out a Chromebook Incident Report for any issues needing addressed. It can be found here: https://www.pettisvilleschools.org/page/technology
All Chromebooks and chargers are due to the technology office NO LATER than 11:00 am on Friday, May 23rd, to avoid being charged for replacement costs. We encourage students to start bringing their chargers on Tuesday, 5/20, to keep at school. Thank you!
Just a few years ago, Mrs. Hoffmire surprised Mrs. Lisa Aeschliman on their kindergarten field trip to Harrison Lake with a retirement cake, and today was Mrs. Hoffmire's turn to be surprised!
For over two decades together, these two remarkable sisters poured their hearts into our kindergarten classrooms, shaping the first steps of learning for hundreds of little ones. From ABCs and 123s to zipping coats, from morning songs to tearful goodbyes, they brought warmth, laughter, and love to every corner of the school. What made their journey even more special? They did it together: as sisters, colleagues, and best friends. Their bond could be felt in every shared story, every unplanned matching or coordinating outfit, every collaborative project, and every joyful celebration of a child’s “aha” moment.
As Mrs. Hoffmire closes out this beautiful chapter and journeys into retirement, Pettisville Schools and the entire community offer a heartfelt thank you. Your impact stretches far beyond the classroom walls—into the homes, hearts, and futures of so many. Enjoy your well-earned retirement... you’ve truly left your mark, not just as teachers, but as pillars of Pettisville Elementary.
Reminder: Last chance for the lost & found tables. Please take your items home! 🧦 👕 🩳 👟
Pettisville Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, due to dense fog in the district.
Pettisville Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, due to areas of thick fog in the district. The Amazing Shake zoo trip is now postponed to next Wednesday.
📚 Overdue Library Books Reminder 📚
We are still missing 24 books from our school library.
Invoices for unreturned items will be sent home this Friday.
Please check backpacks and bookshelves! 🏠🔍
Thank you for helping us keep our library shelves full!
We are now accepting applications for a Kindergarten job opening for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit our website to learn more and apply. https://www.pettisvilleschools.org/page/job-opportunities
The final issue of the Pet Echoes is out now! Follow the link below to read about the Class of 2025!
https://pub.marq.com/a2b5f88a-5a32-4165-918b-6b19fdc307dd/#ZEb5N4Mz0vJJ
Northwest State Community College offers several STEM camps right in our backyard!
https://northweststate.edu/camps
You can register online, or visit this link to print the registration flyer: https://5il.co/3fzis
Pettisville Community,
I understand from the outset that this post isn’t going to be a popular one. Frankly, it’s one I don’t want to have to write, but is necessary based on what I will outline below. Effective immediately, the Pettisville Recycling Center is going to be closed indefinitely as we evaluate the future of the center and its associated programming. While the majority of the Pettisville community–and surrounding communities–use the center responsibly, that is not the case for all. On numerous occasions, we have made posts about the amount of waste and garbage that is dumped at the site. Signage at the site also indicates what can be recycled and what cannot. Additionally, the site is surveilled by cameras. None of these things have deterred people from trying to dispose of garbage at the center. Over the course of the last year, over one ton (2,000 pounds) of non-recyclable materials have been dumped, thrown, and/or left at the recycling center. Last collection alone, over two hundred pounds of garbage was dumped at the site. Items like floor mats, basketball hoops, box fans, fishing poles, brake rotors, etc.have found their way into the recycling center. Drug paraphernalia was discovered at the recycling center on one occasion, and recently, one of our students was bit by a live animal that was dropped off at the site. Our processor has been repeatedly frustrated with the amount of waste mixed in with the recyclable material, and it is time to take a step back to reevaluate the center’s effectiveness and long-term sustainability. The center is operated by students, and student safety and their overall well-being is my primary concern. As of today, the site is closed for drop-offs, and it is being surveilled with scrutiny by Deputy Steve Schlosser, Pettisville Schools Student Resource Officer, and Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy. Internal discussions will be had about the future of the center.
Sincerely,
Josh Clark
Superintendent
Pettisville Schools
🎨🎶 You're Invited! 🎶🎨
The Pettisville High School Art and Music Departments warmly invite you to an evening celebrating the creative talents of our students.
📅 Tonight at 6:30 PM
📍 Art Show | Atrium | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Band & Choir Concerts | Theatre | Beginning at 8:00 PM
Come enjoy a showcase of stunning visual art and inspiring musical performances as we celebrate the artistic and musical accomplishments of our Blackbirds.
Open to the Public – All are Welcome!
The 2nd-grade Consumer Fair was a HUGE success! 🙌
We raised an amazing $2023.54 for the Fulton County Humane Society!
We couldn’t have done it without you, Blackbirds! ❤️
Each quarter, Pettisville Elementary students are awarded in 5 character traits: Compassion, Courage, Curiosity, Gratitude, and Honesty. Congratulations to each of these grade-level character award winners for quarters 3 and 4!
Gratitude means being thankful and happy for the good things in your life. It is noticing and appreciating what people do for you and the things you have.
Curiosity means wanting to learn and know more about the world around you. It is being a student who loves to ask questions and explore new things.
Compassion is caring about others and wanting to help them. It is being a kind friend who notices when someone needs help or feels bad about something.
Courage means being brave and doing the right thing, even when it feels hard or scary. It is trying your best, even if you’re nervous or worried.
Honesty means always telling the truth and doing the right thing, even when it's hard. It is being trustworthy, not lying, and not hiding things.
Congratulations to our 2nd Semester PES Award Winners! Keep soaring high, Blackbirds!
⛳️ REMINDER: Registration for the 2025 Pettisville Golf Academy is OPEN! 🏌️♂️
👉 Visit the PGA webpage for all the details and to sign up:
https://www.pettisvilleschools.org/page/golf-academy
All payments are due this Friday, May 16.
Please make sure to submit your payment to the school office and designate it for Golf Academy.
@pettisvillegolf
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REMINDER: Our Cinco De Mayo program will be held tonight in the Theater, starting at 7:00 PM.
📍 Pettisville Theater
🕒 7:00 PM
📅 May 9th
🎭 All are welcome – bring your family and friends!
The MAY Board of Education meeting will be held Monday, May 12th at 7:00 PM. This meeting is open to the public.
📚 Library Book Reminder 📚
All library books are due by Friday, May 9th.
Thank you for returning them on time and helping us keep our collection complete!
🔔 Please Note: Invoices for any lost or missing books will be sent home next week.
