📢If you missed yesterday's community forums, then you have another opportunity tonight beginning at 6:30PM to share your input on the search for our next Superintendent. Come out to Cool Spring Elementary OR Walnut Hill Elementary. We look forward to receiving your feedback.

We wish our Crimson Track members the best of luck as they travel to Liberty University for the Boys' and Girls' Track State Championships on May 31 & June 1!🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾
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As we approach PHS Graduation Day, please be aware of the clear bag policy at Virginia State University. This policy will be in effect on Saturday, June 8, 2024. If you have any questions, feel free to call the school at 804-861-4884.

The 2024 Virginia Safe Routes to School Parents and Caregivers Survey is open through June 2. Parent/caregiver surveys are a great way to develop a better understanding of school travel behaviors and concerns about students walking and biking to school. Scan the code to complete.

🌷🌻🌼Come be a part of Westiview's Beautification Day this Saturday for Line Dancing, Arts and Crafts for kids and adults, Bucket Drumming, and a Workshop for Beginner Gardeners!
Donations needed include: mulch, soil, water, and bright and colorful garden decorations.☀️

The Student Support/Family Engagement team has an exciting incentive for students with perfect attendance! From May 13th-June 14th, you have the chance to win tickets to Water Country USA!🤩 🌊🎟️ Keep showing up and you could be one of 10 lucky winners announced on June 14th! 😁

Continuing our #TeacherAppreciationMonth spotlights, we are happy to highlight Ms. Na'Que Walker, a 4th-grade teacher at Cool Spring Elementary. ✨ Check out the impact she is making in the lives of her students! Click the link 🔗 for the full interview! ow.ly/U88150S0Wjz

No summer plans?☀️ Don't fret...join the ZUNA Summer Adventure Camp for fun learning, new friends, and unforgettable memories! This summer camp runs from June 17-Aug. 16. Scan the code or click the link to register: form.jotform.com/240807102987156

🏆Yesterday the Petersburg Public Library hosted the Petersburg High School 2024 Education for Employment Awards Ceremony. Business partners, families, and educators gathered to celebrate a successful year of student accomplishments!✨Check out our Facebook for more highlights!

We need less than 10 minutes of your time! Complete this survey 💻📱and let us know what you're looking for in the next Superintendent of PCPS!
➡️English Survey: ow.ly/eSwu50RUn5M
➡️Spanish Survey: ow.ly/ms0e50RUn5N
The deadline for survey completion is June 5, 2024.

🗣️Tonight beginning at 6:30PM, we kick off our Community Forums for the Superintendent Search! Come out to either Petersburg High School or Blandford Academy to share your input! We seek feedback from all students, staff, parents/guardians and Petersburg community members!

A total of 16 PCPS employees received Youth Mental Health First Aid training this week. They learned how to recognize signs & symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge & to apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan to non-crisis & crisis situations. 👏🏾

🎉Way to go! Dr. Torrey Manson, Director of SPED was recognized with a certificate at the Virginia Council of Administrators of Special Education Conference (VCASE) for “Excellence in Special Education Leadership”.

Get ready for Kindergarten Signing Day at PLES! 🎉 Join us at the Pleasants Lane Elementary Gymnasium on June 11 from 5 PM - 7 PM to meet our Kindergarten teachers and learn all about our school! 😊✨ Scan the QR code to register!

The final Home game✨
🏀🏀🏀The Petersburg Cavaliers are gearing up for their last home game on Saturday, June 1st!
Tip-off is at 5 PM in the Petersburg High School Gym, and admission is FREE for all PCPS students‼️

We facilitated Youth Mental Health First Aid training to 16 PCPS employees today. The adults learned how to recognize signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge and apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan to non-crisis and crisis situations.

🚫 Ready to take a stand against gun violence? Let your voice be heard on June 7th at 101 Atwater Rd. in Hopewell Va. for an evening filled with guest speakers, music, community resources, and more! Let's create change together! See you there from 5 PM - 8 PM! 👏🏾

🌱 A huge congratulations to the Agriculture Club at PHS! 🎉 We are so proud to celebrate the first Jr. MANRRS members for Virginia! We want to extend our gratitude to the VSU College of Agriculture for partnering with us on this incredible journey.🌾✨ VSU College of AG

'I love the community, field trips, people, and activities. It feels like family,' says Petersburg Club member Camren, smiling. 'Coming here on a bad day always brightens it up.' #youthdevelopment #youthempowerment #youthleadership #youthactivities #socialemotionallearning

🎉 Calling all PCPS employees! 🎉 Get ready to shake off the stress and have some fun! Join PEA for an epic 45 minutes of movement, dance, and stretching, plus refreshments, prizes, and more. Don't miss out - see you TODAY from 3-5 PM and TOMORROW from 5-7 PM! 🧘🏾✨