At PRES, Corporal Hill is so much more than an officer. He’s a smiling face at morning arrival, a steady hand directing traffic, a helper for our little learners heading to K4, and a friend who isn’t afraid to dress like an alien for Halloween or get slimed for a fundraiser!
He helps at dismissal, walks students safely to carpool, and jumps in wherever he’s needed. Our students love him, and our school family is grateful for his willingness to serve with kindness and joy.
PRES is proud to have Corporal Hill!
We’re walking 8 laps to represent the 8 gallons of energy drinks consumed per person each year.
Come for the cause, stay for the yard games, music, and snacks!
On behalf of Superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford, the Pike Road Schools Board of Education, and all members of the PRS Central Office Team, CONGRATULATIONS to our PRHS Traditional Cheer Team!
They competed at the UCA National Championship and walked away as the Large Varsity Intermediate Division Champions! 🥇
We are so proud of the hard work these ladies showed on the national stage!
Go Patriots!
📣 Calling All C2 and C3 Learners! 📣
It’s time for our annual writing competition! We are excited to invite your learner to participate in our 3rd Annual ACAP Preparation Writing Contest. As we prepare learners for the state writing assessment this spring, we want to provide opportunities for them to practice and strengthen their writing skills. Please note that participation is voluntary.
Over the next several weeks, learners will participate in biweekly writing challenges—one for each of the three genres: opinion, narrative, and expository writing.
We will begin with Opinion Writing. Learners will read a prompt, plan their response using the provided graphic organizer, and then write a final copy. Please encourage your learner to type their final draft, as this will be required for ACAP testing. Also, please ensure your learner completes this challenge independently.
Writing prompts and entry details will be sent home soon.
If you have questions, please contact our PRES Literacy Specialist, Mrs. Costa, at rachel.costa@pikeroadschools.org.
We are excited to get our writers writing!
Important Dates:
Opinion Writing: February 2–February 9
Narrative Writing: February 17–February 23
Expository Writing: March 2–March 6
Writing entries will be collected on the last day of each date range listed above.
Mrs. Daniel and Ms. Greene help students navigate challenges, build confidence, and feel supported every step of the way. Thank you for being listeners, encouragers, and champions for our kids—we appreciate all you do! 💙
Due to potential icy conditions, we will delay the start of school by 2 hours tomorrow morning. We are mindful of our staff and faculty who commute from outside of the area, and the safety of our young drivers traveling in these conditions. We encourage parents to use their best discretion based on the conditions in their specific area.
Buses will run 2 hours later than usual, and schools will open 2 hours after their regular start time. Please note that breakfast will not be served.
You will be notified via email, text messages, and phone calls if any changes are made to the school schedules.
🎉 Calling All Future Patriots! 🎉
We are thrilled to invite our prospective families to our Kindergarten Kickoff, where you’ll get a firsthand look at what makes Kindergarten at PRES such a special and joyful experience! 💙
Kindergarten is a big milestone, and we can’t wait to open our doors, welcome our future learners, and begin celebrating the Class of 2039 Pike Road Patriots!
Event Date: Thursday, February 26th
🕓 Event Date: 4:00–6:00 PM
⏰ Last Entry: 5:45 PM
Please select RSVP for your visit to help us ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all families.
📌 Formal registration for the 2026–2027 school year will open in the Spring.
We are so excited to meet you and your future Patriot—see you soon! 🎒✨
Pike Road Schools welcomes Dr. Mona Hurston as the newest member of the Board of Education. Dr. Hurston brings extensive experience in PreK–12 and higher education, with expertise in educational leadership, data-driven decision-making, and student supports that promote academic success.
A Pike Road native and proud PRS parent, Dr. Hurston is committed to supporting the district’s continued growth and excellence.
A Pike Road native and proud PRS parent, Dr. Hurston is committed to supporting the district’s continued growth and excellence.
Strong schools need strong leadership! Our school board brings it every day. From tough decisions to big-picture planning, they’re the backbone of our community’s success. Help us celebrate School Board Recognition Month and thank the Real MVPs behind our schools! 🏆
#SchoolBoardMVPs
When: January 17 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: PRHS Baseball Field
Cost: $50 per athlete
Registration: Scan the QR code in the graphic or click the link below to save your spot!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1gdJUqtqAA8s4Bp_gSvkZNV2On6kHkMBosJgJj8YVgDI14g/viewform
Friday, December 19, 2025
Please review the dismissal schedule below to ensure a smooth pick-up process.
Each School will start its carpool line, walkers (if applicable), and bus dismissal at the times below.
PRES, Founding Campus (Pre-K)- 11:00
PRES, Founding Campus (K-3)- 11:20
PRIS, Historic Campus- 11:30
PRJHS/PRHS, GW Campus- 11:45*
CARE Program- 11:00
*The GW Campus is holding make-up exams on this day.
The meeting will be held at the Pike Road Schools Central Office, located at 10350 US Highway 80.
Pike Road Volleyball’s Holiday Volleyball Camp + Red, White & Holiday Blue Bash
Kick off the season with double the cheer at two festive events hosted by Pike Road Volleyball! Kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join us for a day filled with volleyball, games, crafts, holiday magic, and community giving.
🏐 Spike the Halls Holiday Volleyball Camp
A fun, skill-building volleyball camp designed for young athletes of all levels! Campers will learn volleyball fundamentals, practice teamwork, and enjoy festive on-court activities.
Come ready to play, learn, and get into the holiday spirit!
🎄 Red, White & Holiday Blue Bash
Join the fun or stick around after camp for a festive holiday celebration packed with activities! Kids can enjoy sports stations, holiday games, crafts, a holiday movie, reindeer food, and Christmas photos.
While they have fun, parents can take care of holiday errands—our “volleyball elves” will keep everyone supervised and smiling.
❤️ Holiday Giving
We’re giving back with a Blanket Drive supporting the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless.
Donate a blanket → receive 2 small/medium gifts wrapped for free!
No blanket? We’ll still wrap with a voluntary donation to support the volleyball program.
✨ Event Highlights
🏐🏀 Sports activities & holiday games
🎨 Craft & activity stations
🎅 Christmas Photos
🍿 Holiday movie & 🍕 food
🧑🎄 Supervision by our cheerful volleyball elves
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 13th
Location: Pike Road GW Campus
⏰ Times
Spike the Halls Volleyball Camp: 9am - 11:30pm
Red, White & Holiday Blue Bash: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Pickup between 3:00–3:30PM)
💵 Cost
Camp Only: $40
👉 Register for Spike the Halls:
https://gofan.co/event/5442844?schoolId=AL72525
Bash Only: $65
👉 Register for the Holiday Blue Bash:
https://gofan.co/event/5443497
Bash + Spike the Halls Camp: $75
👉 https://gofan.co/event/5452543
