Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
The Great Pumpkin Reading Challenge transformed several pumpkins into book characters. Participants used artificial pumpkins so the characters will decorate the media center for the next couple weeks.
We would also like to thank Valor House for providing free kid's meal coupons to the participants.
We would also like to thank Valor House for providing free kid's meal coupons to the participants.
Spanish classes were cooking today as part of their instruction and learning about other cultures. They made authentic Spanish tortillas, containing sliced potatoes, onions, and then eggs. This dish would typically be served in a tapas-style (small plates) restaurant. It was delicious!
Las clases de español estaban cocinando hoy como parte de su instrucción y aprendizaje sobre otras culturas. Prepararon auténticas tortillas españolas, que contenían papas en rodajas, cebollas y luego huevos. Este plato normalmente se serviría en un restaurante de estilo tapas (platos pequeños). ¡Estaba delicioso!
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Las clases de español estaban cocinando hoy como parte de su instrucción y aprendizaje sobre otras culturas. Prepararon auténticas tortillas españolas, que contenían papas en rodajas, cebollas y luego huevos. Este plato normalmente se serviría en un restaurante de estilo tapas (platos pequeños). ¡Estaba delicioso!
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Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour so you can enjoy that 1-2 a.m. hour all over again.
No school for students on Friday, Oct. 31st. Teachers will be working on professional development activities.
The Monster Mile and Crazy Sock Day scheduled for tomorrow have been postponed due to weather. These events will now be held next Friday, Nov. 7th.
The race will be held during the 2nd set of "Essentials/Special Area classes.
The race will be held during the 2nd set of "Essentials/Special Area classes.
From Mr. Dasher -- Marching Band practice is cancelled for today, Wed., 10/29/2025.
PEMS Wildcats -- walking in kindness, everyday, not just for Bullying Prevention Month. During Guidance lessons all grade levels discussed strategies for dealing with problems and how to have more constructive solutions without putting people down or bullying. They also discussed what to do if they are being bullied or see others being victims. Here are just a few highlights!
From Mr. Dasher -- School drum line practice has been cancelled for today, Tues., 10/28/2025.
News from Wicomico County Public Schools:
The first Superintendent's Open Door Session of the 2025-2026 school year will take place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Time with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer is on a first-come, first-served basis, at the school system's main office at 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
Reminders: The 1st marking term will end Thursday, Oct. 30. On Friday, Oct. 31, schools have a professional day for staff, and students do not attend.
The first Superintendent's Open Door Session of the 2025-2026 school year will take place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Time with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer is on a first-come, first-served basis, at the school system's main office at 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
Reminders: The 1st marking term will end Thursday, Oct. 30. On Friday, Oct. 31, schools have a professional day for staff, and students do not attend.
PEMS wants to honor Veterans and their service to our country. Students received a flyer yesterday inviting Veterans in their families to visit and/or send in photos or names of Veterans living in our community, to be used in a school display. All information should be turned in or emailed by Nov. 4th. Please see the flyer for details.
Our school was identified for Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) status based on the performance of our Special Education group. This group did not meet the state's performance targets, necessitating additional, targeted support to address their specific learning needs and promote equitable academic outcomes for all students.
We remain fully committed to meeting the needs of each and every student here at Pittsville Elementary and Middle School. Through intentional collaboration, data-driven instruction, and ongoing professional development, we will continue to work towards closing achievement gaps, strengthening supports, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Additional information can be found by clicking this link.
We remain fully committed to meeting the needs of each and every student here at Pittsville Elementary and Middle School. Through intentional collaboration, data-driven instruction, and ongoing professional development, we will continue to work towards closing achievement gaps, strengthening supports, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Additional information can be found by clicking this link.
Monster Mile donations and permission slips are due tomorrow. This t-shirt is an exclusive prize for the top fundraiser! Thank you for supporting this PE fundraiser!
Send in Monster Mile donations and permission slips tomorrow so your child may participate!
Thank you for your support!
Remember on the day of the race (Thursday), students may wear their crazy, fun socks too!
Thank you for your support!
Remember on the day of the race (Thursday), students may wear their crazy, fun socks too!
It's almost MONSTER MILE time!
Just a reminder (and thank you) that donations and permission forms for the Monster Mile are due by Monday, Oct. 27th. THANK YOU for your support in this PE Fundraiser and promotion of physical fitness!
Just a reminder (and thank you) that donations and permission forms for the Monster Mile are due by Monday, Oct. 27th. THANK YOU for your support in this PE Fundraiser and promotion of physical fitness!
Putting bullying to rest with Pajama Day!
More pajama day excitement!
Putting bullying to rest was easy with Pajama Day!
Elementary orchestra traveled to Parkside High School for their orchestra's Children's Concert, entitled Once Upon a Symphony. They got to watch someone who played the instrument they are learning, learn about how it is to play in an orchestra, hear from soloist and graduate of WCPS, Chris Sajadi, and even meet some Disney princesses along the way. It was also a special treat to take a picture with 4 members of the PHS orchestra who started their orchestra journey at Pittsville themselves!
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary & Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
