Pelham RidgeElementary School

FOOTBALL ON THE HILL
The Panthers first home game will take place on Friday, September 1. Know Before You Go - and check out lots of information we've compiled about tickets, the Panther Pass for students, new Pelham merchandise, how to follow all the sports action of the season and more. Click over to the Football on the Hill page for ALL the details!

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
We've added a new feature to the Child Nutrition Department Menus page. In addition to checking out the menus for each school, you can see photos of recent lunch trays to get an idea of what our students are offered each day.

TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
If your student is a bus rider near Weatherly Club Drive, The Cove, The Huntley apartment complex (PHS & PPMS Buses 22-05 & 16-19) or Chandalar (Pelham Oaks Bus 22-05), please check the bus schedules. Some bus numbers and times will change EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. To view bus stops & pick up/drop off times, click here.

Reminders: Morning pick up and afternoon drop off times are approximate. Please have your student at the stop 5 minutes before morning stop time. Thank you for your patience as we make changes to adjust and improve transportation for our students. 

PELHAM BOE ACQUIRES LAND OR FUTURE SCHOOL SITE
Pelham City Schools recently completed the purchase of 69 acres of land for a future school site. Based on information from a demographic study conducted in late 2022, the board of education is currently projecting that a secondary school will be built on the site. Read more here.

TUTORING INTEREST SURVEY
Pelham City Schools has the opportunity to apply for a grant that could potentially provide free tutoring and homework help for Pelham Park Middle School and Pelham High School students. REMINDER: If you haven't competed the survey that was emailed to parents, please take a moment to indicate your student's interest in participating. The survey is open through September 1. 

Survey for Pelham High School students
Survey for Pelham Park Middle School students

 Please Note: completing the survey is for interest only. More details will be sent if we are awarded the grant. 

PELHAM CITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The Pelham City Schools Foundation is currently seeking parents and community members to join the Board of Directors. Board of Directors share resources and talents with the organization and serve as an advocate for the organization in the community. If you're interested in this opportunity to volunteer, find out more.
In addition to volunteer board members, the Foundation is seeking candidates for a Part Time Executive Director to drive fundraising efforts that directly impact Pelham City Schools students and staff. Learn more about the position and how to apply.

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS

Pelham Park Middle School 
Open House - September 12 at 5:30 PM
Book Fair: September 7-13
Fall Pictures: October 6
Pelham Ridge Elementary School Open House Events at 5:30 PM

• September 5: Last names beginning with A-L
• September 7: Last names beginning with M-Z

Grandparents Breakfast

• September 11: Grades K & 2
• September 12: Grades 1 & 4
• September 13: Grades 3 & 5

Fall Pictures: September 11
Book Fair: September 11-15

Pelham Oaks Elementary School

Grandparents Breakfast (starting at 7:00 AM)

• September 12: Last names beginning with A-H
• September 13: Last names beginning with I-Q
• September 14: Last names beginning with R-Z

Fall Pictures: September 18
Book Fair: September 18-22

SCHOOL CALENDAR

CONNECT WITH US
Explore our website for information and resources about our schools and school system. Each school also has its own website that can be accessed by clicking the "Select a School" tab at the top of the page. 

News, events, and other important information are also posted on our social media accounts. Like @PelhamCitySchoolsAL on Facebook and follow @PelhamSchools on Twitter and pelham_city_schools on Instagram to connect with us.