COUNTDOWN TO PANTHER PROWL! 🐾🎉
Our Homecoming Parade kicks off TONIGHT at 5:30 PM!
Grab all your Panther friends and find a spot along Bearden Road. The parade starts at the Pelham Parks & Recreation entrance and ends at Pelham High School.
🅿️ Parking & Traffic Reminders
• PHS parking lots are open until 5 PM. Enter via Bus Road and use the lower or upper lots.
• No parking in the reserved stadium lot or parallel spaces on Panther Circle.
• Expect traffic delays on Bearden Road before, during, and immediately after the parade.
• PHS entrances will be closed during the parade. Normal traffic patterns will resume once floats have parked or exited campus.
• Additional parking is available at the Pelham Parks & Recreation lot across from PPMS, Pelham Park Middle School, and the Youth Football Field parking lot.
📣 After the parade, head to Ned Bearden Stadium at PHS for our Community Pep Rally starting at approximately 6:30 PM! Join us for performances, Sharing the Spirit, concessions, Panther gear, and plenty of Panther Pride.
See you later today! 💚🖤
Our Homecoming Parade kicks off TONIGHT at 5:30 PM!
Grab all your Panther friends and find a spot along Bearden Road. The parade starts at the Pelham Parks & Recreation entrance and ends at Pelham High School.
🅿️ Parking & Traffic Reminders
• PHS parking lots are open until 5 PM. Enter via Bus Road and use the lower or upper lots.
• No parking in the reserved stadium lot or parallel spaces on Panther Circle.
• Expect traffic delays on Bearden Road before, during, and immediately after the parade.
• PHS entrances will be closed during the parade. Normal traffic patterns will resume once floats have parked or exited campus.
• Additional parking is available at the Pelham Parks & Recreation lot across from PPMS, Pelham Park Middle School, and the Youth Football Field parking lot.
📣 After the parade, head to Ned Bearden Stadium at PHS for our Community Pep Rally starting at approximately 6:30 PM! Join us for performances, Sharing the Spirit, concessions, Panther gear, and plenty of Panther Pride.
See you later today! 💚🖤
Homecoming Week is off to a sweet start! 🍬💚
And there’s more fun ahead! We can’t wait to see our community come together tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, for the Panther Prowl Parade & Community Pep Rally! 🐾
📍 Panther Prowl Parade | 5:30 PM
The parade starts at the Pelham Parks & Recreation entrance on Bearden Road and ends at the entrance of Pelham High School. Grab your family and friends, find your spot along the route, and cheer on our Panthers!
📍 Community Pep Rally | Approximately 6:30 PM
After the parade, head to Ned Bearden Stadium at Pelham High School to keep the celebration going! Enjoy band, cheer, and visual ensemble performances, team callouts, Sharing the Spirit with our kindergarten students and PHS seniors, and more. Concessions will be open for refreshments, and the Panther Den will have Panther gear available.
🅿️ Parking & Traffic Reminders
• PHS parking lots are open until 5 PM.
• No parking in the parallel spaces on Panther Circle.
• Expect traffic delays on Bearden Road before, during, and after the parade.
• PHS entrances will be closed during the parade. Normal traffic patterns will resume once floats have parked or exited campus.
• Additional parking is available at the Pelham Parks & Recreation lot on Pelham Park Boulevard and at Pelham Park Middle School.
Let’s fill the streets, fill the stands, and celebrate Panther Pride! See you Thursday! 💚🖤
And there’s more fun ahead! We can’t wait to see our community come together tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, for the Panther Prowl Parade & Community Pep Rally! 🐾
📍 Panther Prowl Parade | 5:30 PM
The parade starts at the Pelham Parks & Recreation entrance on Bearden Road and ends at the entrance of Pelham High School. Grab your family and friends, find your spot along the route, and cheer on our Panthers!
📍 Community Pep Rally | Approximately 6:30 PM
After the parade, head to Ned Bearden Stadium at Pelham High School to keep the celebration going! Enjoy band, cheer, and visual ensemble performances, team callouts, Sharing the Spirit with our kindergarten students and PHS seniors, and more. Concessions will be open for refreshments, and the Panther Den will have Panther gear available.
🅿️ Parking & Traffic Reminders
• PHS parking lots are open until 5 PM.
• No parking in the parallel spaces on Panther Circle.
• Expect traffic delays on Bearden Road before, during, and after the parade.
• PHS entrances will be closed during the parade. Normal traffic patterns will resume once floats have parked or exited campus.
• Additional parking is available at the Pelham Parks & Recreation lot on Pelham Park Boulevard and at Pelham Park Middle School.
Let’s fill the streets, fill the stands, and celebrate Panther Pride! See you Thursday! 💚🖤
School-Wide Testing Save the Dates
Don’t miss your homecoming shirt! 💚🐾 Orders close Thursday afternoon, September 24.
Shirts are available for students of all ages, families, staff, and community members. Order now to get yours in time for the homecoming football game and then wear it all year long!
Shop here: https://podosink.com/pelhamhoco/shop/home
Shirts are available for students of all ages, families, staff, and community members. Order now to get yours in time for the homecoming football game and then wear it all year long!
Shop here: https://podosink.com/pelhamhoco/shop/home
Paws for Mental Health - September edition
Tips, reminders, and resources to support students at school and at home.
👉 Read more: https://app.smore.com/n/dp1730
Tips, reminders, and resources to support students at school and at home.
👉 Read more: https://app.smore.com/n/dp1730
PCS ConnectED is underway!
Our first class came together last night, and the energy and engagement in the room made it a great start! Participants began by meeting others in the group and discovering connections and common ground. They also learned more about Pelham City Schools through presentations on our school system, the role of the Board of Education, and how our schools are funded.
This is what PCS ConnectED is all about: bringing people together to build connections, encourage collaboration, and gain a deeper understanding of our school system. We’re looking forward to continuing the conversation and exploring different aspects of PCS each month!
Thank you to the Pelham City Schools Foundation for sponsoring PCS ConnectED and helping make this opportunity possible. We appreciate their support of our schools and community!
Our first class came together last night, and the energy and engagement in the room made it a great start! Participants began by meeting others in the group and discovering connections and common ground. They also learned more about Pelham City Schools through presentations on our school system, the role of the Board of Education, and how our schools are funded.
This is what PCS ConnectED is all about: bringing people together to build connections, encourage collaboration, and gain a deeper understanding of our school system. We’re looking forward to continuing the conversation and exploring different aspects of PCS each month!
Thank you to the Pelham City Schools Foundation for sponsoring PCS ConnectED and helping make this opportunity possible. We appreciate their support of our schools and community!
Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy pizza, games and a movie at the PHS Football Field!
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 5:30–9:00 p.m.
💲 $35 per child; $25 for each additional child
Children must be at least 5 years old and potty trained. Wear athletic clothes and scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
Proceeds benefit the Pelham High School Cross Country and Track and Field programs. The weather backup date is September 26.
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 5:30–9:00 p.m.
💲 $35 per child; $25 for each additional child
Children must be at least 5 years old and potty trained. Wear athletic clothes and scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
Proceeds benefit the Pelham High School Cross Country and Track and Field programs. The weather backup date is September 26.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - The Pelham High School Panthers take on Wenonah in our varsity football home opener at Ned Bearden Stadium TONIGHT! Gates open at 5:30 PM.
Help us pack the stands with Panther fans! 💚🐾
Check out the game day details, and we’ll see you on The Hill!
Help us pack the stands with Panther fans! 💚🐾
Check out the game day details, and we’ll see you on The Hill!
PCS ConnectED applications close Friday!
There’s still time to apply for PCS ConnectED! If you’re interested in learning more about Pelham City Schools, connecting with district leaders, and experiencing the work that supports our students every day, we’d love for you to apply.
✔️ Seven interactive sessions throughout the school year
✔️ No cost to participate
✔️ Open to parents, guardians, employees, and community members
📅 Applications close Friday, August 28!
🔗 Click to learn more and apply.
The first day of school is almost here! We’ve gathered some helpful reminders, resources, and quick links families need for the start of the school year, all in one place.
🚌 Bus stops & schedules
⏰ School start times
🍎 Free breakfast & dining menus
📱 PCS app & Rooms
🐾 Panther Pass, Homecoming & more
Take a few minutes to check out our Back to School Reminders & Resources before Thursday!
🔗 https://www.pelhamcityschools.org/page/back-to-school-reminders-resources
And don’t forget the first-day photos! 📸 Share yours with hashtag #PelhamFirstDay and follow along as we share first-day moments from across Pelham City Schools.
💚 It’s a Great Day to Be a Panther!
It was great to have our Pelham family back together this morning for our annual Back-to-School Meeting! 💚
Shout out to our band and cheerleaders for greeting our employees and bringing the energy to kick off our meeting! It was a great morning to reconnect and prepare for the new school year.
We’re excited to have our employees back in our schools and getting everything ready to welcome our students for #pelhamfirstday on Thursday, August 13!
#ThePelhamWay
Shout out to our band and cheerleaders for greeting our employees and bringing the energy to kick off our meeting! It was a great morning to reconnect and prepare for the new school year.
We’re excited to have our employees back in our schools and getting everything ready to welcome our students for #pelhamfirstday on Thursday, August 13!
#ThePelhamWay
HAPPENING NOW - In-Person Proof of Residence Days
Proof of residence is required to complete student registration for the the 2026-2027 school year. If you have not already completed proof of residence, you may choose any date and school to complete this step, no matter which school(s) your student(s) attend.
July 7, 2026 at Pelham Park Middle School from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
July 9, 2026 at Pelham Ridge Elementary from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
July 14, 2026 at Pelham Park Middle School from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
July 16, 2026 at Pelham Ridge Elementary from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
More details: https://www.pelhamcityschools.org/.../proof-of-residence
Proof of residence is required to complete student registration for the the 2026-2027 school year. If you have not already completed proof of residence, you may choose any date and school to complete this step, no matter which school(s) your student(s) attend.
July 7, 2026 at Pelham Park Middle School from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
July 9, 2026 at Pelham Ridge Elementary from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
July 14, 2026 at Pelham Park Middle School from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
July 16, 2026 at Pelham Ridge Elementary from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
More details: https://www.pelhamcityschools.org/.../proof-of-residence
School safety is a year-round priority in Pelham City Schools. 💚
Last week, Pelham City Schools staff and our School Resource Officers attended the TAASRO Safe Schools Conference to learn, collaborate, and strengthen school safety practices. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Dorann Tanner was also selected to participate in specialized Project Unite training, a national initiative focused on proactive school safety, prevention, and early intervention.
The learning doesn't stop when the conference ends. We'll continue to plan and work together to ensure our schools remain safe and supportive for students and staff.
Last week, Pelham City Schools staff and our School Resource Officers attended the TAASRO Safe Schools Conference to learn, collaborate, and strengthen school safety practices. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Dorann Tanner was also selected to participate in specialized Project Unite training, a national initiative focused on proactive school safety, prevention, and early intervention.
The learning doesn't stop when the conference ends. We'll continue to plan and work together to ensure our schools remain safe and supportive for students and staff.
Big things ahead for these Panthers! 💚
We're proud to celebrate our Pelham High School student-athletes who signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment in the classroom and in competition have truly paid off.
Together, this outstanding group earned a collective average GPA of 3.4 — an impressive accomplishment alongside the countless hours spent training, competing, and balancing busy schedules.
Congratulations to each of these students on this exciting next chapter, and we wish them all the best at the next level!
We're proud to celebrate our Pelham High School student-athletes who signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment in the classroom and in competition have truly paid off.
Together, this outstanding group earned a collective average GPA of 3.4 — an impressive accomplishment alongside the countless hours spent training, competing, and balancing busy schedules.
Congratulations to each of these students on this exciting next chapter, and we wish them all the best at the next level!
It's Pelham High School Graduation Day! Hats off to the Class of 2026! The graduation ceremony will be live-streamed at 2 p.m. this afternoon. Click https://youtube.com/live/QkDDf0Cz4YQ?feature=share to view.
It's a Great Day to Be a Panther! 💚
It's a Great Day to Be a Panther! 💚
The Pelham High School Class of 2026 Grad Walk at Pelham Oaks Elementary & Pelham Ridge Elementary— one of our favorite traditions, full of smiles, memories, and Panther Pride! 💚
#thepelhamway
📸 More photos on our Facebook page.
#thepelhamway
📸 More photos on our Facebook page.
Mental Health Awareness Shirts Featuring Cricket Now Available | Wear Green May 7
Join Pelham City Schools in recognizing Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on Thursday, May 7 by wearing green in support of student mental health and well-being.
Order a special awareness t-shirt featuring Cricket 🐾 or wear any green you already have to show your support.
Proceeds from shirt sales will support mental health initiatives throughout Mental Health Awareness Month.
$20 | Order by April 27.
https://podosink.com/pelhamcityschools/shop/home
#ThePelhamWay 💚
Our schools and offices will be closed for Spring Break March 23-27. We hope everyone has a great Spring Break, and we'll see you back at school on March 30!
🙌💚 At our Board of Education meeting in February, we celebrated Panther Pride by recognizing students and employees whose high-level achievements reached the state and national level. Honored by school system leaders and the Pelham City Schools Board of Education in front of a packed meeting, it was a special night celebrating some truly outstanding accomplishments across Pelham City Schools!
The Pelham City Schools Academic Calendars for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years have been approved by the Board of Education. Thank you to everyone who took the time to review the options and share feedback.
The calendars are available for viewing on the Pelham City Schools website by clicking the green Academic Calendar button on the home page or by visiting this link: https://bit.ly/4qVHvwa.
