The holidays can bring excitement and sometimes stress. The November Mental Health Newsletter shares simple ways to manage holiday stress, support students, and make time to recharge.
Click to read this month’s newsletter for practical tips, family conversation starters, and kindness challenges to try together!
Celebrating a milestone for our bilingual learners! 🙌
On November 5, we recognized Pelham City Schools students who demonstrated English proficiency and met the criteria to exit the ESL program.
Congratulations to our students on this accomplishment and the hard work and determination it represents! Thank you to our teachers, instructional specialists, and families who support and encourage our students every day!
Pelham Family,
The Pelham High School football team is headed to the playoffs! The Panthers will travel to Saraland High School for the first round of the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m.
We want to share a few important details with families regarding school schedules and attendance on Friday.
Pelham High School: Due to the number of students and staff expected to travel to Saraland for the game, Pelham High School will have an E-Learning Day on Friday, November 6. This applies to Pelham High School students only. Students should check Google Classroom for information from their teachers regarding classwork and assignments for the day.
Pelham Park Middle School, Pelham Ridge Elementary School, and Pelham Oaks Elementary School will operate on their regular schedules. Students who travel to Saraland to attend the playoff game will receive an excused absence. Parents should submit a note to their child's school stating that their student attended the PHS playoff game. This absence will be classified as a school activity and will not count toward the number of parent-excused absences allowed during the school year.
For those unable to make the trip, the game will be broadcast on 93.3 FM The River and streamed live on NFHSnetwork.com.
We hope everyone will join us in cheering on the Panthers in the playoffs! Go Panthers!
Thank you to the Pelham Fire Department, the Pelham Police Department , and Regional Air Medical Services (RAMS) for giving our students a valuable opportunity to explore medical and first responder careers!
At Pelham High School's annual First Responders Day, students rotated through interactive stations to ask questions, explore emergency vehicles and equipment, and learn directly from the professionals who serve our community. RAMS even landed its medical helicopter on the stadium field for students to get a closer look!
We appreciate these community partners for sharing their time and experience with our students!
At Pelham High School's annual First Responders Day, students rotated through interactive stations to ask questions, explore emergency vehicles and equipment, and learn directly from the professionals who serve our community. RAMS even landed its medical helicopter on the stadium field for students to get a closer look!
We appreciate these community partners for sharing their time and experience with our students!
You're invited to join us Monday, November 2, for The Odyssey, the Pelham High School Band's first concert of the 2026-2027 season!
Enjoy performances by the Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble.
🎼 Monday, November 2 | 7 PM
📍 Pelham High School Auditorium
Come early for a reception at 6:15 PM and a brief introduction to the music at 6:40 PM.
We look forward to an evening of great music and celebrating the talents of our student musicians! 💚🐾
Enjoy performances by the Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble.
🎼 Monday, November 2 | 7 PM
📍 Pelham High School Auditorium
Come early for a reception at 6:15 PM and a brief introduction to the music at 6:40 PM.
We look forward to an evening of great music and celebrating the talents of our student musicians! 💚🐾
🏀💗 Pelham Basketball is going PINK for a purpose!
Join us on November 19 for our Pink Out game as we come together to support breast cancer awareness and research!
Show your support by purchasing a Pink Out t-shirt! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.
Scan the QR code to order your shirt, then wear your pink and help us pack the stands on November 19!
Join us on November 19 for our Pink Out game as we come together to support breast cancer awareness and research!
Show your support by purchasing a Pink Out t-shirt! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.
Scan the QR code to order your shirt, then wear your pink and help us pack the stands on November 19!
So much to celebrate! Monday’s Board of Education meeting featured a Panther Pride presentation highlighting student achievements, community connections, and memorable moments from across our schools.
#ThePelhamWay
#ThePelhamWay
PANTHER MADNESS IS BACK!
Join us for a night of Halloween fun at Pelham High School on Monday, October 26!
📅 Monday, October 26
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Pelham High School Gymnasium
Bring the whole family out for a fun evening of trick-or-treating, candy, costumes, and Panther Pride!
Our basketball program, along with local businesses and community organizations, will have tables set up for kids to trick-or-treat throughout the gym!
Costumes are encouraged, but NO MASKS will be allowed.
Put on your favorite Halloween costume, grab your candy bucket, and come enjoy a great night with the Pelham community!
See you there!
#PantherMadness #THEPELHAMWAY #PelhamPanthers
Join us for a night of Halloween fun at Pelham High School on Monday, October 26!
📅 Monday, October 26
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Pelham High School Gymnasium
Bring the whole family out for a fun evening of trick-or-treating, candy, costumes, and Panther Pride!
Our basketball program, along with local businesses and community organizations, will have tables set up for kids to trick-or-treat throughout the gym!
Costumes are encouraged, but NO MASKS will be allowed.
Put on your favorite Halloween costume, grab your candy bucket, and come enjoy a great night with the Pelham community!
See you there!
#PantherMadness #THEPELHAMWAY #PelhamPanthers
Throwing it back to the elementary years—before they were the principals! 📸💚
We’re celebrating National Principals Month with a look at our PCS principals when they were on the other side of the principal’s desk!
Thank you to Ms. Tutchtone, Mr. Kendall, Mrs. Jones, and Mr. Holden for leading our schools and going above and beyond each day to support our students and staff.
#ThePelhamWay #ThrowbackThursday
We’re celebrating National Principals Month with a look at our PCS principals when they were on the other side of the principal’s desk!
Thank you to Ms. Tutchtone, Mr. Kendall, Mrs. Jones, and Mr. Holden for leading our schools and going above and beyond each day to support our students and staff.
#ThePelhamWay #ThrowbackThursday
💚 You matter.
It’s the message at the heart of the Love Like Lexi Project, which helps students recognize their worth, find hope, and build connections as they navigate life’s challenges.
We encourage all Pelham City Schools parents to make plans to attend the Love Like Lexi Parent Assembly:
📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Pelham Park Middle School Gym
The evening will focus on suicide prevention awareness, mental wellness, and ways parents can be a positive source of support for their children. It’s an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and strengthen the conversations and connections that help our children feel supported.
The parent assembly is open to parents from all PCS schools, regardless of where their children attend. PPMS students will attend a separate student assembly on October 21.
Join us as we work together to help our students know they matter and have people they can turn to.
Learn more at lovelikelexi.com
It’s the message at the heart of the Love Like Lexi Project, which helps students recognize their worth, find hope, and build connections as they navigate life’s challenges.
We encourage all Pelham City Schools parents to make plans to attend the Love Like Lexi Parent Assembly:
📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Pelham Park Middle School Gym
The evening will focus on suicide prevention awareness, mental wellness, and ways parents can be a positive source of support for their children. It’s an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and strengthen the conversations and connections that help our children feel supported.
The parent assembly is open to parents from all PCS schools, regardless of where their children attend. PPMS students will attend a separate student assembly on October 21.
Join us as we work together to help our students know they matter and have people they can turn to.
Learn more at lovelikelexi.com
Paws for Mental Health - October edition
October is Bullying Prevention Month—a great time to talk with your child about kindness, inclusion, and speaking up. What signs should families watch for? How can you help if your child experiences or witnesses bullying?
Explore this month’s newsletter for conversation starters, tips for supporting your child, and small ways we can all help students feel they belong.
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/5t0a9
October is Bullying Prevention Month—a great time to talk with your child about kindness, inclusion, and speaking up. What signs should families watch for? How can you help if your child experiences or witnesses bullying?
Explore this month’s newsletter for conversation starters, tips for supporting your child, and small ways we can all help students feel they belong.
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/5t0a9
School-Wide Testing Save the Dates
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!
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!
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
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.
Please review the attached attendance procedures for students who plan to attend the AHSAA Elite 8 Regional Basketball Game between our Girls Basketball Team and the Chelsea Hornets. All necessary details are included in the attachment.
We appreciate your support in allowing our students to cheer one another on as our girls compete for a spot in the AHSAA Final Four. It is a special opportunity for our school community, and we are proud of the way our students show up for each other.
Thank you for your support.
🏀 Elite 8 Girls Basketball Attendance Procedures 2026.pdf
Please review the attached document outlining all procedures for student attendance related to Thursday’s Regional Basketball Tournament.
The attachment explains the required pre-checkout process, attendance expectations, and how 7th-period absences will be handled. Please read carefully to ensure all steps are followed if your student plans to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Thank you for your continued support and GO HAM!
🏀 PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2026.pdf
Paws for Mental Health 🐾
Tips, reminders, and resources to support students at school and at home.
👉 Read more: https://app.smore.com/n/kztdj