Paden City Elementary School
Educating Individuals for Success
Our 4th Grade PLTW students became energy detectives as they explored how energy appears and behaves in different ways. By testing, observing, and asking questions, they discovered that energy isn't just something we learn about... it's happening all around us everyday!
Happy custodian day to the gentlemen who are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of our school, Mr. Allen Trader and Stephen Tennant.
Our student leadership team presented them with a special card and treats!
What’s living and what’s nonliving? Our PreK students explored this important science concept during PLTW Launch by sorting and classifying objects around them! Even better, they showed fantastic CATS behavior throughout the lesson.
Ms. Mace's students witnessed the amazing transformation of a chrysalis into a beautiful butterfly. The excitement, awe, and wonder on their faces said it all! What a special opportunity to learn about life cycles through firsthand experience!
Dolly Day!
🎸 and 🦋 masterpieces 💖
Dolly Day was a very special day at PCE. Many students and staff dressed for Dolly Day success! To honor Dolly, we integrated a school-wide and cross curricular Dolly theme. From writing, to drop everything and read, history, science, math, music, art, and movement. This afternoon,students and staff engaged in dancing and singing that brought joy to all! We closed the day with a meaningful butterfly release. It was such a special event. We hope you enjoy our posts as we share our day with you!
Meet our Student Lighthouse Leadership Team, a dedicated group of students who will mentor others and serve as the voice of their peers.
Their leadership strengthens our school community and helps every student feel seen, supported, and valued.
We are excited to watch them grow and lead throughout the year as they continue their Leader in Me journey!
Apple math + manipulatives = confident kindergarten mathematicians!
Our young learners created letters out of sticks during play time.
This activity strengthened their fine‑motor skills, spatial awareness, and emergent literacy. Purposeful learning happens everywhere, especially in play.
PreK students are learning the days of the week!
More Fall Festival Fun!
Kindergarten is buzzing with learning today!
Our youngest learners are practicing their letters with focus, creativity, and big smiles. From tracing and writing to hands‑on alphabet activities, these students are building the foundations for confident reading and writing. We are so proud of their hard work and excitement for learning each day.
Growing writers, one letter at a time!
Paden City Elementary third grade students celebrated International Dot Day by reading Peter H. Reynolds' book, The Dot, and creating dots of their own in art class. The character Vashti bravely creates dots and inspires others to make their mark.
Second grade students at Paden City Elementary successfully filled their classroom "candy jar" by demonstrating excellent behavior. Their well-deserved reward was a crazy sock day.💚🤍🐾🧦
Save the date for our bookfair!
Save the date for our Fall Festival!
Nearly 9,500 i-Ready lessons passed! PCE students surpassed their goal and it was time to celebrate. 🎉🥳
The winning teacher was Ms. Mace. Her prize was to pick another teacher to join her. Mrs. Jackson was incredibly lucky to have been chosen! 🪣💦
Runner-up Mrs. Stanley picked her partner, Miss Amie, to help collect their prize. 🪣💦
And a big thank you to Mrs. Slider and Mr. Bennett for coaching our scholars during recess to make sure our winners were thoroughly soaked. 💚🤍🥳
Now it's time for our Wildcats to set their sights on a new goal for a new school year!!
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Please join us for our first Parent Lighthouse Team meeting on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Paden City Elementary!💚🤍🐾
Today's Teacher Spotlight is on Miss Hannah, our caring Pre-K Assistant! 💚🤍
Miss Hannah's favorite thing about teaching at PCES is watching the big leaps her students make from the beginning of the school year to the end—not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well.
She loves PCES because of the close relationships she has with her coworkers, who aren't just coworkers—they're friends! She also loves being part of a small school where students are known and supported, and everyone feels like family.
Outside of school, Miss Hannah is a proud mom of three! She enjoys spending time with her family, watching her kids play sports, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, taking care of her 26 chickens, teaching children's church on Sundays, and—believe it or not—even cleaning! 🐔😊
💚🤍 Drop a "hello" in the comments for Miss Hannah! Say hi, ask her a question, or leave her a kind word! 🍏
Miss Hannah's favorite thing about teaching at PCES is watching the big leaps her students make from the beginning of the school year to the end—not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well.
She loves PCES because of the close relationships she has with her coworkers, who aren't just coworkers—they're friends! She also loves being part of a small school where students are known and supported, and everyone feels like family.
Outside of school, Miss Hannah is a proud mom of three! She enjoys spending time with her family, watching her kids play sports, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, taking care of her 26 chickens, teaching children's church on Sundays, and—believe it or not—even cleaning! 🐔😊
💚🤍 Drop a "hello" in the comments for Miss Hannah! Say hi, ask her a question, or leave her a kind word! 🍏
