Paden City Elementary School
Educating Individuals for Success
Today's Teacher Spotlight is on Mrs. Walls, our dedicated Music and Band teacher! 💚🤍
Mrs. Walls' favorite thing about teaching music at PCES is spreading the joy of making music to her students.
She loves PCES because of our outstanding students, wonderful staff, and the Wildcat family environment!
Outside of school, Mrs. Walls enjoys crocheting.
💚🤍 Drop a "hello" in the comments for Mrs. Walls! Say hi, ask her a question, or leave her a kind word! 🎶🍏
💚🤍Important Dates!💚🤍
Today's Teacher Spotlight is on Mrs. Jackson, our wonderful 3rd-grade teacher! 💚🤍
Mrs. Jackson's favorite thing about teaching at PCES is watching her students master something they've been working hard to understand. She loves that the small class sizes allow her to give students the individualized support they need to succeed.
Mrs. Jackson loves PCES because it feels like an extended family—and because she was once a student here herself!
Outside of school, she enjoys traveling with her husband and children and loves making new memories through new adventures.
💚🤍 Drop a "hello" in the comments for Mrs. Jackson! Say hi, ask her a question, or leave her a kind word! 🍏
Mrs. Jackson's favorite thing about teaching at PCES is watching her students master something they've been working hard to understand. She loves that the small class sizes allow her to give students the individualized support they need to succeed.
Mrs. Jackson loves PCES because it feels like an extended family—and because she was once a student here herself!
Outside of school, she enjoys traveling with her husband and children and loves making new memories through new adventures.
💚🤍 Drop a "hello" in the comments for Mrs. Jackson! Say hi, ask her a question, or leave her a kind word! 🍏
💚🤍Save the date! 💚🤍
Today's Teacher Spotlight is on Ms. Strickland, our fantastic 5th grade teacher!
Ms. Strickland's favorite thing about teaching 5th grade at PCES is her wonderful students. She loves PCES because everyone works together to help our students succeed. Outside of school, she enjoys hiking and spending time with her children.
🤍💚 Help us celebrate Ms. Strickland! Leave Ms. Strickland a hello, a kind word, or a question! 🤍🍏
Splish, splash and lots of laughs!
Summer learning through water play encourages curiosity, hands-on exploration, and meaningful social interactions—all while helping our students stay cool and engaged.
Their smiles, laughter, and learning through play makes for a great school day!
PCES staff engaged in an in‑depth study of dyslexia led by our Reading Interventionist, Mrs. Rustemeyer. Our staff is committed to strengthening literacy instruction to better meet the needs of all learners.
Enjoy your summer!
Perfect Attendance! Congratulations, Jameson!
It was a great day for a picnic!
These students were working hard on the last day of Kindergarten. They love learning!
These students were working hard on the last day of Kindergarten. They love learning!
As we wrap up the year, we celebrate every achievement — big and small — and the strong, caring community that makes our school feel like home! Enjoy your summer, and we will see you in August!
Thank you to our incredible community for donating, lifting spirits, and wrapping one of our own in strength and support. #noonefightsalone
We celebrated our incredible students and promoted them to middle school!
We are so proud of all they have accomplished and the growth we’ve seen in each and every one of them.
As they move forward to their next chapter, we know they will continue to shine, lead, and achieve great things.
They will always be part of our Wildcat family! Best wishes to all!
We are so proud of all they have accomplished and the growth we’ve seen in each and every one of them.
As they move forward to their next chapter, we know they will continue to shine, lead, and achieve great things.
They will always be part of our Wildcat family! Best wishes to all!
Leading with literacy and lighting up the day!
Our older students spent the afternoon reading to our youngest learners in the sunshine, proving once again that mentorship grows best in the warmth of community!
Leading with literacy and lighting up the day!
Our older students spent the afternoon reading to our youngest learners in the sunshine, proving once again that mentorship grows best in the warmth of community!
Pictured are some members of our bus duty team who made this day tutu‑tastic.
They brought the flair, the fun, and the end‑of‑day sparkle!💖
Mrs. Slider could not keep up with these goal crushers!
Seesi Stewart earned her Black Belt for third grade.
Addi Dye earned a black belt in one grade level
above her own.
Gideon Rustemeyer and Charlotte Croft earned the highest black belt for the program! 5th grade goal was 300 consecutive jumps. These two first graders are the only ones in the school to achieve this accomplishment!
Iva Highley made the Impossible Shot!
Thanks for lending our cooks a helping hand, Michael!
