We’re thrilled to welcome Alyce Calvin as our new 7th Grade Math Lead Learner at Pike Road Junior High!
🎓 Education:
– B.S. in Mathematics from Alabama State University (2019)
– Currently pursuing an M.Ed. in Secondary Education of Mathematics at Auburn University at Montgomery
👩🏽🏫 Experience:
6 years of teaching, including 3 years in a junior high setting!
💬 Ms. Calvin shares:
"I’m excited to join the Patriot team because there are so many great things happening and such strong growth in this community. I’m honored to be part of this journey and can’t wait to grow alongside my students and their families!"
❤️ Fun Facts:
🙌 Native of Montgomery, AL
🙏 Faith is her foundation
😄 Loves to smile, laugh, and encourage others
✈️ Enjoys traveling and spending time with family
🎉 Passionate about supporting students in all their endeavors
Let’s give Ms. Calvin a warm Pike Road welcome! 💙❤️
🎓 Education:
– B.S. in Mathematics from Alabama State University (2019)
– Currently pursuing an M.Ed. in Secondary Education of Mathematics at Auburn University at Montgomery
👩🏽🏫 Experience:
6 years of teaching, including 3 years in a junior high setting!
💬 Ms. Calvin shares:
"I’m excited to join the Patriot team because there are so many great things happening and such strong growth in this community. I’m honored to be part of this journey and can’t wait to grow alongside my students and their families!"
❤️ Fun Facts:
🙌 Native of Montgomery, AL
🙏 Faith is her foundation
😄 Loves to smile, laugh, and encourage others
✈️ Enjoys traveling and spending time with family
🎉 Passionate about supporting students in all their endeavors
Let’s give Ms. Calvin a warm Pike Road welcome! 💙❤️
We’re excited to welcome Cortlynn Smith to the PRJH/PRHS team as our new front office secretary!
College: The University of Mississippi
Experience: This is her first year in education, and we’re so glad she’s starting it with us!
Cortlynn shared:
💬 “I’m excited to join PRS simply because of the community. The comforting feeling that I’ve gotten from everyone has been amazing. Also, Pike Road has an amazing band!”
😎 Fun Fact: She did gymnastics for most of her life!
We’re thrilled to have her warm energy and enthusiasm in the front office. Welcome to the Pike Road family, Cortlynn!
College: The University of Mississippi
Experience: This is her first year in education, and we’re so glad she’s starting it with us!
Cortlynn shared:
💬 “I’m excited to join PRS simply because of the community. The comforting feeling that I’ve gotten from everyone has been amazing. Also, Pike Road has an amazing band!”
😎 Fun Fact: She did gymnastics for most of her life!
We’re thrilled to have her warm energy and enthusiasm in the front office. Welcome to the Pike Road family, Cortlynn!
Please welcome Corbin Stewart to Pike Road Junior High!
🖥️ Content Area: 7th & 8th Grade Computer Science
🎓 College: Mississippi State University
📚 Experience: 11 Years Teaching
🏈 Coaching: Football & Wrestling
💬 “I’m excited to be part of a school that pursues excellence in all areas.”
Fun Fact: Coach Stewart played college football at Mississippi State! 🐾💪
We’re proud to have his passion and experience on our team. Welcome, Coach Stewart!
🖥️ Content Area: 7th & 8th Grade Computer Science
🎓 College: Mississippi State University
📚 Experience: 11 Years Teaching
🏈 Coaching: Football & Wrestling
💬 “I’m excited to be part of a school that pursues excellence in all areas.”
Fun Fact: Coach Stewart played college football at Mississippi State! 🐾💪
We’re proud to have his passion and experience on our team. Welcome, Coach Stewart!
📣 Welcome to the Pike Road Family, Allison Cody!
We’re thrilled to have Allison Cody join us as the 7th–12th Grade ESL Lead Learner at PRJH and PRHS!
🎓 Education:
Bachelor’s in Early Childhood & Elementary Education – AUM
Master’s in Elementary Education – AUM
📚 Experience:
18 years in education
5 years as an ESL teacher
Allison is passionate about helping students build the language skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. She’s excited to be part of a team that values language development as a foundation for confidence and growth.
She also shared:
✨ “I’m eager to contribute my experience and energy to support English learners, collaborate with staff, and help students feel empowered in their learning journey.”
Bonus: Her daughter Eleanor is starting First Grade at PRES this year! 💛
Welcome, Mrs. Cody! We’re so glad you’re here!
We’re thrilled to have Allison Cody join us as the 7th–12th Grade ESL Lead Learner at PRJH and PRHS!
🎓 Education:
Bachelor’s in Early Childhood & Elementary Education – AUM
Master’s in Elementary Education – AUM
📚 Experience:
18 years in education
5 years as an ESL teacher
Allison is passionate about helping students build the language skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. She’s excited to be part of a team that values language development as a foundation for confidence and growth.
She also shared:
✨ “I’m eager to contribute my experience and energy to support English learners, collaborate with staff, and help students feel empowered in their learning journey.”
Bonus: Her daughter Eleanor is starting First Grade at PRES this year! 💛
Welcome, Mrs. Cody! We’re so glad you’re here!
Meet Mrs. Quinetta Phillips!
We’re excited to welcome Quinetta Phillips to the PRJH team as our 7th & 8th Grade Math Interventionist!
🎓 University: University of North Alabama
📚 Experience: 15 years in education
🏫 This is her 6th year with Pike Road Schools
Mrs. Phillips is thrilled to continue her journey with some familiar students and connect with new ones. She’s passionate about building strong relationships and contributing to a positive & supportive environment for all learners.
💬 “I truly enjoy being part of such a supportive and forward-thinking community. I’m excited for the new experiences this year will bring and grateful for the opportunity to continue growing alongside our students and staff.”
Bonus: She’s also a proud Pike Road parent—her son will be a senior at PRHS this year! 🎓
Welcome to PRJH, Mrs. Phillips! We’re so glad you’re here!
GW Campus Open House
🗓 Tuesday, August 5, 2025
PRJH | 4:00–5:30 PM
PRHS | 5:30–7:00 PM
💥 But don’t rush off!
Stick around after Open House for Meet the Patriots at 7 PM in Patriot Stadium!
Come connect, explore, and kick off the year with Patriot pride! ❤️💙
🗓 Tuesday, August 5, 2025
PRJH | 4:00–5:30 PM
PRHS | 5:30–7:00 PM
💥 But don’t rush off!
Stick around after Open House for Meet the Patriots at 7 PM in Patriot Stadium!
Come connect, explore, and kick off the year with Patriot pride! ❤️💙
Thank you to the Town of Pike Road for its generous contribution to each school. We appreciate your continued support of Pike Road Schools!
📌 The Board of Education will hold its July Board Meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, July 28, 2025. There will be a work session beginning at 5:00 pm. The work session & meeting will be held at the Pike Road Schools Central Office, located at 10350 US Highway 80.
🚨 We're hiring at Pike Road Junior High! 🚨
Are you passionate about education and ready to make an impact? Join our amazing team! We’re currently looking for:
🔴 Spanish Teacher (Grades 7–12)
🔵 Special Education - Behavioral
🔴 English Language Arts (Grades 7–8)
📜 Teaching certificate required
🔗 Click here to apply now:
https://hiretrue-prod.com/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/e64590f9-2bf7-449a-83a5-2e87b4bbf959?subdivision=Pike%20Road%20School%20District
Let’s grow together at Pike Road! 🌟
Are you passionate about education and ready to make an impact? Join our amazing team! We’re currently looking for:
🔴 Spanish Teacher (Grades 7–12)
🔵 Special Education - Behavioral
🔴 English Language Arts (Grades 7–8)
📜 Teaching certificate required
🔗 Click here to apply now:
https://hiretrue-prod.com/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/e64590f9-2bf7-449a-83a5-2e87b4bbf959?subdivision=Pike%20Road%20School%20District
Let’s grow together at Pike Road! 🌟
Welcome Coach Carter Loyd to Pike Road Schools!
We’re thrilled to welcome Coach Carter Loyd to our Pike Road family! He’ll be joining us as a Physical Education teacher and Middle School Baseball coach.
🎓 College: Auburn University
👨🏫 Teaching Experience: 2 years
⚾ Extracurriculars: Middle School Baseball
Coach Loyd is excited to bring positivity to the school environment and build meaningful relationships with students both in the classroom and on the field. He’s ready to dive into the Junior High world and is committed to striving for excellence every single day. 💪
😄 Fun Fact: He’s a huge Alabama fan… but a proud Auburn grad! 🐘🦅
Let’s give Coach Loyd a warm Pike Road welcome! ❤️💙
We’re thrilled to welcome Coach Carter Loyd to our Pike Road family! He’ll be joining us as a Physical Education teacher and Middle School Baseball coach.
🎓 College: Auburn University
👨🏫 Teaching Experience: 2 years
⚾ Extracurriculars: Middle School Baseball
Coach Loyd is excited to bring positivity to the school environment and build meaningful relationships with students both in the classroom and on the field. He’s ready to dive into the Junior High world and is committed to striving for excellence every single day. 💪
😄 Fun Fact: He’s a huge Alabama fan… but a proud Auburn grad! 🐘🦅
Let’s give Coach Loyd a warm Pike Road welcome! ❤️💙
‼️All returning students and new student registrations must be completed by 3:00pm on Friday, August 1st to receive a schedule to start back to school on August 7.
The earliest date students will be able to return if they have not registered by 3:00pm next Friday will be Monday, August 11.
The earliest date students will be able to return if they have not registered by 3:00pm next Friday will be Monday, August 11.
🚌 Does your child plan to ride the school bus this year?
Make sure to register them for the 2025–2026 school year today!
📅 Deadline: July 28
To receive bus service during the first two weeks of school, you must submit your request by this date.
🔁 Reminder: You must re-enroll each child every school year — and only register each child once per year.
📲 Scan the QR code below or register here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/BusRegistration2526
🌟 Meet Meredith Mitchell! 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Meredith Mitchell to the PRJH team, where she’ll be teaching C8 Direct Studies! 💙
Mrs. Mitchell holds a Master’s in Special Education from Auburn University and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from AUM, bringing an incredible 23 years of teaching experience to our school! 🧠📘
She’s especially excited about teaching 8th grade because it’s such a powerful transition year—academically and emotionally—as students get ready for high school. 🎓✨
🌟 Fun Fact: Mrs. Mitchell has called Pike Road home for 16 years! After four wonderful years at Pike Road Elementary, she’s thrilled to continue growing with the community at the Junior High. She and her family love everything about Pike Road and are grateful to live and work in a place that values education, connection, and growth.
Welcome to the next chapter!
#PRJHStrong #PikeRoadProud #GoPatriots
We’re excited to welcome Meredith Mitchell to the PRJH team, where she’ll be teaching C8 Direct Studies! 💙
Mrs. Mitchell holds a Master’s in Special Education from Auburn University and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from AUM, bringing an incredible 23 years of teaching experience to our school! 🧠📘
She’s especially excited about teaching 8th grade because it’s such a powerful transition year—academically and emotionally—as students get ready for high school. 🎓✨
🌟 Fun Fact: Mrs. Mitchell has called Pike Road home for 16 years! After four wonderful years at Pike Road Elementary, she’s thrilled to continue growing with the community at the Junior High. She and her family love everything about Pike Road and are grateful to live and work in a place that values education, connection, and growth.
Welcome to the next chapter!
#PRJHStrong #PikeRoadProud #GoPatriots
📢The Pike Road Summer Stampede is almost here—August 1st & 2nd!
🤠 🐴 This student-led rodeo, hosted by our FFA Chapter and supported by the FFA Alumni, is the biggest fundraiser of the year for our Agriculture program. Proceeds help fund conferences, competitions, and learning opportunities for our FFA members.
We hope to see you there!
🤠 🐴 This student-led rodeo, hosted by our FFA Chapter and supported by the FFA Alumni, is the biggest fundraiser of the year for our Agriculture program. Proceeds help fund conferences, competitions, and learning opportunities for our FFA members.
We hope to see you there!
🏀 Welcome to the Patriot Family, Coach Smith! 🏐
Say hello to Lorien Smith, our new C7/C8 Girls PE lead learner at Pike Road Junior High!
🎓 A proud graduate of Alabama State University, Coach Smith brings:
✔️ 4 years of teaching experience
✔️ 10+ years of coaching experience
✔️ A passion for building relationships with learners and families 🤝
This year, she’ll also lead as:
🏐 JV Head Volleyball Coach
🏀 MS Girls Head Basketball Coach
📖 Fun facts: Coach Smith loves a good crossword puzzle and curling up with a great book. Her favorite? The Giver — for its powerful lessons about choices and mindset.
Let’s give her a warm welcome as she joins us in growing learners through both academics and athletics! 💙❤️
#PikeRoadProud #WelcomeCoachSmith #NewTeacherSpotlight #PatriotStrong
Say hello to Lorien Smith, our new C7/C8 Girls PE lead learner at Pike Road Junior High!
🎓 A proud graduate of Alabama State University, Coach Smith brings:
✔️ 4 years of teaching experience
✔️ 10+ years of coaching experience
✔️ A passion for building relationships with learners and families 🤝
This year, she’ll also lead as:
🏐 JV Head Volleyball Coach
🏀 MS Girls Head Basketball Coach
📖 Fun facts: Coach Smith loves a good crossword puzzle and curling up with a great book. Her favorite? The Giver — for its powerful lessons about choices and mindset.
Let’s give her a warm welcome as she joins us in growing learners through both academics and athletics! 💙❤️
#PikeRoadProud #WelcomeCoachSmith #NewTeacherSpotlight #PatriotStrong
Pike Road Schools Board of Education will hold a Called Board Meeting beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, to conduct regular business. The meeting will be at Pike Road School Central Office.
🚌 Does your child plan to ride the school bus this year?
Make sure to register them for the 2025–2026 school year today!
📅 Deadline: July 28
To receive bus service during the first two weeks of school, you must submit your request by this date.
🔁 Reminder: You must re-enroll each child every school year — and only register each child once per year.
📲 Scan the QR code below or register here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/BusRegistration2526
Calling all Robotics Patriots, returning and new!
Join Us to Launch the 2025 Robotics Season on Tuesday, July 15, at 6:00 pm.
ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A NEW APPLICATION EACH YEAR
We will discuss:
Team Rosters & Expectations
Meet Our Coaches
Team Fees & Payment Info
Optional V5RC Building Camp (July 21–25)
School Practice Schedule
Competitions & Travel
Team Shirts & Uniforms
Engineering Design Notebooks
Q&A and More!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Head Coach, Mrs. Angela Lawson (angela.lawson@pikeroadschools.org).
Join Us to Launch the 2025 Robotics Season on Tuesday, July 15, at 6:00 pm.
ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A NEW APPLICATION EACH YEAR
We will discuss:
Team Rosters & Expectations
Meet Our Coaches
Team Fees & Payment Info
Optional V5RC Building Camp (July 21–25)
School Practice Schedule
Competitions & Travel
Team Shirts & Uniforms
Engineering Design Notebooks
Q&A and More!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Head Coach, Mrs. Angela Lawson (angela.lawson@pikeroadschools.org).
Good morning,
Pike Road High School is excited to host freshman orientation for all C9 learners on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This orientation is for learners only (Don’t worry parents - we can’t wait to meet you at Open House!) and will include PRHS introductory information as well as fun activities for learners to engage with our freshman team as well as their peers.
Please complete the PRHS Freshman Orientation Registration Form (link below) to get registered today!
https://tinyurl.com/PRFreshmanOrientation25
Pike Road High School is excited to host freshman orientation for all C9 learners on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This orientation is for learners only (Don’t worry parents - we can’t wait to meet you at Open House!) and will include PRHS introductory information as well as fun activities for learners to engage with our freshman team as well as their peers.
Please complete the PRHS Freshman Orientation Registration Form (link below) to get registered today!
https://tinyurl.com/PRFreshmanOrientation25
🚌 Does your child plan to ride the school bus this year?
Make sure to register them for the 2025–2026 school year today!
📅 Deadline: July 28
To receive bus service during the first two weeks of school, you must submit your request by this date.
🔁 Reminder: You must re-enroll each child every school year — and only register each child once per year.
📲 Scan the QR code below or register here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/BusRegistration2526
