High Expectations Night – Registration Parent Meeting
Parents of future & current PRHS learners — we invite you to join us for High Expectations Night, an important registration meeting for the Classes of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.
🗓 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
📍 Vaughn Forest Church
🕠 Presentation: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
🕡 Visit Booths: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
This event will provide valuable NEW PRHS Transition Information!!!
Topics will include:
• Attendance expectations
• Spring testing
• Graduation requirements
• Diploma endorsements
• Registration process
• Programs offered
• Advanced Placement courses
• Dual enrollment options
• Fine arts
• Athletics
After the presentation, families will have the opportunity to visit informational booths and speak directly with staff about programs and opportunities at PRHS.
Parents of future & current PRHS learners — we invite you to join us for High Expectations Night, an important registration meeting for the Classes of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.
🗓 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
📍 Vaughn Forest Church
🕠 Presentation: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
🕡 Visit Booths: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
This event will provide valuable NEW PRHS Transition Information!!!
Topics will include:
• Attendance expectations
• Spring testing
• Graduation requirements
• Diploma endorsements
• Registration process
• Programs offered
• Advanced Placement courses
• Dual enrollment options
• Fine arts
• Athletics
After the presentation, families will have the opportunity to visit informational booths and speak directly with staff about programs and opportunities at PRHS.

Pike Road Schools welcomes Dr. Mona Hurston as the newest member of the Board of Education. Dr. Hurston brings extensive experience in PreK–12 and higher education, with expertise in educational leadership, data-driven decision-making, and student supports that promote academic success.
A Pike Road native and proud PRS parent, Dr. Hurston is committed to supporting the district’s continued growth and excellence.

Pike Road Schools welcomes Dr. Mona Hurston as the newest member of the Board of Education. Dr. Hurston brings extensive experience in PreK–12 and higher education, with expertise in educational leadership, data-driven decision-making, and student supports that promote academic success.
A Pike Road native and proud PRS parent, Dr. Hurston is committed to supporting the district’s continued growth and excellence.
A Pike Road native and proud PRS parent, Dr. Hurston is committed to supporting the district’s continued growth and excellence.

🍧 Nancy’s Italian Ice is coming! 🍧
PTSA is hosting a PRE-SALE ONLY Italian Ice sale from Nancy’s!
📅 Pick-up dates: January 21 & February 18 (during Patriot Time)
⏰ Order deadline: January 18
❗ No money will be taken the day of—pre-order only!
Learners will receive their Italian Ice during Patriot Time.
Don’t miss out on this sweet treat! 😋
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PTSA is hosting a PRE-SALE ONLY Italian Ice sale from Nancy’s!
📅 Pick-up dates: January 21 & February 18 (during Patriot Time)
⏰ Order deadline: January 18
❗ No money will be taken the day of—pre-order only!
Learners will receive their Italian Ice during Patriot Time.
Don’t miss out on this sweet treat! 😋
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Spirit Night for Pike Road Track! 🌮
Join us at San Marcos and support the Pike Road Track team while enjoying a great meal. A portion of proceeds will help our runners go the distance!
📅 TONIGHT - January 13, 2026
⏰ Starting at 5:30 PM
📍 9593 Vaughn Road, Pike Road
Join us at San Marcos and support the Pike Road Track team while enjoying a great meal. A portion of proceeds will help our runners go the distance!
📅 TONIGHT - January 13, 2026
⏰ Starting at 5:30 PM
📍 9593 Vaughn Road, Pike Road

PRHS Track Spirit Night is ON!
Lace up, bring the energy, and enjoy a delicious night supporting PR Track at Mellow Mushroom! 🍕
📅 January 15, 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Mellow Mushroom - Pike Road, AL
Come out, eat pizza, and show your PR pride! Take-out orders count, too!
Lace up, bring the energy, and enjoy a delicious night supporting PR Track at Mellow Mushroom! 🍕
📅 January 15, 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Mellow Mushroom - Pike Road, AL
Come out, eat pizza, and show your PR pride! Take-out orders count, too!

Make a Difference Monday 💙
Today, our Student 2 Student (S2S) group showed what service and leadership look like in action!As part of our Make a Difference Monday campaign, these learners spent the day helping clean up around campus—making our school an even better place for everyone. We’re proud of their commitment to service and community!
Today, our Student 2 Student (S2S) group showed what service and leadership look like in action!As part of our Make a Difference Monday campaign, these learners spent the day helping clean up around campus—making our school an even better place for everyone. We’re proud of their commitment to service and community!

🎉 School Board Member Appreciation Month 🎉
Strong schools need strong leadership! Our school board brings it every day. From tough decisions to big-picture planning, they’re the backbone of our community’s success. Help us celebrate School Board Recognition Month and thank the Real MVPs behind our schools! 🏆
#SchoolBoardMVPs
Strong schools need strong leadership! Our school board brings it every day. From tough decisions to big-picture planning, they’re the backbone of our community’s success. Help us celebrate School Board Recognition Month and thank the Real MVPs behind our schools! 🏆
#SchoolBoardMVPs

This week in Patriot Nation...

January is Alabama School Board Member Appreciation Month. At the GW Campus, we proudly recognize and thank our dedicated PRS School Board members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our learners, staff, and community.
Your time, vision, and advocacy help shape strong schools and brighter futures every day. We are grateful for all you do!
Your time, vision, and advocacy help shape strong schools and brighter futures every day. We are grateful for all you do!

PRJHS Visual Art learners were introduced to the inspiring art form Neurographic Art — a creative practice that engages both aesthetic and emotional intelligence. This unique art style is known to ignite positive changes in reality while promoting clarity, calm, and self-expression.
Neurographic Art has been shown to support individuals experiencing chronic pain, restlessness, and anxiety, helping to foster a sense of peace and emotional balance.
Mrs. McColl chose this powerful art form as an ideal way to engage our new young artists as they begin Visual Arts in Semester 2, setting a thoughtful and creative foundation for their artistic journey.
✨ Creativity meets wellbeing at PRJHS! ✨
Neurographic Art has been shown to support individuals experiencing chronic pain, restlessness, and anxiety, helping to foster a sense of peace and emotional balance.
Mrs. McColl chose this powerful art form as an ideal way to engage our new young artists as they begin Visual Arts in Semester 2, setting a thoughtful and creative foundation for their artistic journey.
✨ Creativity meets wellbeing at PRJHS! ✨





💙❤️ MAKE A DIFFERENCE MONDAY ❤️💙
Our Pike Road Football Team showed what Patriot Pride is all about by rolling up their sleeves and helping clean up around campus for Make a Difference Monday! 🏈
This initiative is all about giving back, taking ownership, and working together to keep our campus clean, beautiful, and something we can all be proud of. Seeing our learners and teams lead by example truly makes a difference!
Our Pike Road Football Team showed what Patriot Pride is all about by rolling up their sleeves and helping clean up around campus for Make a Difference Monday! 🏈
This initiative is all about giving back, taking ownership, and working together to keep our campus clean, beautiful, and something we can all be proud of. Seeing our learners and teams lead by example truly makes a difference!

Semester 1 PRJHS Visual Arts Art Show was held on December 11, 2025. We are thrilled to share that Ms. Smiling won the highest bid on the acrylic painting of Calla Lilies , and Mrs. Turnham won the highest bid on the acrylic painting of Orchids.
Thank you to all who placed bids and attended.
All proceeds benefit the Visual Arts at PRJHS.
Thank you to all who placed bids and attended.
All proceeds benefit the Visual Arts at PRJHS.


This week in Patriot Nation...

Pike Road Schools wishes you and your families a Very Happy New Year!

From our Pike Road GW Campus family to yours—
🎄✨ Merry Christmas! ✨🎄
🎄✨ Merry Christmas! ✨🎄




The Pike Road Schools Central Office will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. Offices will reopen Monday, January 5, and students will return January 7.

✨ Celebrating Excellence in Visual Arts!
A big shoutout to the 28 learners who earned a perfect Semester 1 score across our six Visual Arts classes! 🎨💯
In Visual Arts, students build skills that matter — planning, problem-solving, communication, creative thinking, and so much more. These habits shape confident learners in every subject and in life.
We’re beyond proud of their hard work and artistic growth!
A big shoutout to the 28 learners who earned a perfect Semester 1 score across our six Visual Arts classes! 🎨💯
In Visual Arts, students build skills that matter — planning, problem-solving, communication, creative thinking, and so much more. These habits shape confident learners in every subject and in life.
We’re beyond proud of their hard work and artistic growth!








‼️ Early Dismissal Reminder ‼️
Friday, December 19, 2025
Please review the dismissal schedule below to ensure a smooth pick-up process.
Each School will start its carpool line, walkers (if applicable), and bus dismissal at the times below.
PRES, Founding Campus (Pre-K)- 11:00
PRES, Founding Campus (K-3)- 11:20
PRIS, Historic Campus- 11:30
PRJHS/PRHS, GW Campus- 11:45*
CARE Program- 11:00
*The GW Campus is holding make-up exams on this day.
Friday, December 19, 2025
Please review the dismissal schedule below to ensure a smooth pick-up process.
Each School will start its carpool line, walkers (if applicable), and bus dismissal at the times below.
PRES, Founding Campus (Pre-K)- 11:00
PRES, Founding Campus (K-3)- 11:20
PRIS, Historic Campus- 11:30
PRJHS/PRHS, GW Campus- 11:45*
CARE Program- 11:00
*The GW Campus is holding make-up exams on this day.


