Pike Road High School

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We’re thrilled to invite your child to join our Future Pats in Motion Volleyball Camp, designed especially for kids ages 6 to 12! This camp is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to learn the fundamentals of volleyball in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment. Whether your child is brand new to the sport or already has a love for volleyball, our camp focuses on building skills, confidence, and teamwork—all while having a blast! 🏐 Camp Details: 📅 Dates: June 2-4, 2025 🕘 Time: 9am - 12pm 📍 Location: Pike Road GW Campus Gymnasium 👥 Ages: 6 - 12 💵 Cost: $125 before May 23rd / $145 starting May 24th (T-Shirt Included!) 👉 Register here: https://gofan.co/event/3531943?schoolId=AL72525&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Coach LaToya at latoya.clark@pikeroadschools.org We look forward to a great camp to kick off the summer.

🌿🧠 Mental Health Matters at GW! 🧠🌿 Today, our amazing Peer Helpers hosted a Mental Health Café for our learners — a calm, creative, and supportive space focused on well-being. 💚 Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we're proud to empower our students with the tools they need to take care of their minds and hearts. 💪 ✨ Learners explored a variety of self-care stations, including: 📝 Affirmations 📓 Journaling 🎨 Art & Puzzles 🖐️ Sensory Table 🧘 Meditation 😌 Quiet/Rest Area 🤸 Stretching & Yoga ♟️Gaming Each station offered a different way to de-stress, reflect, and recharge — reminding our learners that taking care of themselves is not just okay, it’s essential. 💖

👏👏Please help us welcome Coach Steve Burrough as our new wrestling coach for the 2025-2026 school year! 👏👏 Coach Steve Burrough comes to Pike Road High School from previous tenures at Oak Mountain High School, where he had been the Head Wrestling Coach for 17 years, and at Orange Beach High School for the past two seasons. He has two children, Cole who is a student at Auburn University, and Chloe who is a senior at Oak Mountain High School. He graduated from Pinson Valley High School in 1984 where he wrestled on 3 State Championship teams, and finished as two time state placer, and as a State Champion in 1984. He wrestled for 2 years at Carson-Newman University before graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Montevallo. In his coaching career, Coach Burrough’s teams have consistently placed in the top 5. He has led his teams to over 400 career dual victories. Coach Burrough was the 2016 NWCA Alabama Wrestling Coach of the Year. He was also inducted into the Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as the Medal of Courage Recipient in 2018. He has also coached: -Two recipients of the Most Outstanding Wrestler in the State Tournament -Two recipients of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award -10 All-Americans -11 Alabama State Champions -25 Alabama State Runners-Up -81 Alabama State Placers -2016 – 7A State Runner-Up -2017 – 7A Duals State Runner-Up - 4 x 3rd Place in State Tournament - 8 x Top 5 Finishes at State Tournament - 14 x Top 10 Finishes at State Tournament - 7 College Wrestlers - 10 College Football players Let's welcome Coach Burrough!

Pike Road Junior High students had an opportunity to witness Governor Kay Ivey sign the FOCUS Act into law—legislation that prohibits the use of smartphones and other wireless devices inside Alabama’s public schools. Students were joined by the bill’s sponsors, Rep. Leigh Hulsey and Sen. Donnie Chesteen, along with faculty from Pike Road Junior High.

Senior exams begin this week and NEXT week exams begin for underclassmen! Study hard, Pats! THIS Saturday is the annual Crawfish Boil! Make plans to join us!

☀️📚 Summer is almost here, Patriots! Don’t forget — all library books must be returned by Friday, May 16, 2025. If you’re a book lover, keep the pages turning over summer break by visiting the Pike Road Public Library! Happy reading! 💙❤️

It's time for the Pike Road Recap! Please click the link below to catch up on everything happening at Pike Road Schools. https://tinyurl.com/PRRecapV2I14

Please help us welcome our new band director, Brandon Benson! A Florence, AL native and proud graduate of Sheffield High, Mr. Benson brings a wealth of experience in music education and performance. He holds degrees from Northwest-Shoals, the University of South Alabama, the University of Florida, and is currently pursuing his doctorate from Liberty University. With a proven record of excellence—leading award-winning bands and organizing major events like the Little Big Horn Marching Band Competition—Mr. Benson is ready to inspire our students and continue building strong traditions at PRHS. Welcome to the Patriot family! ❤️💙

We’re sending a big THANK YOU to the Town of Pike Road and Mayor Stone for starting our day with a burst of energy and kindness! 🫶 The loaded teas delivered to the GW Campus this morning were the perfect pick-me-up for our faculty and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. 💛 Because of you, we powered through the day with smiles, ready to inspire and support our amazing learners! 🍎✨

Pike Road Schools Board of Education will hold a Called Board Meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, to conduct regular business. The meeting will be at Pike Road School Central Office, upstairs in the Collaborative Learning Center.

👩‍⚕️💙 Happy School Nurse Day! 💙👩‍⚕️ Today we celebrate the calm in the chaos, the Band-Aid heroes, the keepers of care, and the hearts behind the health of our schools. Thank you to our incredible school nurses for all you do—from caring for scraped knees and stomach aches to supporting students’ mental and emotional well-being. We appreciate you! ✨🩹

Get ready Wildcats! PRHS Theatre proudly presents the Spring production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and fun as our talented cast brings this beloved show to life! 📅 Showtimes: May 5-7, 2025 @ 7 PM 📍 Location: Faulkner Theatre, 5346 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109 (right across from Faulkner University) Grab your tickets now on GoFan ▶️ https://gofan.co/app/school/AL72525 Bring your friends and family for three nights of Wildcats spirit, catchy tunes, and high school memories. “Get Your Head in the Game!” See you at the Faulkner Theatre!

🍎🥄 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Today we’re giving a big shoutout to the real MVPs of the cafeteria—our School Lunch Heroes! These ladies serve up more than just meals—they serve kindness, care, and comfort every day. 💙 Thank you for feeding our students —one tray at a time. We appreciate you! 🍽️✨

🍎✨ Happy School Lunch Hero Day! ✨🍎 Today, May 2nd, 2025, we celebrate the amazing Child Nutrition Professionals who make a difference every single day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️💚 From early mornings to busy lunchrooms, these heroes work tirelessly to ensure our students have access to healthy, nutritious meals—fueling their bodies and their learning. Let’s give a huge THANK YOU to the incredible lunchroom team at the GW Campus who keeps our schools running strong. 👏🥗🥪🍎

🎉 Happy National School Principals’ Day! 🎉 Celebrated each year on May 1, School Principals’ Day recognizes the incredible leadership and dedication of principals from elementary to high school — and all they do to support students, staff, and families. Today, we honor Mrs. Andrea Maness, the heart and soul of our school. 💙🍎 Her leadership, kindness, and unwavering commitment to our school community make a lasting impact every single day. From early morning greetings to late-night planning, Mrs. Maness goes above and beyond to make our school a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place to learn and grow. Thank you, Mrs. Maness, for everything you do — we are so lucky to have you leading the way! 🙌 Help us celebrate her today — drop a kind word or memory below! 💬❤️

📣 YEARBOOK DEADLINE EXTENDED! 📣 You’ve got a little more time — but don’t wait too long! ⏰ ✅ NEW Deadline: June 1, 2025 💙 Don’t miss out on the memories, the moments, and the fun of the 2024–2025 school year. 📸 ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY! 👉 https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09827143

🚨 NEW DATE! 🚨 Due to the stormy weather forecast, the C Spire Pike Road Crawfish Boil has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 17! 🦞⛈️ Same fun. Same crawfish. Even better weather. 🎶 Live music • 🛍️ Local vendors • 🎟️ Tickets at PRPatriotFund.com 👉 All proceeds benefit Pike Road Schools' Arts & Athletics — don’t miss your chance to support our students! https://prpatriotfund.com/c-spire-pike-road-crawfish.../

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