We are so proud of our PES Panthers who earned a Level Up Positive Referral last week by showing their PAWS: responsibility, respect, hard work, and safety!
👏 Congratulations to Maddie, Harper, Lamont, Sura, and Cole!
Thank you for partnering with us to celebrate great choices at school and at home. Keep up the PAW-some work! 🐾
🍀 Calling All Preston Families! 🍀 Our schoolwide buddies are on the hunt to catch a leprechaun AGAIN this year, and we need your help! We’re collecting materials for our leprechaun traps and could really use donations of: Cardboard boxes (cereal boxes, shipping boxes—broken down is fine!), paper towel tubes, toilet paper tubes, and craft foam. Please send in donations by Friday, March 6th. Thank you for helping make this a fun, magical experience for our students! 💚✨
We are excited to announce our Spring 2026 Book Fair, coming soon to the PES Media Center! This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage a love of reading while supporting our school. Our Book fair will. be during the week of February 23–27, 2026, and is open daily from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Families are welcome to shop in person during the school day or online at any time using the QR code included on the attached flyer. We are also hosting Book Fair Night on Thursday, February 26, from 4:00–5:00 PM, and we hope you can join us! To make shopping easy for students, we encourage families to consider using Scholastic eWallet, a safe and cashless payment option. All proceeds directly support the Preston Elementary School Media Center. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us foster a lifelong love of reading in our students.
Caroline Family - Please mark your calendars with the following adjustments:
*Friday, February 6: Now a half day for students and a full day for staff
*Monday, February 16 (Presidents Day): Now a full day for students and staff
*Monday, March 16: Now a full day for students and staff
These adjustments were made due to the recent inclement weather days used, and in an effort to avoid extending the school year. With these changes, and if no further inclement weather days are used, the last day of school for students remains June 17, 2025 (half-day).
Valentine vibes are coming to Preston! 💖🐾 Join us on Friday February 13, for Valentine’s Day Spirit Day. Wear your pink, red, and white and let Panther pride shine with a little extra love. 💕
📸 Group Picture Day is Coming! Preston Elementary’s class group picture day is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026. Families can order online before picture day—quick, easy, and no paper forms needed! Orders can be placed at: https://www.mylifetouch.com by using the Picture Day ID: EVTRJG3SR. Class group photos are available for $17.99. Ordering online ensures your child’s photo is included and helps picture day run smoothly. Don’t miss this special keepsake!
Please note: Friday, February 6 is a newly scheduled half day for students.
🎮 Level Up Your Memories! 🎮
Preston Elementary’s 2025–2026 Yearbook is now available for pre-order! 📘 Yearbooks are $20 and available for all students. 📷 Scan the QR code on our posters to order online using Yearbook ID: 15437526. Yearbooks are pre-order only—don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories, Panthers! 🐾
💖✨ PES Sweethearts Ball ✨💖 The PTO invites our PES students to a magical evening of dancing, fun, and memories! Each student may attend with one special adult “sweetheart”—a parent, guardian, or another cherished adult. This will be a chance to dress up, dance, and enjoy a night made just for our PES community! This will be a FREE event with pizza & refreshments and will take place on Friday, February 6th, from 6:00–7:30 PM. Students should have signed up previously for attendance for this event. Thank you.
We are excited to invite you to Preston Elementary School Parent Day, a special opportunity for parents and guardians to spend time at school and experience a part of their child’s day. Parents and guardians, we’d love to see you at PES! Join us for Parent Day and spend time experiencing a part of your child’s school day. Parent Day is on Friday, February 27, 2026, and is an all-day event. Parents are welcome to visit at any time during the day. You may observe classroom activities, explore the school, and enjoy lunch with your student(s). This day is designed to strengthen our home–school partnership and give families a glimpse into daily life at PES. To help with planning and building access, parents are encouraged to pre-register by visiting the PES front office prior to Friday, February 27. We look forward to welcoming our families into the building and sharing this meaningful experience with you. Detailed information will be sent home on Friday, 2/6, with all students, so parents are fully prepared for parent day. Thank you for your continued support of Preston Elementary School.
Please NOTE: Families within the town limits of Ridgely and Hillsboro - Transportation is currently working to reroute some bus stops in these two areas. Please expect a call this evening from your bus driver or the department with information on temporary bus stop locations. Thank you for your patience.
