Pearl Sample Elementary School

🌍🍪 5th graders in Ms. Keyser's class are breaking it down—literally! Using graham crackers, they explored how Earth’s tectonic plates move, collide, and shift. Hands-on (and delicious!) science makes learning stick! #TigerScientists #HandsOnLearning #STEM

10 days ago, PSES

Two fifth-grade students sit at their desks smiling at the camera while working with graham crackers on wax paper. Other students can be seen in the background also participating in the activity.

Two fifth-grade students sit side by side at their desks, smiling at the camera while using graham crackers and frosting for a plate tectonics activity. Classmates in the background are engaged in the same project.

🚓🐯 Students in Mrs. Brinks, Ms. Dominguez, and Ms. Stiffler's classes had a fantastic visit to the Culpeper Police Department today! They learned all about how our local officers help keep our community safe, got a behind-the-scenes look at the station, and even had the chance to ask some great questions.

A big thank you to the Culpeper Police Department for welcoming our Tigers and teaching them the importance of safety, responsibility, and community service! 💙

12 days ago, PSES

Sign outside of Culpeper Police Department

☕🐯 A huge THANK YOU to Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck for bringing the caffeine and fun to PSE today! We’re so excited to have won the contest, and it wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing Tiger families who showed up and supported us. 💛🖤

We are grateful for this sweet treat and for a community that always rallies behind our school. Go Tigers! 🐯🎉

13 days ago, PSES

A brightly painted teal Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck is parked in a lot. Two women stand at the window ordering drinks, while a worker inside the truck takes their order. The truck’s menu and large coffee graphics are visible on the side.

The Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck is parked in a school lot at sunrise. The truck’s colorful teal design with coffee graphics stands out against the trees and open space in the background.

Kindergarten and 3rd grade are reading buddies! They meet twice a week to read together!

22 days ago, PSES

a boy in an orange shirt and a girl in a rainbow striped shirt read a book together

🎉Congratulations to Jaxon and Olivia for winning a free ultimate pass to Urban Air in Fredericksburg! They won the August Attendance Raffle!

Thank you to the Urban Air Team for supporting positive attendance at Pearl Sample Elementary!

Keep up the great work Tigers! We love seeing you here each and every day!!

23 days ago, PSES

Two students hold their Urban Air passes while standing in front of a black wall with orange lettering and teacher names written in colorful chalk.

✨🎉 20th Day of School Fun! 🎉✨

Students in Mrs. Houser's first grade class had a blast celebrating the 20th day of school by creating beautiful pattern bracelets with 20 beads! 💫 Each bracelet was a colorful reminder of how far we’ve come and all the learning we’ve done in just 20 days. 🧮🎨

Here’s to many more days filled with creativity, teamwork, and growth! 🐯💛🖤

#20thDayOfSchool #TigerPride #LearningIsFun #CreativeMinds

23 days ago, PSES

student in yellow tie dye shirt and colorful beads

student in black tie dye shirt using colorful beads to make a pattern

girl in a blue shirt showing off her pattern

student in a blue, yellow, and green headband creating a pattern with beads

girl in a yellow shirt showing off her pattern

boy in a black tie dye shirt showing off his pattern

student in black and gray shirt with colorful beads

⚾🐾 Our 4th and 5th graders had a ball at Education Day with the Fredericksburg Nationals! From cheering in the stands to soaking up the sunshine, it was a perfect mix of learning and fun. Plus, one of our students got to be a human robot on the field—how cool is that?! 🧢🤖📚

#TigerPride #EducationDay #GoNats

25 days ago, PSES

Mrs. Q ready for some fun at the ballpark!

🏈🐯 Spirit Week is here! From team gear to game-day style, our Tigers are ready for football season. Who are you cheering for? 🏆 #TigerPride #SpiritWeek

25 days ago, PSES

🏈🎉 Spirit Week is in full swing as we get pumped for football season!
From teachers repping their favorite teams to students showing off their game-day style, our hallways are full of team pride and Tiger spirit. 🐯💛

Who are YOU cheering for this season? Drop your team in the comments! ⬇️🏆

#TigerPride #SpiritWeek #GameDayReady

25 days ago, PSES

🐾✨ Tiger Tracks Attendance Challenge – September! ✨🐾

Let’s keep those Tiger Tracks strong this month! Show up 19 out of 21 days in September and you’ll be entered to win a prize! 🎉

📌 Plus, the Pounce Back Award will go to our most improved students—every step forward counts!

✅ Tips to stay on track:
🐾 Get ready the night before
🐾 Let your teacher know if you’re absent
🐾 Fuel up with healthy foods

Last month, 656 Tigers met the goal—let’s see if we can beat it in September! 💪🐅

#TigerTracks #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts

26 days ago, PSES

📢 Reminder:
Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

about 1 month ago, Culpeper County Public Schools

Hey Tiger Parents! Did you know:

💻✨ Every student in grades 1–12 is issued a Chromebook!
Protect your child’s device with the optional Chromebook Protection Plan—just $30 per student (non-refundable) for the whole year. The plan covers up to 2 accidental damage incidents, giving you peace of mind and keeping your child learning without interruption.

🛡 Why it matters: A broken Chromebook can mean lost learning time and costly repairs. This plan helps avoid surprise bills and keeps students connected at school.

📅 Deadline to enroll: August 28, 2025
👉 Contact your school office or the CCPS Technology Department with questions.

about 1 month ago, PSES

Chromebook protection plan. Contact the office or CCPS technology department for more info.

💡🔬 Science can be messy… but we keep it contained!
Our 4th grade scientists in Mrs. Davis's class put the scientific method to the test in a… well… absorbent experiment! 🍼 They hypothesized, measured, poured, and observed to find out exactly how much liquid a diaper can hold. Spoiler: it’s more than you think! 💦

Hands-on science = big curiosity + bigger giggles! 🧪✨ #FutureScientists #STEMfun #4thGradeScience #WhateverItTakes

about 1 month ago, PSES

4th graders seeing how much liquid a diaper will hold.

📸✨ Back-to-School Squad Goals ✨📸
Our amazing teachers are ready to take on a brand-new school year — with smiles, teamwork, and maybe just a little caffeine. ☕🐯
Here’s to making this year the best one yet for our students! 💛🖤
#TigerPride #SquadGoals #BackToSchool #WhateverItTakes #WeArePearlSample

about 2 months ago, PSES

🐾 Tiger Tracks Attendance Challenge! 🐾
We’re kicking off the school year strong! 💪
Students who show up 15 out of 17 days in August will be entered into a raffle for a Tiger back-to-school grand prize! 🎁🐅
Let’s make every day count—your seat (and your chance to win) is waiting for you! 📚✨

#TigerPride #AttendanceMatters #BackToSchoolFun

about 2 months ago, PSES

🎉 Kicking off the school year with TEAM SPIRIT and a little friendly Family Feud competition!
Laughter? ✔️
Energy? ✔️
Tiger Pride? ✔️
Let’s go, Tiger crew! 💪🐅 #WhateverItTakes #TigerStrong #BackToSchoolVibes

2 months ago, PSES

A little rock, paper, scissors to start off the fun!

🍦🎉 Scoop into the New School Year! 🎉🍦

Join us for a sweet start to the year at our Ice Cream Social!
📅 August 1
📍 Pearl Sample Elementary Front Lobby
⏰ 5–6 PM

Meet our new principal, Mrs. Hokanson, and new assistant principal, Mr. Slezak—and enjoy a free frozen treat while you're at it! 🍨✨
Bring the whole family and help us welcome our new leaders with sprinkles on top! 💕👋

#IceCreamSocial #PearlSampleElementary #MeetThePrincipal #SweetStart #BackToSchoolFun

2 months ago, PSES

Colorful illustrated flyer for an "Ice Cream Social" at Pearl Sample Elementary. The event is on August 1 from 5–6 PM in the school's front lobby. The flyer invites families to come have ice cream and meet the new principal, Mrs. Hokanson, and the new assistant principal, Mr. Slezak. The design features playful images of ice cream cones, popsicles, candy, and sprinkles in bright colors like pink, orange, teal, and yellow.

2 months ago, PSES

🎉Join the Pearl Sample PTO for a sweet summer spirit day with CC’s Soft Treats- Soft Serve! 🍦 Grab a delicious soft serve treat on July 19 from noon-10pm, and 10% of your purchase will support our PTO for the 25-26 school year! Let’s make a difference together!

3 months ago, PSES

Pearl Sample Spirit Day! July 19th 12:00-10:00 pm

📣 HOLIDAY HOURS Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. As part of our summer schedule, we are already closed on Fridays, including July 4. We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

3 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools