First graders in Ms. Van Pelt’s class are becoming pattern pros! 🔵🔴🟡

Students used a variety of hands-on manipulatives to build repeating patterns, then translated their designs onto whiteboards using letters. They also worked to identify the pattern core—the part that repeats—strengthening both their math and reasoning skills.

Learning is even more meaningful (and fun!) when students can see, build, and explain their thinking! 💡 #HandsOnLearning #FirstGradeFun #MathInAction
3 months ago, PSES
Two first-grade students sit on the floor using small colorful manipulatives and whiteboards to create and record repeating patterns.
A smiling first-grade student kneels on the floor, building a colorful cube pattern and drawing matching marks on a whiteboard.
Two students work independently on a rug, arranging pattern blocks and recording their patterns with letters on whiteboards.
A student in a pink hoodie sits on a colorful rug, using small shaped manipulatives to create a pattern and label it on a whiteboard.
A student sits on a rug with coins, arranging them into a pattern and labeling the sequence with letters on a whiteboard.
A student with glasses sits on the floor using colorful stones to build a repeating pattern and identify the pattern core on a whiteboard.
A student is on the floor smiling and holding up a peace sign while showing a completed repeating pattern made with small objects and labeled on a whiteboard.
A student smiles while lying on a rug next to a whiteboard showing a simple repeating pattern labeled with letters.
Our Math 24 team is ready to shine! 🧮✨

Students have been working hard sharpening their skills, practicing strategies, and building confidence—and tonight they head to Floyd T. Binns Middle School for competition! We are so proud of their dedication and teamwork.

Good luck, Math 24 team—we’re cheering you on! 🎉 #Math24 #StudentSuccess #WeAreChampions
3 months ago, PSES
A group of elementary students and several staff members wearing bright orange shirts pose together in front of a black wall covered with colorful writing and large orange letters that read “WE ARE PEARL SAMPLE.”
A group of elementary students in matching orange shirts stand and kneel in rows in front of a decorated wall that says “WE ARE PEARL SAMPLE,” smiling and ready for their Math 24 competition.
Several students in orange shirts sit around a table playing a Math 24 card game, focusing on solving problems together as they prepare for their upcoming competition.
🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Brett, our Classified Employee of the Year! 🎉

Mr. Brett’s dedication, positivity, and commitment to our school community make a lasting impact every single day. Whether he’s supporting students, helping staff, or going above and beyond behind the scenes, his hard work does not go unnoticed.

We are incredibly grateful to have him as part of our team—this recognition is so well deserved! 👏

Please join us in celebrating Mr. Brett and thanking him for everything he does! 💙
3 months ago, PSES
A smiling man with glasses and a full beard stands in front of a light-colored brick wall. He is wearing a gray hoodie under a black vest with a red logo. He appears friendly and approachable, with his hands behind his back.
🏀 March Madness Attendance Challenge – Elite 8! 🏀

We’re heading into the second round and the competition is heating up! 🔥 Our Elite 8 classrooms are set and ready to battle it out for the best attendance:

➡️ Stiffler vs Jennings
➡️ St. John vs Corbin
➡️ Carter vs Dean
➡️ Dodd vs Bateman

The rules are simple: the highest daily attendance average moves on!

🎉 What’s at stake?
The winning class gets to duct tape Mrs. Hokanson to the wall! 😄

Let’s go, Tigers! 🐯 Show up, be present, and help your class advance—every day counts!
3 months ago, PSES
A March Madness-style tournament bracket titled “PSES March Attendance” shows classrooms competing based on attendance percentages. The bracket is divided into left and right sides with multiple rounds leading to a final winner. Each matchup lists teacher names and attendance percentages, with advancing classrooms highlighted in orange. In the center is a cartoon image of a smiling woman labeled “Mrs. Hokanson,” taped to a wall with duct tape. The bottom center has a blank space labeled “Winner.”
Due to the forecast of severe weather, Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026. 12-month employees report on time.
3 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
teal graphic announcing school closure, there are decorative circles with the CCPS logo at the top, and then then word closed at the bottom in gold letters and Monday, March 16, 2026 in white letters
Join us for Pearl Sample Elementary STEM Night! 🔬🐝

Families are invited to an evening of hands-on STEM fun with activities like Ozobots, Bee Bots, catapults, marble mazes, tower building challenges, and more!

📅 Tuesday, March 24
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Pearl Sample Elementary

⚠️ Important correction: The day listed on the original flier is incorrect. STEM Night will be on TUESDAY, March 24 — not Thursday.

We hope to see you there for an exciting night of exploring science, technology, engineering, and math!
3 months ago, PSES
Flyer for Pearl Sample Elementary STEM Night. The title reads “Pearl Sample Elementary – A proud Title 1 school.” Large text says “STEM Night.” Event details list Tuesday, March 24 from 5:30–7:00 PM. The flyer invites families to join for hands-on activities including Ozobots, Bee Bots, catapults, marble mazes, and a tower building challenge. The design includes images of a small robot, a bee-shaped robot, a popsicle stick catapult, and a cartoon tiger scientist holding test tubes, along with science-themed graphics.
📚🐯 Battle of the Books at Pearl Sample!

Yesterday, our Tigers competed in the annual Battle of the Books, where teams from each class went head-to-head answering questions about the books they’ve been reading. It was an exciting showcase of teamwork, reading skills, and school spirit!

The winning classes will celebrate with a pizza lunch! 🍕 Congratulations to our champions:

🏆 5th Grade: Ms. Keyser
🏆 4th Grade: Mrs. Quartararo
🏆 3rd Grade: Mrs. Woodard
🏆 2nd Grade: Mrs. Cliette
🏆 1st Grade: Ms. Gurish
🏆 Kindergarten: Ms. Bateman

We’re proud of all our students for their hard work and love of reading! 📖👏
#BattleOfTheBooks #TigerPride #LoveOfReading
3 months ago, PSES
A group of kindergarten students stands on a stage holding “Battle of the Books” certificates in front of a large screen that reads “Battle of the Books.”
Fourth grade students stand on stage holding their Battle of the Books certificates in front of a presentation screen.
Second grade students stand in two rows on stage proudly holding their Battle of the Books certificates.
Third grade students pose with their certificates on stage in front of a screen displaying “Battle of the Books – Grades 2–3.”
Fifth grade students pose on stage with certificates after participating in the school’s Battle of the Books competition.
Three students sit at a table with book packets during the Battle of the Books competition while staff members observe in the background.
Students sit on the gym floor watching a teacher speak into a microphone in front of a screen that reads “Battle of the Books – Grades 4–5.”
Three students cheer and celebrate at a table during the Battle of the Books competition.
Three students react excitedly during the competition while sitting at a table with book materials.
First grade students pose on stage holding certificates for participating in the school’s Battle of the Books reading competition.
📚 We had a fantastic time celebrating Read Across America Week!

Students and staff joined in the fun with a spirit week full of creativity. We saw twin outfits, book character costumes, and lots of Tiger pride around the school. One student even brought his imagination to life by dressing as his own original character, Super Stickman, from a comic book he created!

We wrapped up the week with a Salute to Seuss magic show, bringing stories and reading to life in a magical way.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the week such a fun celebration of reading! 📖✨
#ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveReading #TigerPride
3 months ago, PSES
Five students stand in front of a bulletin board that reads “In Fourth Grade We Are…” while dressed as book characters and holding books and drawings, including a student dressed as Super Stickman.
A magician wearing a red-and-white striped hat performs on a stage decorated with red curtains and stars during a “Salute to Seuss” magic show for students seated in front of the stage.
A magician stands on stage with a student volunteer during the Dr. Seuss themed magic show while holding a drawing of a face as part of the trick.
A smiling student stands in front of a painted tiger mural wearing a tiger-themed shirt and bow, showing Tiger school spirit.
Two students standing outside near the playground smile and pose together wearing matching shirts with pictures of a puppy and kitten for twin day during spirit week.
A group of teachers pose in a school hallway wearing themed shirts and holding props and books from “The Food Group” children’s book series including The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Couch Potato.
A student dressed as his original comic book character, Super Stickman, smiles while holding his hand-drawn comic book and a mask he created.
A teacher and two students in a hallway wear mouse ears and a large cookie prop as book character costumes for spirit week.
🎯 Spinning into Probability!

Mrs. Davis’s 4th grade class put their probability skills to the test with colorful spinners this week! Students made predictions, conducted multiple trials, recorded their results with tally marks, and analyzed their data to determine likelihood.

Hands-on learning like this makes math meaningful, engaging, and fun. Way to go, 4th graders! 📊✨

#CCPSProud #HandsOnLearning #4thGradeMath #ProbabilityInAction
3 months ago, PSES
Two students sit at a desk working together on a probability activity. One student holds a pencil above a tally chart while a colorful four-section spinner rests on the desk between them.
Two students conduct a probability experiment using a four-color spinner and record their results on worksheets. Pencil boxes and classroom materials are visible on the desks around them.
Two students work side-by-side at a desk. One spins a four-color paper spinner while the other records tally marks on a worksheet labeled “Spinning Colors.”
A student in a pink sweater spins a colorful four-section spinner while a partner records tally marks on a probability worksheet during a classroom math activity.
Two students review their results on a “Spinning Colors” worksheet filled with tally marks. A four-color spinner sits on the desk as they discuss their data.
A student stands at a desk spinning a paper clip spinner and recording results on a worksheet. Nearby, a small whiteboard shows numbers written from 1 to 30, likely tracking total spins.
A fourth grade student in a red jacket spins a paper clip spinner divided into four colored sections (red, blue, green, and yellow) while recording tally marks on a probability worksheet at a classroom desk.
Today’s the day! 🎉

Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open on the CCPS website!

Families can complete the online portion of our new hybrid (online/in-person) registration process beginning today. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2039!

Get started here:
👉 https://www.culpeperschools.org/o/ccps/page/enroll
3 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
kindergarten children on maroon stairs holding signs on pieces of paper that say kindergarten registration now open
🐾 Tiger Tracks Attendance – March Update! 🐾

Our Tigers are on the move! 🎉 Students who miss less than 14 days this school year will be entered for a chance to win Chick-Fil-A nuggets (8 count) or a Chick-Fil-A sandwich — one winner per grade level! 🐯✨

Let’s keep those paws in the classroom and those attendance streaks strong!

📊 February Highlights:
✔️ 85.4% “Good” Attendance (591/692 students)
✔️ 302 students earned Perfect Attendance in February
✔️ 617 students (89.1%) have “Good” Attendance for the year
⭐ 59 students have Perfect Attendance for the year so far!

We are so proud of our Tigers for showing up and showing out! Let’s make March even stronger! 💚

#TigerTracks #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #TigerPride
3 months ago, PSES
A green March 2026 attendance calendar decorated with white flowers. Each school day has a green checkmark, with March 13 labeled “No School – Staff Work Day.” On the right side, a dark green panel titled “Tiger Tracks Attendance” explains that students who miss less than 14 days this school year will be entered to win Chick-Fil-A nuggets (8 count) or a Chick-Fil-A sandwich, with one winner per grade level. Images of Chick-Fil-A nuggets and a sandwich are shown. Monthly statistics list February good attendance as 591 out of 692 students (85.4%), February perfect attendance as 302 out of 692 (43.6%), year-to-date good attendance as 617 out of 692 (89.1%), and 59 students with perfect attendance for the year.
📚✨ Get ready to celebrate Read Across America Spirit Week and Battle of the Books! ✨📚

We can’t wait to see our Tigers show their love of reading all week long!

Here’s what’s coming up:

📖 Monday – PJ Day
Cozy up with a good book!

📸 Tuesday – Picture Day
Add a little glam to your look!

👯 Wednesday – Twin Day
Reading is better with a buddy!

📚 Thursday – Book Character Day
Dress as your favorite book character!

🐯 Friday – Tiger Day
We’re WILD about reading!

PLUS… on Monday, March 9th we’ll celebrate Books Bring Us Together with grade-level colors:
5th – Black | 4th – Red | 3rd – Blue
2nd – Yellow | 1st – Purple | K – Pink
Staff (non-grade level) – Green

Let’s make it a week full of school spirit, great books, and lots of ROAR-ing readers! 🐾📚

#ReadAcrossAmerica #BattleOfTheBooks #WildAboutReading
4 months ago, PSES
Colorful comic-book style flyer titled “Batalla de los Libros y Semana del Espíritu de Read Across America.” The design mirrors the English version with bright comic panels and bold starburst shapes. Lunes (3/02): Día de Pijama – Acurrúcate con un buen libro Martes (3/03): Día de Foto – Usa un poco de glamour Miércoles (3/04): Días de Gemelos – Leer es mejor con un amigo Jueves (3/05): Viste como un personaje de cualquier libro Viernes (3/06): Día del Tigre – Apasionados por la lectura At the bottom, Lunes (3/09): Los Libros Nos Unen with grade-level colors: 5° – Negro, 4° – Rojo, 3° – Azul, 2° – Amarillo, 1° – Morado, K – Rosa, Personal no por grado – Verde.
Colorful comic-book style flyer titled “Battle of the Books & Read Across America Spirit Week.” The background features bright panels in purple, yellow, orange, green, and blue with bold starburst shapes for each day. Monday (3/02): PJ Day – Cozy up to a good book Tuesday (3/03): Picture Day – Wear a little glam Wednesday (3/04): Twin Day – Reading is better with a buddy Thursday (3/05): Wear a character from any book Friday (3/06): Tiger Day – Wild about Reading At the bottom, a green starburst for Monday (3/09): Books Bring Us Together with grade-level color assignments: 5th – Black, 4th – Red, 3rd – Blue, 2nd – Yellow, 1st – Purple, Kindergarten – Pink, Non-grade-level staff – Green.
Today was full of school spirit (and syrup! 🥞)!

Our teachers proudly rocked their tattoos from our “Tattoo a Teacher” fundraiser — and let’s just say, they wore them WELL! 💪🎉 From silly designs to bold statements, our staff showed that they’re always willing to go the extra mile to support our students.

To top it off, our amazing team was treated to a mini pancake breakfast bar this morning as a small thank-you for everything they do each and every day. Because if anyone deserves pancakes AND temporary ink, it’s our teachers! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser and helped make today such a sweet success!

#SchoolSpirit #TattooATeacher #SweetSuccess #BestStaffEver
4 months ago, PSES
Collage titled “Tattoo a Teacher!” featuring teachers and staff posing with colorful temporary tattoos on their arms, legs, and faces. Individuals smile, flex their arms, and show off cartoon-style tattoos in a school setting.
Collage of teachers displaying temporary tattoos on their arms and faces. Staff members pose individually and in small groups, some flexing muscles or smiling at the camera, with visible school offices and hallways in the background.
Collage of teachers and staff with playful temporary tattoos covering their arms and faces. Photos include close-up selfies, group shots, and individuals posing confidently in school hallways and classrooms under the “Tattoo a Teacher!” title.
Collage of school staff enjoying a “Mini Pancake Bar.” Photos show four women smiling with plates of mini pancakes, trays of pancakes under foil, bowls of colorful toppings, whipped cream cans, and a sign reading “You Are Flippin’ Awesome! Mini Pancake Bar.” One photo shows a staff member playfully spraying whipped cream into her mouth.
Learning comes to life in our hallways ❤️📚
Our students took time to read, reflect, and celebrate influential leaders as part of our Black History Month display. We love seeing curiosity, collaboration, and pride in learning—right where everyone can see it!

🐯 #BlackHistoryMonth #StudentLearning #HallwayPride #TigerStrong
4 months ago, PSES
Two elementary students stand in a school hallway reading and writing on a Black History Month bulletin board featuring student-created profiles of influential Black leaders, with papers displayed on a gray background and red lettering.
🐾 Tiger Tracks Attendance Update! 🐾

Way to go, Tigers! 🎉 Our students met (and beat!) our January attendance goal with 630 students — over 90% — demonstrating strong attendance for the month of January!

Showing up matters, and our Tigers proved they’re committed to learning, growing, and giving their best every day. 💪📚

Let’s keep those Tiger Tracks going strong as we head into February! 🐯❤️

#TigerTracks #AttendanceMatters #ProudToBeATiger #ShowingUpWins
4 months ago, PSES
February Attendance Calendar - Students who have missed 12 or less days this school year will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win some chick-fil-a!
Due to potential impacts from the impending winter storm, all CCPS activities scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026 and Sunday, January 25, 2026 will be canceled.

Friday night activities will continue as scheduled.
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A Culpeper County Public Schools announcement graphic with a snowy, glittery background. The CCPS logo appears on the left, and large teal text on the right reads: “SATURDAY & SUNDAY ACTIVITIES CANCELED.”
We are so proud of our students who participated in the spelling bee! Their hard work, courage, and commitment to learning were on full display as they took the stage and gave it their best. 📚🧡 Congratulations to Jackson, Moffett, Louisa Headley, and Alex Geronimo for representing our school so well – we are so proud of you! 🐯👏
5 months ago, PSES
A teacher stands next to three elementary students wearing matching countywide spelling bee, pearl sample elementary T-shirts. They are smiling in front of an orange school banner with one student raising their arm
Today, we are celebrating the 100th Day of School with lots of learning, laughter, and fun across our classrooms and hallways. From counting activities and creative projects to “100-year-old” school spirit, our students and staff are making the day one to remember.

Here’s to 100 days of growth, progress, and success, and to all the great learning still ahead!
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Two staff members dressed as elderly “100-year-olds” pose in a school hallway for CCPS 100th Day of School. One wears curlers and points at the camera while holding a cane; the other wears glasses and holds a walker. A graphic on the right shows the Culpeper County Public Schools logo and the text “100th Day of School” with the date January 21, 2026.
Happy 100th day of school!
5 months ago, PSES
three girls wearing 100th day glasses
girl, putting a picture of Mrs. Hokanson on the hundred chart
can you find 100 pictures of Mrs. Hokanson?
A 100 chart with pictures on it
Congratulations to our newest Leader of the Pack - Aubrey Minor! She is a 2nd grader! Keep up the amazing leadership Aubrey! We are so proud of you!
5 months ago, PSES
Girl holding a Leader of the Pack T-shirt in front of a colorful wall
Girl and her parents
girl, her parents, and her teacher