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.
4 days 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! 🐯👏
4 days 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 days 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 days 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!
8 days 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
This week is principal and assistant principal appreciation week. We have had a spirit week all week and our teachers have shown their appreciation for Mrs. Hokanson and Mr. Slezak every day. Yesterday's theme was "Whatever it takes to win"! Our teachers and staff showed up in their black-and-white and checkered print patterns to show our principals that they are in the winners circle!
11 days ago, PSES
teacher is wearing black and white
Teachers wearing black-and-white
Teacher is wearing black and white
📚⚔️ Battle of the Books is Here! ⚔️📚

We’re excited to kick off our Battle of the Books reading incentive at Pearl Sample! Students in each grade level are reading (and listening to!) selected books as they battle for bragging rights and a love of reading.

Parents can support at home by using the link below to listen to the Battle of the Books titles for your child’s grade level—perfect for car rides, bedtime, or busy schedules. Listening along still builds comprehension and keeps students engaged in the competition!

Want to help even more? ❤️ We are also collecting physical copies of Battle of the Books titles to build our school collection. Families can donate books directly from our Amazon wishlist—every book donated helps more students participate and fall in love with reading!

👉 Listen to the books by grade level:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bhe8BQYR5A6VWioaRJf1n7Zo8xrAQh-iEskVTq-zOZg/edit?usp=sharing

👉 Donate a book from our Amazon wishlist:
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HA8A1XWZFPKP?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for supporting our readers and helping make Battle of the Books a success! 🐯📖
11 days ago, PSES
Battle of the Books
📚 A new reading adventure is coming to Pearl Sample! 📚

We’re excited to introduce Battle of the Books, our newest reading incentive led by Ms. Seeley, Mrs. Jones, and our amazing Reading Team!

Each grade band (K–1, 2–3, and 4–5) has been given a list of 6 exciting books. From now through Read Across America Week (March 2–6), students are encouraged to read as many of the books as they can—whether through print, ebooks, audiobooks, or read-alouds.

During Read Across America Week, classes will compete in a fun game to determine which students know the books best. Winning teams will advance to round two for a chance to become the grade-level champions! 🏆

📖 How families can help:
We’re looking to build our collection and would love your support! Please consider donating a book from our Amazon Wishlist so all students can participate and fall in love with reading. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HA8A1XWZFPKP?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for helping us make reading exciting for our Tigers! 🐯💙
20 days ago, PSES
Battle of the Books
Attendance matters! 🐯
January Tiger Tracks Attendance is underway, and we’re just a few students away from reaching our goal of 630 students with good attendance!
Every day counts—keep coming to school and you could be entered into our monthly drawing! 🎟️✨
21 days ago, PSES
January Attendance goal
The PTO is hosting a Spirit Night at Steak N Cheese on Wednesday from 3-8pm! A portion of sales will benefit Pearl Sample!
23 days ago, PSES
Pearl Sample spirit night.
On December 11th, author Layton Scarbrough visited Pearl Sample! He read his new book, The Gingerbread Rex and taught us how to draw!
about 1 month ago, PSES
Layton Scarbrough
reading his book
reading his book
learning how to draw
learning how to draw
Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025.

Essential personnel and custodians report on time, all other personnel report 2 hours late.
about 1 month ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic announcing school delay for Culpeper County Public Schools. The image features the CCPS logo, the words 2 hour delay in bold text, and an image of an icy window in the background
Introducing our newest Leader of the Pack...Jacob Rodriguez! We are so proud of you! Keep being awesome and a great leader!
about 1 month ago, PSES
Student hold g leader of the pack shirt
Jacob and his family
Jacob, his family, and his teacher
A huge congratulations to our 2025 spelling bee winners! Your hard work, dedication, and amazing vocabulary truly paid off. We are so proud of you all! 1st place: Jackson Moffett Second place: Louisa Headley Third place: Alex Geronimo #SpellingBeeSpace #SchoolChampionsSpace #ProudSchool #Winners
about 2 months ago, PSES
three smiling middle grade students stand in a school hallway, holding trophy, cups, celebrating their win at a spelling bee. They are standing in front of black and yellow bee themed balloons, and black and gold fringe.
🎅 Beard Challenge Fundraiser! 🎄
Get ready to give your favorite teachers a festive (and fuzzy!) makeover for a great cause!

The SCA is sponsoring a Beard Challenge fundraiser!

Here's how to participate and help your class win:

What: Purchase dots to add to your homeroom teacher's growing beard!

Cost: 1 dot for $0.25 or 6 dots for $1.00

When: December 8-12, from 7:40 – 8:15 AM

Where: The Main Lobby

The homeroom teacher who ends up with the biggest beard will win a hot cocoa party and cookies for their classroom!

Let's see which class can grow the fluffiest beard! ☕🍪

#SCABeardChallenge #Fundraiser #SchoolSpirit #HotCocoaParty #GetFuzzy
about 2 months ago, PSES
SCA Beard Challenge
Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 due to the potential for icy road conditions.

Essential personnel and custodians report on time, all other personnel report 2 hours late.
about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic announcing school delay for Culpeper County Public Schools. The image features the CCPS logo, the words 2 hour delay in bold text, and an image of an icy window in the background
CCPS after-school and evening student activities are cancelled for today, Monday, December 8, 2025 due to the forecast of inclement weather.

The School Board meeting will be held as scheduled.
about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
teal graphic with CCPS logo with large letters that say after school and evening activiites canceled
UPDATE: Culpeper County Schools will be closed today, Friday. December 5, 2025 due to inclement weather. Essential personnel and custodians report at noon. All other employees do not report.
about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
graphic with the CCPS logo on a snowy scene that says school closed at the bottom in teal letters on a gold bar
Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Friday, December 5, 2025 due to the forecast of inclement weather. Essential personnel and custodians report on time; All other personnel report 2 hours late.

If conditions deteriorate and we need to close, we will send a follow-up notification by 7:30 AM.
about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic showing a snowy, winding road lined with tall evergreen trees covered in snow. The Culpeper County Public Schools logo appears in the upper left with decorative circular accents. Large text at the bottom reads “2 Hour Delay.”
🎉 LAST CHANCE! One More Day for the Holiday Food Drive! 🥫

We are so close to the finish line! Donate your canned goods TODAY (Thursday, December 4th) or TOMORROW (Friday, December 5th) to help our community and give your class a shot at a donut party! 🍩

We've already collected an incredible 1,000 items! Huge thanks to everyone who has donated so far. Let's make this last day count!

The top homerooms are battling it out! Will yours catch up to Keyser and Williams? 🏆

Deadline: Friday, December 5th

#SCAFoodDrive #HolidayCheer #CommunitySupport #DonateCannedGoods #LastDay #SchoolSpirit
about 2 months ago, PSES
Holiday Food Drive