Panther Press: April 23

April's Early Release Wednesday - CANCELED

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Superintendent Reid sent an email to families on March 25, 2026, stating that the elementary early release scheduled for April 29th has been canceled and students will have a traditional full day of instruction and will be released at the regular dismissal time on April 29 (3:25pm for PES Students).


Morning Kiss & Ride Procedures

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To ensure a safe and efficient start to the day for our students and staff, please follow the updated Kiss & Ride guidelines listed below.

Additional information regarding Kiss & Ride and other school policies, practices, and procedures can be found on our  school website.

Arrival & Entry

  • Start Time: The line begins at 8:15 AM. Please do not arrive earlier to allow our staff to park and enter the building on time.
  • Location: Use the front entrance parking lot only. The bus loop is strictly reserved for buses.
  • Traffic Flow: Enter using the left-hand lane. Once inside, split into two lanes to prevent backups, and take turns merging back into a single lane as you approach the drop-off zone.

Safe Drop-Off Practices

  • Stay in Your Vehicle: For safety and speed, please stay in your car. Our staff will assist your child if they need help.
  • Exit Strategy: If possible, seat your child so they can exit via the rear driver-side door.
  • Designated Zones: Only drop off students in the official "Drop Off Zones" next to the sidewalks.

Parking & Walk-ins

  • If you need to leave your vehicle, please park in a designated parking spot and use the crosswalk to walk your child to the entrance.

PES SOL Testing Information

Spring testing season is here! Be sure to put testing dates on your family calendar so you don't forget. Providence SOL testing schedule for grades 3 -6 is listed below.

Here are some ways to prepare before a test:

  • Remind your child to get a good night's rest
  • Make sure your child has a healthy breakfast
  • Avoid scheduling appointments that would take your child out of school on a testing day
  • Remind your child that electronic devices are not allowed in testing, unless required by 504 or IEP.

Find out more about the tests at each grade level: https://bit.ly/FCPS-Grade-Tests.

SOL Spring Testing Schedule

           

TEST

 

GRADE 3  

GRADE 4  

GRADE 5  

GRADE 6  

READING   

 

May 13

May 12

May 8

May 7

MATH

 

May 19

May 18

May 15

May 14

SCIENCE

     

May 21

 

 


206-27 Classroom Placement - May 15

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The 2026-2027 school year planning has begun! To assist in this process, we  invite you to provide some information about your child using the form below. Completion of this form is optional.

Your child's current and upcoming classroom teachers work together with specialists and the grade-level team, including administrators, to prepare class assignments for the next school year. They will review this form and consider the information relevant to the class assignment. Providence has an incredible staff! Please do not request a specific teacher. Please submit by May 15.  Please know that input from forms turned in over the summer are difficult to honor since the grouping process may have already started.

Link to form:
https://forms.gle/idau7GRhTymjNNSQ9


PES vs DRES Staff Volleyball Game - May 15

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Join us Friday, May 15th as our very own PES Panthers take on the Dragons from Daniels Run ES, in the ultimate school rivalry showdown!

This is more than just a game—it's a celebration of school pride, teamwork, and friendly competition. Who will take home the bragging rights? Show up, cheer loud, and support our amazing schools!