*Note that the Pantry will be closed on July 2. Please plan on visiting our Mobile Food Pantry at the Transportation Garage on Wednesday, July 1, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.Please read the following New Policies and Procedures for July. READ MORE >
*Uploading documents / E-signing capability now available School may be closed, but Kindergarten Registration for the 20/21 school year is available online! Start your kindergarten registration process here! Unsure which elementary school your child will attend? Check your address here! Welcome to kindergarten at Pinckney Community Schools. We are looking... READ MORE >
Keep reading and reporting to receive your books.Remember to report the KRN code found in the front of your book by this Friday, June 26 to ensure that your student receives their free books this summer. Choose one of the following options to report your child’s book codes today:Call937-576-4086TextText the 3 digit code to 576576. To subscribe text KRN to 576576.... READ MORE >
We are excited to kick off our K-3 summer reading program Kids Read Now. Remember to report your codes immediately to receive your next FREE book. Call: 937-576-4086 Text: Text the 3 digit code to 576576. (To subscribe text KRN to 576576) Online https://portal.kidsreadnow.org Reminder to take the Kids Read Now survey: KRN Survey by Friday, June... READ MORE >
Dear Farley Hill Families, We have made a traffic pattern adjustment for this Thursday, June 4th after observing traffic patterns in other school pickup events. Please note that the pickup times have not changed. The new pattern will be: KR & K 3:00-4:30 Please drive up the driveway and enter the parent/guest parking lot, in the one-way manner that we have... READ MORE >
Dear Farley Hill Families, I hope that this note finds you and your families doing well as the school year comes to an end. This is the last week assignments will be posted on Seesaw as our last official day of school is June 5. It is most certainly an unique ending to our traditional end of year activities with our children, their families and our staff. I want... READ MORE >
As we continue with Farley Hill Food Pantry Curbside Service on Thursdays, please read the following update from our Pantry Staff. READ MORE >
*Uploading documents / E-signing capability now available School may be closed, but Kindergarten Registration for the 20/21 school year is available online! Start your kindergarten registration process here! Unsure which elementary school your child will attend? Check your address here! Welcome to kindergarten at Pinckney Community Schools. We are looking... READ MORE >
Dear Farley Hill Families, I hope that you were able to enjoy this nice, warm weather and that your weekend was a good one. With the change of weather and the holiday weekend, I am reminded of all of the special events that we usually have in our school during these last two weeks of the school year. Our staff is really missing being together and sharing in the... READ MORE >
Student and Family Specialist Corner Dear PCS families, Our Student and Family Specialists have provided you with community resources. We want to make sure you know resources are available and will share this information in each of our Monday emails for easy accessibility. It can be overwhelming to know where to look for help and how to go about getting... READ MORE >
KidsWe would love to invite you to join the @KidsReadNow Virtual Family Reading Event! Kids Read Now will discuss how the program works, address frequently asked questions, and hold a live Q&A session. We hope to see you there! Please register for the event of your choice here Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 6pm: https://zurl.co/lKEo Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 6pm:... READ MORE >
Dear Farley Hill Families, I hope that you are all doing well and that your children are more adjusted to the new group plan of distance learning. We have completed week four of this new platform and are gearing up for our final three weeks. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we all continue to learn together. This note contains information... READ MORE >
Student and Family Specialist Corner Dear PCS families, Our Student and Family Specialists have provided you with community resources. We want to make sure you know resources are available and will share this information in each of our Monday emails for easy accessibility. It can be overwhelming to know where to look for help and how to go about getting... READ MORE >
Dear Farley Hill Families, I hope that you are doing well and that you were able to enjoy Mother’s Day weekend. Wacky Michigan weather sure impacted some outdoor plans! Perhaps that will be the last of colder weather. It is hard to believe that we are nearing Memorial Day already! I want to thank you for the time and effort that you are putting into supporting... READ MORE >
May 4, 2020 Dear Farley Hill Families, Wow! I don’t know about you but I find it incredible to know that it is May already! While our days are sometimes long, the weeks are flying by. I hope that you and your families are well and that you have been able to enjoy being outdoors in this beautiful weather! This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. I want to honor... READ MORE >
Hello Farley Hill Families, We are all in this together! We hope all our families are safe and healthy.Teachers and Staff have a special message for you! Click here for A Special Message for Farley Friends READ MORE >
Dear Farley Hill Families, Welcome to Monday and our new “First Day of School”! Last week, Superintendent Rick Todd shared through an email a presentation with you on Pinckney’s Continuous Learning Plan. He detailed the different components within the plan for grades K-12. One of which is the platform we will use to distribute academic activities, which is... READ MORE >
Report Cards Access Directions Report cards for the third quarter are loaded into MISTAR. Report cards can be viewed/downloaded through your MISTAR ParentConnection Login. This link will get you to the MISTAR ParentConnection portal on the Pinckney Community School website. Here are directions on how to locate the report cards with your MISTAR account: To learn... READ MORE >
Hello Families,I am sharing our "Week 4" curriculum update with you. There is a lot happening at school as we retool for teaching and learning.Take care,YvonnePlease follow the link to the letter emailed to parents on 4/6/2020 K-12 Letter to Parents #4 READ MORE >
Hello Farley Hill Families,I hope that your afternoon is going well. I am forwarding our district update letter to you in hopes to keep you informed this week. Our district letter and a personal update from me, along with information from classroom teachers should be coming your way each Monday. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you or your... READ MORE >
Hello Farley Hill Families, I hope that you are well and adjusting to such big changes in our lives. I am attaching a district letter with links to information that you might find helpful.Take care and let me know if you have any questions. Yvonne Taylor, Principal Please follow the link to letter emailed out by our Principal dated 3/23/2020 K-12 Letter to Parents READ MORE >
UPDATE Week of March 23 Food Distribution: Although there is a new "Stay Home" Executive Order issued today, we are still able to provide food to our students and community who are in need. Please see the upcoming dates/times that are available this week: School Breakfast/Lunch: Tuesday & Thursday 4pm-5:30pm at Pathfinder. Mobile Food Pantry: Wednesday,... READ MORE >
Pinckney Community Schools is excited to share an exciting summer reading program with all of our K-3 students called Kids Read Now! This program is free to all students and families. Kids Read Now is a non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate the K-3 summer reading slide. Since 2010, Kids Read Now has delivered over 160,000 new books to help nearly... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to listen to the ad as both Ruth Badalucco and Yvonne Taylor share why families should make PCS their home for education. Our new WHMI radio ad that will be highlighting our upcoming kindergarten registration, which will be occurring on March 24 and 26 at both Farley Hill and Country Elementary. Listen here READ MORE >
Dear Farley Families:Our Scholastic Book Fair brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits. Kinder-Ready, Kindergarten, 1st Grade & 4 yr old Preschool will attend the... READ MORE >
Reading Club is coming! All Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Farley Hill Elementary students are invited to join the five week long Reading Club. For more information Click Here. Many Volunteers are needed to assist teachers and staff with game play. For more information volunteering Click Here. PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14. Unfortunately, due to... READ MORE >
We had an assembly for the Kids Heart Challenge on February 5th led by our Physical Education teacher, Lisa Stidham. Your child will: 1. Take a personal health challenge to be kind, move more or be ready for success every day. 2. Learn about how to take care of his/her heart and emotional health. 3. Help raise funds for kids with special hearts, as well as... READ MORE >
PCS is building science kits for our Phenomenal Science curriculum. These science kits support hands-on laboratory experiences for our Farley Hill elementary scientists. In hopes of saving money, we are hoping you have some of these items and wish to donate them.Please click on the following link to see wish list.Click here to donate READ MORE >
Abby Mondro, a Pinckney Community High School student, is organizing a book drive for Mott's Children's Hospital for her Senior National Honor Society Project. Her goal is to collect 50 books district wide. There is a collection box outside our school office. Books to be collected through Friday, January 24. We are so fortunate to live in a community that supports... READ MORE >
To help keep our families connected to services in our area... READ MORE >
Our students enjoy the opportunity to purchase popcorn two Fridays a month for 25 cents. Please check our school calendar for specific dates.School EventsWe are always in need of parent volunteers to make Popcorn day successful. Please consider signing up to help.Signup to help on Popcorn Day! READ MORE >
Our Holiday concerts are scheduled for Monday, December 16 at the Jane Tasch Theater. KR/K and first grades should arrive at 5:40 for a 6:00 concert. Students in second and third grade should arrive at 6:40 for a 7:00 concert. Families are encouraged to park at the back of the Performing Arts building. You can enter near the gym or through the doors marked... READ MORE >
Dear Farley Families,I hope that this finds you well. We sure are dealing with some crazy weather up here on the hill! Just a reminder that the next few days are promising us lots of wind and much colder temperatures. Please be sure to send your child to school with warm winter clothes. Our lost and found is overflowing, so if you are missing anything you might... READ MORE >
1st and 3rd graders will have their vision screened by the Health Department on Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 4th. If you are concerned about your child's vision and they are not a current 1st or 3rd grader, please let us know and we can make accommodations for them to be screened. Additionally, if you do not want your child to be screened, please... READ MORE >
Are you looking for a relaxing night where the whole family can get excited about literacy? Come join us for our monthly Family Literacy Nights. A new session is forming for November-January. The night has a theme, and begins with a meal and table game. Then the adults gather for a short workshop/discussion while the students are participating in a reading... READ MORE >
We are transitioning to our new “Fabulous Farley Friends” program. Our school wide positive behavior plan focuses on being respectful, responsible and positive. Children will be recognized for these behaviors in all school settings. We have new tickets and fun prizes! Congratulations to our first group of Fabulous Farley Friends! These students have been... READ MORE >
Don't miss out on Farley Hill Elementary Notifications! Once You Download the App, you can change the settings to receive notifications from Farley Hill Elementary.Under Settings... Turn on your notifications and choose Farley Hill! READ MORE >
Friday, November 8th is National STEM/STEAM Day! Where did STEM come from? The STEM acronym was introduced in 2001 by administrators at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The organization previously used the acronym SMET when referring to career fields or curriculum in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. In 2001, however, American... READ MORE >
Dear Farley Hill Families, As I write this note, I am struck by how fast our first couple months of school have flown by! It seems as though our first days of school were just last week. I want to thank you for your continual support and involvement as we work together to help our children learn and grow. Halloween is right around the corner! In keeping with... READ MORE >
Third graders have an exciting year ahead in science!For their Phenomenal Science program, they worked with weather tools. Thank you for all the recyclable donations to make this session fun!Currently, they are experiencing Robotics and making circuits.Ahead, third graders will be doing Coding with CodeMonkey. Thank you parents for all your support for the... READ MORE >
I want to share with you that we appreciate the opportunity to have on-going, job embedded professional development each Friday afternoon in Pinckney Community Schools. We have extended our learning minutes Monday through Thursday to allow for our weekly early release of students for educator training. Our staff focus for learning this year is primarily focused on... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians,I hope that this finds you doing well. It is certainly a blustery day on the hill! We are entering a time of odd weather shifts, and I thought that I would remind you that it is always a bit cooler and more windy on our playground than it might be at home. Please have your child dress in layers so that they can be most comfortable at... READ MORE >
Michelle Sherman, Lindsey Roberts, and Ellen Koerner attended and presented at The 12th Annual Social Thinking Global Providers' Conference in San Francisco, CA on June 21-23. Our Farley Team also included our principal, Yvonne Taylor. Social Thinking is a methodology that aims to helps children and adults with social competency struggles in the areas of... READ MORE >
Box Tops for EducationBox Tops has updated the way parents can "clip" box tops and made it easier by creating an app that does away with the clipping part of Box Tops! Parents can download the new Box Tops app to their phone. When they go grocery shopping they can scan the receipt into the app (it will explain how). The app will count all of the Box Tops for you... READ MORE >
First Day of School Our first day back will be Monday, August 26th. This will be a 1/2 day for our 1st -3rd graders. The day begins at 8:53 a.m and ends at 12:26 p.m. Kindergarten and KinderReady students will not be riding the bus that day. They will attend with their parents/guardians for a special first-day orientation. Students whose last name begins with... READ MORE >
Our Latchkey Program (Before/After School Care) is managed by our Community Education Program.Sign up for latchkey with our coordinators during Open House (August 22 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM).OR, Register for Latchkey online at Community EducationPlease note these dates (there was a misprint in the Community Education brochure). August 26: AM latchkey only. No PM... READ MORE >
The office is now open and ready to help you for the 2019-2020 school year. Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. READ MORE >
Our annual Field Day will be on Tuesday, June 4th. Students should have sneakers for the field events and a towel for after the Fire Truck spray. Please apply sunscreen before coming to school. If you are coming to join in the fun, please plan on parking on the south lawn. The following is the schedule for the day put out by Mrs. Stidham. READ MORE >
What AMAZING, talented students we have!Photo Credit : Heidi Swanson READ MORE >
Parking is always a challenge when we have large school events. If there are no spaces left, you are welcome to part on the grass on the south side of the front parking lot. This is preferable to parking along the driveway when we need to get the buses in and out at either the beginning or end of the day. DO NOT PARK ALONG THE CURBS IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL AT ANY TIME. READ MORE >
Our third grade robotics club meets to learn about and work with robots. They are introduced to the mechanics of programing using various kits. It was started by Mrs. Ignagni and now we are very fortunate to have it supervised by Mrs. Beacock. READ MORE >
Our students enjoy the opportunity to purchase popcorn two Fridays a month for 25 cents. Please check our school calendar for specific dates. School CalendarWe are always in need of parent volunteers to make Popcorn day successful. Please consider signing up to help.Sign up to help on Popcorn Day! READ MORE >
On May 20th, we will be having our Beach Bash Fun Run at Farley Hill. Please help us raise money used to fund our new Farley Hill Robotics Program for our STEM lab as well as more improvements to our playground. Students that register will get a fun beach surprise on Fun Run Day! Registration is Free! Just follow this link and click on the... READ MORE >
Thursday, April 25, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm is the Farley Hill Carnival! Games, popcorn, hot dogs, and ice cream are free. Cotton candy will be for sale. There will be fun things to see and do! Look for the Basket Raffle at the Carnival. Tickets are $1 each. Bring a Food Pantry donation and get one free raffle ticket per familyl READ MORE >
We kicked off Earth Month with a short assembly to talk about Being Kind to the Earth! Every student received a packet of suggestions, a calendar of activities, ideas to reduce your carbon footprint and a carbon footprint survey. We will be celebrating Earth Day with a Recycled Materials Costume Parade at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 22! Our 3rd grade Conservation... READ MORE >
The Pinckney Pirate (Rick Beaudin), Rick Todd, and some Pinckney High School Senior Athletes spent some time with our 3rd graders to kick-off our Pirate Quest! They offered encouragement and spoke about hard work, passion, inspiration and always doing your best in preparation for the upcoming M-STEP assessments. READ MORE >
Please call the school to schedule an appointment for registration so we can provide you with our full attention. Required documents for registration are: the original birth certificate (no copies)immunization recordsvision screeningproof of residency (i.e. utility bill, lease agreement) Children are required to be 5 years old by September 1st, 2019 to qualify... READ MORE >
Daily dining menus are available for the building on the app and website. to find them follow these steps: Open the app Select the school you want to navigate by clicking the schools button in the upper right corner Select the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the upper left corner Choose Dining Touch the date to open the breakfast and lunch menu for... READ MORE >