Pittsfield South Elementary School

South School Snapshot - 12/14/25

This week South School had the first of four family opportunities focused on providing resources and opportunities to help strengthen family connections. To get the evening started, families were provided the ingredients and recipe to make Grinch Fluff, both at the event and at home, which resulted in messy fun for all! The families were then separated with the kids participating in Christmas themed activities in the gym while the parents were presented information on Emotional Awareness and the impact extended screen time can have on a child's brain. Mr. Heafner also demonstrated how students at South are taught to work through conflict. A big thank you to The Tracy Family Foundation who is responsible for this funding opportunity. Additionally, we are grateful to all of the families who chose to spend their evening laughing and learning with us. Finally, I want to recognize Kristi Heafner, Maggie Martin, Jennifer Wessel, and Kate Marable for all of the prep time that was put in to making this night impactful for everyone involved. Mrs. Allen

South School Announcements!

Thursday, December 11 - SIP Day, 1:20 p.m. dismissal - No afternoon preschool class

Friday, December 12 - Grinch vs. Santa Day

South School Snapshot - Week of December 8, 2025

Mrs. Allen

Pizza & Pajamas with Santa was a huge success! The Little Braves Boosters went out of their way to create an event that was sure to make memories. A big thank you to the Little Braves Boosters, the community businesses who helped sponsor the event, all of the parent and South School staff volunteers, the families who joined us, and of course a big thank you to Santa! Mrs. Allen

South School Pajama Day!

Sometimes you just need a break from the routine! Last week students spent library time doing STEM activities and creating artwork for the upcoming Pizza and Pajamas with Santa event. Thank you to Mrs. Petty and Miss Sydnee for providing these types of opportunities for our Little Braves.

We appreciate all that you do!
Mrs. Allen

Mrs. Oitker's Kindergarten incorporated Thanksgiving into their learning by playing a CVC Thanksgiving game and were then surprised with a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for snack!

Mrs. Wessel's Kindergarten students enjoyed adding Thanksgiving themed activities into their day!

Dear South School 1st and 2nd Grade Families,

The 1st and 2nd grade Gianni's fundraiser pick up is this evening. The doors will open promptly at 5:00 p.m. and will close promptly at 6:00 p.m. All items must be picked up during this time due to lack of freezer space.

Thank you for supporting the South School students and staff.

Mrs. Allen

South School Snapshot - Week of November 23, 2025

Dear Preschool and Kindergarten Families,

Please note the pick up information for tonight's Preschool and Kindergarten Gianni's fundraiser. The doors will open promptly at 5:00 p.m. and will close promptly at 6:00 p.m. All Preschool and Kindergarten orders must be picked up tonight due to lack of freezer space.

Thank you,
Mrs. Allen

The annual South School Gianni's Pizza Fundraiser was a huge success this year!. This year students sold more kits then ever before!

The Little Braves Boosters celebrated the top 3 winners, Kollyns, Mariana, and Brinsley, with gift certificates to Wal-Mart while Mrs. Williams p.m. class earned a pizza party due to their class having the most kits sold.

Every student who sold at least 10 kits was put into a drawing for a brand new bicycle. Carson happily accepted his new bike after his name was drawn!

Thank you to everyone who sold and purchased with this year's fundraiser. Money earned through the fundraiser will go back into funding for South School classrooms.

Mrs. Allen

This is a wonderful event that South School students and staff love to be a part of!

Friday was full of frightful fun at South School!

Mrs Frieden’s Kindergarten worked on building CVC words with large letter cards today. Mrs Frieden would read the word they needed to spell and they were responsible for spelling it in the right order. It is amazing to see the growth in these Kindergarten students since school started, they are working hard and it is paying off! Mrs. Allen

South School is unbelievably lucky to have the Little Braves Boosters to partner up with for events like today's Fall Family Fest.🎃🎃

Recently the Pittsfield Fire Department visited South and taught their annual fire prevention lessons. Students reviewed fire safety tips and learned about various types of fire equipment. We are fortunate to have volunteer firefighters willing to take time out of their schedules to support student safety. Mrs. Allen