Pleasants Lane Elementary PTA

04/09/2026

Happy Assistant Principal Week! 🎉
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and all the ways you support our students, staff, and school community each day. We appreciate you!

04/09/2026

Sending a big thank you to Mr. Marlin Osborne!

03/24/2026

🎉🍫 **FUNDRAISER SUPERSTARS!** 🍪🎉

A HUGE shoutout to our amazing students who participated in the fundraiser — your hard work, enthusiasm, and support made this a success! 💛

🌟 **Top Sellers** 🌟
🏆 Tyrie Ruffin — 41 items
🥈 Sincere Grace — 36 items
🥉 Dallas Farrar — 28 items

👏 **Outstanding Effort** 👏
Kamrie Williams — 21
Aiden Clayton — 21
Alisa Westbrook — 18
Zayden Smith — 18

💪 **Great Job Team!**
Mahki Hall — 13
Madison Thornton — 11
King Reese — 10

🙌 **Rising Stars**
Khori Goode-Mason — 7
Ta’Laylah Pamplin — 7
Nikia Burwell — 6

⭐ **Keep Shining!**
Arantza Mendiola — 5
Samantha Mendiola — 5
Kendrick King — 3

🌈 **Every Contribution Counts!**
Kionni Harris — 2
Jamaria Johnson — 2
Javon Scott — 1
Jaylaa Scott — 1

🎉 **Together, we made a difference! Thank you for supporting our school!** 🎉

03/23/2026

Come out to the 4th annual History Fair tonight at the Petersburg Public Library! Our Panther choir will be performing and student projects will be on display!

🎶 March 24, 2026 – PCPS History Fair
Petersburg City Public Library
5 - 7pm

03/20/2026

🌱🐾 What a night at NuVegan! 🎉

Thank you to all of our amazing Panther families who came out to support our PTA Spirit Night — the love and turnout did NOT go unnoticed! 💛

From great food to great company, it was an evening full of community, connection, and support for our students and school.

A huge thank you to NuVegan Cafe for partnering with us and giving back to Pleasants Lane Elementary — we truly appreciate you! 🙌🏾

This is what happens when our community shows up together 🐾✨
More events, more fun, and more opportunities are on the way — stay tuned!

03/19/2026

🚨🌱 HAPPENING NOW, PANTHER FAMILIES! 🐾

Our PTA Spirit Night at NuVegan Cafe is LIVE and going until 8 PM! ⏰🔥

Skip cooking tonight and come grab something delicious while supporting Pleasants Lane Elementary! 💛

👉 Just mention “Pleasants Lane PTA” or “Pleasants Lane” when you order and a portion of your purchase goes right back to our school!

Bring the family, pull up with friends, and let’s show up BIG for our Panthers! 🐾🎉

We’ll see you there! 👀✨

03/16/2026

🌱🐾 PTA Spirit Night at NuVegan Cafe!

Join us for a delicious way to support our Panther community!

📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 NuVegan Cafe – 950 S. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803

When placing your order, simply mention “Pleasants Lane PTA” or “Pleasants Lane” and a portion of the proceeds will go toward supporting our students, teachers, and school programs.

Bring your family, invite friends, and enjoy a great meal while giving back to Pleasants Lane Elementary. We hope to see our Panther families there! 💛🐾

03/02/2026

Girls on the Run is back this spring. We have two new coaches for this year's team and we are excited to welcome girls in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade to join the team!

Practices are set to start this week and they will be held on Tuesdays & Fridays from 4:15- 5:45pm!

Sign Up Today!

02/23/2026

🎭✨ Heroes Unmasked: A Night of Discovery & Learning ✨🎭

Join us as The HERO Afterschool Academy showcases the creativity, talent, and hard work of our amazing students! 🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏾‍♂️

📅 March 3, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Pleasants Lane Elementary School Gym

Enjoy treats, fun, raffles, and incredible student work from the Afterschool Academy and Art Club as we celebrate their creativity and accomplishments.

We can’t wait to see our families come out to support our students and celebrate their achievements! 💛🐾

02/09/2026

Congratulations to our very own Jashima Smith!!

🌟✨ Congratulations to our 2026 PCPS Teacher of the Year Division Winner, Jashima Smith from Pleasants Lane Elementary! 🌟✨

Mrs. Smith is a VLA Reading Specialist for Petersburg City Public Schools. A devoted PCPS educator for 11 years, she has inspired students and teachers across the division by fostering relationships centered around her love for teaching and learning. Her passion for literacy is reflected in her work as she aims to build the capacity of teachers and positively improve student outcomes. During her free time she loves to read, dance, and spend time with family and friends.

🎉📚 Her dedication, passion, and innovative teaching have truly made a difference in the lives of our students. Keep inspiring and shining! 👏🏾

02/09/2026

📚✨ Calling all aspiring educators! 🌟 Are you ready to make a difference as an elementary teacher? Join us at our Job Fair on February 17, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Cool Spring Elementary! Discover exciting opportunities to shape young minds and make a difference in the classroom. Click the link 🔗 or scan the QR code to register! https://bit.ly/21726JobFair