Shout-outs to Ms. Gordon's 2nd Grade Classroom and their phenomenal display of honor to Black Americans who have contributed to invention, art, culture, and positive, active change.
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Pleasant Hill is proud to congratulate Tatum Burkhalter for being crowned Miss GMWA OKC Pre-Teen DEB 2026. She was escorted by classmate Sammy Wallace, III, and eloquently presented herself in various ways, sharing her biography among them. Tatum is a 10-year-old 5th grader who attends Bethlehem Star Baptist Church, ministering through choir, dance, and drama and is an avid volunteer. At school, Tatum is the Student Body Vice President, in the Gifted and Talented program, Debate Team, Steppers, and SOS Club. Furthermore, she plays basketball, soccer, and volleyball through the YMCA. She aspires to attend an HBCU in the future! You are already achieving greatness and making a difference in the world, Tatum!
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Congratulations to Pleasant Hill's Alaya Henderson for winning 1st Place Overall at the Nadia Comaneci International Invitational at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on February 21st-22nd! She earned first place on bars, second place on floor, third on vault and fourth on beam. Alaya has been a gymnast for many years and trains long hours several times a week. We are "flipping out" over your accomplishments!
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Thank you to the incomparable, legendary Dr. Gwendolyn Fuller Mukes for being a guest reader to the PreK and Kindergarten classes on Wednesday! She is a Cardinal grandmother, civil rights activist, and longtime educator. She passionately and engagingly read the children's book Gwen Didn't Care, which she authored and was illustrated by the talented Alex K. Wallace (a beloved Cardinal mom). The students were captivated and thrilled by Dr. Mukes' read-aloud of her personal childhood experiences and how she understood, navigated, and overcame inequality. The early childhood classes had many insightful questions to ask, which she thoughtfully answered! Dr. Mukes was presented with each kindergartener's Black History Month projects, which encompassed photos, drawings, and synopses of Black Americans who have made a history and positive change in our country.
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Thank you to the Cardinal families, alumni, and staff members who participated in the EPIC drum circle for tonight's Black History Music Program. You did not miss a beat! You provided a soul-filled and enthusiastic finale to the show, trading places with students and learning instruments on the spot or picking up where you left off for the veteran musicians in the house!
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
The Marvelous Ms. Morris and the Superb 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes honored Black History Month with a fervent music program tonight. They celebrated the evolution of music through dance and rhythm by performing songs from around the world. Their exuberance and spirit embodied generations of beats and moves that edify and embrace resilience, perseverance, hope, and strength. Thank you to all the Cardinal dancers and percussionists for working hard and offering the audience entertainment and enlightenment. You brought us the world!
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Fresh popcorn coming this Friday! Students may purchase a small bag for $1 or a large bag for $2. Proceeds go to supply the Cardinal Student Store. If paying online, go to myschoolbucks.com - choose popcorn - by 5pm on Thursday. Students may pay Friday morning by 9am cash, coins, or check.
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Basketball game schedule for Wednesday, February 25th - see you at the gym! Go Cardinals!
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Spring Pictures will be taken for all staff and students on Friday, February 20th. Wear your favorite smile! Flyers went home Monday the 9th for backdrop and purchase options; however, no purchase is necessary. Please return to school by the 20th with your selections.
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Reminder- there is NO SCHOOL (NO CLASSES) on Monday, February 16th, for Presidents' Day. It is a professional day for district employees. We will see everyone on Tuesday!
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grades melted hearts during the Frosty Weather music program tonight. Ms. Morris eloquently led students in a strong and elevated show singing Freeze!, Frosty Weather, Red Bird, Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis, Seven Feet of Snow, and Somewhere in My Memory. The choreography, narration, and light extravaganza were especially captivating. We welcome 6 more weeks of winter weather with delightful encouragement and entertainment from early childhood!
6 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
This Friday, February 13th, is School Popcorn Day! $1 for a small bag and $2 for a large, payable on myschoolbucks.com by 5pm on Thursday or cash/coins by 9am on Friday morning.
7 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
The next Cardinal Connection Assembly is this Friday, February 13th, at 9:15am, hosted by 1st grade. Friends and family are welcome - meet us in the gym.
7 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
There are NO basketball games this Wednesday, February 11th. It is a bye week. Practice will push to Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00-5:30pm for boys and girls.
7 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Tonight at 6pm: Warm up at the Winter Music Program performed by Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade classes. Students need to arrive at school by 5:30 pm and report to their classrooms. Friends and family meet in the gym for the show!
7 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Congratulations to the triple threat of debaters - Carter Johns, Sammy Wallace III, and Tatum Burkhalter, and their fearless leader, Mr. Vasquez, for earning 2nd place in the annual Mid-Del Schools Debate Tournament! They competed against 13 elementary schools for this honor, providing evidence for and against the claim that fine arts involvement supports academic growth. Tatum was the opener, Sammy was the closer, and Carter, Sammy, and Tatum spoke in arguments and rebuttals during their rounds (assigned two pros and one con).
7 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Cardinals are SNOW MUCH FUN! We see you engaging in art, science, and physical education while on your snow days this week. We were so happy to see you safe and sound back at school this week!
7 months ago, Pleasant Hill Elementary
After our team drove throughout the district this morning, we are ready to be back in school. Welcome back!
The roads aren't perfect. There are still some slick spots in neighborhoods, along with a few intersections near Barnes, Schwartz, and Pleasant Hill Elementary. We encourage families to plan for extra time getting their students to school. Bus routes may run a little more slowly in these areas as well.
We will ask schools to be mindful of these conditions when marking students tardy at the beginning of the school day.
We understand that parents have the ultimate responsibility to decide what's safe for your child. Our school parking lots and sidewalks have been cleared, and we will have warm meals. If you can't get out of your neighborhood, please call your child's absence into their school.
7 months ago, Mid-Del News
An important message from Dr. Cobb.
Good afternoon -
We have been out driving roads and are seeing some improvement. Of course, better doesn't mean great. The forecast shows temperatures hovering around the freezing mark overnight. Right now, I'm 50/50 on being in school tomorrow. The final decision will be made when my team and I get up early in the morning and test roads in different parts of the district. Our decision will be made by 5:00 am, at which point we will send out messages, either way.
I know that leaves our families and staff in limbo, and I'm sorry for that, but I never take the responsibility of this decision lightly. As much as I'd love to have the right answer right now, I'm going to ask for your patience. The goal is always to teach our students and be safe doing it.
With that in mind, stay warm and safe. Hopefully, we'll see you tomorrow.
