🎉 Happy Occupational Therapist Day! 🎉
Today, we are proud to celebrate Occupational Therapist Day by recognizing two incredible individuals who play a vital role in supporting our students’ success and independence.
🙌 A huge thank you to Curtis Marcum, our dedicated Occupational Therapist, and Erica Willis, his amazing assistant, for the care, encouragement, and expertise they provide every day. Their work helps our students grow in confidence, develop essential skills, and achieve their goals—both in and out of the classroom.
💙 We are grateful for their compassion, patience, and commitment to student support. Curtis and Erica, your impact is deeply felt within Paintsville Independent Schools, and today we celebrate YOU!
#OccupationalTherapyDay #ThankYouCurtisAndErica #TeamPaintsville #StudentSuccess
Today, we are proud to celebrate Occupational Therapist Day by recognizing two incredible individuals who play a vital role in supporting our students’ success and independence.
🙌 A huge thank you to Curtis Marcum, our dedicated Occupational Therapist, and Erica Willis, his amazing assistant, for the care, encouragement, and expertise they provide every day. Their work helps our students grow in confidence, develop essential skills, and achieve their goals—both in and out of the classroom.
💙 We are grateful for their compassion, patience, and commitment to student support. Curtis and Erica, your impact is deeply felt within Paintsville Independent Schools, and today we celebrate YOU!
#OccupationalTherapyDay #ThankYouCurtisAndErica #TeamPaintsville #StudentSuccess
🔬🧅 Microscope Magic in Lesson 11! 🧫✨
Yesterday and today our 7th grade scientists got hands-on with Lesson 11 of OpenSciEd Unit 6.6: Cells & Systems, diving deep into the world of cells—literally!
Students made their own slide samples and used microscopes to examine red onion skin cells, getting an up-close look at:
✅ Cell walls
✅ Nuclei
✅ The building blocks of life!
Why does this matter? Because understanding how cells are structured helps us make sense of how body systems function—and how everything works together to keep us alive.
🧠 Big ideas: Structure, function, and the amazing complexity of even the simplest cells!
#OpenSciEd #MicroscopeLab #CellsAndSystems #NGSS #STEMLearning #MiddleSchoolScience #RedOnionCells #FutureScientists
Yesterday and today our 7th grade scientists got hands-on with Lesson 11 of OpenSciEd Unit 6.6: Cells & Systems, diving deep into the world of cells—literally!
Students made their own slide samples and used microscopes to examine red onion skin cells, getting an up-close look at:
✅ Cell walls
✅ Nuclei
✅ The building blocks of life!
Why does this matter? Because understanding how cells are structured helps us make sense of how body systems function—and how everything works together to keep us alive.
🧠 Big ideas: Structure, function, and the amazing complexity of even the simplest cells!
#OpenSciEd #MicroscopeLab #CellsAndSystems #NGSS #STEMLearning #MiddleSchoolScience #RedOnionCells #FutureScientists
Paintsville High School is now a national SAT test site, meaning you can now take the SAT at PHS on national testing dates! The SAT is a bring your own device exam (except personal chromebooks are not allowed). You can bring an iPad, MacBook, PHS school-managed chromebook, etc. The exam is 2 hours and 14 minutes long and composed of tests in English, math, and reading.
The next national testing date is November 8th and the deadline to register is THIS FRIDAY, October 24th. See Mrs. Baldwin for a fee waiver if you log in to your CollegeBoard account and don't see fee waivers automatically applied. Click the link below to register yourself.
Why take the SAT? Check the article below!
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/plan-for-college/apply-to-college/sat?excmpid=mtg841-st-1-m10171-mt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The next national testing date is November 8th and the deadline to register is THIS FRIDAY, October 24th. See Mrs. Baldwin for a fee waiver if you log in to your CollegeBoard account and don't see fee waivers automatically applied. Click the link below to register yourself.
Why take the SAT? Check the article below!
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/plan-for-college/apply-to-college/sat?excmpid=mtg841-st-1-m10171-mt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
🚌 National School Bus Safety Week 🚌
This week we join schools across the nation in recognizing National School Bus Safety Week (October 20–24, 2025).
Our school bus drivers play a vital role in keeping students safe each and every day. We encourage students, families, and the community to review safe riding and driving practices that help ensure all children arrive at school and home safely.
🚍 Always stop when the red lights are flashing.
🚸 Watch for students entering and exiting the bus.
✅ Talk to your child about safe behavior while riding.
Let’s work together to keep our Tigers safe on the road! 💙🐅
#SchoolBusSafety #PISD #TigerPride
This week we join schools across the nation in recognizing National School Bus Safety Week (October 20–24, 2025).
Our school bus drivers play a vital role in keeping students safe each and every day. We encourage students, families, and the community to review safe riding and driving practices that help ensure all children arrive at school and home safely.
🚍 Always stop when the red lights are flashing.
🚸 Watch for students entering and exiting the bus.
✅ Talk to your child about safe behavior while riding.
Let’s work together to keep our Tigers safe on the road! 💙🐅
#SchoolBusSafety #PISD #TigerPride
Mrs. Madison Newsome’s 8th grade scientists are using the OpenSciEd Bird Breeder Simulation to explore selective breeding! Students are experimenting to produce specific traits for the birds in their virtual cages.
Mrs. Madison Newsome’s 8th grade scientists are using the OpenSciEd Bird Breeder Simulation to explore selective breeding! Students are experimenting to produce specific traits for the birds in their virtual cages.
Mrs. King’s 6th grade scientists analyzed classroom light meter data from all three of her classes! Students discussed the patterns they observed and identified a few outliers in their results. While others found this investigation challenging, our students handled it like pros — and their light meters worked great! Productive struggle = learning!
Mrs. Shasta Howard’s 4th grade scientists are investigating how solar flowers respond to different light settings as they explore solar energy, a renewable resource!
Our 3rd grade students in Mr. Hazlette’s science class are continuing their study of forces and motion by building Category A sculptures — sculptures designed to balance! Students used rulers, support blocks, and 3D shapes to put their learning into action.
💼🌟 Happy National Boss’s Day! 🌟💼
Paintsville Independent Schools would like to wish a Happy National Boss’s Day to all of our incredible leaders across the district! Your commitment to our students, faculty, and staff make a difference every single day.
Thank you for leading with compassion and a heart for education. 💙🐅 #TigerPride #NationalBossDay #TeamPaintsville
📚 Mrs. Toole’s 5th-grade social studies students explored primary and secondary sources through an engaging station learning activity!
Students rotated through stations to compare different types of sources, deepen their understanding of historical evidence, and practice thinking like historians. 🏛️💡
Learning history comes alive when students get hands-on with the past! #PaintsvilleTigers #HandsOnLearning #HistoryInAction #EngagedLearners
Students rotated through stations to compare different types of sources, deepen their understanding of historical evidence, and practice thinking like historians. 🏛️💡
Learning history comes alive when students get hands-on with the past! #PaintsvilleTigers #HandsOnLearning #HistoryInAction #EngagedLearners
🧬 Mrs. Newsome’s middle school scientists are engaging in a gallery walk to give peer feedback on their pedigree charts as part of their study on the genetics of inheritance!
Students are analyzing each other’s work, sharing insights, and strengthening their understanding of how traits are passed from one generation to the next. 👩🔬👨🔬
We love seeing collaboration and critical thinking in action! 💡 #PaintsvilleTigers #STEMinAction #HandsOnLearning #Genetics
Students are analyzing each other’s work, sharing insights, and strengthening their understanding of how traits are passed from one generation to the next. 👩🔬👨🔬
We love seeing collaboration and critical thinking in action! 💡 #PaintsvilleTigers #STEMinAction #HandsOnLearning #Genetics
Mrs. Shasta Howard’s 4th-grade scientists took part in a hands-on mining simulation today as they explored nonrenewable resources!
Each student received a cookie to represent a piece of land and used simple tools to “mine” for chocolate chips—symbolizing the extraction of natural resources. After mining, students reflected on the environmental impact of resource use and the challenges of restoring the land. 🌎💡
What a fun and meaningful way to learn about how human activities affect our planet! 🌱 #PaintsvilleTigers #HandsOnLearning #STEMinAction #OpenSciEd
Each student received a cookie to represent a piece of land and used simple tools to “mine” for chocolate chips—symbolizing the extraction of natural resources. After mining, students reflected on the environmental impact of resource use and the challenges of restoring the land. 🌎💡
What a fun and meaningful way to learn about how human activities affect our planet! 🌱 #PaintsvilleTigers #HandsOnLearning #STEMinAction #OpenSciEd
Mr. Hazlett’s 3rd-grade scientists are diving into the next lesson in their Forces and Interactions unit!
Students are exploring how sculptures can balance by investigating symmetry and asymmetry—and how both play a role in keeping objects stable. In the photo, they’re discussing examples of symmetry found in everyday objects as they work to answer the big question: “How can we build a sculpture that will balance?”
We love seeing our young engineers think, design, and experiment like real scientists! 💡⚖️ #PaintsvilleTigers #OpenSciEd #ForcesAndInteractions #STEMinAction
Students are exploring how sculptures can balance by investigating symmetry and asymmetry—and how both play a role in keeping objects stable. In the photo, they’re discussing examples of symmetry found in everyday objects as they work to answer the big question: “How can we build a sculpture that will balance?”
We love seeing our young engineers think, design, and experiment like real scientists! 💡⚖️ #PaintsvilleTigers #OpenSciEd #ForcesAndInteractions #STEMinAction
Mrs. King’s sixth-grade scientists are using light meters to measure how much light is reflected and transmitted through different materials, including a one-way mirror, a regular mirror, and glass.
🎓 Attention Seniors & Parents!
This tremendous scholarship opportunity was just posted in our senior Google Classroom but we also anted to make sure parents are aware!
The Hagan Scholarship is an incredible need-based merit scholarship that can help students graduate college debt-free!
Recipients can earn up to $7,500 per semester (for 8 semesters) plus $2,000 to purchase items such as a laptop to get started, along with free workshops, a $40,000 Schwab investment account, and study abroad opportunities! 🌍
This is a life-changing opportunity for our seniors — don’t miss out!
📅 Deadline: December 1st
👉 Visit haganscholarships.org for details and to apply.
Drumroll, please! Here are the results of Miss Doderer's photography students' still life work yesterday! Each photo is accompanied by the artist's statement.
We’re grateful to partner with local mental health providers who help support the emotional and behavioral well-being of our students.
Frontier Behavioral Health now joins our network of school-based therapy options available to families within Paintsville Independent Schools.
Families are encouraged to explore the services that best meet their child’s needs. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to quality mental health support. You may contact the schools or the number on the flyer for more information.
Frontier Behavioral Health now joins our network of school-based therapy options available to families within Paintsville Independent Schools.
Families are encouraged to explore the services that best meet their child’s needs. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to quality mental health support. You may contact the schools or the number on the flyer for more information.
🎨📸 In Miss Ariana Doderer’s Photography Class…
Students are diving into Still Life Photography this week!
On Monday, they explored the art of composition and lighting through still life setups. Then on Wednesday, they’ll take it a step further by bringing in three objects that represent them — creating a personal still life story through their photos.
Each class begins with a quick sketch of their planned arrangement, helping students pre-visualize their composition before shooting. With the help of a partner, they’ll capture 3–5 creative shots of their setup, experimenting with lighting, direction, and perspective to bring their stories to life through the lens.
We can’t wait to see their artistic vision shine! 🌟📷
🎨⚙️ Balancing Science and Creativity! 🧠✨
Mr. Andy Hazlette’s 3rd grade scientists are beginning their OpenSciEd Forces and Motion Unit 3, Lesson 1 with an exciting anchoring phenomenon:
“How do these sculptures balance and move?”
Students explored balancing and moving sculptures, noticing and wondering about how these creations can stay upright and even move in puzzling ways. They:
🌀 Built and diagrammed their own model sculptures
🧩 Categorized sculptures and everyday objects
💭 Generated initial ideas for how forces help them balance and move
🗂️ Created a Driving Question Board filled with ideas for future investigations
Through this lesson, students discovered that a sculpture with many parts can be put together to balance — and even move — in surprising ways!
Hands-on learning and creative problem-solving are alive and well at Paintsville Elementary! 💙🐾
#TigerPride #STEMLearning #ForcesAndMotion #OpenSciEd #FutureEngineers
Mr. Andy Hazlette’s 3rd grade scientists are beginning their OpenSciEd Forces and Motion Unit 3, Lesson 1 with an exciting anchoring phenomenon:
“How do these sculptures balance and move?”
Students explored balancing and moving sculptures, noticing and wondering about how these creations can stay upright and even move in puzzling ways. They:
🌀 Built and diagrammed their own model sculptures
🧩 Categorized sculptures and everyday objects
💭 Generated initial ideas for how forces help them balance and move
🗂️ Created a Driving Question Board filled with ideas for future investigations
Through this lesson, students discovered that a sculpture with many parts can be put together to balance — and even move — in surprising ways!
Hands-on learning and creative problem-solving are alive and well at Paintsville Elementary! 💙🐾
#TigerPride #STEMLearning #ForcesAndMotion #OpenSciEd #FutureEngineers
