PES Media Center

2025 NC School Librarian of the Year

[PES Media Center @CenterPes]

#kidsovercorporations @ncae

[Lexington City Sch @LCSJackets]

Books on Break in action: students selecting books, building personal libraries, and expanding access to literacy. #AccessInAction

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

Library Week (April 13–17) | “Drawn to the Library” Shoutout to Mr. Fernung for making our PES library a place students LOVE to be! From books to tech support, he keeps us learning & growing every day. @LCSJackets @leighjones23 @tfernung @BruceCarrollEDU @Chevy20000

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at Pickett Elementary! 🎉

🍎 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Torres
🌟 Classified Staff of the Year: Ms. Glover
👏 Mentor of the Year: Mr. Sheets

Thank you for the impact you make every day at PES!
@LCSJackets @Chevy20000 @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU

[PES Media Center @CenterPes]

Students creating digital content on their iPads!! #LCSDigitalLearningWeek @LCSJackets @PESJackets

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

❤️📖 Hearts. Books. Readers.
Pickett’s February Reading Challenge continues at home! Scholars can track reading on a log or any paper and turn it in when school resumes. Thank you, families, for supporting our readers.📚
@LCSJackets @Chevy20000 @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

Snow day smiles! ❄️ PES community, enjoy the snowy days—stay safe, stay cozy!
📸 Families: Share snow day pics via ClassDojo or email [email protected] or [email protected].
@LCSJackets @Chevy20000 @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

Due to inclement weather, school will be closed tomorrow, February 3rd. We truly miss seeing our students and look forward to welcoming everyone back as soon as it is safe to do so. @LCSJackets @Chevy20000 @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

We miss seeing our Pickett students and those smiling faces! We’d love to stay connected and have a little fun together. If you build a snowman, please share a picture of your snowy creation with us! @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU @Chevy20000 @LCSJackets

[Adrianne Staten @StatenAdrianne]

The check out computer in the library knew it was her birthday. There was a birthday message for her. So cool!! @PESJackets @LCSJackets

[PES Media Center @CenterPes]

Completely overwhelmed by being selected as the 2025 NC School Librarian of the Year!!! @PESJackets @nakiahardy @leighjones23 @LCSJackets

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

Early Release Reminder
LCS will have an Early Release Day on Wednesday, September 10. Students will dismiss at 11:30 AM.

Please be sure to make the necessary arrangements for your child’s transportation and afternoon care. @LCSJackets @nakiahardy @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

Our PES Principal-Mrs. Blackburn is gearing up and calling the plays for our Title I Event! 📣 We’re ready for a winning night with our families on September 11 at 5 PM-6 PM. See you there! #PickettPride🧡💙 @LCSJackets @nakiahardy @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

Join us for Title I Night on Thursday, September 11! Meet teachers, learn grade expectations, and discover what it means to be a Title I school. Together, we’re one team with one goal: helping every child succeed!
@LCSJackets @nakiahardy @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

Pick-up times will be 25–30 min. earlier starting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 13. Please have students at their bus stop earlier. Thanks for understanding as we address driver shortages and ensure student on time arrival. @LCSJackets @nakiahardy @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU

[PES Media Center @CenterPes]

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Any donations are greatly appreciated! Help my students get the materials they needs to create innovative projects and make stories to come to life.

[Melissa Blackburn @mbblackburn04]

VOLUNTEERS - We need YOUR help at Pickett! We’re looking for volunteers who can give 2 to 2.5 hours to help transform a classroom.

Can't volunteer in person? PES also welcomes donations of school supplies and would love to partner with a local business or corporate sponsors.

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

🎉Join Us for Pickett’s Title I Back-to-School Bash! 🧡Sponsored by our amazing PTO!💙

Come out for fun, food, games, and important school information as we kick off a great year together. We can’t wait to see you there!
@LCSJackets @nakiahardy @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

Welcome to the Pickett Elementary family, Mrs. Lakeshia Wilson! We’re thrilled to have you on our team and can't wait for an amazing year ahead! #thriveinthehive #pickettpride @LCSJackets @leighjones23 @nakiahardy @BruceCarrollEDU @Keshia_Wilson18

[Pickett Elementary School Jackets @PESJackets]

Pickett’s front office staff are out and about in the community assisting with the Summer Feeding Program. @nakiahardy @leighjones23 @BruceCarrollEDU #thriveinthehive