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The latest PTS Rising Report features a message from Superintendent Brent Barry about Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a whole lot more
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Our January Round-Up includes information about mid-year assessments, our upcoming spirit assembly and the ongoing attendance campaign
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Our annual talent show is set for February 5; click to see details about the show, auditions
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The 15th annual Future Chefs National Challenge is here and elementary students must submit their recipes by January 31 to participate
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You have questions about our winter weather procedures? We have answers
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Ms. Lowe share some important information as we head full steam ahead into 2025
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PTS invites parents and community members to review our district's proposed health curriculum materials
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Small building reopens November 22, December 13; stocked with essential items free to anyone who needs them
Upcoming Events
TES Stories
Discover the highlights of Talent Elementary with stories, videos, photos, and social media posts that celebrate the achievements and events across our vibrant community.
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Talent Elementary first-grade teacher is surprised during class with the Teacher of the Week award
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Superintendent Brent Barry talks about his favorite PTS memories of 2024 during a chilly walk around the Phoenix High track
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Former PTS school board member Craig Prewitt, one of our most important leaders who helped set the tone for PTS for decades, receives some love during a special board presentation
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The Ashland Community Health Foundations drops by PTS elementary schools for a beloved annual tradition
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Talent Elementary Heather Lowe interviewed by KOBI NBC-5 for story about school's community compact to raise attendance rates