Dr. LaShara Gilkes, Principal
Main Office: 919-694-8770
Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Home
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Welcome to Pleasant Grove!
Pleasant Grove Elementary fosters an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is prioritized, and the learning process is valued. Through collaboration and innovation, we empower students to achieve academic and behavioral excellence, guided by dedicated staff, to become compassionate, lifelong learners and globally conscious leaders.
![Pleasant Grove Elementary + Apex Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774290395/wcpssnet/r4eh3ynq7pyc54yceytt/FunRun2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774290395/wcpssnet/r4eh3ynq7pyc54yceytt/FunRun2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774290395/wcpssnet/r4eh3ynq7pyc54yceytt/FunRun2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774290395/wcpssnet/r4eh3ynq7pyc54yceytt/FunRun2026.png","width":1080}])
School Calendar
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Our School Community
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![Cultural Arts: Celebrating Diversity in Our Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774288196/wcpssnet/w4qr409trbh4kebrb44w/CommunityHighlights-PleasantGrove-1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774288196/wcpssnet/w4qr409trbh4kebrb44w/CommunityHighlights-PleasantGrove-1.png","width":500}])
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Academic Excellence
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Our PGES Flyers engage in the 4Cs (creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking) every day.
During the 2024-25 school year, Pleasant Grove made outstanding progress toward its school improvement goals.
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PGES encourages students to ask powerful questions during science investigations.
Pleasant Grove Elementary transitioned from a traditional to a year-round calendar in July 2024.