**The end of an era at Plain City Elementary!** 🐾💙
Today we celebrate the legendary **Shauna Smith**, who is retiring after years of incredible service to our school and community. Shauna’s Panther roots run deep—she attended PCE as a student, sent her kids here, and even her grandkids!
As a powerhouse on our First Grade team, Shauna kept us all on schedule and filled our halls with laughter. We’re going to miss her amazing creativity, her hilarious Christmas assembly skits, and her iconic Dr. Seuss costumes. (Is it even Read Across America without her Cat in the Hat outfit?! )
Shauna, thank you for molding so many young minds and being the heart of our school for so long. We are sad to see you go but so excited for you to start this relaxing new chapter!
**Drop a 💙 in the comments to wish Mrs. Smith a happy retirement!**
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#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #ThankYouMrsSmith #PCEPanthers #RetirementCelebration #WeberSchoolDistrict #FirstGradeRocks
Today we celebrate the legendary **Shauna Smith**, who is retiring after years of incredible service to our school and community. Shauna’s Panther roots run deep—she attended PCE as a student, sent her kids here, and even her grandkids!
As a powerhouse on our First Grade team, Shauna kept us all on schedule and filled our halls with laughter. We’re going to miss her amazing creativity, her hilarious Christmas assembly skits, and her iconic Dr. Seuss costumes. (Is it even Read Across America without her Cat in the Hat outfit?! )
Shauna, thank you for molding so many young minds and being the heart of our school for so long. We are sad to see you go but so excited for you to start this relaxing new chapter!
**Drop a 💙 in the comments to wish Mrs. Smith a happy retirement!**
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#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #ThankYouMrsSmith #PCEPanthers #RetirementCelebration #WeberSchoolDistrict #FirstGradeRocks
🎢 HOLD ON TIGHT, PANTHERS! 🐾
Our STEAM Summer Camp is officially taking off, and you don’t want to be left at the gates! This year, our 2nd–4th graders are becoming roller coaster engineers in our Amusement Park Design challenge. 🏗️✨
If your student loves to build, create, and solve problems, this is the place to be!
📍 The Details:
Who: Current 2nd–4th Grade Students
Theme: Amusement Park STEAM
Cost: $50
Deadline: May 15th (That’s just one week away!) 🗓️
Spaces are limited and filling up fast! Don’t miss out on the most exciting week of the summer.
🔗 Register now- follow the link on the school website.
#PlainCityElementary #PCEPanthers #STEAMCamp #WeberSchool District #SummerLearning #FutureEngineers #PantherPride
Our STEAM Summer Camp is officially taking off, and you don’t want to be left at the gates! This year, our 2nd–4th graders are becoming roller coaster engineers in our Amusement Park Design challenge. 🏗️✨
If your student loves to build, create, and solve problems, this is the place to be!
📍 The Details:
Who: Current 2nd–4th Grade Students
Theme: Amusement Park STEAM
Cost: $50
Deadline: May 15th (That’s just one week away!) 🗓️
Spaces are limited and filling up fast! Don’t miss out on the most exciting week of the summer.
🔗 Register now- follow the link on the school website.
#PlainCityElementary #PCEPanthers #STEAMCamp #WeberSchool District #SummerLearning #FutureEngineers #PantherPride
🐾 Panther Pride: Sixth Grade Lego Challenge! ☀️
Our Sixth Grade Panthers in Mrs. Clark’s class took a break from the books today to dive into a high-stakes, high-creativity Summer Lego Challenge! 🧱🏝️
From beach scenes to backyard bashes, these students showed off some incredible engineering skills and teamwork. It wasn't easy to pick a winner, but our guest judges—Mr. Rhees and Mrs. Skeem—took their jobs very seriously as they evaluated every build.
🏆 And the Winner Is...
A huge shoutout to the winning team! Their summer creation featuring the iconic pink flamingo took home the top prize. Check out their masterpiece! 🦩✨
We love seeing our students use their imagination and problem-solving skills in such a fun way. Way to go, Mrs. Clark's class!
#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #LegoChallenge #SixthGradeSuccess #WeberSchool District #SummerVibes
Our Sixth Grade Panthers in Mrs. Clark’s class took a break from the books today to dive into a high-stakes, high-creativity Summer Lego Challenge! 🧱🏝️
From beach scenes to backyard bashes, these students showed off some incredible engineering skills and teamwork. It wasn't easy to pick a winner, but our guest judges—Mr. Rhees and Mrs. Skeem—took their jobs very seriously as they evaluated every build.
🏆 And the Winner Is...
A huge shoutout to the winning team! Their summer creation featuring the iconic pink flamingo took home the top prize. Check out their masterpiece! 🦩✨
We love seeing our students use their imagination and problem-solving skills in such a fun way. Way to go, Mrs. Clark's class!
#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #LegoChallenge #SixthGradeSuccess #WeberSchool District #SummerVibes
🐾 Panthers, don't let those brains go on vacation! 🐾Keep your skills sharp all summer long with the Superintendent’s Summer Reading and Math Programs! We want to celebrate your hard work!
Here’s how to earn your recognition this summer:
📚 Reading: Read 10 books or 1,000 pages.
🔢 Math: Complete 7 hours of fun math activities.
🏆 The Double Challenge: Do both to earn recognition in both categories!
Pro-tip: Math isn't just for the classroom! 📝 You can log hours by cooking, playing sports, shopping, or even playing board games- the whole world is full of math. Let's show the district what Plain City Panthers are made of! 💙🖤🤍#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #SummerLearning #WSD #WeberSchoolDistrict #SummerReading #MathIsEverywhere
Here’s how to earn your recognition this summer:
📚 Reading: Read 10 books or 1,000 pages.
🔢 Math: Complete 7 hours of fun math activities.
🏆 The Double Challenge: Do both to earn recognition in both categories!
Pro-tip: Math isn't just for the classroom! 📝 You can log hours by cooking, playing sports, shopping, or even playing board games- the whole world is full of math. Let's show the district what Plain City Panthers are made of! 💙🖤🤍#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #SummerLearning #WSD #WeberSchoolDistrict #SummerReading #MathIsEverywhere
✨ **Our very own Becci Kohler is a District Nominee!** ✨
The secret is out! We are bursting with Panther Pride to announce that our amazing administrative assistant, **Becci Kohler**, has been nominated for the **Weber School District Classified Employee of the Year!** 🏆
If you’ve walked through our front doors, you know why Becci is so special. She is the heart of Plain City Elementary! 💙 Always the first to greet you with a smile, she brightens the day of every student, parent, and staff member who enters.
From knowing the answer to every question to bringing her signature creativity and fun to our halls, we truly couldn’t function without her. She makes PCE a better place to learn and grow every single day! 🐾
**Help us celebrate!**
👇 Drop a 💙 or a "Congratulations" in the comments to show Becci some love for all she does for our school!
#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #WeberSchoolDistrict #EmployeeOfTheYear #PCEPanthers #BestSecretaryEver
The secret is out! We are bursting with Panther Pride to announce that our amazing administrative assistant, **Becci Kohler**, has been nominated for the **Weber School District Classified Employee of the Year!** 🏆
If you’ve walked through our front doors, you know why Becci is so special. She is the heart of Plain City Elementary! 💙 Always the first to greet you with a smile, she brightens the day of every student, parent, and staff member who enters.
From knowing the answer to every question to bringing her signature creativity and fun to our halls, we truly couldn’t function without her. She makes PCE a better place to learn and grow every single day! 🐾
**Help us celebrate!**
👇 Drop a 💙 or a "Congratulations" in the comments to show Becci some love for all she does for our school!
#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #WeberSchoolDistrict #EmployeeOfTheYear #PCEPanthers #BestSecretaryEver
🐾 GO PANTHERS! 🐾
Our 3rd-6th graders are heading to the 34th Annual STEM Olympiad at West Field High School on May 14 & 15! Our students have been practicing all year to compete in challenges like robotics, engineering, and math strategy.
What to expect:
The Games: Krypto, Sphero robotics, and more!
STEM Expo: Fun activities hosted by high school clubs and community booths
Community: This event runs alongside the Iron Kid Event!
Wear your blue, white, and black and come cheer us on! ⚪️🔵⚫️
Interested in volunteering? Contact Maggie Huddleston at mahuddleston@wsd.net. Full details at wsd.net/science
#PlainCityPanthers #STEMOlympiad #WeberSchoolDistrict #PantherPride #FutureEngineers🐾🧪
Our 3rd-6th graders are heading to the 34th Annual STEM Olympiad at West Field High School on May 14 & 15! Our students have been practicing all year to compete in challenges like robotics, engineering, and math strategy.
What to expect:
The Games: Krypto, Sphero robotics, and more!
STEM Expo: Fun activities hosted by high school clubs and community booths
Community: This event runs alongside the Iron Kid Event!
Wear your blue, white, and black and come cheer us on! ⚪️🔵⚫️
Interested in volunteering? Contact Maggie Huddleston at mahuddleston@wsd.net. Full details at wsd.net/science
#PlainCityPanthers #STEMOlympiad #WeberSchoolDistrict #PantherPride #FutureEngineers🐾🧪
500 guests. 3 days. Countless memories! 🐾💙
Our **"Lunch with Someone Grand"** event was a massive success! We welcomed over 500 special guests to our cafeteria over the last three days, and the Panther pride was off the charts.
A huge THANK YOU to the **20+ staff members**—including our amazing lunch crew, administration, and janitors—who worked so hard to make this happen. We couldn't do it without our incredible team!
Swipe to see some of our favorite moments of families, friends, and our hardworking staff! 📸✨
#PlainCityElementary #GoPanthers #LunchWithSomeoneGrand #WeberSchool District #PantherPride #CommunityStrong
Our **"Lunch with Someone Grand"** event was a massive success! We welcomed over 500 special guests to our cafeteria over the last three days, and the Panther pride was off the charts.
A huge THANK YOU to the **20+ staff members**—including our amazing lunch crew, administration, and janitors—who worked so hard to make this happen. We couldn't do it without our incredible team!
Swipe to see some of our favorite moments of families, friends, and our hardworking staff! 📸✨
#PlainCityElementary #GoPanthers #LunchWithSomeoneGrand #WeberSchool District #PantherPride #CommunityStrong
Mark your calendars: April 15th is Purple Up! Day at Plain City Elementary! 💜 We’re trading in our panther blue and wearing purple to honor the courageous spirit of our military and to celebrate our mighty military students! Purple is the one color that represents all military branches coming together. From preschool to 6th grade, let’s fill our school with purple to show our military community just how much they mean to us! #PlainCityPanthers #PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild
🐾 Hey Plain City Panthers! Are you ready for some egg-citing news? 🥚 We are just days away from the community Easter Egg Hunt! This is a great chance to see your fellow Panthers outside the classroom and enjoy some spring sunshine.
Here are the details you need to know:
🗓 **WHEN:** Saturday, April 4, 2026
⏰ **TIME:** 9:00 AM Sharp! (Don't be late or you'll miss the action!)
📍 **WHERE:** Lee Olsen Park (by the City Offices and Fire Station)
A huge thank you to the **Plain City Corporation** and the **Lions Club** for sponsoring this event!
They have planned specific age groups (0-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9), plus a special **Audible Egg Hunt** for youth with disabilities, including those who are vision-impaired (all ages welcome in this area)! 💙📢
Let's show our Plain City pride. See you there, Panthers! 💙⚫️⚪️
#PlainCityPanthers #PlainCityUtah #WeberSchoolDistrict #PlainCityEaster #CommunitySupport #PantherPride #InclusiveFun
Here are the details you need to know:
🗓 **WHEN:** Saturday, April 4, 2026
⏰ **TIME:** 9:00 AM Sharp! (Don't be late or you'll miss the action!)
📍 **WHERE:** Lee Olsen Park (by the City Offices and Fire Station)
A huge thank you to the **Plain City Corporation** and the **Lions Club** for sponsoring this event!
They have planned specific age groups (0-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9), plus a special **Audible Egg Hunt** for youth with disabilities, including those who are vision-impaired (all ages welcome in this area)! 💙📢
Let's show our Plain City pride. See you there, Panthers! 💙⚫️⚪️
#PlainCityPanthers #PlainCityUtah #WeberSchoolDistrict #PlainCityEaster #CommunitySupport #PantherPride #InclusiveFun
🐾 Save the Date: Lunch With Someone Grand! 🐾
Calling all Panther families! It’s time for our annual Lunch With Someone Grand event at Plain City Elementary. We invite our students to bring a special "GRAND" guest—a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or any loved one to enjoy a meal together in the Panther Cafe!
🗓️ When to Join Us: Please join your student during their specific grade-level time: Mon. April 13: 3rd Grade (11:45) & 5th Grade (12:30)
Tues. April 14: 1st Grade (11:15), Kinder (12:00), & 6th Grade (12:45)
Thurs. April 16: 2nd Grade (11:30) & 4th Grade (12:15).
🍴 Important Reminders:
RSVP: Return your reservation form by April 7, 2026.
Prepay: All adult school meals ($4.75) must be prepaid online at weber.powerschool.com or in the front office. Bringing Lunch? Even if you bring your own food, please submit the form so we can save you a seat!
Parking: Please use the south parking lot.
ID Required: If you plan to check your student out after lunch, you must bring a photo ID and be on the Emergency Contact List.
We can't wait to see our building filled with "Grand" guests! 💙🖤Questions? Call the kitchen at 801-452-4229.
Calling all Panther families! It’s time for our annual Lunch With Someone Grand event at Plain City Elementary. We invite our students to bring a special "GRAND" guest—a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or any loved one to enjoy a meal together in the Panther Cafe!
🗓️ When to Join Us: Please join your student during their specific grade-level time: Mon. April 13: 3rd Grade (11:45) & 5th Grade (12:30)
Tues. April 14: 1st Grade (11:15), Kinder (12:00), & 6th Grade (12:45)
Thurs. April 16: 2nd Grade (11:30) & 4th Grade (12:15).
🍴 Important Reminders:
RSVP: Return your reservation form by April 7, 2026.
Prepay: All adult school meals ($4.75) must be prepaid online at weber.powerschool.com or in the front office. Bringing Lunch? Even if you bring your own food, please submit the form so we can save you a seat!
Parking: Please use the south parking lot.
ID Required: If you plan to check your student out after lunch, you must bring a photo ID and be on the Emergency Contact List.
We can't wait to see our building filled with "Grand" guests! 💙🖤Questions? Call the kitchen at 801-452-4229.
🦁🎨 First Grade Artists at Work! 🐢🌿
Our amazing first graders got their hands a little messy (and a LOT creative!) as they sculpted their very own clay animals in art class with Mrs. Hibbert! 🐘🦊🐍
But the fun didn’t stop there… they brought their animals to life by designing and building the perfect habitats! From jungles and oceans to deserts and forests, these young artists used their imaginations to create homes where their animals can thrive. 🌊🌴🏜️
We are so proud of their creativity, hard work, and attention to detail. Be sure to ask your student all about their animal and where it lives—you might learn something new! 🧠💬
#PantherPride #FirstGradeFun #YoungArtists #CreativeKids
Our amazing first graders got their hands a little messy (and a LOT creative!) as they sculpted their very own clay animals in art class with Mrs. Hibbert! 🐘🦊🐍
But the fun didn’t stop there… they brought their animals to life by designing and building the perfect habitats! From jungles and oceans to deserts and forests, these young artists used their imaginations to create homes where their animals can thrive. 🌊🌴🏜️
We are so proud of their creativity, hard work, and attention to detail. Be sure to ask your student all about their animal and where it lives—you might learn something new! 🧠💬
#PantherPride #FirstGradeFun #YoungArtists #CreativeKids
Our second graders were all smiles as they hopped on the bus for their bowling field trip! 🚌🎳 The excitement started the moment they found their seats and chatted with friends all the way to the alley.
Once the bowling shoes were on, it was game time! There were cheers for every strike, high-fives for every spare, and lots of giggles for the slow-rolling balls that almost made it. The students showed great sportsmanship, encouraged one another, and most importantly—had SO much fun.
Field trips like these make learning and growing together even more special. Way to roll, second grade! 💙🎉
Once the bowling shoes were on, it was game time! There were cheers for every strike, high-fives for every spare, and lots of giggles for the slow-rolling balls that almost made it. The students showed great sportsmanship, encouraged one another, and most importantly—had SO much fun.
Field trips like these make learning and growing together even more special. Way to roll, second grade! 💙🎉
✨ Get to Know Your Fellow WSD Custodians – PRIME EXAMPLE! ✨
Let’s give a huge shoutout to Josh Kohler, Assistant Head Custodian at Plain City Elementary! Josh has faithfully served in this role for eight years, and this week he truly went above and beyond.
With the Head Custodian out Wednesday through Friday—and no interns available—Josh stepped up in a big way. He ran the day shift, covered part of the evening shift, and kept in constant communication with part-time custodians to ensure all night tasks were completed… even when he wasn’t there.
He could have complained. Instead, he chose leadership. He chose teamwork. He chose to do what was right for students and staff. 💙
That kind of dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you, Josh, for being a PRIME example of service and commitment! 👏
Let’s give a huge shoutout to Josh Kohler, Assistant Head Custodian at Plain City Elementary! Josh has faithfully served in this role for eight years, and this week he truly went above and beyond.
With the Head Custodian out Wednesday through Friday—and no interns available—Josh stepped up in a big way. He ran the day shift, covered part of the evening shift, and kept in constant communication with part-time custodians to ensure all night tasks were completed… even when he wasn’t there.
He could have complained. Instead, he chose leadership. He chose teamwork. He chose to do what was right for students and staff. 💙
That kind of dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you, Josh, for being a PRIME example of service and commitment! 👏
At Plain City Elementary, love filled the air,
Second graders buzzing with glitter everywhere.
Pink and red papers stacked up high,
Hearts and stickers piled to the sky.
Mailboxes covered in sparkle and lace,
Each one showing its owner’s sweet style and grace.
Markers squeaked and scissors snipped,
Glue sticks twisted, valentines clipped.
Giggles popped like candy hearts,
Friends delivering kindness in handmade parts.
“Be mine!” “You’re sweet!” in crayon bright,
Little notes shared pure delight.
Chocolate smudges, frosting smiles,
Joy that stretches down the halls for miles.
At Plain City Elementary, you can clearly see—
Valentine’s Day is friendship, fun, and community. 💕
Second graders buzzing with glitter everywhere.
Pink and red papers stacked up high,
Hearts and stickers piled to the sky.
Mailboxes covered in sparkle and lace,
Each one showing its owner’s sweet style and grace.
Markers squeaked and scissors snipped,
Glue sticks twisted, valentines clipped.
Giggles popped like candy hearts,
Friends delivering kindness in handmade parts.
“Be mine!” “You’re sweet!” in crayon bright,
Little notes shared pure delight.
Chocolate smudges, frosting smiles,
Joy that stretches down the halls for miles.
At Plain City Elementary, you can clearly see—
Valentine’s Day is friendship, fun, and community. 💕
Our 4th graders really delivered the creativity this Valentine’s Day! 💝 From giant soda and chick fil a to trains and wrestling creations, their Valentine boxes were full of imagination and personality. It was so fun seeing each student’s unique design — and even more fun watching them share cards and kindness with each other. Sweet treats + big smiles = a pretty great day in 4th grade!
🎳 Strike up the fun! 🎳
Our first graders rolled into an unforgettable bowling field trip today! From learning how to take turns and cheer on friends to celebrating strikes, spares, and very enthusiastic gutter balls 😄—it was a day full of smiles, teamwork, and lots of laughs. We’re so proud of how they represented our school and had fun learning outside the classroom! 🚌✨
Our first graders rolled into an unforgettable bowling field trip today! From learning how to take turns and cheer on friends to celebrating strikes, spares, and very enthusiastic gutter balls 😄—it was a day full of smiles, teamwork, and lots of laughs. We’re so proud of how they represented our school and had fun learning outside the classroom! 🚌✨
Upcoming Kinder Student 26-27 Registration
Pre-register at wsd.net>families>registration
Bring to the school office ASAP:
-2 proofs of residency (these must be connected to your home and may include power, water, gas bill, mortgage statement, or drivers license with current address).
-student's original birth certificate along with your drivers license
-Immunization records
Once required documentation is received and reviewed, the office will approve your student. You will then receive and email from *powerschool* with further instructions.
Attend Kindergarten kickoff March 18th at 1:00pm
**please read the entire email from powerschool! It contains your student's username and password.
Pre-register at wsd.net>families>registration
Bring to the school office ASAP:
-2 proofs of residency (these must be connected to your home and may include power, water, gas bill, mortgage statement, or drivers license with current address).
-student's original birth certificate along with your drivers license
-Immunization records
Once required documentation is received and reviewed, the office will approve your student. You will then receive and email from *powerschool* with further instructions.
Attend Kindergarten kickoff March 18th at 1:00pm
**please read the entire email from powerschool! It contains your student's username and password.
🎳 Strike! Our second graders had so much fun on their bowling field trip the other day! Smiles, teamwork, and lots of cheers as they practiced sportsmanship and had a blast together. What a great day of learning outside the classroom! 💙
Our first graders had the most magical day at the Treehouse Museum! 🌳✨
From exploring hands-on exhibits to stepping into character with the fun costumes they got to wear, their imaginations were on full blast! 🎭📚
We loved watching their curiosity grow, their creativity shine, and their smiles get even bigger with every adventure. What a perfect field trip for our little learners! ❤️
#PlainCityElementary #FirstGradeFun #TreehouseMuseum #LearningThroughPlay #FieldTripMagic
From exploring hands-on exhibits to stepping into character with the fun costumes they got to wear, their imaginations were on full blast! 🎭📚
We loved watching their curiosity grow, their creativity shine, and their smiles get even bigger with every adventure. What a perfect field trip for our little learners! ❤️
#PlainCityElementary #FirstGradeFun #TreehouseMuseum #LearningThroughPlay #FieldTripMagic
🎄✨ Holiday Cheer in the Air! ✨🎄
Yesterday, our Plain City Elementary choir filled the gym with festive Christmas magic! 🎶❤️ From joyful classics to merry new favorites, their voices brought all the holiday spirit to our assembly.
A huge shout-out to our talented singers and amazing choir directors Miss G and Miss Sant for spreading so much cheer! 🌟🎤
Nothing kicks off December quite like music from our incredible students! 🎅🏼🎄
Yesterday, our Plain City Elementary choir filled the gym with festive Christmas magic! 🎶❤️ From joyful classics to merry new favorites, their voices brought all the holiday spirit to our assembly.
A huge shout-out to our talented singers and amazing choir directors Miss G and Miss Sant for spreading so much cheer! 🌟🎤
Nothing kicks off December quite like music from our incredible students! 🎅🏼🎄
