A Message from Principal French



I hope you are all enjoying your summer as this letter means that it is almost time to go back to school! I have taken more time to recuperate and even spent a little time camping and at Patriot’s training camp. I am excited to be starting my 2nd year as your Principal. My goal is to continue to make PCS a safe and fun place to learn where everyone is accepted for who they are. You all have a lot to offer our school community and I want all of us to be celebrated for our uniqueness!!  

We have a few staff changes this year. Mrs. Amy Norton is returning as a first grade teacher, Miss Jen Bush will be our 3rd fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Liz Rautkis will be teaching art and Mrs. Kellie O’Brien is our new Title I teacher. Mrs. Lauren Mell is also expecting her first child in early October so we have Miss Caitlyn Gentilucci who will be in from October to June for Mrs. Mell. I know they are all excited to be members of the PCS staff and look forward to meeting all of you!!!!  

The first day of school is September 1st. This is a drop in day for Kindergarten. Please remember the front doors do not open until 8:10 and homeroom starts at 8:25 sharp! Students are dismissed at 2:50.

The Paxton Recreation is offering before school care for families at the Senior Center in the Recreation Room. If you are interested please e-mail Kathy Card at paxtonrecreation@yahoo.com.

A New Family Orientation will be held on Friday, August 27th from 2:00-3:00 for all students who will be attending PCS for the first time this fall. This will give you an opportunity to tour the school and find your classroom. Teachers will not be available but both Mrs. French and Ms. McCollumn will be here to help you on your tour and answer any questions you may have.  

On the first day of school- students in grades 1-2 will report to the cafeteria to meet their teachers, students in grades 3-5 will report to the gym and students in grades 6-8 will report directly to homeroom. We will have 8th grade students available to assist younger and new students in finding their teachers and /or rooms. (8th grade students wanting to help should arrive at school by 7:50 and report to the office)  

I look forward to seeing you all soon!