Fourth grade students worked with Ms. Liberty to examine landforms and properties of waves in creating and destroying landforms.
2 days ago, Ashlee Newton
The students used water to watch deposition on their model.
Wind was effecting their mountain model.
Students examined erosion and deposition with their models.
The students work together to create waves.
Students watched hot water rise to the surface.
Students examined the flow of energy with hot, red water.
This student is fossil hunting.
Students created a model of a mountain.
The boys examined the effects of vibrations in water.
Students worked with properties of waves.
Whoot Whoot Wednesday is BACK and better than ever! Our incredible staffulty got a special midweek boost thanks to the amazing teamwork of our PTA and REN Squad! These surprise deliveries are just one small way to celebrate the heart of our school — the staff who go above and beyond for our students every single day. 💜🖤
21 days ago, Lauren Creedy
kids delivering treat bags
REN squad kids
making treat bags
kids with treat bags
making great bags
making treat bags
Happy Veterans Day from Philip Simmons Elementary! The Iron Horses invited local veterans to enjoy breakfast at PSE this morning, which was followed up with a performance by PSE's third graders.
23 days ago, Berkeley County School District
student with parents
student with veterans
student with grandma
student with parent
students in chorus
students in chorus
Fourth grade students visited Caw Caw Interpretive Center to learn the history of indigo and study bird adaptations.
24 days ago, Ashlee Newton
Students get a birds-eye view of the rice fields.
Students learn about the different features of a bird.
Students watch their shirts get dyed in indigo.
Fourth graders tie-dye t-shirts with indigo.
Ms. Roland's class is ready to go!
Wooden boxes were used to extract the dye from indigo plants.
Students used indigo to dye their shirts.
Students learned about birds and indigo.
Fourth graders went on a bird walk.
Students look to find a woodpecker.
From park picnics to the bright lights of Dock Street Theatre, our third graders had a WIMPY-ly awesome day! 🎟️🎬
Diary of a Wimpy Kid — The Musical delivered big laughs, warm smiles, a whole lot of drama, and all the theater magic ✨
28 days ago, Philip Simmons Elementary
kids on field trip at park
kids on field trip at park
kids on field trip at park
class photo
class photo
kids at theater
kids at theater
class photo
kids on field trip at park
class photo
First graders had a blast on Halloween 🎃
30 days ago, Lauren Creedy
kid getting wrapped in toilet paper
group of three students on Halloween
class photo
pumpkin experiment
class photo
pumpkin and straw with student
group project
class photo
The PSE choir did an amazing job at the Coastal Carolina Fair tonight! Their beautiful and amazing voices rocked the crowd and left us on our feet! Way to go Iron Horse Choir!!!
about 1 month ago, Philip Simmons Elementary
Coastal Carolina fair choir
Coastal Carolina Fair 2
Coastal Carolina Fair 3
Principal Selfie with the Choir
Choir singing it up!
After studying a unit on Colonial America, fourth grade students celebrated what they knew with Colonial Day. They tried out life as a Colonial child practicing their quilting and candle making skills among other activities!
about 1 month ago, Ashlee Newton
Feathers and paint were used to make horn books.
Creative quilt patterns were created.
The students loved playing with this Colonial toy.
Candles were a big hit!
The original fidget toy- the whiligig!
A lot of patience was needed to write with a quill (feather).
Students practiced weaving on their looms.
Ms. Roland's class dressed for their best in their Colonial outfits.
Students created patterns on their quilt squares.
Using patters, students tried out tin art.

First graders are ALL IN to make sure ALL feel welcome at PSE! #unityday

about 1 month ago, Katherine King
unity day
unity day
unity day
Fourth graders in Mrs. Newton and Ms. Christopher's classes worked with Mrs. Moss to study "The False Mirror" by Rene Magritte. Students used his method to show what their perspective would have been as someone living in Colonial America.
about 1 month ago, Ashlee Newton
Students examined the work of Rene Magritte.
Students examined the components of an eye to make their art more realistic.
One student works to add more realistic features to his eye.
Students showed realistic aspects of the eye on their art.
Aspects of Colonial Life were added to their irises.
The iris contained what they were see in Colonial life.
Lots of details were added to their art.
Students were very creative in what they included on their irises.
Students showed perspective and added a statement of what they saw living in Colonial America.
🧡 PSE Stands United! 🧡 Our Iron Horses came together yesterday to celebrate Unity Day by proudly wearing orange and signing our Anti-Bullying Pledge. Each signature represented a promise to be kind, include others, and speak up when it matters most. Together, we’re building a community where everyone belongs!
about 1 month ago, Lauren Creedy
students signing poster
students at table with orange links
students holding posters in Orange
students at table signing orange link
students signing posted
students in Orange
chain link orange paper be kind
antibullying poster
students holding poster
students holding poster
Members of our REN Squad led the way for Unity Day this morning! Squad members greeted students coming into school with signs they made celebrating Unity Day, and ushered them over to an area of the main hall to sign the “PSE Anti-Bullying Contract” banner. Some squad members also had a table set up where students could sign orange strips of paper that are being made into a long school chain to unite everybody in their Anti-Bullying initiative.
about 1 month ago, PSE Staff
student with sign
students signing banner
student high fiving other students
These 3rd grade mathematicians showcased incredible collaboration and critical thinking as they worked through complex math tasks this week. Their perseverance and meaningful math discussions truly highlight the power of teamwork and a growth mindset!
🧠+🤝+💪= 💜🖤🪨✨
about 1 month ago, Lauren Creedy
students working together on math problem
students working together on math problem
students working together on math problem
students working together on math problem
students working together on math problem
students working together on math problem
students working together on math problem
math work example
math work example
First grade math means all the hands on manipulatives!
about 1 month ago, Katherine King
math manipulatives
math manipulatives
math manipulatives
math manipulatives
math manipulatives
math manipulatives
math manipulatives
math manipulatives
PSE third graders didn’t just learn about forces — they experienced them! From testing ideas to discovering how things move and react, they showed off what real-world learning looks like. Thank you to our wonderful PTA for bringing these interactive experiences to life! 💜
about 2 months ago, Lauren Creedy
student with static electricity hair from an orange balloon
student with bike tire standing on spinning platform
students around teacher desk making paper helicopters
student experimenting with magnets
students pulling suction cups
student rubbing green balloon on student’s head
students rubbing red ballon on students head
students experimenting with balancing
student with bike tire standing on rotating platform
student with ramp to make toy car move downward
The October REN Reward Bracelets are here, and we’re loving the new orange vibes! 🧡 Our Iron Horses are working hard and showing off their Iron Strong choices every day — we can’t wait to see those bracelets shining all month long! 💪✨
about 2 months ago, Lauren Creedy
student holding ren reward
student holding ren reward
student holding ren reward
Orange bracelets
Orange bracelets
First graders loved celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day with engaging stations!
about 2 months ago, Katherine King
Johnny Appleseed day
Johnny Appleseed day
Johnny Appleseed day
Johnny Appleseed day
Johnny Appleseed day
Johnny Appleseed day
Johnny Appleseed day
Johnny Appleseed day
Johnny Appleseed day
Johnny Appleseed day
First graders thoroughly enjoyed their field trip to Cypress Gardens last week!
2 months ago, Katherine King
field trip
field trip
field trip
field trip
field trip
field trip
field trip
field trip
field trip
💜 REN Rewards = UNLOCKED 💜
We can’t wait to see our Iron Horses stack their wrists with these bracelets all year long!

✨ New colors drop every month. Teachers and staff will be on the lookout for students showing off their IRON STRONG spirit — and those names will go straight to the REN Squad!

🙌 Each week, the Squad will deliver the bracelets to our Iron Horses who earned them. Did your child snag one yet? Drop a pic or comment — let’s see who’s starting their collection strong!
2 months ago, Lauren Creedy
ren reward description poster
ren squad member giving a ren reward to student
student holding ren reward
students holding ren reward teacher cards
students making ren rewards
students making ren rewards
Well shiver me timbers!! PSE turned into a sea of purple for Purple Pirate Friday! What a swashbuckling way to cap off Homecoming Week! ⚓💜
2 months ago, Lauren Creedy
boy in pirate costume
teacher with kids in pirate costumes
boy holding door in pirate costume
teachers in pirate costumes
girl in pirate costume
girl in pirate costume
kids posing in purple clothes
girl in pirate costume boy in purple outfit
kids in pirate costumes
girls in purple