Philip Simmons Elementary

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 ✨

First graders had a blast on Halloween 🎃

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!!!

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!

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.

🧡 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!

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.

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!
🧠+🤝+💪= 💜🖤🪨✨

First grade math means all the hands on 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! 💜

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! 💪✨

First graders loved celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day with engaging stations!

First graders thoroughly enjoyed their field trip to Cypress Gardens last week!

💜 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!

Well shiver me timbers!! PSE turned into a sea of purple for Purple Pirate Friday! What a swashbuckling way to cap off Homecoming Week! ⚓💜

Fourth grade students had an exciting week! Students participated in dress up days for PSH homecoming and also had an in-school field study to get some extra hands-on experiences with their animal structures and adaptations unit.

💜PSE hopped in a time machine during Homecoming week and landed in EVERY fashion era at once! From bell bottoms to scrunchies, track suits to neon galore, WE SAW IT ALL—and honestly, we’re here for it. 😎✨ Throwback Thursday never looked this good! 💜

Push, pull, and a whole lot of discovery! Third graders had a blast experimenting with forces and motion this week.

What a week in first grade! From Dot Day to Homecoming celebrations, we are having all kinds of fun in addition to our hard work!