At Pelham City Schools, our mission is to collaborate with parents and community to inspire and empower students to achieve personal success. PCS ConnectED is a community engagement program designed to help parents and community members learn more about Pelham City Schools and gain a deeper understanding of the many people, departments, and decisions that work together to support student success.

Through engaging sessions, conversations with district leaders, and opportunities to experience different aspects of our school system, participants explore how Pelham City Schools serves students each day while building stronger connections between our schools and the community.

Our First Class Is Underway!

The 2026–2027 PCS ConnectED class is underway, and applications for this year are closed. The application window for the 2027–2028 class will open in late summer 2027. We look forward to welcoming another group of parents, employees, and community members who want to learn more and connect with PCS!

What You'll Experience

Participants attend seven monthly sessions throughout the school year. Each session explores a different area of the school district and provides opportunities to hear directly from district and school leaders, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations.

Topics include academics, student services, finance, transportation, technology, facilities, child nutrition, assessment and accountability, and more.

Who Can Participate?

PCS ConnectED is open to Pelham City Schools parents, guardians, employees, and community members who want to become more informed about Pelham City Schools.

The program was designed for approximately 25 participants in its first year.

Why Participate?

By participating in PCS ConnectED, you'll:

• Gain a deeper understanding of how a public school system operates.

• Learn about the many people and departments that support student success.

• Explore the opportunities and challenges facing public education.

• Build relationships with district and school leaders.

• Become a more informed and engaged member of the Pelham community.

2026–2027 Session Schedule

Dinner is provided at each session beginning at 5:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to arrive for dinner but are not required to be present until sessions begin promptly at 6 p.m. Sessions conclude by 8 p.m.

Sessions take place at the Pelham City Schools Central Office or a PCS school campus. Specific locations and session details are shared with participants.

Session dates:

• Tuesday, September 15, 2026

• Tuesday, October 20, 2026

• Tuesday, November 17, 2026

• Tuesday, January 19, 2027

• Tuesday, February 16, 2027

• Tuesday, March 16, 2027

• Tuesday, April 20, 2027

Attendance & Graduation

Participants should enter the program with the intention of attending all sessions. To complete the program and graduate, participants must attend at least six of the seven sessions.

Graduates will be recognized during the May 2027 Pelham City Schools Board of Education meeting in celebration of their successful completion of the program.

Cost

There is no cost to participate in PCS ConnectED.

Stay Connected with PCS

There are many ways to learn about Pelham City Schools and stay involved throughout the year! We encourage all parents, employees, and community members to:

• Download the Pelham City Schools app for district and school news, events, notifications, and helpful resources. Visit our Communications page for download links and details.

• Follow PCS on Facebook and Instagram for school highlights, student and staff achievements, photos, and reminders. Find links to both accounts on our Communications page.

• Join us for monthly Board of Education meetings to hear updates and learn more about the work of our school system. Visit our Board of Education page for meeting information, agendas, minutes, and links to livestreams.

• Take part in school and community events and explore the news and calendars on our district and school websites.

Watch this page, the PCS app, and our social media channels for information about applying for the 2027–2028 PCS ConnectED class in late summer 2027.

Our goal is for every PCS ConnectED graduate to leave with meaningful connections with district and school leaders and valuable insight into the programs, services, and decisions that support student success.