Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year!
We hope your summer has been filled with rest, joy, and time with loved ones. As we prepare to open our doors once again on August 6, we are filled with excitement for the year ahead—and we’re proud to launch this new chapter under our district-wide theme: “The Sky’s the Limit.”
This theme reflects our belief in the unlimited potential of every student, every educator, and every school community. Together, we will build an environment where students are challenged to grow, encouraged to dream, and supported every step of the way.
Throughout the year, we will continue our work to ensure that all students are safe, engaged, and inspired to reach their full potential. Whether it's through innovative learning experiences, expanded support services, or family engagement efforts, our focus remains clear: providing an excellent education that prepares every learner for success in school and in life.
We are so grateful for your partnership. Families are a vital part of our school community, and your involvement makes a difference. We encourage you to stay connected, communicate with your child’s school, and join us as we work together toward a year full of growth, discovery, and achievement. Pleasant Hill launched a new district app and website (Apptegy) last year, which was extremely successful.
The new app is a great way for you to catch up on the latest student stories, news updates, review lunch menus and get notifications. You can even access documents and events. If you haven’t already, be sure to download the app now!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/djDCcN
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/qpcDrq
Pleasant Hill will also be utilizing Apptegy Rooms this year. Apptegy Rooms is a two-way messaging platform designed to enhance communication between teachers, families, and school staff within a school's mobile app. It allows for direct messaging between parents and teachers, classroom announcements, and sharing of important updates and files. By consolidating communication into one platform, Rooms aims to streamline the process and eliminate the need for multiple messaging apps (such as Remind, Class Dojo, etc.).
You can still find us on the web at www.phill69.com. the Pleasant Hill Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/phillpanthers, the Pleasant Hill Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/phillpanthers as well as the Pleasant Hill Twitter/X handle https://twitter.com/PHillPanthers. These social media platforms are a great way for you to follow our educational story. We will continue to utilize Apptegy as our automated broadcast system to send out text messages, emails, and phone calls regarding important events at the school. During the school year, students will also bring home bi-weekly notices and families will have access to a monthly electronic newsletter from Superintendent Weaver (Smore), which will share out important district news.
We have several exciting back to school events this year which we hope you will join us for:
Back to School Pool Party at Limestone Township Pool on Monday, August 4 from 6:00-8:00 pm-all families who have students registered, have shown proof of residency, and turned in all medical forms will get FREE ADMISSION!
Meet the Teacher/Unpack Your Backpack Day at Pleasant Hill on Tuesday, August 5 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Meet the staff, visit your child’s classroom, drop off their supplies and/or get their supplies organized (which will be here, provided compliments of City on a Hill Church, if you requested them during registration)
First Day of School On Wednesday, August 6, buses WILL BE AVAILABLE to pick students up in the morning, but families are welcome to drop their children off if they choose. Early dismissal will be at 1:30 pm, and buses will transport students home in the afternoon
***Please note that PH will only have ONE bus this year. We will still be contracting out with Illinois Central Bus Company and Paul will still be our bus driver. The school building will open at 7:30am for first-load bus riders and any walker/car riders that choose to come at that time. These students will go directly to the cafeteria where they will eat breakfast. At 7:45am, second-load bus riders will arrive and head down to the cafeteria to eat breakfast as first-load students transition to classrooms.
Let’s make this a year to remember—for our students, for our school, and for the Pleasant Hill community. Because when we dream big and work together, the sky truly is the limit.
Yours In Education,
Dr. Lisa Weaver, Superintendent & Mrs. Kimberly Priller, Principal
