Our School - PHPS

A Message From Our Principal:

Dear PHPS Students and Families,

Welcome to PHPS! We are proud of our school and the growth that our students make each year. 

We have a strong curriculum that is aligned to our state standards.  For our reading and writing instruction, we utilize the Being a Reader in all K-2 classrooms. Being a Reader is a comprehensive K–2 reading and writing program designed to develop both foundational literacy skills and a love of reading and writing in young learners. Developed by Collaborative Classroom, the program integrates systematic phonics instruction with reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, writing, and social-emotional learning. The program incorporates small group instruction to meet the needs of students and is aligned with the Science of Reading. All PreK-2 students also receive additional daily instruction with Heggerty. Heggerty is a research-based program that provides daily phonemic and phonological awareness lessons. The program is highly engaging for our students.  

Eureka Math Squared is the curriculum that we use for all K-2 math instruction.  With Eureka Math Squared, students not only learn the process for solving problems but also build a deeper understanding of why that process works. Our PreK classrooms use Eureka Math as a resource.

We will continue our focus on PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).  PBIS is a way for schools to encourage and recognize good behavior.  We will be spending time teaching students expectations for the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, assemblies, playground, restrooms, and bus.  Through teaching, modeling, and reteaching these behaviors, our goal is to be proactive and prevent behavior issues instead of being reactive and punishing misbehavior.  You will see PBIS tickets coming home recognizing your child's positive behaviors.  Students will also periodically be rewarded for their positive behaviors.  We want school to be a positive learning environment for all our students and staff, and we want students to feel successful. 

Again, welcome to the Primary School! 

Mrs. Sherry Helus, Principal

PHPS Vision Statement

PHPS is a community of learners where all individuals are empowered to reach their full potential in a respectful, compassionate, and supportive environment. We hold high expectations for everyone, fostering growth, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

District Vision Statement

EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY!

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Primary School - Ph. 816-540-2119 Fax: 816-987-2752

(Office Hours: 7:30am-4pm)