Writing Olympics

Writing Olympics

Author Alan St. Jean spent time working with students through the creative process of writing and illustrating a story.
Writing Olympics

Writing Olympics

Student's showcased their creativity and writing skills with author Alan St. Jean by sharing their stories. They received constructive feedback from guest judges during the 2024 writing Olympics.
Learning our A, BEE, C’s

Learning our A, BEE, C’s

Our very own Mr. Hutsky introduced students at PCI to beekeeping!
Finger Fidgets

Finger Fidgets

Ms. Natalie, our school cafeteria worker crocheted each student a finger fidget to use in times of need.  Thank you!
Student Artwork

Student Artwork

Mrs. Lane showcases the amazing artwork that can be found throughout PCI!
Students Salute Soldiers

Students Salute Soldiers

SFU student teacher, Ms. Petrie coordinated a service project with her students and collected items for residents at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' home.  Great work Panthers!
Good Luck at States

Good Luck at States

Very panther proud of our PCI student who will be competing at Junior Wrestling States this weekend!  Good luck and congratulations!
Storypalooza

Storypalooza

Students camped out to read with friends on StoryPalooza day!
Mystery Reader Day

Mystery Reader Day

Dr. Smorto surprised students by participating in mystery reader day!
Summer v. Winter Lockbox Challenge

Summer v. Winter Lockbox Challenge

Students at PCI use the Summer v. Winter theme to complete an engaging hands-on lockbox activity!
Summer v. Winter Lockbox Challenge

Summer v. Winter Lockbox Challenge

Students at PCI use the Summer v. Winter theme to complete an engaging hands-on lockbox activity!
Puzzling at Recess

Puzzling at Recess

Students in Mrs. Mardula's class are all smiles as they build friendships and puzzles during recess!
Bus of the Month Winners!

Bus of the Month Winners!

Thumbs up for bus 17 winning the Bus of the Month award for January! Bus 17 consistently follows the bus rules and uses appropriate behaviors on the bus.  Great Job!
Acts of Kindness

Acts of Kindness

Students performed acts of kindness to help grow the Grinch's heart!
Grinch Day Deciphering

Grinch Day Deciphering

Students in 4th grade enjoyed an engaging lockbox activity deciphering clues to help save Christmas from the grinch.
Bus of the Month Winners!

Bus of the Month Winners!

Thumbs up to bus 13 for being chosen as bus of the month winners for December.  Bus 13 was picked for consistently following the bus rules.  Great job bus 13!
Helping Others

Helping Others

A student in Miss Kelly's class poses proudly with donations submitted for a local food drive.
We are Thankful at PCI!

We are Thankful at PCI!

PCI students created feathers to show what they are thankful for.
Teamwork SEL challenge

Teamwork SEL challenge

Mrs. Mardula's fourth grade students completed a teamwork challenge during their Second Step lesson!
Cooking Up Some Costumes!

Cooking Up Some Costumes!

Ms. Natalie and Ms. Becky show off their fun side in the kitchen!

2024-2025 Penn Cambria Elementary Student Handbook
Elementary Student Handbook 24-25-FINAL
New for 24-25- Upload Absence Excuse Notes using FOCUS Parent Portal
NEW for 24-25, parents can submit excuse notes for absences electronically! When your child is absent, you will get a notice link on the FOCUS Parent Portal that your child has an unexcused absence without a note.  You can click...
School Supplies for Elementary Students
You may send school supplies in with your child at the beginning of the year. If a teacher has a specific request for his or her classroom he or she will inform you the first week of school. If you...