Mark your calendars!
Join us at Patriot Stadium on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7PM for Meet the Patriots — a night to celebrate our amazing student athletes and kick off the season with spirit and pride! ❤️💙
🎤 Featuring:
🏈 Football
📣 Cheer
🏐 Volleyball
👟 Cross Country
🥁 Band
📣 Coming to Open House?
Stick around after and head to the stadium — you won’t want to miss this!
🗓 Tuesday, August 5, 2025
PRJH | 4:00–5:30 PM
PRHS | 5:30–7:00 PM
💥 But don’t rush off!
Stick around after Open House for Meet the Patriots at 7 PM in Patriot Stadium!
Come connect, explore, and kick off the year with Patriot pride! ❤️💙
We're excited to introduce Andrea L. Taylor as a new Special Education Lead Learner at Pike Road High School!
🎓 Alma Mater: Auburn University at Montgomery
📚 Experience: 10 years in education
🌟 Why PRHS?
"I’m thrilled to be joining the Pike Road High School family! From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt welcomed and inspired by the shared passion for inclusive, empowering education. I’m excited to support students in reaching their full potential and to collaborate with dedicated educators in a community rooted in excellence and care."
💬 Fun facts about Ms. Taylor:
✈️ She loves to travel!
🧁 She enjoys baking sweet treats!
Join us in giving her a warm Patriot welcome! ❤️💙
College: The University of Mississippi
Experience: This is her first year in education, and we’re so glad she’s starting it with us!
Cortlynn shared:
💬 “I’m excited to join PRS simply because of the community. The comforting feeling that I’ve gotten from everyone has been amazing. Also, Pike Road has an amazing band!”
😎 Fun Fact: She did gymnastics for most of her life!
We’re thrilled to have her warm energy and enthusiasm in the front office. Welcome to the Pike Road family, Cortlynn!
We’re thrilled to have Allison Cody join us as the 7th–12th Grade ESL Lead Learner at PRJH and PRHS!
🎓 Education:
Bachelor’s in Early Childhood & Elementary Education – AUM
Master’s in Elementary Education – AUM
📚 Experience:
18 years in education
5 years as an ESL teacher
Allison is passionate about helping students build the language skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. She’s excited to be part of a team that values language development as a foundation for confidence and growth.
She also shared:
✨ “I’m eager to contribute my experience and energy to support English learners, collaborate with staff, and help students feel empowered in their learning journey.”
Bonus: Her daughter Eleanor is starting First Grade at PRES this year! 💛
Welcome, Mrs. Cody! We’re so glad you’re here!
👏 Huge shoutout to Mrs. Reiss for creating and leading our first-ever CTSO Officers Retreat!
All of our CTE Lead Learners spent the day alongside their CTSO Officers, diving into valuable leadership development and team-building activities that will shape an incredible year ahead.
We’re so proud of this amazing group of lead learners—your energy, vision, and teamwork are inspiring! 💡👥💪
🗓 Tuesday, August 5, 2025
PRJH | 4:00–5:30 PM
PRHS | 5:30–7:00 PM
💥 But don’t rush off!
Stick around after Open House for Meet the Patriots at 7 PM in Patriot Stadium!
Come connect, explore, and kick off the year with Patriot pride! ❤️💙
Mark your calendars!
Join us at Patriot Stadium on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7PM for Meet the Patriots — a night to celebrate our amazing student athletes and kick off the season with spirit and pride! ❤️💙
🎤 Featuring:
🏈 Football
📣 Cheer
🏐 Volleyball
👟 Cross Country
🥁 Band
📣 Coming to Open House?
Stick around after and head to the stadium — you won’t want to miss this!
📌 The Board of Education will hold its July Board Meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, July 28, 2025. There will be a work session beginning at 5:00 pm. The work session & meeting will be held at the Pike Road Schools Central Office, located at 10350 US Highway 80.
The earliest date students will be able to return if they have not registered by 3:00pm next Friday will be Monday, August 11.
We’re thrilled to welcome Mrs. Meredith Barkley to our PRHS Science team! She’ll be teaching 9th grade Biology, bringing her passion for science and learning to our Patriots! 🧬📚
Mrs. Barkley holds her undergraduate degree from Jacksonville State University and earned both her Master’s and Ed.S. from the University of Alabama—Roll Tide! 🐘 She brings with her 20 years of teaching experience and a heart for education.
🌟 Why PRHS?
She was drawn to Pike Road because of its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence—and she’s excited to officially call Pike Road home!
😎 Fun Fact: She’s a proud boy mom of two and loves going on adventures with her family!
Welcome to the Patriot family, Mrs. Barkley!
#WelcomeMrsBarkley #GoPatriots #PRHScience #BiologyAtPRHS #PikeRoadProud
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🤠 🐴 This student-led rodeo, hosted by our FFA Chapter and supported by the FFA Alumni, is the biggest fundraiser of the year for our Agriculture program. Proceeds help fund conferences, competitions, and learning opportunities for our FFA members.
We hope to see you there!
We’re thrilled to introduce Brynn Bryson, our new Agriculture Teacher here at PRHS! She’ll be teaching all the Agriscience courses and serving as our FFA Advisor this year! 🐖🌽
A proud Auburn University grad (War Eagle! 🦅), Ms. Bryson is starting her very first year in the classroom—but she’s no stranger to agriculture! 👩🌾
🌼 Fun fact: She worked in the horticulture industry before teaching and has a big love for flowers and gardening! 🌷🌿
We’re so excited to watch her grow future ag leaders right here at Pike Road! 💚
#WelcomeMsBryson #GoPatriots #PRHSFFA #AgricultureEducation #PikeRoadProud #FromHorticultureToTheClassroom
We’re excited to have Martima Penn join our team as a Mathematics lead learner!
🎓 A graduate of Troy University with a degree in Math Education, Martima Penn brings:
✔️ 9 years of teaching experience
✔️ A passion for numbers and athletics
✔️ Experience as a Track & Field Coach
She’s most excited to build positive relationships with students and colleagues while being part of a community that values academic excellence and personal growth.
Welcome to the Patriot Family! 💙❤️
Let’s make it a great year—Go Patriots!
#PikeRoadProud #WelcomeToThePatriotFamily #NewTeacherSpotlight #MathInMotion
We’re excited to welcome MacKenzie Taylor to Pike Road High School! This year, she’ll be teaching:
✍️ 11th & 12th Grade English
💼 9th Grade Career Preparedness
🎓 She earned her Bachelor of Education from Jacksonville State University and is currently working on her Master of Education at LSU—Go Tigers! 🐯
📅 With three years of teaching experience (and four years in education overall), MacKenzie also brings insight from her time at Troy University.
🧪 Fun fact: She’s certified to teach English and Science for grades 6–12!
MacKenzie is excited to join a district that values excellence and growth, and we know she’s going to be a fantastic addition to our team. 💙❤️
Help us give her a big Pike Road welcome!
#PikeRoadProud #WelcomeToThePatriotFamily #NewTeacherSpotlight
🎉 Welcome to Pike Road High School, Coach Colafrancesco! 📣
We’re thrilled to welcome Logan Colafrancesco to the PRHS team! He'll be teaching Health and Career Prep and bringing 17 years of teaching experience to our campus.
🏈 He’s also joining the Varsity Football coaching staff, and we can’t wait to see his impact both in the classroom and on the field.
📚 A proud graduate of the University of Montevallo, Coach Colafrancesco says he’s excited to join PRHS because of our strong academic and athletic traditions.
🔥 Fun fact: He’s not just a great educator—he’s also a really good cook! 🍳
Let’s give him a warm Pike Road welcome! 💙❤️ #PikeRoadProud #WelcomeToThePatriotFamily #NewTeacherSpotlight
