Porter Ridge Elementary School

09/01/2026

Parents, students, staff and community members are encouraged to use the Tip Line. Use the dropdown box to share feedback, report a safety risk or send kudos or encouraging messages for staff at your school: https://www.ucpsnc.org/community/tip-line-say-something

08/31/2026

🎓COLLEGE COLORS DAY!🎓

It’s time to show your school spirit!

Join us Friday, September 4th and wear your favorite college gear or represent the school you’re dreaming of attending one day! 🎓✨

Dream BIG, Pirates!

08/28/2026

We survived 😀💜

WE DID IT, PIRATES! 💜🏴‍☠️🎉

The first week of school is officially in the books! 📚✏️

To our students — we’re so proud of you for learning new routines, making new friends, and giving it your best!

To our amazing teachers and staff — THANK YOU for all the preparation, patience, love, and energy you poured into making Week One a success. 💜

And PRES families… we survived the early mornings, backpacks, lunches, bus routes, car-rider lines, and ALLLLL the back-to-school things! 😂🙌🏽

Now go enjoy the weekend because Monday is coming! 😂🤣

Week ONE… DONE! ✅ Way to go, Pirates! 🏴‍☠️💜

Want to stay connected with PRES PTO? Click the link to visit our PTO website for upcoming events, ways to support our school, PTO membership, and more! 💜

https://my.cheddarup.com/me/pres-pto-nc-38

08/28/2026

Our Newest Pirates Met Their Teachers Today!Today was full of smiles, excitement, and new beginnings as our newest Pirates met their teachers! We are so excited to have you join our Porter Ridge family. Get ready for an amazing year of learning, growing, and making memories together! 🏴‍☠️💜
Welcome aboard, Pirates! Let’s make this the best year yet! 💜

08/28/2026

PRHS Cheer is EXCITED to host the 2nd Annual Little Pirate Friday Night Lights!! Please sign up by Monday, September 21st. The cost is $50. The Little Pirates will learn cheers, chants, a dance, and participate in stunting! Practice is Wednesday, September 30th 4:30 to 6:30 in the AUX gym and they will perform during the 1st Quarter of the Homecoming Football Game on Friday, October 2nd! Anyone ages 5 to 13 is eligible to attend Little Pirate Cheer Camp. Please contact Coach Lawson ([email protected]) with any questions.

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

🏀📣⚽🏈 **Afterschool Just Got Sweeter at Porter Ridge Elementary!** 🎉

Looking for a fun way to keep your child active after school? Registration is now open for our exciting afterschool enrichment programs for **Kindergarten–5th Grade**!

🏀 **Fast Break Basketball!**
📅 **Mondays:** September 14 – November 23
⏰ 2:00–3:15 PM
💲 $169
🔗 Register: https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/Events/21192

📣 **Cheer-It with Spirit!**
📅 **Tuesdays:** September 15 – November 24
⏰ 2:00–3:15 PM
💲 $169
🔗 Register: https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/Events/21190

🏈 **Go Long Flag Football!**
📅 **Wednesdays:** September 16 – November 18
⏰ 2:00–3:15 PM
💲 $149
🔗 Register: https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/Events/21191

⚽ **Shooting Stars Soccer!**
📅 **Thursdays:** September 10 – November 19
⏰ 2:00–3:15 PM
💲 $169
🔗 Register: https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/Events/21189

✨ Don't miss this opportunity for your child to build skills, stay active, make new friends, and have fun after school!

📌 **Spots are limited, so register early to secure your child's place!**

08/25/2026

🌟🎭 Registration is NOW OPEN for Limelight Kids afterschool at Porter Ridge Elementary! 🎭🌟
We can't wait to see our young performers take center stage! Spots fill quickly, so don't wait to reserve your child's place.

08/24/2026

🎨💜 Chalk the Walk was a success! 💜🎨

Our families came out to kick off the school year with us, filling the sidewalks with creativity, color, encouragement, and school spirit! 🖍️✨

Thank you to all of our families for coming out and making this such a fun and creative event!

08/23/2026

We’re getting ready to welcome our students BACK TO SCHOOL! 🎉

Join us Sunday, August 23 at 5:00 PM at Porter Ridge Elementary for an evening of creativity, color, and Pirate Pride!

Bring your chalk and your imagination and help us decorate the sidewalks before the first day of school! 🎨💜
All families are welcome!

Let’s spread kindness, creativity, and Pirate Pride as we kick off an amazing school year! 🏴‍☠️