Skip to main content

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Once A Panda, Always A Panda!

Popular Links

Homepage

back to school banner

Latest News

Stay up to date on the latest news from Pleasant Hill Elementary and the Osceola County School District!

  • Progress Monitoring #1 Testing will begin on Monday, August 18th. K, 3, and 5 will test reading on Monday and Thursday. 1st, 2nd, and 4th will test on Tuesday and Friday.
  • Pictures of our Attendance Matters Winners
  • Come join our SAC Meetings- Aug. 28th, Sept. 25th, Oct. 30th, Nov. 20th, Dec. 18th, Jan. 29th, Feb. 26th, Mar. 26th, April 30th, May 21st
  • Freeze Pop Due Date Extended to August 21st- $10 on myschoolbucks.com

Find it Fast

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

Sep
01
Labor Day- Teacher/Student Holiday
All Day
View Full Calendar
Sep
01
Labor Day- Teacher/Student Holiday
All Day
View Full Calendar

School Principal

Principal’s Message

Welcome Back, Pleasant Hill Families and Friends!

I am both humbled and honored to continue serving as the principal of such a caring and committed community. As I begin my sixth year as Principal—and with 31 years in education—I remain deeply proud to be a Pleasant Hill Panda and firmly believe in the transformative power of education.

As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, I want to personally welcome each of you back. I am incredibly proud of how our faculty, staff, students, and families embraced the challenges of the past year. We have grown stronger together—and together is the thread that binds our success.

This year, we will move forward step-by-step and day-by-day, with a clear focus on our goals. Our dedicated staff is committed to meeting students where they are academically and helping them reach their full potential. I hold high expectations for myself, our staff, students, families, and community. Each of us brings unique strengths and talents, and together, we will move from good to great.

We will continue to lead the way with AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), fostering a college- and career-ready culture that equips our students with the tools they need for success—today, tomorrow, and beyond.

We will also continue to show our Panda Pride by demonstrating:

  • Persistence
  • Respect
  • Inquisitiveness
  • Determination
  • Engagement

The road to success begins within the halls of PHE. Working together, we will ensure our students experience a year filled with academic and social growth.

This year promises many exciting opportunities, including:

  • Disney Musicals in Schools
  • Safety Patrol
  • Soccer
  • 21st Century Learning
  • Odyssey of the Mind

We look forward to building on the skills and strategies our students have already mastered.

To stay informed and involved, please visit our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. Your active role in your child’s education makes a world of difference.

If you ever have a question or concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly.

Always remember: Once a Panda, always a Panda.

Warm regards,
Shelby Pagan
Principal, Pleasant Hill Elementary

 

Mission 

Pleasant Hill Elementary School will provide a safe learning environment and challenging curriculum that enables students to obtain their full potential. 

Vision

Our vision is to cultivate a safe and caring learning environment that enables all students to become college and career ready through a rigorous curriculum that challenges students at all levels. 

We believe that strong partnerships between families and schools are essential for ensuring student success. By working together, we can create a culture of attendance where every student feels motivated and supported to attend school every day.

What We Offer: Excellence. Success. Future Ready.

  • We Embrace CHOICE

    As a Choice District, we allow parents to select the school they want their children to attend, as long as that school has capacity and program availability.

  • Safety and Security

    Each one of our public schools has a full-time sworn law enforcement officer serving as a School Resource Officer on campus every day.

  • Outstanding Certified Educators and Staff

    Our students have highly-qualified, certified teachers who provide engaging, relevant, and rigorous instruction.

  • Rigorous Curriculum & Student Support

    We offer a rigorous curriculum and systems of support, complete with college preparatory and career and technical education paths to meet the needs of every student

  • Acceleration Opportunities Abound

    Students have the opportunity to take high school credit courses in middle school and to earn college/postsecondary credit at no cost to parents while still in high school.

  • State-of-the-Art-Career Training Programs

    We offer courses that allow students to explore career interests, master workplace competencies, gain employable skills, and earn industry certifications and licensing upon graduation

Safety Patrol Student in chair in classroom

“In AVID, we learned how to use our notebooks and stay organized. I get more data from the notebook. When I don’t know something, I can go in my notebook and see an example. Pleasant Hill Elementary has prepared me for middle school and beyond.” -Patrick, Student

teacher in classroom

“My absolute favorite thing about PHE is the relationships. There's a focus on kindness. Our students, admin, teachers, and staff all watch out for each other and help each other. We learn and grow together. There's a saying at PHE, "Once a Panda, Always a Panda." We have that saying because the relationships here are so very special that when you're a panda, you cheer each other on, you support each other, and help one another out.” -Kyra Woods, Parent/Media Specialist

teacher in the classsroom

“I came here from Kindergarten to 5th grade and it just prepared me so well. They taught me all the life skills that I needed. I feel like they took into consideration all the situations that I had going on my life at the time, and nobody ever left me alone. Everybody was always there talking to me and was there for me. I just took everything in, and I decided in the future that I'll give it back. You come in these doors every day and you just feel so proud of yourself for being a Panda." -Evert Jurado-Martinez, Alum/Paraprofessional

student in classroom

“I’m in musical where we act, sing songs, do fun activities, and performances. It’s helped me learn more, stay more focused, and more confident.” -Nathalia, Student

Safety Patrol Student in chair in classroom

“In AVID, we learned how to use our notebooks and stay organized. I get more data from the notebook. When I don’t know something, I can go in my notebook and see an example. Pleasant Hill Elementary has prepared me for middle school and beyond.” -Patrick, Student

teacher in classroom

“My absolute favorite thing about PHE is the relationships. There's a focus on kindness. Our students, admin, teachers, and staff all watch out for each other and help each other. We learn and grow together. There's a saying at PHE, "Once a Panda, Always a Panda." We have that saying because the relationships here are so very special that when you're a panda, you cheer each other on, you support each other, and help one another out.” -Kyra Woods, Parent/Media Specialist

teacher in the classsroom

“I came here from Kindergarten to 5th grade and it just prepared me so well. They taught me all the life skills that I needed. I feel like they took into consideration all the situations that I had going on my life at the time, and nobody ever left me alone. Everybody was always there talking to me and was there for me. I just took everything in, and I decided in the future that I'll give it back. You come in these doors every day and you just feel so proud of yourself for being a Panda." -Evert Jurado-Martinez, Alum/Paraprofessional

student in classroom

“I’m in musical where we act, sing songs, do fun activities, and performances. It’s helped me learn more, stay more focused, and more confident.” -Nathalia, Student

Stay Connected

Whether it’s celebrating student achievements, sharing resources for parents, or providing essential updates, our social media channels are a great way to stay informed. Follow us now and never miss a moment!

 

A green and blue graphic with the text '#WeAreSPOC!' in a bold, handwritten style.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pleasant Hill Elementary (@phepandas) • Instagram photos and videos