The Pathway K-5 School

This week we proudly celebrate our incredible teachers who inspire, support, and make a lasting difference in the lives of our students every single day. 🍎✨ Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for all that you do! A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make Teacher Appreciation Week so special. We couldn’t do it without you.

5 months ago, Kayla Knight

**ALT Text:** Colorful “Teacher Appreciation Week” flyer with a school-themed design featuring crayons, scissors, and pencils. The flyer highlights “Parent & Partner’s Shout-Outs” with daily sponsor lists: Magnificent Monday, Terrific Tuesday, Wonderful Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, and Fantastic Friday, each displayed in bright, bordered boxes. Sponsors include local churches, businesses, families, and organizations. At the bottom, a message reads: “Thank you Parents and Partners for all that you do for us here at Pathway K–5.”

Teacher appreciation week is May 4th-May 8th!

5 months ago, Kayla Knight

Colorful flyer for ABC Teacher Appreciation Week, dated May 4–8, 2026, with a light gray background and playful school-themed graphics (letters A, B, C, pencils, scissors, paperclips, and an “A+”). Five bright, tilted boxes highlight daily themes and suggested ways for parents to celebrate teachers: Coffee & Smoothie Monday: Send teachers a gift card to their favorite drink spot (examples: Yellowhammer, Smoothie King, Starbucks). Terrific Tuesday: Send a sweet or salty treat to show appreciation (examples: popcorn, chips, cookies, candy). Warmth Wednesday: Write a note or send a greeting card (example: a note pad and pen set with a message). Thankful Thursday: Give a small token of appreciation (examples: plants, keychains, small gifts, magnets). Fantastic Friday: Provide a “gift of choice” such as gift cards (examples: Walmart, Amazon, Target). Bottom text reads: “Thank you Parents for all that you do for us here at Pathway K-5.”

Teacher appreciation week is next week (May 4th-May 8th), and our teachers are in for a treat! 🍎🎉We’d like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the amazing parents and sponsors who will help make next week special for our staff. We truly couldn’t do it without you! Thank you!!

5 months ago, Kayla Knight

Colorful flyer for ABC Teacher Appreciation Week with the heading “Parent & Partner’s Shout-Outs.” The background is light gray with playful school-themed graphics (letters A, B, C, pencils, scissors, paperclips, and an “A+”). Five tilted, brightly colored boxes list daily themes and sponsors: Magnificent Monday: Breakfast sponsored by Aimwell Baptist Church Chick-fil-A; Lunch hosted by AmFirst Bank (deli sandwiches and cookies). Terrific Tuesday: Breakfast sponsored by Costco, Mr. and Ms. McKinney (Danishes), and Starbucks (coffee); Lunch sponsored by Stewart Memorial Taco Mama. Wonderful Wednesday: Breakfast sponsored by The Orthopedic Group Chick-fil-A; Lunch sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. McCullough (Firehouse Subs). Thankful Thursday: Lunch sponsored by The Fuse Project. Fantastic Friday: Breakfast sponsored by Lily Baptist Church; Lunch sponsored by Mrs. Minnie Lumpkin. Bottom text reads: “Thank you Parents and Partners for all that you do for us here at Pathway K-5.”

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Sugar Rush Doughnut Company for their incredibly generous donation of delicious doughnuts for our students! 🎉They brought an amazing variety, and every single one was a hit! 😋 Students from both Pathway and ABLE programs got to enjoy this special treat during Field Day, and it quickly became one of the favorite moments of the day! ☀️🏃‍♂️ Thank you for adding such a sweet touch to our celebration! 🍩✨ We encourage all of our followers to stop by and treat themselves to these fresh delicious doughnuts! 🍩 You can find them at 4701 Airport Blvd #250, Mobile, AL 36608

5 months ago, Kayla Knight

Student holding a doughnut with rainbow sprinkles

Congratulations to Coach Harper and our students for raising money for the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge! ❤️ Students learned how to keep their heart, body, and brain healthy while collecting donations to help children with heart conditions 💪❤️Thank you for supporting such an important cause and helping save lives!

5 months ago, Kayla Knight

Students standing with the PE coach. The coach is holding a banner that read "American heart Association Kids Heart Challenge". The students are holding up rewards they've earned for completing the challenge

Pathway K5 Field Day was truly one for the books! It would not have been possible without the incredible support of so many people in our community. On behalf of our entire school we extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, special guests, volunteers, parents, teachers, staff, and administration. Your time, energy, generosity, and dedication came together to create what was, without a doubt, the greatest Field Day Pathway K5 has ever seen!! 😎💙 We are especially thankful to our community for continuing to pour into this special school. Pathway K5 is a true gem, and it thrives because of the people who believe in it and invest in its students. Your support helps us nurture and inspire the next generation of future leaders. Every part of this event, from supplies to activities, was made possible through donations and the hard work of those who gave so selflessly. That spirit of giving and collaboration is what makes our school so strong 💓🏫 THANK YOU for showing up, and for being such an important part of the Pathway K5 family. We are beyond grateful!!!!!!

5 months ago, Kayla Knight

Hey, hey! Are you ready for field day?! 👀 Field day is THIS FRIDAY April 10th. It will be our biggest event yet 🎉🤸Please make sure you're ready.....Y'all know we are full of surprises 😉‼️

☑️ Field Day OR Friday T-Shirt
☑️ Bounce house waiver signed
☑️ Parent contract form signed
☑️Weekly behavior goal met 😎

⭐🚨 PARENTS/GUARDIANS ATTENDING:
Don’t forget to bring your lunch & lawn chairs so you can relax and enjoy the fun! 🧺🪑 If you have any questions please contact the school directy‼️(251) 221-5013 😊

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

🌷🐰 Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors and families for your generous donations! Because of your support, our entire school was able to participate in a fun and memorable Easter egg hunt here at Pathway. Our students are so grateful 💛 And Thank you Ms. Powell for organizing this event!!!

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

Students gathering eggs at an easter egg hunt

The spotlight winners for the month of April have been announced 🐝🪻🏆Let us celebrate the amazing individuals who make our school a special place! Every month at Pathway K5 we shine the spotlight on a student, a teacher, and a support staff member who make a positive impact on our school community. ✨ Drumroll please…... 🥁👀
🌟 Teacher of the Month: Ms. Rilee
🌟 Support Staff of the Month: Ms. Takia
🌟 Student of the Month: Carlton
Let's congratulate our April Spotlight Winners! 🎉

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

Student of the Month standing in front of a bulletin board that reads "Pathway K-5 Panthers"

Happy Spring! ☀️🌸 Please be sure to review the April Parent Newsletter to stay up to date on all the exciting events and important announcements for our school this month! 🌷📬✨ We have lots of fun activities planned ! 🐣💐 It has been posted on the website.

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5395/Pk5s/af1bed0e-8600-4695-91c8-d5c221905c6b/April-Newsletter-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

The Mobile Museum of Art will be hosting an Autism art show in honor of autism awareness month. Students from our Autism and Behavioral Learning Extension (ABLE) Unit will have their textured ice cream cones on display for the entire month of April. The museum has free entry every Thursday. If you have time, please stop by. Thank you to our wonderful art teacher, Ms. Pine, for helping our students create meaningful pieces for this event. 💙❤️💛 #PantherPride #AutismAwareness

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

Colorful flyer for a “Parks and Recreation Autism Showcase” featuring puzzle piece graphics and paint splashes. Event details: April 2, 2026, from 10 AM to noon at the Mobile Museum of Art, 4850 Museum Dr, Mobile, AL. The event celebrates National Autism Awareness Month and highlights artwork created by individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Includes a call to submit artwork from March 1–March 31 and contact information for more details.

Crafts created by students. The craft is an ice cream cone complex design with multiple patterns

We would like to extend sincere thanks and gratitude to AmFirst Bank for their generous donation of items for our student baskets. Thank you for pouring into our school community and helping make a positive impact on our students!

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

**ALT Text:** A smiling woman stands in front of a step-and-repeat banner with “The Pathway K-5 School” logos. She is holding a clear gift bag filled with school or hygiene supplies, including bottles and packaged items labeled “AmFirst.” She wears a brown patterned dress, a name badge, and a smartwatch, and appears to be posing at a school-related event.

Don't forget that our egg hunt will be this Friday April 3rd! 🐣🩵 We are kindly asking for donations to help make this event special for our students. Please see attached wish list. Thank you so much for your generosity and continued support! 🌸💚

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

Alt text: A flyer titled “Easter Egg Hunt Donation Needs” displaying a grid of requested items with images. Items include: empty or pre-filled plastic eggs; nut-free candy; individual wrapped treat bags; Easter or spring-themed stickers; bubbles; temporary tattoos; bouncy balls; mini slime containers; pencils with fun toppers; sidewalk chalk; Play-Doh mini tubs; and small toys for treat bags.

We were excited to welcome special visitors from the Exploreum Science Center 🚀 Each student learned how to program tiny robots 🤖 They also explored coding with larger robots ⚙️It was a great opportunity for students to dive into the world of engineering and technology! 💡💻 Thank you to our amazing guests for inspiring the next generation of innovators! 🌟 #LeadingLearning #MCPSS

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

A student sititng on the floor next to an adult. The adult is teaching the student how to program a tablet to make a robot move

A student sitting on the floor next to an adult. The adult is teaching the student how to program a tablet to make a robot move

Students seating on the floor gather around as they watch a robot maneuver across the room

2 Students looking at drawings on a piece of paper. The drawings depict a path of which the students created for their robot to follow

A micro robot on a sheet of paper, moving along a path students created for it to follow

multiple Students looking at drawings on a piece of paper. The drawings depict a path of which the students created for their robot to follow

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. It is a time to raise awareness and celebrate the strengths and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities. At our school we are proud to support and celebrate the unique abilities of every student. Together we can promote understanding, inclusion, and acceptance in our community🌟

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

Banner for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March featuring colorful icons representing inclusion and disability awareness, including a wheelchair symbol, a blue awareness ribbon, a heart, helping hands, and a head with puzzle pieces, arranged in a circle with arrows. The text reads “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – March.”

The celebrations continue as we celebrate our teacher of the year Ms. Michelle Floyd 🍎📚✨ Ms. Floyd along with Ms. Glover, and Mrs. Johnson attended the districts Teacher of the Year celebratory lunch today #LeadingLearning

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

Three educators pose together in front of a “Mobile County Public Schools 2026 Teachers of the Year Luncheon” backdrop, each holding a celebratory sign, including messages such as “Teaching is a Work of Heart,” “I Am the Apple,” and “I’m Here for Lunch.”

We are proud to recognize Ms. Michelle Floyd as our Teacher of the Year! Ms. Floyd teaches 2nd grade and she brings many years of dedicated teaching experience to our school. Her passion for education and commitment to her students make her an incredible asset to our school. In addition to her years in education, Ms. Floyd also has a military background that reflects her strong leadership and dedication to serving others. Please join us in celebrating Ms. Floyd and thanking her for the hard work, care, and excellence she brings to our students each and every day. We are so proud to have her as part of our school family!!!👏✨ #LeadingLearning

6 months ago, Kayla Knight

Ms. Floyd teacher of the year for Pathway Elementary School 2026

The spotlight winners have been announced! 🏆It’s time to celebrate the amazing individuals who make our school such a special place! Each month we shine the spotlight on a student, a teacher, and a support staff member who make a positive impact on our school community. ✨ Drumroll please…... 🥁👀

🌟 Teacher of the Month: Ms. McCall
🌟 Support Staff of the Month: Mr. AJ
🌟 Student of the Month: Edward

🎉 Help us congratulate our March Spotlight Winners! 🎉

7 months ago, Kayla Knight

The March Parent Newsletter is now available on our school website! 📬✨ Be sure to check it out to stay up to date on all the exciting things happening at our school this month 🍀

https://www.pathwaypanthers.com/o/pk5s/documents/news-letters/17416907

7 months ago, Kayla Knight

Happy National Social Worker Week! 🎉🥳 We want to give a big thank you to our social worker Dr. Nyshetia White for the incredible care, support, and guidance she provides to our students. We are so grateful to have her as part of our school family! 💙📚✨

7 months ago, Kayla Knight