4th and 5th Grade Parents/Guardians, 
Please remember to complete and return this year's band and orchestra registration forms by Friday, September 11th. If you have any questions or need a new form, please contact Mrs. Backstrom (band) and/or Mrs. Doohen (orchestra).
about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
band and orchestra registration flyer

Pettigrew families and friends - we are one week away from kicking off our annual Fun Run Fundraiser! We have some new, exciting prizes this year including 60 minutes of free game play at Dave and Busters for everyone who registers if we meet our goal, a chance for one family to win a one night's stay at the Great Wolf Lodge in Minneapolis, and every student will get a free t-shirt for the event. Check out the Pettigrew Fun Run Newsletter for all the information! Newsletter link: https://app.smore.com/n/j3eycz

about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew Elementary
Fun Run
Don' miss out on your chance to get NEW Pettigrew spirit wear!
Online sales end Wednesday, September 9th!
Orders can be placed from the attached link... https://yoursonthespot.com/pettigrew_elementary
Questions can be emailed to rfp.president@yahoo.com

about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
spiritwear sales poster
We have the best team! Here are more teammates for you to meet!
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We have more Pettigrew staff we want you to meet! Go Panthers!
about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew Elementary
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Let's Go Team! Meet the Panthers!
about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew Elementary
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There will be NO SCHOOL this Friday and Monday, September 4th and 7th for the Labor Day Holiday!
about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
No School September 4th and 7th for Labor Day
Welcome back to our fabulous Early Childhood/Head Start team! These dedicated staff support our youngest learners at Pettigrew!
We are so very grateful to have them!
about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
EC staff on the first day
We have the best staff! Meet our next teammates!
about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew Elementary
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Let's Go Panthers! Meet more of the Team!
about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew Elementary
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Here is the next team members we want you to meet!

about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew Elementary
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Welcome back, staff! All this week, we are going to feature our staff for you to get to know the team!
about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew Elementary
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Be sure to keep track of all of our Special Events and No School days at Pettigrew! We have several things planned that you won't want to miss!
about 2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
Pettigrew Calendar of events fancy
Pettigrew Calendar palin text version
Thank you to the PTO for providing snacks on the first day!!
2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew Elementary
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From the ENTIRE staff of R.F. Pettigrew, WELCOME to the 2026-2027 School Year~
We can't wait to see you at Open House!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xp47YIDkQGs_80j99bh995IuBrtMnuN8/view?usp=drive_link

2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
Be Prepared for Drop-Off and Pick-Up!
Please follow these important guidelines to help traffic flow smoothly and keep our students, families, and staff safe during busy traffic at drop-off and pick-up times.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and commitment to keeping our school community safe!
2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
School Map of our Drop off and Pick up procedures
A few of last year’s kindergartners had some thoughts to share about their very first day in the kindergarten classroom! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19GruQvPTR/?mibextid=wwXIfr
2 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
We encourage our families to complete the Free and Reduced lunch program application.
Families can access the Free and Reduced online application by visiting www.MySchoolApps.com
3 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
Free and Reduced Meal Application Information with Qwerty
School Lunch Price Sheet for 2026-2027
Picture Day is on Open House night! Please see the flyer for pricing information.and times.
Purchase your packets at the following link. (If you need a paper packet they are available in the Pettigrew office).
https://secure.preorderphotos.com/(S(wnc4ncrrwaem2sgga0p3lyns))/Landing.aspx?StudioPath=scherling.preorderphotos.com
3 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
Picture Day information flyer with  date and times.
Picture Day Information Flyer with package options
Picture Packet Pricing information

It’s hot days like today that we think back when our 3rd graders ran their annual lemonade stands. Even our Early Childhood and Head Start students got to join in on the fun!

3 months ago, R.F. Pettigrew
early childhood students getting lemonade
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third grade students pouring lemonade for 3-4 year old students