Read more about Karley below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Hi! My name is Karley Painter, and I am so excited to serve here at Pleasant Hope Elementary as an elementary school counselor! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Cottey College and am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in School Counseling at Evangel University.
I'm from Morrisville Mo and outside of school I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love playing basketball and card games of all sorts and going to the movies is my all time favorite!
I am passionate about helping students feel safe, supported, and confident as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally. I believe every child has unique strengths and potential, and I love creating a welcoming environment where students feel heard, valued, and encouraged. I am excited to build relationships with students, families, and staff and make this school year a positive and meaningful one!
Read more about Charlotte below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
My name is Charlotte Redd, LPN.
I am happy to announce that I will be your new Health service coordinator and nurse at the middle school. I have been a nurse for 29 1/2 years. I am married to my wonderful husband of 15 years Darren Redd I have two daughters and two step sons and four grandchildren. We live on a farm in Bolivar Missouri. Where we raise cattle and chickens. I enjoy hanging out with our dog, Sam. I found him about a year ago, he is a mixed English spaniel who is only about two years old. Other hobbies are painting, gardening, and listening to music and watching crime shows. I look forward to meeting everyone one.
The Pleasant Hope School District extends its sincere gratitude to O'Bannon Bank & FHLB Des Moines for its generous Member Impact Fund grant of $10,000 for our Pirates Cove Student Fund.
This thoughtful gift will make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by helping provide essential items such as clothing, shoes, food, personal hygiene products, athletic equipment, and other necessities. For many families, these resources can ease financial burdens and ensure that students have what they need to feel confident, healthy, and ready to learn.
The Pirates Cove Fund exists to support students when unexpected challenges arise, and community partnerships like this help us respond with care and compassion. Because of O'Bannon Bank & FHLB Des Moines' generosity, we can continue meeting students' basic needs so they can focus on what matters most—their education and future.
On behalf of our students, families, faculty, and staff, thank you for your generosity and for believing in Pleasant Hope students. Your support is truly appreciated and will have a positive impact for years to come.
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Read more about Holly below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Hi! My name is Holly Richner, I am teaching 3rd grade this year. I have taught in different capacities at Pleasant Hope since 1998. I have worked in Special Education, taught 4th grade for seven years and am currently working with Parents as First Teachers for the third year.
I have been married to my husband John for 37 years. We have a son Ty and a daughter Lacy. We have two granddaughters and one grandson. Our grandson Ezra has attended school at Pleasant Hope since he was in preschool and he will now be entering 3rd grade. So we will both be starting 3rd grade this year! I am so excited for the upcoming school year!
Read more about Kim below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Hi! My name is Kim Jackson. I am excited to join the Pleasant Hope School District as the Process Coordinator. I graduated from Missouri State University with my bachelors degree, got my Masters in Education Administration from Southwest Baptist University, and completed the Special Education Director certification program (MoPAL) through DESE. I've worked in education for 21 years, with the last 14 of those years dedicated to special education. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, beading earrings, and helping out with our small t-shirt business. I look forward to getting to know all the staff, students, and parents as I begin my new chapter as a Pleasant Hope Pirate!
Read more about Keri below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Keri Kirby comes to Pleasant Hope beginning her 17th year in public education. She has an undergraduate degree from Evangel University and a Masters Degree from Southwest Baptist University. She has been married to her husband, Tyson, for 21 years.
Read more about Logan below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Hello! My name is Logan Thompson. I am from Iberia, Missouri and a recent graduate from Missouri State University with a Bachelors in Social Studies education. I have extensive classroom experience through student teaching at Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri and substitute teaching all throughout the Springfield area. I believe a good education to be one of the most important things given to a child. I take it as my responsibility to ensure every student has the strongest educational foundation possible to use outside the classroom. I am thoroughly excited to work with the Pleasant Hope school district to create the best learning environment possible for all students at PHMS!
🦜Today, we're excited to introduce one of the newest members of the Pleasant Hope R-VI School District family! Please join us in giving Mrs. Sandy Duff, our new High School Lunch Clerk , a warm Pirate Nation welcome!
Read more about Sandy below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
I love spending time with my family especially my granddaughters! I enjoy camping, gardening and just about anything that includes my family & friends!
Read more about Samantha below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Hi! My name is Samantha Lawson, and I am so excited to be a Pirate this year! I am currently in my final year of my master’s program in Counseling at Missouri State University, and I feel incredibly grateful to be part of this amazing school community. As a school counselor, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where every student feels heard, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self. Middle school is an exciting time filled with growth, new experiences, and sometimes challenges, and I am here to help students navigate it all. Whether students need someone to talk to, help solving a problem, or encouragement to reach their goals. When I am not studying or in the counseling office, I love spending time outdoors, baking for friends and family, serving others in my community, and trying every small ice cream shop I come across! I cannot wait to get to know our students and families and look forward to an amazing year together. Go Pirates!
🦜Today, we're excited to introduce one of the newest members of the Pleasant Hope R-VI School District family! Please join us in giving Ms. Jessah Anderson, our new 3rd Grade Teacher, a warm Pirate Nation welcome!
Read more about Jessah below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Hello! My name is Jessah Anderson, and I’m so excited to join the PHES family this year! I recently graduated from Evangel University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I grew up in Mount Vernon, Missouri and love spending time with my family and friends! I also enjoy traveling to new places, being outside in nature, and listening to music. I'm excited to be here and am grateful for the opportunity to work with such an incredible staff!
🦜Today, we're excited to introduce one of the newest members of the Pleasant Hope R-VI School District family! Please join us in giving Mrs. Ashlea Haynes, our new Middle School 7th/8th Language Arts Teacher, a warm Pirate Nation welcome!
Read more about Ashlea below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
Hi everyone! I’m Ashlea, and I’m so excited to be returning to my alma mater this year. I enjoy staying busy and trying new things, whether I'm on the water, spending time outdoors, or creating through sewing, writing, and repurposing old items. I also love watching the Philadelphia Eagles, taking a good nap, and making memories with my husband, our six kids, and our Bernese Mountain Dog, Huck.
I believe that learning should be engaging, creative, and filled with opportunities to build meaningful connections. I can’t wait to get to know my students, collaborate with my new colleagues, and become part of this wonderful school community. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead—go Pirates!
Best regards,
Ashlea Haynes
Hello, PHMS families!
Use this link to read the latest PHMS News.
PHMS Summer News Link
We hope you enjoy your final weeks of summer break!
Dates to Know:
Returning PHR6 Student Online Registration is Open! (All students must register online asap)
August 2nd: Fall Sports Meeting
August 3rd: PHMS Office Opens
August 6th: New PHR6 Student Registration at PHMS
August 20th: Back to School Night at PHMS 5:30-6:30; 5th Grade/New Family Meeting 5:30 in gym; Back to School Bash 7:00
August 25th: First Day of School
August 28th: PHMS School Picture Day
🦜Today, we're excited to introduce one of the newest members of the Pleasant Hope R-VI School District family! Please join us in giving Mr. Eric Cheek, our new Ranch PE Teacher , a warm Pirate Nation welcome!
Read more about Eric below, and help us show why Pirate Nation is such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Welcome aboard! 🏴☠️
I am very excited about being a part of Pirate Nation serving as Physical Education teacher at the Ranch school and Head Coach of the boys’ middle school basketball teams. I have spent the past 22 years working for the State of Missouri-recently retiring serving as a youth specialist, teacher, physical educator, coach and Principal.
I had the opportunity to work as a Physical Educator and Coach in the public and private school systems prior to working for the state where I was the coach from Varsity level all the way to elementary, sometimes serving both boys and girls programs at same time. I was blessed to have a couple of girls varsity softball teams make it to the final four, served on the staff of the Catholic state championship football team, and worked as a head coach and also assisted some outstanding coaches in basketball making some district finals.
My hobbies include trout fishing, going out in nature, and running with my dog at the park. My wife Lynn works for the Cox health systems, and my daughter Britany is a varsity volleyball coach at Conway currently and was at Pleasant Hope a few years ago and helped guide the girls to the District Championship in volleyball!
Throughout my entire career my focus is developing young men and women not just on the playing surface but off the court as well to be productive and active adults in society through hard work, instilling decision-making and life skills through practice, and focus on “TEAM” emphasis approach. I cannot wait to get to know everyone in Pirate Nation…. Let’s go Pirate Nation!
