NEW GROUNDS, DEEP ROOTS, FUTURE LEGACY!!!

We are kicking off Season 2 with an exciting premiere episode for the 2026–2027 school year at Simms Elementary.

In this episode, our student broadcasting team sits down for a special conversation with our new principal, Ms. Dottie Williams! Tune in to hear about her vision for the upcoming school year. Fun facts about her background, and what she’s most excited about as she joins the Simms family.

We will also be talking to Mrs. Cheryl Allen with Communities In Schools!!

Get ready for a big episode of The Friday Show!

First, Coach Nelson stops by the booth to give us the latest updates on Field Day—make sure you're prepared for the competition! Then, Sergeant Reeves joins us for an important conversation on School Drama Prevention and how we can keep our campus a positive place for everyone.

Finally, our 5th Graders share their best "insider tips" and advice for the 4th Graders as they begin their transition and prepare to level up next year.

What are you most excited about for Field Day? Let us know in the comments below!

Welcome back to another episode of Simms: Panther Pulse Radio! This week, our new 5th-grade hosts (Shiny, Emma, and Amir) are taking the mic to get us ready for STAAR testing and keep our community connected.

In this episode:

• Panther Prep: Mr. Kimble joins us to share a vital tip for parents on how simple evening reading can make a massive difference in student success. 📖

• The Big Question: Amir doesn't hold back, asking the district about how they monitor social media to keep our school environment safe and positive. 💻

• Encouragement Corner: Heartfelt (and adorable) messages from our 2nd graders to help everyone feel confident heading into testing season! 📣

Cast your vote in our Spotify poll below! We want to know which part of today's conversation resonated with you the most.

In this episode, the spotlight turns to Ms. C. Johnson’s homeroom as we kick off the first round of our 5th Grade Auditions. Joining the class is Mr. Kimble, who sits down with the students for a serious conversation about what it takes to earn a spot on the crew, the importance of dedication, and the responsibility of being the voice of the school.

To wrap things up on a high note, we’re leveling up the energy with an exclusive Feel Good Friday Mix curated by the one and only Mr. Neely.

In this episode:

• The Audition Standard: Mr. Kimble’s heart-to-heart with Ms. Johnson’s class.

• Student Spotlight: Who has what it takes to join the "Friday Show"?

• The Weekend Vibe: Listen to the Full Mix: Hear Mr. Neely's "Feel Good Friday Mix" in high quality RIGHT HERE ON MIXCLOUD

Race to the STAARs parent night is coming and Mr. Neely discuss some key aspects of the event. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast for more from Simms Elementary.

The "Panther Pulse" podcast at Simms Elementary recently went on location for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes interview with nationally syndicated radio host and comedian Rickey Smiley. The interview, conducted at the Historic Arena Theatre in Houston, by Mr. Neely in Smiley’s professionaldressing room, highlighted a unique "full-circle" story of Birmingham, AL roots and professional excellence. The conversation explored a 40-year history between the two, beginning as high schoolers in the early 1980s. While Smiley was a proud Woodlawn High School Colonel, Mr. Neely represented the rival Carver High School Rams. Despite the cross-town rivalry, they shared the stage at Woodlawn’s legendarytalent shows—a connection that eventually led them to become professional colleagues at Cox Radio (95.7 JAMZ and KISS FM) and Radio One (Majic 102.1 and 97.9 The Box).