We are excited to announce that Mike Larson will be joining our team as the new Principal for the 2026-2027 school year! Mike Larson is a seasoned educator with over fifteen years of experience at Grant Elementary, where he taught grades 3–6 and served as a CARE Specialist. Throughout his career, he has balanced classroom excellence with instructional leadership, mentoring student teachers, facilitating teacher induction programs, and leading professional development. Mike is dedicated to building collaborative, respectful school environments that empower both students and staff. We look forward to the energy and leadership he will bring to our South Bay School community.

As we welcome Principal Larson, we do so with a profound awareness of the legacy left behind by Heather Becksted. We know that no one can ever truly replace Heather; her impact on our hearts and our halls is permanent. We believe the best way to honor her memory is by continuing the work she loved so dearly. Mike is dedicated to keeping South Bay the incredible, supportive, and student-focused community it has always been, ensuring that the excellence Heather championed remains our standard.

Principal Larson will be spending more time on campus in the coming months to become acquainted with our students, staff and families. He looks forward to meeting each of you and working closely with the staff to ensure a smooth and inspired transition.

Please join us in giving a warm South Bay welcome to Mike Larson!

Whether you're a parent seeking to learn more about special education, related supports, and how to deepen your partnership with educators, or an educator looking for strategies to engage and support families, this webinar series offers a unique opportunity for collective learning.

Registration Link: https://www.seedsofpartnership.org/webinarAndVideo.html

Pine Hill is already preparing for the upcoming 26/27 school year! We want to be ready for every student from day one. Please watch for the survey link in ParentSquare and take a moment to complete the short, 3-question survey for each of your children. Your responses help us plan class placements and staffing to best support our students.

Thank you for taking the time to help us get off to a strong start!

Calling all Parents and School Staff!

The Carnival is coming soon! Come help us with the last minute planning and preparation.

May 12th 5:30-7pm PTSA & Carnival meeting 

May 26th 5-7pm Final day for prep, basket and game prep. 

Help make this year’s Carnival the best one yet!

We still have a few volunteer spots open and would love your help:

No one needs to work the whole time—sign up for a short shift and enjoy the carnival too! Every little bit helps make this a fun and memorable event for our South Bay Hill families.

Come join the fun and pitch in!

Have a voice in your child's school!

Click or scan the QR code to join the PTSA!

We have changed and updated our school swag for this school year. Items can be purchased in our online store and will be shipped directly to your home. You can choose your favorite shirt, sweatshirt, hat, bag or other apparel and then chose from Pine Hill or South Bay logos. Check out your options at https://www.southbayspiritwear.com/

South Bay has openings for after school in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. Please see the website below for a link to registration, or pick one up in the office!

As we begin the new school year, it’s important that we have the most up-to-date information for every student. We kindly ask all families to complete the Aeries Data Confirmation process as soon as possible.

By completing Data Confirmation, you will:

The process is quick, secure, and can be done from any device:

Completing this step not only helps us keep accurate records, but also makes sure your child has uninterrupted access to school resources, schedules, and communication.