PIKE COUNTY, INDIANA – Petersburg Elementary School is expanding creative coursework by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) to our young learners in Pike County. This year, 5th grade students are using AI as part of their writing instruction, giving them early exposure to advanced tools they will encounter in the future.
Principal Melissa Pancake shared, “Our older students are able to practice writing using AI with mirrored effects, allowing teachers to see exactly how students interact with the tool. This helps teachers guide, support, and complement student work in meaningful ways. Petersburg Elementary is a great school where the staff uses advanced technology alongside engaging instruction. You can truly see that the staff cares about developing well-rounded students.”
AI, or artificial intelligence, is a tool used to support learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. As technology continues to move forward rapidly, PES is committed to providing students with a safe, structured space to explore AI and understand how it can be used responsibly. Because today’s elementary students are tomorrow’s innovators, teaching them about new technology now helps prepare them for real-world application and future careers.
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Petersburg Elementary School’s mission is to foster the continue process for learning an all of our students. The primary responsibility for learning lies with the students, aided by the school staff, in cooperation with parents and the community. Our contribution to the learning process is to provide a stimulating and supportive environment based on mutual respect.
The Pike County Economic Development Corporation openly and enthusiastically embraces growth in Pike County. By strongly supporting city and county efforts to maintain a community that offers a great place to call home, Pike County, Indiana is especially distinctive in its vision of promoting business growth while keeping small town charm and hospitality in the forefront of community image. Through a complimentary partnership of economic growth, prosperity, quality of place and small-town charm, the PCEDC positions itself to be proponent for progress and an advocate for Pike County’s future. Pike County is located in the heart of the I-69 corridor, with the Southwest Indiana Megasite less than 1/2 mile from the I-69 interchange. www.pikecountygrowth.com
For more information contact Ashley Willis with Pike County Economic Development Corporation at ashley@pikecountygrowth.com.
