Elementary

  • 2023 Christmas Pageant Livestream

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    Our 2023 Christmas Pageant will be streamed here on Thursday, December 14 at 6:30pm.

  • Mark Fruitt

    • Mark Fruitt serves as Elementary Principal of Presbyterian Day School (PDS), an independent school serving boys in grades PK-6 in Memphis.

      Born and raised in Memphis, Fruitt earned his undergraduate and master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Memphis. Before coming to PDS in 2004, he served as a teacher, head varsity boys basketball coach, assistant varsity football coach and Dean of Students at First Assembly Christian School. Also during this time, he served as director of the family life center at First Assembly of God Church.

      Over the years Mark’s professional development has included Project Zero at Harvard, Leading Today’s Changing Middle School, the National Association of Independent School Conference, and many others. He has also attended numerous coaching clinics, including: Alabama, Penn State, Nebraska, and Indiana to name a few.

      Mark was awarded the Most Valuable Teacher Award while teaching at First Assembly and earned coach of the year honors in 2000. Mark enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and reading. Mark is married to Amy and they have one daughter. They are members of Hope Presbyterian.
    • Position: Principal of the Elementary Division
    • Last Name: Fruitt
    • First Name: Mark
    • Division: Administration, Elementary
    • Phone - Work: 901-842-4610
    • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
    • Work City: Memphis
    • Work State: TN
    • Work Zip: 38111
    • Degrees: B.A., M.Ed., The University of Memphis

    Principal of the Elementary Division

  • The Pacesetter - Virtue Breakfast - Friday, January 5

    Our Virtue breakfasts help boys learn more about what it means to be a man while spending time with an adult that is teaching them about manhood. So, we are hosting a monthly breakfast focusing on the 7 Virtues of Manhood at school.

    Our 7 Virtues of Manhood Breakfasts are for elementary grade boys

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  • Elizabeth Oakes

    • Position: Elementary Interim
    • Last Name: Oakes
    • First Name: Elizabeth
    • Division: Elementary
    • Phone - Work: 901-507-3486
    • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
    • Work City: Memphis
    • Work State: TN
    • Work Zip: 38111
    Elementary Interim

  • Palmer Albertine

    • Position: Dean of Students
    • Last Name: Albertine
    • First Name: Palmer
    • Division: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Elementary, Admission, Support
    • Phone - Work: 901-842-4630
    • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
    • Work City: Memphis
    • Work State: TN
    • Work Zip: 38111
    Dean of Students

  • Sign-Up for the PDS Lunch Program

    We offer a complete menu of hot lunches cooked on campus for 1st-6th grades. The cost for the 1st Semester Lunch Plan is $575. The cost for the 1st Semester Drink Plan is $110.

    Menu items are made from fresh and wholesome ingredients. There are many options available and each boy should be able to choose a balanced meal even if he does

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  • Summer Learning

    Dear Parents,

    Today, every boy in 1st – 5th grade received a red folder containing his required summer reading and math assignments.

    The folder contains all the information your son will need in order to complete his required summer work. Just as last year, all required math assignments are contained within the red

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  • Michele Dennis

    • Position: Fifth and Sixth Grade Small Group Math Teacher
    • Last Name: Dennis
    • First Name: Michele
    • Division: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Elementary
    • Phone - Work: 901-842-4675
    • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
    • Work City: Memphis
    • Work State: TN
    • Work Zip: 38111

    Fifth and Sixth Grade Small Group Math Teacher

  • Stephanie Anderson

    • Position: Fifth Grade Math Teacher
    • Last Name: Anderson
    • First Name: Stephanie
    • Division: 5th Grade, Elementary
    • Phone - Work: 901-507-5004
    • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
    • Work City: Memphis
    • Work State: TN
    • Work Zip: 38111

    Fifth Grade Math Teacher

  • Ivy Phillips

    • Position: Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
    • Last Name: Phillips
    • First Name: Ivy
    • Division: 4th Grade, Elementary
    • Phone - Work: 901-507-3489
    • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
    • Work City: Memphis
    • Work State: TN
    • Work Zip: 38111

    Fourth Grade ELA Teacher

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Presbyterian Day School

Presbyterian Day School (PDS) is a private, Christian preschool and elementary school serving boys from 2-years-old through 6th grade for 75 years.

With our mission of striving to glorify God by developing boys in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man, we take a holistic approach to education, nurturing the heart, soul, mind, and body of each boy.

4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111

901-842-4600

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