The screening process usually begins with teacher referrals at the end of the school year for the following year.  Parents may also refer their child for screening.  

Guided by the Radford Complex Gifted and Talented Agreements, the school’s screening committee meets to review a multitude of both quantitative and qualitative data, recommend the selection of students to participate in the Enrichment Program, and to identify students who may be academically gifted.

March-April 2025

Students created science projects using the Climate Change Kit

Feb 2025

Students shared their science fair projects at the Maker's Explorium.

Students chose topics they were interested in and explored related careers. They developed blueprints, 3-D models, experiments, and a presentation based on their topic of study.  They also participated in targeted field trips to determine their project's application to the real world.

Students used materials provided by a DonorsChoose project. They experimented with lemons and other fruits, coins, nails, screws, and wires to learn about electricity.  

Students used popsicle sticks, tongue depressors, and glue to construct a bridge that was wide enough for a ball to roll down and capable of supporting five pounds for 2 minutes. 

Students built characters, art, animations and games with Bloxels using physical blocks and an iPad. They then shared their games with teachers and peers.

Students utilized Thinglink and Google Streetview to create a virtual tour of various campus locations for the PHES website.