Junior achievement came to work with our 4th graders on Friday! Our students learned a lot about financial responsibilities!
3 months ago, Sara Holt
A teacher with blonde hair crouches on the floor interacting with four students seated on light-colored tile in a classroom learning activity. Two girls with dark hair wear pink hoodies, one with braids wearing a light pink shirt. A boy with blonde hair wears a patterned fleece jacket, and another girl in a pink hoodie is partially visible on the right. Students have open textbooks and worksheets with pencils visible. The student with braids works on "Week 1: Research Ready?" materials covering asking questions, finding information, using evidence, and sharing what you learn. A "Skill-Builder Chart" is visible on the floor
Several elementary or middle school-aged students engage in a learning activity in a brightly lit classroom with large windows featuring horizontal blinds. On one wall, colorful number cutouts are displayed in two rows: "1 3 5 7 9" and "2 4 6 8 10." In the foreground, three students are focused on their work: a student in a light purple hoodie and glasses sits at a desk on the left, writing on a worksheet with a pencil; a student in a dark purple hoodie sits at another desk, holding a pencil and looking up; and a student in a red hoodie stands between them, holding and examining a small booklet or set of cards. Desks display papers and activity boards with grid-like layouts containing multiple colored cells.
Three children engage in an educational activity around a table in a classroom, with an adult visible in the background at another table. The child on the left has blonde hair and wears a colorful patterned fleece jacket. In the middle, a girl with braided hair and glasses wears a purple hoodie. On the right, a child with brown hair and glasses wears a red hoodie. They work with a large "Party Planning Placemat" and small cards featuring party-related items. The placemat asks "How do you plan a birthday party?" and organizes party items into categories: Food (snacks, drinks, desserts), Entertainment (indoor games, outdoor games, crafts), and Goody Bags (balloons, treats, party favors). Visible cards include "Musical Chairs Using Recycled Materials" and "Blue Cupcakes with Red Cherries," along with illustrated cards depicting a yellow cake with pink frosting, a green drink, a pink present, balloons, and a person with a party hat and blue balloon.
Five students and one adult engage in an educational activity around a rectangular table covered with colorful worksheets, activity guides, and small cards in a classroom. One student in a grey hoodie handles papers while another student with braids holds up a card. Documents on the table include "Party Planning Proposal," "Our Learning Log," "Together at Home," and "Party Details" with a "MATH" label visible on a small card. The classroom features a white brick wall on the left, a dark gray door with an "EXIT" sign above it, and large windows with dark gray horizontal blinds on the right. A red rolling storage cart and a small purple table are visible in the background.
A woman wearing a floral dress stands with a boy in a grey hoodie with a black and red logo and blue shorts in front of a whiteboard displaying a large United States map titled "United States Map: Regions and Resources" with the "Junior Achievement" logo. The whiteboard also shows cursive letters "Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo" across the top and "2026" on the left side. The map divides the U.S. into regions—Mountain, Midwest, Northeast, South Atlantic, and South—each with four symbol icons (circle, square, X, triangle) representing resources. State labels are visible throughout the map, including Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and many others, with Canada and Mexico shown as borders. The woman holds a colorful board or poster. The boy holds a craft project made of straws and possibly cups. A box of Kleenex tissues with a floral design sits on a stool to the right. The text "JA Our Region | ALL Sessions" appears in the map's top right corner.
Six elementary school-aged children and one adult teacher sit on the floor in a classroom engaged in a math learning activity with several papers and workbooks spread around them. The adult leans forward, pointing at papers while children look at the materials and some hold pencils. A bulletin board behind them displays a "Sharing Our Math Ideas" poster with sections on Listening (look at the speaker, focus on what they're saying, think about their ideas, be open to new strategies), Talking (use math words, ask questions, use strong voice with class or quiet voice with partner), and Showing (I'm thinking, I have an idea, I agree, I disagree). A classroom door is decorated with numerous positive character trait words including "ENOUGH," "LOVED," "HELPED," "CALM," "READY," "LEARN," "LISTEN," "BRAVE," "cooperative," "kind," "friendly," "respectful," "gentle," "secure," "creative," "patient," "positive," "strong," "empathetic," "thoughtful," "fair," "peaceful," "curious," "honest," "generous," "leader," "sincere," "dependable," "organized," "diligent," "focused," and "responsible." A wall sign displays "PERSEVERANCE is the CHARACTER TRAIT for March." A paper on the floor shows text about "Data that involves analyzing information." A small desk is visible in the background.
Three young boys sit on a tiled classroom floor engaged in a hands-on learning activity around a colorful "River Placemat" labeled "JA Our Region® | Session 3: Design." The boy on the left wears a blue t-shirt and jeans, kneeling while speaking or explaining something. The boy in the middle has curly hair and wears a red long-sleeved shirt, squatting low and intently focused on the craft. The boy on the right wears a colorful hoodie featuring a Charizard-like character and dark pants, sitting cross-legged with a thoughtful expression. Their craft project consists of a small brown cardboard box forming a boat's hull with several white cylindrical objects (straws) taped underneath as pontoons, a white paper sail attached to a vertical stick/straw mast, and a thin white string extending from the boat. Clear tape and an orange pencil sit beside the project, with a yellow pencil nearby. The background shows a white cinder block wall, a partial classroom desk with a red top, a wooden door or bulletin board decorated with student names on colored papers and circular affirmations reading "I AM ENOUGH," "I AM GENEROUS," "I AM KIND," "I AM BRAVE," "I AM COURAGEOUS," "I AM SPECIAL," and "I AM LOYAL."
A woman wearing a floral dress and khaki pants stands with a child in a red hoodie and grey shorts in front of a large United States map displayed on a white classroom wall. The map, titled "United States Map: Regions and Resources" with the "JA Our Region | ALL Sessions" label, divides the country into four colored regions: Mountain (purple), Midwest (orange/yellow), Northeast (red), and South (blue/green). Each region displays state names and resource boxes containing six icons arranged in two rows of three with circle, square, and triangle patterns. The map shows borders with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, and includes state labels throughout. The woman holds an open colorful book or poster. The child holds a small handmade object constructed from cardboard and sticks. A box of Kleenex tissues sits on a small wooden stool in the lower left foreground. The child wears a Nike hoodie with "JR AN" (part of Jordan) visible. A wall sign reads "Take care OF YOUR THINGS." The woman wears a "VISITOR" badge. The lower wall features a grey brick pattern, and the floor is carpeted with a light-colored rug.
Popsicles on the Playground was a huge hit for our little friends. We are so proud of these kiddos for completing their 3rd quarter reading logs 📚
3 months ago, Sara Holt
Approximately 15 elementary school-aged children gather on and around a black and yellow geometric climbing structure shaped like interconnected pyramids or tripods on a sunny playground day. Many children are smiling and looking toward the camera. A girl in a pink shirt and black leggings climbs on the left side while a boy in a grey shirt and blue shorts sits on a lower section. A girl in a pink hoodie sits prominently toward the front right. The playground features wood chip ground cover, with a blue swing set visible on the left in the background. Grassy areas, trees, and a larger colorful playground structure with red and blue slides are visible further back. The clear blue sky has faint wispy clouds. A shadow of the photographer holding a camera is cast on the wood chips in the foreground.
Six children actively play on a blue and yellow playground structure on a sunny day. In the foreground, a blonde-haired girl in a pink t-shirt and black leggings smiles while sliding down the blue slide. Behind her, a boy in a grey t-shirt and blue shorts sits on the slide. Further up, a boy wearing a black Reebok hoodie with a white delta symbol smiles while on the slide. Above him, a girl in a light purple outfit sits on the slide with her arms raised. On a red platform to the right stand two more children: a girl with dark curly hair wearing black overalls and a white t-shirt, and a boy in a black t-shirt and camouflage pants. The background shows green grass, several trees under a clear blue sky, and hints of other playground equipment and a building in the distance.
Several children play on a large, colorful geodesic dome climbing structure at a sunny outdoor playground. In the foreground, a young girl with braids wearing a light-colored long-sleeve patterned shirt and dark pants smiles directly at the camera while holding onto the dome's bars. Other children are visible further back and higher up on the dome: one in a dark shirt is partially visible, and another in a light-colored shirt is on the far right. The ground beneath the structure is covered with wood chips. In the background, a grassy field, trees with sparse leaves suggesting early spring or late fall, and two basketball hoops with backboards are visible. A parking lot with cars and buildings appear in the distance under a light blue sky.
Two children play on a sunny playground. A young Black girl is in the foreground, climbing a yellow ladder on the playground structure. She wears a beige t-shirt, a green and white varsity-style jacket, brown leggings, dark grey clogs with light blue socks, and has beaded braids in her hair. She looks toward the camera with a slight smile. In the background, a young white boy hangs from the monkey bars. The playground features blue support poles, yellow bars and ladders, and red slides and platforms. Wood chips cover the ground, with a grassy area and trees visible under a clear blue sky.
A child or young adolescent actively swings on a blue and green swing set in a park on a sunny day. They wear a bright blue t-shirt, light-wash ripped jeans, and black and white sneakers, with their body angled mid-swing and legs extended forward. Light brown wood chips cover the ground beneath the swing set. In the background, a large grassy area, numerous trees with varying degrees of foliage, a winding paved path, and a brown park bench are visible under a clear blue sky.
We are so proud of our All-Star Volleyball team. They beat Bethany Elementary in 3 out of 5 of their games.
3 months ago, Sara Holt
Alt Text: A five-photograph collage documents a youth volleyball event at a school or community center gymnasium. Top Left: Approximately 16 children and young adults dressed in black t-shirts with white designs pose on a low stage against a dark curtain backdrop. Two children kneel in the front, with one holding a volleyball, and partial text "SPORTS" is visible on one child's shirt. Top Right: An action shot shows children playing volleyball on a court with a net visible in the middle. Several adults are seated along the far wall observing the game. Middle Left: A huddle of children and several adults, including two coaches, gather on the volleyball court, apparently receiving instructions or discussing strategy. Bottom Left: Children engage in volleyball practice or play on the court while an adult observes from the left side of the frame. Bottom Right: Another action shot from a different perspective shows children playing volleyball in the gymnasium with spectators seated along the wall in the background. Gymnasium banners and signage visible throughout the photos display text including "ON DECK OR OVER THE TOP," "AmeriCorps' Talent," "WE ARE NATIONAL," "NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL," and "WE ARE CHAMPIONS."
We are in need of proctors for End of Year testing! Please see the flyer for information.
3 months ago, Sara Holt
Colorful flyer with a chalkboard graphic that reads “We Need You! NC Check Ins and EOG Proctors.” The flyer announces a need for testing proctors to help monitor end-of-year testing sessions. It lists the first training on Monday, April 13th at 2:30 p.m. in Central Elementary’s Media Center. Testing dates are April 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, and May 21st, 22nd, and 27th. Contact information is provided for Taylor Hopper, Testing Coordinator, including a phone number and email address.
We are so grateful for all of the volunteers from Osborne Baptist Church who give up their time weekly to host Good News Club after school for our kindergarten-fifth grade students.
3 months ago, Sara Holt
A large group of elementary students and several adults stand together on a stage in a school gym, smiling for a group photo. Many students are wearing green shirts and name tags, suggesting a themed event or celebration. Behind them are banners reading “School of Distinction” and “School of Honors Excellence” for Rockingham County Schools. The stage has a closed curtain, and the gym floor with colored markers is visible in the foreground.

We are so proud of these students who represented our school in this year’s All-County Chorus! 🎼 These talented singers worked hard to learn multiple pieces of music that they performed with other elementary school students for our community at the 33rd Annual All-County Chorus. Their dedication and effort truly paid off!

3 months ago, Sara Holt
Twelve children and young teenagers and one adult woman pose together on a stage for a photo. Several children are seated on the edge of the stage in the foreground while others stand or crouch behind them. The adult woman, wearing a floral dress, stands on the right side of the upper group. The background features a dark blue stage curtain with visible stage lights above, creating a blue-tinted lighting effect.
Twelve elementary or middle school-aged children stand on a sunny, grassy lawn in front of a brick building with a blue roof and several bare trees. Most of the children are smiling with their arms raised overhead, waving or gesturing enthusiastically. They are dressed in casual clothing including jeans and t-shirts. Long shadows of the children are cast on the grass in front of them, indicating bright sunlight.
Approximately 12 diverse children and young teenagers stand outdoors on a sunny day on a grassy area in front of a brick building with a prominent blue sloped roof section. Several bare-branched trees are visible in the foreground and background, suggesting late winter or early spring. Most of the children are smiling and looking toward the camera, dressed in casual attire including jeans, t-shirts, and hoodies. Some children wear lanyards around their necks. Long shadows are cast on the grass from the people and trees.
A large group of children, likely students, are seated in rows in an auditorium or rehearsal space on a stage. Most are holding sheet music or notebooks and facing toward the front. Two adults lead the group: one seated at a grand piano facing away from the camera and another standing with hands raised as if conducting or instructing. The space features a high ceiling with exposed structures and a dark curtain with blue lighting in the background, suggesting a music lesson, choir practice, or rehearsal session.
A wide shot of an auditorium or theater shows numerous dark, unoccupied seats in the foreground. On the illuminated stage with blue and purple lighting, a large group of people are seated in rows, arranged as an orchestra or choir during rehearsal. Many individuals hold instruments or music. A person in a purple dress stands prominently on the stage, facing the seated group and conducting or directing them. Another person is seated at a piano on the right side of the stage. The stage features visible stage lights across its front edge, and multiple large rectangular acoustic panels suspended from the ceiling above are bathed in purple hue from the stage lighting. A decorative golden wavy element runs along the top of the stage opening, and the ceiling structure above features exposed industrial elements.

We had the best time meeting new faces and seeing familiar ones at Catch the Reading Bug last weekend! Special shout out to Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Gunn, Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Richmond, and Ms. Williams for volunteering their time to make this a huge success!

3 months ago, Sara Holt
An indoor school community fair event is held in a gymnasium. A child in a white shirt and blue pants kneels on the floor, transferring soil from a clear bin into a small pot while a person in a blue shirt and black leggings observes. Behind them is a booth with a red tablecloth displaying "CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL" with a paw print logo. A woman in a red shirt stands behind the table smiling. The booth features a green leafy and pink rose floral backdrop, with items including spray bottles in red, yellow, and pink, potted daffodils and purple plants, and multiple copies of the book "Harlem Grown." A display board on the right lists "Ways to help in your Community," including donating used toys, books and clothes, picking up litter, reusing materials, spreading kindness, and starting a free library.
An indoor school fair or community gathering takes place in a gymnasium with bleachers visible in the background. Two women stand behind a red-draped table labeled "CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL" with a paw print logo, assisting a young girl and another adult woman with craft activities. The table is laden with craft supplies including markers, decorative sticks, stickers, plastic gems, and buckets. A book titled "Harlem Grown" and a small potted plant sit on the table. A display board on the left features photographs and text explaining the goal: "Our goal is to show that we can reuse and up-cycle items others may consider trash and use them for greater good. Here is environmental choices!"
A display against a green backdrop with leaf patterns and white and pink rose images showcases a garden-themed activity. On a grey table, two pots of yellow daffodils sit on the left and right. In the center, an open book titled "Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood" by Tony Hillery, illustrated by Jessie Hartland, is displayed on a white stand. To the left of the book, a silver tray holds numerous small, circular ladybug crafts painted in various colors—pink, green, purple, and black—with black spots and antennae. To the right, on a red tablecloth, a Ferry brand seed packet for sugar snap peas and a red plastic watering can are visible.
An adult woman with long dark hair wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans stands with a young girl with blonde hair wearing an orange long-sleeved shirt with flower patterns and pink pants at a red-draped table. On the table, numerous small clear plastic bottles with colored caps in blue, green, and white are arranged alongside a clear container filled with small shiny beads, charms, and rings. A pink bucket with a white handle, sheets of colorful stickers featuring hearts, stars, flowers, and nature-themed designs, and a small potted plant with pink flowers are also visible. The floor in the background features a large light-colored tarp or mat with faint lines, and other people, including children, are visible in the distance.
An indoor community event takes place in a large gymnasium hall with a "Home of the Jaguars" banner and jaguar mural visible on the back wall. Numerous attendees walk and interact with various booths displaying red and checkered tablecloths and balloons. In the foreground, a booth features a red-covered table with a large clear plastic bin filled with soil and small colorful plastic gardening tools in pink, green, and blue. Seed packets for Ferry-Morse Wildflowers and Carrots, a small potted plant, and a book titled "Harlem Grown" displayed on a stand are on the table. A woman in a black top arranges items while another woman helps a child scoop soil from the bin. A brown tri-fold project board with photos is displayed prominently on the table.
Five women stand side-by-side smiling at the camera at an indoor school event. From left to right, they wear: a light gray t-shirt with "#TEAC" (partially visible) and a person-with-books graphic, a red t-shirt reading "CENTRAL ELEMENTARY All-Stars VOLLEYBALL," a cream t-shirt reading "All the Cool Kids Reading" with an open book graphic, and a black t-shirt with partially visible text "EERS." The background features a light-colored wall, a floral curtain with red roses, and a white display board with pictures and text. A red table with a school-themed banner displaying a white paw print and "CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL" text is visible in the foreground on the right, along with an orange arrow pointing right and the word "OWN" on the display board.
Snow much excitement ❄️

Mrs. Woods class took a quick brain break to enjoy the snowy surprise before it disappeared!
3 months ago, Sara Holt
A group of about twenty elementary school students stands in a long line outside a brick school building on a sidewalk. The photo is slightly tilted, and the students stretch diagonally across the frame. Some students have their arms raised or are posing playfully while others stand close together. The ground appears damp, and patches of grass are visible in the foreground near the sidewalk. Large windows and a doorway are visible behind them on the brick wall.
A line of elementary school students stands outside along the side of a brick school building, looking up toward the sky with their mouths open as if trying to catch falling snowflakes. The photo is taken at a slight angle, showing the students lined up along a wet sidewalk with grass in the foreground. Several students wear hoodies or jackets, and the building’s windows and a green door are visible behind them.
Congratulations to Central Elementary's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Ruby Schenkel and Classified Employee of the Year, Ms. Tammy Jeffries 👏 We are so grateful for ALL that they do each and every day ❤️🐾❤️
3 months ago, Sara Holt
Three school staff members stand together in a classroom. The woman in the center holds a bouquet of pink flowers and a card while smiling. A balloon behind them reads “You are Amazing!” The two people beside her smile and stand close in celebration. Classroom materials, student work displayed on a bulletin board, and office supplies are visible in the background.
Three school staff members pose together in a classroom. The person in the center holds a bouquet of yellow flowers and a card, with a balloon floating above them. The two colleagues beside her smile while standing close. Desks, student charts, and classroom materials fill the background, creating a bright and welcoming classroom setting.
Our first grade friends love to drop everything and read ❤️
3 months ago, Sara Holt
A young boy with dark, curly hair is seated in a dark, oversized beanbag chair, engrossed in reading a bright yellow and green book. He wears a red and black jacket, ripped black jeans, and white sneakers. The classroom background features light-colored walls with an alphabet chart displaying letters R through Z with illustrations (rat, snake, strawberries, zebra), a motivational poster reading "YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS" with a caterpillar on books, and a black cabinet displaying a "CHROMEBOOK" list with twelve student names. The book he is reading is a Green Light Readers Level 2 book with text about a character named George building a tree house.
A young Black boy with short, curly dark hair kneels on a light-colored tiled floor, intently looking down at an open children's book. He wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt and dark green sweatpants with a white Jumpman logo on the left thigh. He holds a blue toy phone receiver to his ear with his left hand while his right hand rests on the opened book. The book displays a two-page spread with warm yellow and orange tones featuring an upside-down elephant with an extended trunk on the left page and a large tree with dark, bare branches and roots on the right page. The story text mentions "Maxwell, the baby elephant, loved playing. He especially loved swinging through the trees." In the background, a grey metal desk with a drawer is visible, along with a light teal bucket beneath it and partially visible furniture with red trim.
Two children read books in a classroom learning area. A boy sits in a black chair on the left wearing a white t-shirt with a red graphic and blue jeans, reading a yellow book. A girl sits on the floor in a light blue scoop chair on the right wearing a black t-shirt with The Rolling Stones logo and blue jeans, also reading a book. Behind them is a blue bookshelf filled with books and learning materials, including bins labeled "Pink Pig," "Level 2," "Blue," "Purple," and "Apples," as well as Usborne First Learning Books and puzzle titles. A colorful wall poster features a rainbow, shapes, and hearts with words like "Cool," "Happy," and "Me." A black pocket chart displays the alphabet. An orange basket filled with stuffed animals, including a raccoon and blue figure, sits next to the girl. The floor is covered with a black rug with white and red polka dots in one area.
A young girl with light brown hair in two pigtails secured with purple hair ties sits at a wooden desk, looking down at an open book. She wears a light pink t-shirt with "God's GIRLIE" text in rainbow gradient script and denim shorts, with small purple stud earrings visible. Her hands are clasped lightly on the open book as she reads. The left page displays an illustration of a landscape with a well, wooden chest, winding river, and two trees labeled "Dig here." The right page shows a black and white cat next to a rolled-up map and a cartoon pig character with a yellow item. The book text includes "A chest of treasure!" cries Big Pig" and "She lays the map down. A big cross shows where she shou..." In the background, the classroom features colored storage units in pink, red, green, and purple, a teal chair, a black electronic device with wires, and a blue bin on a table.
Happy National School Social Work Week to our very own Lisa Barnett!
3 months ago, Sara Holt
A smiling woman wearing a red T-shirt stands in a school hallway holding a large bouquet of pink lilies, roses, and greenery in a glass vase. Behind her are wall displays of colorful painted handprints on white tiles, each labeled with a student’s name and age, framed in bright yellow. She wears a lanyard with keys and an ID badge, and the hallway wall is made of light gray cinder blocks.
Math with Mrs. Hill, our amazing instructional coach!
3 months ago, Sara Holt
Two children work at a gray table in a classroom. On the left, a boy with dark curly hair wearing a "South Pride" graphic t-shirt looks down at his paper. On the right, a girl with light brown hair and glasses wearing a gray sweatshirt holds a pencil and writes on her paper labeled "Plate Boundaries Practice," containing twelve questions about plate tectonics, boundaries, and geological features. Between them on the table are two small whiteboards, two black markers, two black erasers, a blank white paper, and a teal mesh pencil holder filled with yellow pencils and writing tools. In the background, another child with blonde hair works on the floor. An adult's legs are partially visible in the upper left corner. Gray metal filing cabinets, additional tables, chairs, a black trash can, and colorful supply containers are visible throughout the classroom with a tiled floor.
Three children sit on a light-colored tiled floor in a school hallway or classroom engaged in an activity. On the left, a boy wearing a peach-colored hooded sweatshirt with a crown design holds a pencil. In the middle, a boy wearing a camouflage hooded sweatshirt and black shorts holds a small whiteboard and marker while looking upward. On the right, a girl with glasses wearing a black jacket, white shirt with red detailing, and black and white checkered pants is tying her black and pink athletic shoe, with her dark hair pulled back in a ponytail with a green elastic band. Papers with printed text and some sections highlighted in yellow, small whiteboards, pencils, and blue erasers are scattered on the floor around them. A white shelving unit with clear bins is partially visible on the right, with a light beige brick wall and brown door visible in the background.
A teacher wearing glasses and a dark green shirt kneels on a floral-patterned rug with three students sitting around her on the floor. The students—two boys and one girl—are engaged in a learning activity using small whiteboards with markers. One whiteboard shows "4x3 = 27," another displays "AND OR x+y," and a partially visible whiteboard shows "4x3 =." The girl wears a light-colored shirt and pink pants. One boy wears a blue shirt with an Under Armour logo, and the other boy wears a black and pink Messi #10 jersey. Papers, pencils, and markers are scattered on the rug. In the background, a white brick wall displays a large paper chart, filing cabinets, and a trash can are visible.
Three children sit on a black rug patterned with green and light green succulent designs, engaged in a learning activity in a classroom. A blonde girl wearing pink pants and white high-top sneakers with pink polka dots writes on a small white dry-erase board displaying "AxD 9x3 = 27 Comprehension." One boy wearing a black and pink striped soccer jersey with glasses holds a pencil while looking at a worksheet. Another boy wearing a blue t-shirt with an Under Armour logo also studies a worksheet. Pencils and small black erasers are scattered on the rug among their papers. In the upper left background, part of an adult's legs and a red classroom chair are visible along with a light-colored tiled floor.
Our February Bus Riders of the Month 🚍
4 months ago, Sara Holt
Seven elementary school students stand in a school hallway holding red “Bus Student of the Month” certificates. They are lined up in front of a bulletin board that reads, “Each of us is like a single note …” decorated with colorful musical notes. Above them, framed artwork displays painted handprints with students’ names. The students smile proudly while posing for the photo.
We are so thankful for our Student Council members for putting up and taking down our flags each day.
4 months ago, Sara Holt
An adult in a blue jacket and a child in a brown hooded coat stand at the base of a flagpole in front of a brick school building, raising a North Carolina state flag. The flag displays the dates "MAY 20TH 1775" and "APRIL 12TH 1776" along with "N * C." Two other children are visible in the scene: one child with a backpack walks away on the left, while another child in a brown hooded jacket with a camouflage backpack runs on the right. Red paw prints are painted on the concrete pathway. The warm lighting suggests early morning or late afternoon, casting a golden glow on the brick building's wall.
Two adults prepare to raise or lower a North Carolina state flag at an outdoor flagpole in front of a brick school building. A man in a blue jacket stands near the flagpole base while a woman in a purple/pink long coat holds the flag with him, with a third person partially visible behind them. The North Carolina flag displays a vertical blue stripe with a gold star, the letters "N C," and two banners showing the dates "MAY 20TH 1775." In the background, the brick building features large windows, white pillars supporting a covered entrance, and is illuminated by warm sunlight. Bare tree branches are visible on the right side. A concrete pathway with red and white painted paw prints leads toward the building, with a wooden post decorated with white and red/black bows visible on the right edge. The sky is clear and blue.
100 days of learning, laughter, and growth! We're so proud of our students and staff for all they've accomplished in the first 100 days of school!
4 months ago, Sara Holt
An elementary school student and a female staff member stand side by side in a school hallway. The student wears a gray leopard-print hoodie, light-wash ripped jeans, and brown boots, smiling slightly at the camera. The staff member wears a white long-sleeve shirt, black puffer vest, plaid pants, and black shoes. Behind them, colorful student projects about notable historical figures are clipped to a bulletin board on a cinderblock wall.
Five young elementary students and two adults pose together in a classroom. One adult is dressed in a floral dress with a red bonnet and glasses, holding a handbag, while another staff member stands beside the group wearing a white graphic shirt and lanyard. The children smile at the camera, wearing casual school clothes in bright colors. Classroom tables, chairs, posters, and storage bins are visible in the background.
Two elementary students stand close together in a classroom, smiling at the camera and wearing paper celebration hats. One child wears a colorful “Happy Birthday” crown with the name “Keelan” written on it. The other child wears a hand-colored paper hat that reads “100 Days Brighter!” with a rainbow design. Classroom storage bins and folders are visible behind them.
Two young girls stand side-by-side in a school hallway smiling at the camera. The girl on the left wears a black t-shirt with an axolotl design and "100 DAYS IS ALOTL SCHOOL" text, paired with a light blue and pink fleece jacket and colorful sneakers. The girl on the right wears glasses and a purple tie-dye t-shirt with "100 DAYS OF SCHOOL" text, paired with a black cardigan. Behind them, the hallway features light-colored tiled floors, white block-patterned walls decorated with student artwork with red accents, and an EXIT sign visible above.
A teacher and three young children pose together in a classroom for a "100 Days of School" celebration. The teacher wears a grey shirt reading "HAPPY 100TH" with educational symbols. The children wear festive shirts: one with googly eyes and a monster mouth, one with "100 DAYS SMARTER" in colorful letters and pencil designs, and one with a purple monster graphic reading "I'VE SURVIVED 100 Days." Behind them, a whiteboard displays alphabet letters with picture cards, an EXIT sign is visible, and a nameplate reads "MRS. DECENOR." The brightly lit classroom has tiled ceilings, a pink table, storage bins, and educational displays.
Seven people—six children and an adult teacher—pose in a classroom dressed in creative costumes for a "100 Days of School" celebration. Children are dressed as elderly characters, a sparkly astronaut, and other creative outfits, many holding books. The teacher wears a white shirt with a large "100" graphic and colorful checkered hearts. Behind them, a blackboard reads "TO THE adventure BEGIN..." with student names listed. Classroom posters display the alphabet, sight words, and motivational phrases like "Our little SEEDS grow mighty TREES." An EXIT sign is visible, and a red rug is on the tiled floor.
Four young kindergarten students celebrate the 100th day of school in a classroom. From left to right: a girl wearing a shirt reading "100 days of school" with gift box graphics; a boy wearing a hat reading "I'M [sun graphic] 100 BRIGHT"; a boy wearing a "RAMEN LIFE" shirt dressed as an elderly person with a plaid shirt, glasses, and walking stick; and a boy wearing a shirt reading "GOOD GOOGLY MOOD 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL" with googly eye graphics. Behind them, the classroom displays an American flag, a purple bulletin board labeled with "MATH FOUNDATIONS," "READING," and "SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES," a circular welcome sign reading "WELCOME TO Ms. Giles' CLASSROOM K," a blue alphabet chart, and a "Class Jobs" chart.
A blonde teacher wearing glasses and a pink sweater stands behind four young students in a brightly lit classroom. The children are dressed festively, with one boy wearing a red stylized "100" t-shirt, another child wearing red-framed glasses and multiple pearl necklaces, and a girl in a red shirt with a heart design. In the background, classroom elements are visible including a February calendar with dates 1-26, an alphabet chart showing "Ww Xx Yy Zz," an American flag, an EXIT sign above a door marked "47," a "Pledge of Allegiance" poster, a "MINDSET IS EVERYTHING" poster, and a "COOL KIDS" sign. Another student is partially visible seated at a desk in the far left background.
A smiling adult woman with blonde hair, glasses, and pearl necklaces stands with her arm around a young girl in a classroom. The girl is dressed in costume as an elderly person, wearing a gray wig, chain-link glasses, pearl necklace, dark floral dress, light brown leggings, and brown ankle boots while holding a black cane. The woman wears a light blue and white striped cardigan, dark pants, and light blue sneakers. Behind them, the classroom features a light pink patterned bulletin board displaying "VOWEL BABIES" and "CONSONANTS" with phonics cards, a poster reading "YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS," a dark circular chair, a small wooden desk, black storage bins labeled "QUIET BOOK," and other children visible in the background.
A young boy with braided dark hair stands in a classroom looking over her shoulder, wearing a white t-shirt covered with white cotton balls creating a textured appearance, blue jeans, and brown boots. She stands near a round wooden table in a bright, light-tiled classroom. The walls behind her are extensively covered with educational charts including phonics guides with sound-making faces, consonant and vowel blends, and a large alphabet chart with sight words and student names listed below each letter. An apple-themed decorative border runs along the bottom of the charts.
Our kindergarten friends practiced "heart" words, letter names and sounds in Ms. Fargis' class this morning ❤️
4 months ago, Sara Holt
Three young students sit on a colorful classroom rug shaped like a tree with alphabet letters on each leaf, working together to match letter cards with picture cards. The children are arranging the cards on the floor in front of them. Classroom shelves, bins, and small wooden steps are visible in the background.
A teacher sits at a small group table with several young students during a literacy activity. The students use dry-erase markers and small manipulatives on laminated worksheets labeled with tasks such as “Tap It,” “Map It,” “Graph It,” and “Zap It.” Clear plastic bags and classroom materials are spread across the table while the teacher guides the lesson.
Saturday mornings look a little different when your heart is in it for your students. We are grateful for our teachers who give up their weekend to dig into data, collaborate, and make sure we're meeting the needs of every student. That's dedication. ❤️🐾❤️
4 months ago, Sara Holt
Collage of six photos showing school staff gathered for a meeting and meal. In several images, staff members sit together at long cafeteria tables in the evening, eating and smiling at the camera with plates and drinks in front of them. Other photos show staff seated at tables in the school library, some working on laptops and others listening, with bookshelves and classroom displays in the background. The overall scene captures a friendly, collaborative staff gathering in both the cafeteria and library spaces.

Leadership on wheels! 🛼 So much fun seeing our Assistant Principal rolling with us at PTA Skate Night!

4 months ago, Sara Holt
Assistant principal skating on a roller rink floor during the school’s PTA Skate Night, smiling and interacting with students under colorful rink lights.
.Assistant principal wearing skates and rolling across the rink at PTA Skate Night while students skate nearby and families watch from the sidelines.
We honored our amazing and dedicated bus drivers last week during Love the Bus Week🚌 We are so thankful for them each and every day. ❤️🐾❤️
4 months ago, Sara Holt
A group photo of four adults — three women and one man — standing shoulder-to-shoulder and smiling. They wear matching black school-themed T‑shirts showing a yellow school bus with paw prints and a kitten peeking from a window. Above them, a string of colorful paper cutouts shaped like pencils and crayons hangs in front of a large window with horizontal blinds. The room has light-colored tile flooring with a red mat on the left and a light-colored door on the right. Visible text on the shirts/readable signage includes: "CUBS", "SEE ME", "ROLLIN'", and "THEY WAITIN'".
Was it really just a week ago that our school staff celebrated with a "Souper" Bowl party?
4 months ago, Sara Holt
Four people sit around a white rectangular cafeteria table beneath large multi‑pane windows showing bare trees outside. From left: a dark‑haired woman with glasses (dark vest, grey shirt, maroon pants) smiles with her chin on her hand; across from her an older blonde woman in a patterned top waves and holds food; on the right two younger women in light baseball caps and sweatshirts smile while eating. Trays with partitioned food, red and green plastic cups, a soda can, a tumbler, and a smartphone sit on the table. Empty cafeteria tables and light tile flooring are visible in the background.
Five people sit along two long dining tables under large windows. On the left are three women (one in pink holding a bottle, an older blonde woman, and a dark‑haired woman eating from a tray). Facing the camera on the right are a smiling man in a light grey hoodie and a woman in an olive sweater. Multiple compartmented food trays, small bowls, plastic Coca‑Cola bottles, a red cup, and a teal thermos are on the tables. The mood is relaxed and friendly.
A busy communal meal in a large dining hall: about 20–30 adults sit at long tables with attached stools, eating and socializing under recessed ceiling lights and high multi‑pane windows that show trees outside. People in the foreground smile toward the camera; tables hold plates, trays, cups and bottles. Light cinderblock walls and a colorful wall decoration are visible, giving the scene a warm, social atmosphere.
Indoor community meal with buffet: three women sit at a table in the foreground eating from trays and drinking from red plastic cups (one woman wears a colorful beanie and smiles). Behind them, two servers stand at a buffet table draped with a green “GAME TIME” cloth—one wears a camouflage jacket, the other a sweatshirt reading “CAROLINA.” Wall posters read “BULLY FREE ZONE” and show a school app QR code and contact info. Slow cookers and serving dishes are set up, and other attendees sit at tables in the background.