Our first 1st grader earned 5 AR points today! Way to go, Mackenzie!
26 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Our first 1st grader earned 5 AR points today! Way to go, Mackenzie! Picture is of Mackenzie with her sticker and pen prizes.
Our first 1st grader earned 5 AR points today! Way to go, Mackenzie! Picture is of Mackenzie with her sticker and pen prizes and signs
The ice cream drawing will take place before school ends today. This is your last chance to enter to win free ice cream for an entire school year.
26 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Our ice cream drawing will take place today. Please get your ticket in by 2:00 today.

🐝💛 GOLDEN BUZZ AWARD – DEDICATION 💛🐝

Congratulations to Mrs. Denise Portwood, our Golden Buzz Award recipient for Dedication!

Mrs. Portwood demonstrates an incredible commitment and dedication to our students and school each day. If she sees a need, she steps in and fills it—without ever having to be asked. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and goes above and beyond to support our students, staff, and school.

We appreciate Mrs. Portwood and are so thankful for everything she does to make Van Wert Elementary a better place! 💛🖤

Congratulations, Mrs. Portwood! You are truly Golden! 🐝✨
26 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
🐝💛 GOLDEN BUZZ AWARD – DEDICATION 💛🐝 Congratulations to Mrs. Denise Portwood, our Golden Buzz Award recipient for Dedication! Mrs. Portwood demonstrates an incredible commitment and dedication to our students and school each day. If she sees a need, she steps in and fills it—without ever having to be asked. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and goes above and beyond to support our students, staff, and school. We appreciate Mrs. Portwood and are so thankful for everything she does to make Van Wert Elementary a better place! 💛🖤 Congratulations, Mrs. Portwood! You are truly Golden! 🐝✨
Congratulations to our September Faculty and Staff of the Month, Mr. G, Mrs. Garner, and Ms. Martin! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff.
26 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Congratulations to our September Faculty and Staff of the Month, Mr. G, Mrs. Garner, and Ms. Martin!
Congratulations to our September Faculty and Staff of the Month, Mr. G, Mrs. Garner, and Ms. Martin!
Congratulations to our September Faculty and Staff of the Month, Mr. G, Mrs. Garner, and Ms. Martin!
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!
26 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!
Congratulations to our Dot Day bookmark winners! Your creativity is outstanding. All bookmarks will be available in the library bookmark bin.
26 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Congratulations to our Dot Day bookmark winners! Your creativity is outstanding. All bookmarks will be available in the library bookmark bin.
Congratulations to Amy Perez Perez! She is our first student to reach our 100 AR Point Club! Readers are leaders! Keep up the great work!
27 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Congratulations to Amy Perez Perez! She is our first student to reach our 100 AR Point Club! Readers are leaders! Keep up the great work! Picture is of Amy holding a sign saying she earned 100 AR points!
Reminders for this week.
about 1 month ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Dolly Day this Friday the 25th wear pink or western wear
Special Olympics is this week Friday september 25th
Our fall break is from September 28th to October 2nd
Please, click below for The Weekly Buzz, 9/21/26:

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about 1 month ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jandy's Frozen Yogurt is tomorrow.
about 1 month ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Jandy's Frozen Yogurt is tomorrow. Don't forget to bring cash before 7:30 tomorrow.
Reminder: Picture Day is tomorrow.
about 1 month ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Picture Day is tomorrow. Come to school dressed to impress. September 16, 2026.
Important Flyers
about 1 month ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Join us at our Fall STEM Carnival - October 8th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Dot Day is September 15th - Wear dots and be creative!
Save the Date: Van Wert's Vocabulary Parade is October 30th at 8:30 am. Our top 10 costumes will receive prizes.
Jandy's Frozen Yogurt is on September 18th during lunch/recess times.
Picture Day is September 16, 2026
Reminder: Fall Break is September 28th to October 2nd
Join us at our Fall Special Olympics - September 25th
Dot Day is tomorrow. Don't forget to wear dots and make your mark on the day!
about 1 month ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Dot Day is tomorrow. Don't forget to wear dots and make your mark on the day!
Please click below for The Weekly Buzz:
https://app.smore.com/n/ta8gz
about 1 month ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Please click below for The Weekly Buzz:
https://app.smore.com/n/9d36x
about 1 month ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Purchase a ticket to be entered in Kindergarten's Ice Cream Raffle!
about 2 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Scoop up a year of ice cream! Raffle Fundraiser: Enter for a chance to win free ice cream for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year. Tickets are $15 and there will be two winners.
Partners in Education: Together we can make a difference! We are looking for Renaissance sponsors. If you are interested in donating to our school, you can donate online at https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/vwes_main/vwes-renaissance.html
about 2 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Together we can make a difference! We are looking for Renaissance sponsors. If you would like to donate to our school, you can donate online at https://polkcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/vwes_main/vwes-renaissance.html
Congratulations to our 5th-grade students for winning their August G.O.A.T. AR Challenge vs. Eastside! They read 3,059,747 words and earned 821.6 points with a median grade point level of 7.3.
about 2 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Congratulations to our 5th-grade students for winning their August G.O.A.T. AR Challenge vs. Eastside! They read 3,059,747 words and earned 821.6 points with a median grade point level of 7.3.
5th grade students posing with the GOAT trophy!
5th grade students posing with the GOAT trophy!
5th grade students posing with the GOAT trophy!
5th grade students posing with the GOAT trophy!
5th grade students posing with the GOAT trophy!
5th grade students posing with the GOAT trophy!
3rd-5th: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work!
about 2 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
K-2nd: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! 3rd grade math picture
3rd - 5th: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! 3rd grade reading picture.
3rd - 5th: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! 3rd grade reading picture. 4th grade math picture
3rd - 5th: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! 3rd grade reading picture. 4th grade reading picture
3rd - 5th: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! 3rd grade reading picture. 5th grade math picture
3rd - 5th: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! 3rd grade reading picture.
K-2nd: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work!
about 2 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
K-2nd: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! This picture is of kindergarten math.
K-2nd: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! this picture is for kindergarten reading
K-2nd: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! This picture is for 1st grade math
K-2nd: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! This picture is for 1st grade reading.
K-2nd: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! This picture is for 2nd grade math.
K-2nd: We are so very proud to share our Top 10 Fall MAP Assessment scorers! Way to go, students! Keep up the great work! This is for 2nd grade reading.