Congratulations to our 5th-grade students! They won the G.O.A.T. trophy last week against Eastside Elementary. We earned 569 AR points, and our median reading level was between 4.3 and 8.6. This week is 4th grade's turn! Let's go, 4th-grade students! #GOAT #ARchallenge
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Congratulations to our 5th-grade students! They won the G.O.A.T. trophy last week against Eastside Elementary. We earned 569 AR points, and our median reading level was between 4.3 and 8.6. This week is 4th grade's turn! Let's go, 4th-grade students! #GOAT #ARchallenge
Mrs. ONeal's class holding up 1st place fingers while posing with the GOAT trophy.
Mrs. Prater's students holding up peace and heart signs while posing with the GOAT trophy.
It's never too early to think about book characters. Join the fun and decorate a potato as a book character. Student submissions will be accepted on Sept 24th or Sept 25th by 8:00 am.
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4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Join the fun and decorate a potato as a book character. Please turn potatoes in on either Sept 24 or Sept 25th by 8:00 am.

Save the Dates:
September 17 - Yearbook Picture Day
October 10 - Absentee Picture Day
November 5 - Holiday Picture Day
February 18 - Spring Picture Day

4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Yearbook Picture Day for 2025-26 school year is September 17, 2025.
Picture Retake Day for 2025-26 school year is October 10, 2025.
Holiday Picture Day for 2025-26 school year is November 5, 2025.
Spring Picture Day for 2025-26 school year is February 18, 2026.
Thank you to all the parents and community members who attended Coffee and Conversation with Mr. Z last week. We appreciate you all!
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
coffee and conversations with Mr. Z
coffee and conversations with Mr. Z
coffee and conversations with Mr. Z
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PEP students
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Pep students working on school work
Pep students working on school work
A pep student reading a book outside
Pep students working on school work
Pep students working on school work
Happy Birthday to the following students who had a birthday recently! #happybirthday
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Happy Birthday! This is a picture of a student with a birthday today!
Happy Birthday! This is a picture of a student with a birthday today!
Happy Birthday! This is a picture of a student with a birthday today!
Happy Birthday! This is a picture of a student with a birthday today!
Happy Birthday! This is a picture of a student with a birthday today!
Happy Birthday! This is a picture of a student with a birthday today!
Purchase a Van Wert Elementary School t-shirt. Proceeds benefit the school. The deadline to order is September 5, 2025
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Purchase a Van Wert Elementary School tshirt. Proceeds benefit the school. The deadline to order is September 5, 2025
Friday Hat Days
Please help support the 5th-grade students and pay to wear a hat on designated days. $1.00
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Friday Hat Days are below. Please help support 5th grade and pay $1.00 on designated hat days.
Happy Birthday to the following students who had a birthday recently! #happybirthday
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
A student posing with Lucy Goose! Happy Birthday to the following students who had a birthday recently! #happybirthday
A student posing with Lucy Goose! Happy Birthday to the following students who had a birthday recently! #happybirthday
A student posing with Lucy Goose! Happy Birthday to the following students who had a birthday recently! #happybirthday
A student posing with Lucy Goose! Happy Birthday to the following students who had a birthday recently! #happybirthday
A student posing with Lucy Goose! Happy Birthday to the following students who had a birthday recently! #happybirthday
A student posing with Lucy Goose! Happy Birthday to the following students who had a birthday recently! #happybirthday
A student posing with Lucy Goose! Happy Birthday to the following students who had a birthday recently! #happybirthday
Parents' Right to Know
English: https://5il.co/3o1a8
Spanish: https://5il.co/3o1a9
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
2025-26 Parents' Right to Know flyer for this school year. In English
2025-26 Parents' Right to Know flyer for this school year. In Spanish
New Teacher Spotlight: Please welcome Kaily Martin to Van Wert Elementary School for our 2025-2026 school year. Ms. Martin will be the 1st grade EIP teacher at Van Wert! Welcome to Van Wert!
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
New Teacher Spotlight: Please welcome Kaily Martin to Van Wert Elementary School for our 2025-2026 school year. Ms. Martin will be the 1st grade EIP teacher at Van Wert! Welcome to Van Wert!
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Tonight is BOGO 8 ct nuggets at Chick-fil-A for the nugget bowl.
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Tonight is BOGO 8 ct nuggest at Chick-fil-A for our nugget bowl.
Join us on September 9, 2025, for Goodies with Grands!

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4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Goodies with Grands come join us to celebrate grandparent's day! We will have lite refreshments and a fun craft! You must RSVP for this event. Sept. 9th See you there!
📝STUDENT ANNUAL ENROLLMENT FORMS📝

It’s time to complete your student’s Annual Online Registration Forms for the 2025-2026 school year! 🌟

All forms are available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal and must be completed to ensure your student 's information is updated and accurate!

✅ Update contact info
✅ Confirm emergency contacts
✅ Review important district policies
✅ Authorize school nurse care

🖥️ Log in to PowerSchool today and get it done in just a few minutes from the comfort of your home: https://powerschool.polk.k12.ga.us/public/pw.html

Need help logging in? Contact your school’s office—we’re here to help!
Let’s get ready for a great year! 💙📚✏️
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Annual Enrollment Flyer
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4 months ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Have you tried putting toothpaste back once it's out of the tube? Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to take back once said. Mrs Arnold's class read "My Mouth is a Volcano" and discussed kindness and thinking before speaking.
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
pic of kids trying to get toothpaste back in the tube. Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to take back once said Mrs Arnold's class read "My Mouth is a Volcano" and discussed kindness and thinking before speaking.
pic of kids trying to get toothpaste back in the tube. Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to take back once said Mrs Arnold's class read "My Mouth is a Volcano" and discussed kindness and thinking before speaking.
pic of kids trying to get toothpaste back in the tube. Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to take back once said Mrs Arnold's class read "My Mouth is a Volcano" and discussed kindness and thinking before speaking.
pic of kids trying to get toothpaste back in the tube. Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to take back once said Mrs Arnold's class read "My Mouth is a Volcano" and discussed kindness and thinking before speaking.
pic of kids trying to get toothpaste back in the tube. Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to take back once said Mrs Arnold's class read "My Mouth is a Volcano" and discussed kindness and thinking before speaking.
Have you tried putting toothpaste back once it's out of the tube? Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to take back once said Mrs Arnold's class read "My Mouth is a Volcano" and discussed kindness and thinking before speaking.
pic of kids trying to get toothpaste back in the tube. Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to take back once said Mrs Arnold's class read "My Mouth is a Volcano" and discussed kindness and thinking before speaking.
pic of kids trying to get toothpaste back in the tube. Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to take back once said Mrs Arnold's class read "My Mouth is a Volcano" and discussed kindness and thinking before speaking.
Have you tried putting toothpaste back once it's out of the tube? Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to take back once said Mrs Arnold's class read "My Mouth is a Volcano" and discussed kindness and thinking before speaking.
Have you tried putting toothpaste back once it's out of the tube? Just like toothpaste sometimes words are harder to takepic of kids trying to get toothpaste back in the tube.
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
Friendship fun in Ms. Pace’s class. Each snack item represented a different kind of student, from helpers to hard workers, to students who use kind words, and more. The classes agreed that no one wants a “bad banana” in their class.
Are you ready for Rivalry Week? We can't wait to cheer on our RHS football team!
4 months ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Rivalry Week Spirit Days - Tuesday dress like an athlete or wear your jersey, Wednesday - Dress in animal costumes or animal prints, Thursday - be a celebrity or dress like you're headed to the red carpet, Friday - wear jacket spirit attire