Reminder: Holiday Picture Day is tomorrow.
1 day ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Holiday Picture Day is tomorrow November, 4, 2026
Important Flyers
2 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Nov. Pajama Day This Friday, November 6, 2026. Please pay $5 to participate. Must pay by this Thursday.
Holiday Pictures are on November 4, 2026
Reminder: Progress Reports go home on November 11, 2026
Van Wert Elementary School Scripps Spelling Bee (Top 2 Students will receive parent invites to attend). It is on November 12, 2026. 9:00 am.
Jandy's Frozen Yogurt is November 20th during lunch/recess.
Scholastic Book Fair Dec. 1-4th Parents may attend any day during the times provided above. Activity times.
Van Wert Elementary School Thanksgiving Break - November 23-27th
🍿🍬 FRIDAY: We had a RAD Day at Van Wert! 🍬🍿

🎉 Every student who was present got a bag of candy just for showing up!

A BIG shout-out to our classrooms that achieved 100% attendance!
~Mrs. Andrews
~Mrs. Arnold
~Mrs. Carver
~Mrs. Chappell
~Mrs. Kersey
~Ms. Williams
2 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Picture of students enjoying popcorn for RAD Day. 🍿🍬 FRIDAY: We had a RAD Day at Van Wert! 🍬🍿 🎉 Every student who was present got a sweet treat bag of candy just for showing up and being part of the fun! A BIG shout-out to our special classrooms that achieved 100% attendance! ~Mrs. Andrews ~Mrs. Arnold ~Mrs. Carver ~Mrs. Chappell ~Mrs. Kersey ~Ms. Williams Those classes earned an extra special reward with a POPCORN PARTY! 🍿🥳 Thank you to our students, families, and teachers for helping make attendance a priority. We hope everyone had a RAD time! 💛🖤 Way to show up, Yellow Jackets! 🐝 #randomattendanceday #everydaycounts #VanWert
Picture of students enjoying popcorn for RAD Day.🍿🍬 FRIDAY: We had a RAD Day at Van Wert! 🍬🍿 🎉 Every student who was present got a sweet treat bag of candy just for showing up and being part of the fun! A BIG shout-out to our special classrooms that achieved 100% attendance! ~Mrs. Andrews ~Mrs. Arnold ~Mrs. Carver ~Mrs. Chappell ~Mrs. Kersey ~Ms. Williams Those classes earned an extra special reward with a POPCORN PARTY! 🍿🥳 Thank you to our students, families, and teachers for helping make attendance a priority. We hope everyone had a RAD time! 💛🖤 Way to show up, Yellow Jackets! 🐝 #randomattendanceday #everydaycounts #VanWert
Picture of students enjoying popcorn for RAD Day.🍿🍬 FRIDAY: We had a RAD Day at Van Wert! 🍬🍿 🎉 Every student who was present got a sweet treat bag of candy just for showing up and being part of the fun! A BIG shout-out to our special classrooms that achieved 100% attendance! ~Mrs. Andrews ~Mrs. Arnold ~Mrs. Carver ~Mrs. Chappell ~Mrs. Kersey ~Ms. Williams Those classes earned an extra special reward with a POPCORN PARTY! 🍿🥳 Thank you to our students, families, and teachers for helping make attendance a priority. We hope everyone had a RAD time! 💛🖤 Way to show up, Yellow Jackets! 🐝 #randomattendanceday #everydaycounts #VanWert
Picture of students enjoying popcorn for RAD Day.🍿🍬 FRIDAY: We had a RAD Day at Van Wert! 🍬🍿 🎉 Every student who was present got a sweet treat bag of candy just for showing up and being part of the fun! A BIG shout-out to our special classrooms that achieved 100% attendance! ~Mrs. Andrews ~Mrs. Arnold ~Mrs. Carver ~Mrs. Chappell ~Mrs. Kersey ~Ms. Williams Those classes earned an extra special reward with a POPCORN PARTY! 🍿🥳 Thank you to our students, families, and teachers for helping make attendance a priority. We hope everyone had a RAD time! 💛🖤 Way to show up, Yellow Jackets! 🐝 #randomattendanceday #everydaycounts #VanWert
🌟🐝 Let's hear it for Van Wert's October Students of the Month! 🐝🌟

We are SO proud of these outstanding students who have been recognized for the month of October! These students have gone above and beyond by demonstrating hard work, kindness, responsibility, leadership, and a positive attitude.

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! We are proud of you! 🎉👏

#VanWertYellowJackets #StudentsOfTheMonth #YellowJacketPride
2 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
🌟🐝 Let's hear it for Van Wert's October Students of the Month! 🐝🌟 We are SO proud of these outstanding students who have been recognized for the month of October! These students have gone above and beyond by demonstrating hard work, kindness, responsibility, leadership, and a positive attitude. Being named Student of the Month is a wonderful accomplishment, and we are excited to celebrate each of you! Keep shining, making great choices, and showing everyone what it means to be a Van Wert Yellow Jacket! 💛🖤 Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! We are proud of you! 🎉👏 #VanWertYellowJackets #StudentsOfTheMonth #YellowJacketPride THe picture is of all of our students of the month for October
Congratulations to our October Faculty and Staff of the Month, Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Alicia Clanton! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff.
2 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Congratulations to our October Faculty and Staff of the Month, Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Alicia Clanton! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff. This is a picture of Mrs. Kelly Arnold our Faculty of the Month for October.
Congratulations to our October Faculty and Staff of the Month, Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Alicia Clanton! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff. This is a picture of Mrs. Alicia Clanton our Staff of the Month
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3 days ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Please join us in congratulating Desiree Williams, our October Golden Buzz IMPACT Award winner! 🏆✨
🌟 IMPACT – You make a positive impact every single day!
Desiree, thank you for the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and school each day! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our Jacket family do not go unnoticed!
🎉 Congratulations, Desiree! We appreciate all that you do to make Van Wert Elementary a great place to learn and grow!
It's a GREAT day to be a Jacket! 🖤💛🐝
#VanWertElementary #GoldenBuzzAward #JacketPride #MakingAnImpact
5 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Please join us in congratulating Desiree Williams, our October Golden Buzz IMPACT Award winner! 🏆✨ 🌟 IMPACT – You make a positive impact every single day! Desiree, thank you for the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and school each day! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our Jacket family do not go unnoticed! 🎉 Congratulations, Desiree! We appreciate all that you do to make Van Wert Elementary a great place to learn and grow! It's a GREAT day to be a Jacket! 🖤💛🐝 #VanWertElementary #GoldenBuzzAward #JacketPride #MakingAnImpact. Picture is of Desiree Williams and Mr. Z and Mrs. Smith giving her a certificate.
Rockmart Library Calendar

https://shrls.org/calendar.php?view=month&month=10&day=01&year=2026&calendar=10
9 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Rockmart library calendar for Nov. 2026. https://shrls.org/calendar.php?view=month&month=10&day=01&year=2026&calendar=10
Reminder: This week is Red Ribbon Week and Van Wert's Vocabulary Parade.
9 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Red Ribbon Week - Tuesday is Team Day. Wednesday is Wear Gold Day. Thursday is MisMatch Day, and Friday is our Vocabulary Parade Day. The Parade starts at 8:30 am.
Red Ribbon Week - Tuesday is Team Day. Wednesday is Wear Gold Day. Thursday is MisMatch Day, and Friday is our Vocabulary Parade Day. The Parade starts at 8:30 am Friday October 30th.
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10 days ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Important Events
16 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Red Ribbon Week - Make a Difference Be a Hero: Tuesday, Oct 27, Team UP against drugs, Wednesday, Oct 28, Wear GOLD, Thursday Oct 29, Mismatch Day, Friday Oct. 30 Boo Day and it Is our Vocabulary Parade - Come dressed as your best vocabulary word.
Vocabulary Parade is approaching. October 30th at 8:30 am. Friday. Our top 10 costumes get a prize.
5th Grade Field Trip to RHS Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 5th 12-2 pm
Winter Holiday Pictures November 4, 2026
Yandy's Frozen Yogurt dates for the year. Nov. 20th, Feb 19th, April 23rd
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17 days ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4th Grade Field Trip Pictures
20 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Picture of 4th grade students learning hands on activities on a field trip. Whole class picture during a demonstration with handson activity.
Picture of 4th grade students learning hands on activities on a field trip. Large whole class picture of kids with hands raised.
Picture of 4th grade students learning hands on activities on a field trip. Pic of small group of kids working.
Picture of 4th grade students learning hands on activities on a field trip.
Picture of 4th grade students learning hands on activities on a field trip. Pic of small group of kids working.
Picture of 4th grade students learning hands on activities on a field trip. Pic of small group of kids working.
Picture of 4th grade students learning hands on activities on a field trip. Pic of small group of kids working.
Picture of 4th grade students learning hands on activities on a field trip outside.
Picture of 4th grade students learning hands on activities on a field trip outside.
Picture of 4th grade students learning hands on activities on a field trip outside.
We have a Boo Basket winner!
A big congratulations to Messiah Ware for completing our Title 1 Survey during our Fall STEM Carnival!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey and share your feedback with us. Your input helps us continue to make Van Wert Elementary an even better place for our students and families!
Enjoy your boo basket, Messiah!
20 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
We have a Boo Basket winner! A big congratulations to Messiah Ware for completing our Title 1 Survey during our Fall STEM Carnival! Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey and share your feedback with us. Your input helps us continue to make Van Wert Elementary an even better place for our students and families! Enjoy your boo basket, Messiah! Picture of Messiah with his boo basket.
Third Grade is selling Boo Grams (Tootsie Roll Lollipops) for $2 each. The deadline is Oct. 23rd.
21 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Halloween Boo Grams! Send a tootsie roll lollipop. Third Grade is selling Boo Grams (Tootsie Roll Lollipops) for $2 each.
Help our Special Olympians out, one lollipop at a time.
22 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Help our Special Olympians out, one lollipop at a time. Flyer - Polk County Special Olympics Gourmet Lollipops Yummy-lix on sale each morning for $1. Please help support our athletes!
Reminder: Report Cards go home tomorrow, Oct. 14th
22 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Reminder: Report Cards go home tomorrow. Oct. 14th
Van Wert Elementary School would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our cake walk a success! We are so grateful to have such an amazing community that pours into our school and our little learners! 🐝💛
23 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
A thank you flyer for all people who brought in cakes for the cake walk during the fall STEM carnival. A big thank you to Life Is Sweet, Brandy Smith, Lisa Scott, Tammie carver, Sweet Monsters, MJ Kofile, Chick N Scratch, Lauren Towe- Thompson, and Van Wert Staff
🍎🎃 Our Pre-K students wrapped up Georgia Pre-K Week with a wonderful week full of learning, exploration, and fun! We enjoyed a special visit from Mrs. Petty of NWGA RESA, pumpkin carving, apple tastings, and so much more! 💛🖤

#GeorgiaPreKWeek #VanWertElementary
23 days ago, Van Wert Elementary School
Mrs. Petty reading to Pre-K classes.
Mrs. Carver's students pulling seeds out of a pumpkin.
Mrs. Carver's students pulling seeds out of a pumpkin.
Mrs. Stringer's class learning about apples and posing for a photo.
Mrs. Carver's students pulling seeds out of a pumpkin.
Students eating apple sauce and apple created items in school.
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24 days ago, VAN WERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL