
Happy New Year to all of our wonderful Van Wert Families!


We hope all of our Van Wert students are enjoying the holiday break! Stay safe and warm. See you on January 7, 2025.


First grade students writing an informational piece on reindeer. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen











Art students successfully submitted ornaments to the Georgia Department of Ed Christmas tree. Our thanks go to Leann Hopkins, our art teacher, for organizing this activity. Peggy Cline from RCAC is acknowledged for her contribution of art supplies. #makeithappen #thriveatthehive


Congratulations to the winners from the drawing for completing the disguise a gingerbread man project or the library book character ornament project.


Dr. Bob from GYSTC is conducting a snowflake science experiment with 2nd-grade students today. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen




2nd Semester Calendar of Events (tentative schedule)


Congratulations to our Faculty and Staff of the Month, Rebecca Waldrop and Ashlei Pace, and a BIG congratulations to our Students of the Month! If your student missed the group picture, please share a photo of him or her in the comments. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen



4th grade PEP students had so much fun with their STEM projects to see which skier would reach the slope's end the fastest. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen







A BIG thank you goes out to our students, teachers, and parents! You have all helped us accomplish something we have never done before at Van Wert! We have checked out over 10,000 library books before Christmas break. Thank you for valuing books, the library, and literacy!


Dr. Bob from GYSTC worked his magic again with our 5th grade students. They experimented with electricity and circuits using snap circuit science kits. The students made simple and complex circuits to make lights light, play music, or rotate fans. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen











Tomorrow is Polar Express/Pajama Day.


Tomorrow is Grinch Day.


Tomorrow is Reindeer/Elf Day.


Winners of the Gingerbread contest
1st place Aiden Haynes
2nd place Rylan Howell
3rd place (tie) Emily Register & Jesalie Bush
* not pictured-Jesalie Bush




Reminder: December dress-up days are this week. Tomorrow is Santa Day.


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We extend our gratitude to everyone who attended the events at Van Wert tonight. We hope you had a great time. Special thanks to Mr. Walker, Mrs. Garcia, and Mrs. Morris for their tireless, behind-the-scenes efforts that made tonight's event possible.








Our library Christmas tree looks festive! There's no deadline for our Christmas ornaments. Students may take their ornament home on the last day before Christmas break. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen

Congratulations to these dedicated staff members. They consistently go above and beyond for our students and school! #thriveatthehive #makeIThappen #determination
