2026-2027 Warriorbot Team
about 21 hours ago, White Elementary School
Congratulations! to our 2026-2027 warriorbot team. Zeppelin Woodward Piper Miller Rhett Pruitt Elliot Broome Thomas Mancosky Harrison Cromer Jacey Sisk Quinn Chastain Aubrey Padgett Kenleigh McClure

Two Warriors were recognized as Multilingual Mentors by Mrs. Martin and Ms. Ray.

Congratulations to Mrs. Ballard for being recognized as one of our Multilingual Mentors at White Elementary! Mrs. Ballard is an invaluable part of our staff and school community. Through Mrs. Ballard's care and encouragement, many multilingual students find a voice and strength through their art. Sometimes academic language can be a struggle, yet Mrs. Ballard provides them with a space where they feel seen, valued, and successful. She consistently goes above and beyond to create a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for all our multilingual students. Thank you, Mrs. Ballard, for the love and dedication you show our ESOL students each and every day as you help bring out their culture, confidence, and unique talents. The ESOL students at White Elementary are truly blessed to have you!

Ms. Stevens meets her students right where they are, from those who are brand new to the country to those who are ready for more of a challenge and makes sure each one feels supported. When asked, her students shared how much they love her style, describing her as happy, kind, and “the best.” You can see how much she cares in the way she shows up every day and stays focused on what her students need.

We are so blessed to have these two amazing teachers!

1 day ago, White Elementary School
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White Elementary School extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community!

We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success.
Our students had a wonderful time reading.

If parents, friends, or family would like to still donate for our Book Vending Machine, the Read-A-Thon website is accepting donations until May 23rd.

https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/PNRySd/2?utm=email

3 days ago, White Elementary School
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A colorful book vending machine, filled with books, has a blue exterior with illustrations of books, children, and a blackboard.
This year, the yearbook was dedicated to two faculty members who will be retiring this year. 💙💛

Mrs. Turley has been a treasured part of our WES family for 22 out of her 29 years in education. She has inspired countless students and teachers with her deep knowledge of language arts, her enthusiasm for reading, and her unwavering commitment to student success. Mrs. Turley has a special gift for building lasting relationships with her students, many of whom still look up to her long after they left her classroom. Her passion, positivity, and joyful spirit have made a lasting impact on our school. Her legacy will continue to inspire us for years to come.

Mrs. Wills has dedicated 25 years to education, including the past 12 years at WES. During her time here, she has been an invaluable member of our exceptional education team. Mrs. Wills works seamlessly with her colleagues, and her classroom is a place where her students feel safe, supported, and encouraged — not only academically, but through the life lessons she so faithfully shares. Mrs. Wills, we will truly miss your sweet spirit, your dedication to students, and the laughter you bring to our school.
4 days ago, White Elementary School
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🌟 White Elementary STAR Award Celebration! 🌟

Today, we celebrated our amazing students who earned a ⭐ STAR Award ⭐ for demonstrating 50% or more growth on their STAR Reading and/or Math assessments!

To recognize their hard work and achievement, our STAR Award recipients were celebrated in style as they walked the red carpet! 🎬 Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to learning truly deserve the spotlight.

We are so proud of the incredible growth our students have shown this year. Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for supporting and encouraging our Warriors every step of the way! 💙💛
5 days ago, White Elementary School
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Red carpet leading to a stage with red drapes and a red background. Shiny lights are above the carpet.
Large group of children seated in a circle on the floor in a school library.
Group of students sit on floor in front of two women on a stage. Behind them is a large red curtain.
Kids sit on a carpeted floor in a library, listening to a woman speak. Shelves of books line the background.
Monitor displaying a screen with a red carpet, text reading "White Elementary School S.T.A.R. Award," and decorative lights.
Many golden trophies arranged in rows on wooden shelves. Each trophy has a white base.
Children sit on the floor in a classroom, facing a stage with a red curtain. Some are on a red carpet.
Children seated on a red carpet and gray floor, watching a woman at a podium, with a screen on the wall.
📚🎉 WES READ-A-THON SUCCESS! 🎉📚

WOW! In just 2 weeks, our WES students read an incredible 16,610 minutes! 📖

Not only did our students show a love for reading, but together we also raised 50% of the cost for our Book Vending Machine! Incredible! Thank you for supporting our very first Read-A-Thon and helping us move closer to this exciting goal for our students. 💙💛

Our top class in donations was Mrs. Craig’s class with an outstanding $825 raised! 💰
Our top class in reading minutes was also Mrs. Craig’s class with 3,534 minutes read! 📚

Because of their hard work and dedication, Mrs. Craig’s class will enjoy a pizza party! 🍕

While we did not fully fund the vending machine this year, we are excited to continue working toward our goal with a different fundraiser next year.

Thank you so much to our amazing students, families, staff, and supporters for making our 1st Read-A-Thon such a success. Our WES students and parents are truly AMAZING! ❤️
5 days ago, White Elementary School
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☀️🏃‍♀️ FIELD DAY FUN at WES! 🏃‍♂️☀️

Our students had an AMAZING time at Field Day filled with laughter, teamwork, games, and lots of fun memories! From relay races to water games, it was a day full of smiles and school spirit. 💙💛

A HUGE thank you goes out to our incredible PTO for treating our staff to a special Hydration Station throughout the day! 🥤💦 Your support and thoughtfulness helped keep everyone refreshed and energized while cheering on our students.

We also want to give a very special THANK YOU to our high school and college volunteers! Their help, energy, and leadership made such a difference throughout the day. Without their support, we would not have been able to pull off such a successful Field Day for our students! 👏

We are so thankful for our teachers, staff, volunteers, and PTO for making this day such a success for our WES students!
5 days ago, White Elementary School
Two people stand close, smiling, with blue shirts. One has a cap, the other a lanyard. Behind them, more people are on a grassy field with trees and buildings.
Kids playing in a large inflatable obstacle course on a grassy field, with onlookers standing nearby.
Boy holding a white award ribbon with a blue shirt reading "Field Day" outside.
Four people standing in a field in front of a building. They are smiling. One wears a red shirt, another a white sweatshirt, and two others wear black and gray tops.
A young girl in a blue shirt holds a red ribbon labeled "PLACE." She smiles in an outdoor area.
Two women, one holding a bottle, smile in a room with a table full of cups and snacks.
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A young girl displays a medal while standing in a school parking lot, with a crowd in the background.
A wooden table has many plastic cups filled with sugar packets, candies, and other colorful items. Behind the table is a monitor and a desk.
A woman with a bun hairstyle is holding a cup of pink ice cream, smiling in a building.
📚⏰ LAST DAY OF OUR READ-A-THON! ⏰📚

Make sure to get all donations and reading minutes submitted before midnight tonight! 🌟

Our students have already read an incredible 16,296 minutes and we have reached 50% of our goal for purchasing a Book Vending Machine! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who has supported our readers and encouraged a love of reading along the way. Let’s make one final push and finish STRONG! 💙💛

✅ Log final reading minutes
✅ Submit donations
✅ Share with family and friends one last time

We can do this, WES! 📚🔥

Visit https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/PNRySd/2?utm=email
8 days ago, White Elementary School
A colorful, rectangular vending machine with a display of books. It has a screen with the text "The Bookworm Vending Machine" and a colorful background with children and books.
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For Teacher Appreciation Week, our teachers had an amazing time today as Two Girls and a Hat visited WES to help staff create their very own custom trucker hats!

From patches and colors to unique designs that matched their personalities, our teachers loved getting creative and making something just for them. It was such a fun way to celebrate the incredible educators who give so much to our students every single day.

Thank you to Two Girls and a Hat for helping make Teacher Appreciation Week extra special for our WES staff!

9 days ago, White Elementary School
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Display of hats, including floral, camouflage, and checkered designs, on a table with wooden storage boxes.
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A group of people stand around a table displaying various hats and other items in a room.
Several people are in a room examining items at a table with various items. One person is wearing a blue jacket.
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Two women stand in a room with a table full of items, including plastic bags and a box.
🌟 Congratulations to Our WES 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year! 🌟

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Alyson Smith for being named our WES Teacher of the Year! 🎉

Mrs. Smith is the true definition of a Warrior. She gives her all each and every day with a smile on her face and a heart fully dedicated to our students, staff, and school community. Her leadership, kindness, and willingness to always help others make a lasting impact throughout WES.

Her coworkers shared that she:
✨ “Goes above and beyond for all students and staff.”
✨ “Puts her whole heart into WES.”
✨ “Truly cares for ALL students and wants to see them succeed.”
✨ “Is a true friend and advocate for her co-workers.”
✨ “Her dedication and presence in the classroom are unmatched.”

Mrs. Smith represents everything it means to be a Warrior, and we are incredibly blessed to have her at WES. Congratulations, Mrs. Alyson Smith — this honor is so well deserved! 💙🏆💛
9 days ago, White Elementary School
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Three women stand next to each other in a room, one holding a balloon and another a bouquet.
A woman stands in a room, holding a balloon that says "Congrats" and a round award, with a bouquet of flowers.
Two women stand in a classroom. One holds a balloon and a plant, and the other holds a plate.
A woman with long dark hair is surrounded by children. Some children are hugging her while others watch.
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✨ ONE MORE DAY to help us reach our goal! ✨

Our Read-A-Thon has been incredible, and thanks to your support we have already raised 47% of the funds needed for our new Book Vending Machine! 📚

Since April 27th, our students have read an AMAZING 14,703 minutes! 👏

🏆 Current Leaderboard Spotlight 🏆
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Craig’s 1st Grade Class for leading in both donations and reading minutes! Way to go, readers! 💙💛

There’s still time to help us finish strong!
✅ Log those reading minutes
✅ Share donation links with family and friends
✅ Help us reach our goal for our students

Let’s make this final day our BEST day yet! 🔥
9 days ago, White Elementary School
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See you Friday!
9 days ago, White Elementary School
Don't forget! Field Day, Friday, May 8th. Graphic stating I'm just here for Field Day 2026
🍎Teacher Appreciation Week at WES! 🍎

WES LOVES our teachers, and this week we are showering them with the appreciation they truly deserve! 💙

We’re their biggest FANS, making sure they feel celebrated all week long—from enjoying duty-free lunches to today’s special “Room Service” delivery of their pre-ordered treats and drinks!

And we’re not done yet… more goodies are on the way! 🎉

Join us in celebrating these incredible educators—don’t forget to thank a teacher for the amazing impact they make every single day for our WES students!
10 days ago, White Elementary School
A group of women in blue scrubs and one in a pink shirt stand in a room, holding certificates. Behind them is a gray wall with a blackboard.
Five women in a classroom holding certificates, standing next to each other, with a wall that says "Remember you".
Five women stand together holding books. A wall behind them reads "Remember". A table with chairs is in front.
Four adults stand in a room with a table, holding small items. One wears a blue shirt and sneakers. A wall reads "member our why!"
A woman in a floral dress stands in an office, holding a box and a water bottle. Behind her, a desk has papers and a printer. Bulletin board with papers.
A person sits at a desk, holding a drink. The desk is cluttered with objects. Behind them are a filing cabinet and pink walls with charts.
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📚✨ State Milestones Testing Is Underway! ✨📚

Our students are already hard at work showing what they know, and we couldn’t be prouder! We are confident they are going to ROCK the Georgia Milestones! 💪🌟

Thanks to strong Tier 1 instruction and our new Arts & Letters curriculum, our students have been building the skills and confidence needed for success all year long. 🎯

Let’s keep cheering on our 5th grade as they take the Science and Social Studies portion—we believe in you! ❤️
10 days ago, White Elementary School
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A woman stands in a classroom, looking at papers with two students sitting at a desk.
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42% of the funds for our book vending machine is covered!
12144 minutes since April 27th!

WES ROCKS! We only have 2 more days for donations and reading minutes!

Keep up the amazing reading!

Top Class in Donations: Mrs. Craig
Top Class in Readers: Mr. Martin
11 days ago, White Elementary School
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Vending machine with books, colorful illustrations of children and books, text "The Bookworm Vending Machine".
📣 Attendance Matters – Let’s Keep It Going! 📣
We are so proud of our students for showing up and giving their best each day! 🙌

Each week, homerooms with perfect attendance earn a Texas Roadhouse child’s meal voucher and 5 Warrior Golds ⭐ per student!

👏 Shoutout to our recent winners over the past two weeks:
Mrs. Phillips’ Kindergarten class
Ms. Dysart’s 2nd Gr.
Mrs. Ginn’s 3rd Gr.
Mrs. Morales’ 4th Gr.

🎉 Special Incentive for Testing Grades! 🎉
All 3rd–5th grade students who are present every day during testing will also receive a Texas Roadhouse child’s meal voucher and 5 Warrior Golds!

Let’s keep the momentum going—every day counts, and we can’t wait to see which homerooms and students earn these rewards next! 💙
12 days ago, White Elementary School
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📚✨ 11,199 Minutes and Counting! ✨📚
As of 12:50 today, our students have read an incredible 11,199 minutes since last Monday—AMAZING! 🎉

We are already over one-third of the way toward funding our Book Vending Machine! Thank you SO much for your continued support of this fundraiser. 💙

📢 We’re NOT done yet!
Be sure to create your Read-A-Thon account today. Donations and reading logs will remain open through Friday, May 8th.

🏆 Current Leaders:
Top Class in Donations: Mrs. Craig – 1st Grade
Top Reading Class: Mr. Martin – 4th Grade

Let’s keep reading and logging those minutes—every page counts! 📖

Visit https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/PNRySd/2?utm=email to sign up today!
12 days ago, White Elementary School
A blue mouse with glasses holds a green book. The words "Read AThon" are in green and orange.
A colorful vending machine with books displayed inside. The machine is labeled "The Bookworm Vending Machine".
🌟 Employee of the Month – May Nominees! 🌟
We are excited to recognize two incredible members of our school family whose dedication and hearts truly shine every single day.

👏 Mrs. Craig 💙
Mrs. Craig is a kind and dedicated teacher who creates a classroom environment where students feel safe, loved, and valued. She is supportive, fair, and consistent in all she does. She encourages her students in ways that help them grow academically, socially, and behaviorally. She offers guidance and clarity whenever needed and consistently adds value to the first-grade team. We are grateful to have her at WES!

👏 Ms. McCollum 💙
Ms. McCollum is one of the most supportive, encouraging, and uplifting Warriors! She is always the first to offer kind words to others and supports both students and staff wholeheartedly. She is a true bright light in our school community. She is generous with her love, kindness, thoughtfulness, and time, and the impact she leaves on others is lasting. We are so grateful to have Ms. McCollum as part of our WES family! ✨
12 days ago, White Elementary School
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🚀 Interested in joining the Warrior Bots for next year’s FIRST LEGO League Challenge team?

Get a sneak peek at what’s coming by checking out the teaser for the 2026–2027 season! The official trailer drops May 2nd—be on the lookout! 👀

Coaches will be visiting 3rd and 4th grade classrooms in early May to share more information and hand out applications. The application deadline will be announced at that time.

🎥 Watch the teaser here: https://youtu.be/ncbwmR5eJRc?si=vCNJABaDJbvCmqoF

15 days ago, White Elementary School
🚀 Interested in joining the Warrior Bots for next year’s FIRST LEGO League Challenge team? Get a sneak peek at what’s coming by checking out the teaser for the 2026–2027 season! The official trailer drops May 2nd—be on the lookout! 👀 Coaches will be visiting 3rd and 4th grade classrooms in early May to share more information and hand out applications. The application deadline will be announced at that time. 🎥 Watch the teaser here: https://youtu.be/ncbwmR5eJRc?si=vCNJABaDJbvCmqoF
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎
✨ May 4-8 ✨

We’re excited to share a few simple, fun, and meaningful ways for students and families to celebrate our amazing teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨

These are simply some suggestions and are not mandatory! Thank you!
17 days ago, White Elementary School
WES Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 - 8, Monday-Flower Monday-Bring your teacher a flower or plant to tanh them for helping you grow and bloom every day. Tuesday-Thankful Tuesday-Bring a little sunshine into your teacher's day-draw a picture or write a poem to you r teacher today. Wanted Wednesday- suprise your teacherwiththier favorite school supplies such as cute pends or pretty notebooks. Sweet Treat Thursday-Bring your teacher a fun snack or their favorite drink to say thanks! Favorite Friday-Say thank you for all your teacher has done this year, bring them a gift card to their favorite place.