Join in the FUN with our holiday dress-up days beginning on Dec. 15th!
Holiday Shop is coming next week, Dec.8 - 12! :-)
Be on the lookout this week for the Lil' Shopper's Shoppe flyer in your child's backpack.
Shop will be open next week for students only.
Prices range from .25 - 18.00.
Don't want to send cash? You can purchase a gift certificate for your student at https://myschool.holidayshop.org/whitepto
We are looking for volunteers to help! Please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AEAC2EA7FDC61-60476708-2025#/
Be on the lookout this week for the Lil' Shopper's Shoppe flyer in your child's backpack.
Shop will be open next week for students only.
Prices range from .25 - 18.00.
Don't want to send cash? You can purchase a gift certificate for your student at https://myschool.holidayshop.org/whitepto
We are looking for volunteers to help! Please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AEAC2EA7FDC61-60476708-2025#/
📚✨ Round 2 of our Special Visit Alert! ✨📚
Our3rd - 5th grade students had a wonderful time today with Mr. Shalin, Youth Services Coordinator at Bartow County Public Library!
He shared all about the amazing things happening at the library, read some fun stories, and even did some interactive readers theatre! 🎭
A big thank you to Mr. Shalin for bringing the joy of reading and imagination to our school today! 💛💙
Our3rd - 5th grade students had a wonderful time today with Mr. Shalin, Youth Services Coordinator at Bartow County Public Library!
He shared all about the amazing things happening at the library, read some fun stories, and even did some interactive readers theatre! 🎭
A big thank you to Mr. Shalin for bringing the joy of reading and imagination to our school today! 💛💙
Take time out this holiday season to see the Christmas trees at the Cartersville Bartow County Library.
Our White Elementary tree is hidden in the Adult Fiction area. Can you find it? The theme is “Let Us Fill Your Bucket.”
A bucket filler is someone who does something nice to make your heart happy.
The 5th grade afterschool crew want to fill your bucket with a handmade bookmark for you when you visit the WES tree!
Remember to vote for your favorite tree on the way out.
Merry Christmas!
Our White Elementary tree is hidden in the Adult Fiction area. Can you find it? The theme is “Let Us Fill Your Bucket.”
A bucket filler is someone who does something nice to make your heart happy.
The 5th grade afterschool crew want to fill your bucket with a handmade bookmark for you when you visit the WES tree!
Remember to vote for your favorite tree on the way out.
Merry Christmas!
Early Dismissal on Friday, Dec. 19th.
No afterschool will be provided.
No afterschool will be provided.
🌟 Employee of the Month – December Nominees! 🌟
We’re so excited to celebrate our amazing staff through our Employee of the Month recognition! Each month, employees nominate their peers for the incredible work they do every day — and this month’s nominees truly shine!
👏 Coach Pyle
At WES, Coach Pyle truly embodies what it means to be a team player! He wears many hats—motivating students to stay active, supporting staff wherever needed, helping with safe bus dismissal, and being a positive role model for all. His dedication, flexibility, and genuine love for our school community shine through in everything he does. We are so grateful for the countless ways he makes WES a better place each day. Thank you, Coach Pyle! 💙
👏 Mrs. Blackburn
Mrs. Blackburn is truly a ray of sunshine at WES. She is sweet, caring, and has a heart of gold. Her colleagues see firsthand the positive impact she makes on her students and the entire school community. Her dedication, kindness, and hard work make a real difference in the lives of everyone around her. Thank you for shining so brightly at WES! 💙
We’re so excited to celebrate our amazing staff through our Employee of the Month recognition! Each month, employees nominate their peers for the incredible work they do every day — and this month’s nominees truly shine!
👏 Coach Pyle
At WES, Coach Pyle truly embodies what it means to be a team player! He wears many hats—motivating students to stay active, supporting staff wherever needed, helping with safe bus dismissal, and being a positive role model for all. His dedication, flexibility, and genuine love for our school community shine through in everything he does. We are so grateful for the countless ways he makes WES a better place each day. Thank you, Coach Pyle! 💙
👏 Mrs. Blackburn
Mrs. Blackburn is truly a ray of sunshine at WES. She is sweet, caring, and has a heart of gold. Her colleagues see firsthand the positive impact she makes on her students and the entire school community. Her dedication, kindness, and hard work make a real difference in the lives of everyone around her. Thank you for shining so brightly at WES! 💙
See you tonight!
5th Grade Parents!
Tribute ads for the yearbook are available until January 16th.
Now's your chance to share all of those precious baby and childhood photos of and a special message for your favorite student!
https://yearbookordercenter.com/
JOB #862
Tribute ads for the yearbook are available until January 16th.
Now's your chance to share all of those precious baby and childhood photos of and a special message for your favorite student!
https://yearbookordercenter.com/
JOB #862
Last Chance!
Insert drum roll 🥁🥁🥁
The winner of our Annual 2025 Can-A-Thon is Mrs. Morales' class with 392 donated items! 🎉
Our school total was 1,340!
A BIG Thank you for the generosity of our students and staff!
Emma Pope and Owen Locey showing off your donations of our 1st WES Can-A-Thon and our 4th! :-)
The winner of our Annual 2025 Can-A-Thon is Mrs. Morales' class with 392 donated items! 🎉
Our school total was 1,340!
A BIG Thank you for the generosity of our students and staff!
Emma Pope and Owen Locey showing off your donations of our 1st WES Can-A-Thon and our 4th! :-)
Don't Forget!
Square 1 Art orders are due tomorrow, Friday, 11/21,
Remember these make great holiday gifts!
Square 1 Art orders are due tomorrow, Friday, 11/21,
Remember these make great holiday gifts!
✨ White Elementary Shines at the Georgia Student Technology Competition! ✨
Yesterday, 32 incredible 3rd–5th grade students represented our school at the county-level Georgia Student Technology Competition—and they made us so proud!
We had five projects earn medals, and two first-place teams will be advancing to the regional competition in Rome this January! 🎉💻📱
🏅 1st Place – Audio Production
• Alice Pike
🏅 1st Place – Graphic Design
• Iona & Violet Wingate
🥈 2nd Place – Video Production
• Mason Light & Damien Bell
🥈 2nd Place – Physical Computing
• Jaxon Queen
🥉 3rd Place – Graphic Design
• Kinsley Larkin & Lily Ragsdale
We are so proud of all our students who competed and showcased their creativity, innovation, and hard work. Way to go, Warriors! 💙💛
Yesterday, 32 incredible 3rd–5th grade students represented our school at the county-level Georgia Student Technology Competition—and they made us so proud!
We had five projects earn medals, and two first-place teams will be advancing to the regional competition in Rome this January! 🎉💻📱
🏅 1st Place – Audio Production
• Alice Pike
🏅 1st Place – Graphic Design
• Iona & Violet Wingate
🥈 2nd Place – Video Production
• Mason Light & Damien Bell
🥈 2nd Place – Physical Computing
• Jaxon Queen
🥉 3rd Place – Graphic Design
• Kinsley Larkin & Lily Ragsdale
We are so proud of all our students who competed and showcased their creativity, innovation, and hard work. Way to go, Warriors! 💙💛
Yearbooks are on sale!
Now is the perfect time to order your student's copy of the 2026 yearbook. Quantities are limited, so order early to reserve your copy.
You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, or Discover, OR you can use PayPal and select the "Pay in 4" plan to pay in four installments.
Order at https://yearbookordercenter.com
Job #862
Now is the perfect time to order your student's copy of the 2026 yearbook. Quantities are limited, so order early to reserve your copy.
You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, or Discover, OR you can use PayPal and select the "Pay in 4" plan to pay in four installments.
Order at https://yearbookordercenter.com
Job #862
Tomorrow, 11/20, is STUFFY DAY!
Students are welcome to bring a stuffy with them to school for $1 to help raise funds for Shop with a Hero.
Students are welcome to bring a stuffy with them to school for $1 to help raise funds for Shop with a Hero.
We were honored to host our WES Veterans Day Breakfast yesterday to celebrate and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. 💙❤️
WES Spelling Bee Champions! 📚
We are so proud of all 12 of our amazing 4th and 5th grade spellers who competed in this year’s WES Spelling Bee! Each student showed incredible focus, confidence, and hard work. 👏
🏆 Winner: Elliot Broome
🥈 Runner-Up: Ezra Childers
Congratulations to all our participants for representing WES so well — you truly made us proud! 💛💙
We are so proud of all 12 of our amazing 4th and 5th grade spellers who competed in this year’s WES Spelling Bee! Each student showed incredible focus, confidence, and hard work. 👏
🏆 Winner: Elliot Broome
🥈 Runner-Up: Ezra Childers
Congratulations to all our participants for representing WES so well — you truly made us proud! 💛💙
📚✨ Special Visit Alert! ✨📚
Our 1st and 2nd grade students had a wonderful time today with Mr. Shalin, Youth Services Coordinator at Bartow County Public Library! He shared all about the amazing things happening at the library, read some fun stories, and even did some interactive readers theatre! 🎭
A big thank you to Mr. Shalin for bringing the joy of reading and imagination to our school today — we can’t wait to see you again soon for grades 3 - 5! 💛💙
Our 1st and 2nd grade students had a wonderful time today with Mr. Shalin, Youth Services Coordinator at Bartow County Public Library! He shared all about the amazing things happening at the library, read some fun stories, and even did some interactive readers theatre! 🎭
A big thank you to Mr. Shalin for bringing the joy of reading and imagination to our school today — we can’t wait to see you again soon for grades 3 - 5! 💛💙
Coming home today!
Be on the lookout soon!
🌟 Employee of the Month – November Nominees! 🌟
We’re so excited to celebrate our amazing staff through our Employee of the Month recognition! Each month, employees nominate their peers for the incredible work they do every day — and this month’s nominees truly shine!
👏 Mrs. Appling
Highest praise for Mrs. Appling! She is always available when needed and serves as a mentor to so many. Her students deeply respect her, and her coworkers value her positivity, experience, and willingness to help others succeed. She consistently demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and dedication — making her truly deserving of this recognition. Mrs. Appling makes WES a better place! 💛
👏 Mrs. Blasengame
Mrs. Blasengame has a heart of gold! She’s always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Her kind spirit, humor, wit, and passion for her students and colleagues make her a true WES Warrior! 💙
We are proud of both of these outstanding educators and so grateful for the positive impact they make every single day! 💛💙
We’re so excited to celebrate our amazing staff through our Employee of the Month recognition! Each month, employees nominate their peers for the incredible work they do every day — and this month’s nominees truly shine!
👏 Mrs. Appling
Highest praise for Mrs. Appling! She is always available when needed and serves as a mentor to so many. Her students deeply respect her, and her coworkers value her positivity, experience, and willingness to help others succeed. She consistently demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and dedication — making her truly deserving of this recognition. Mrs. Appling makes WES a better place! 💛
👏 Mrs. Blasengame
Mrs. Blasengame has a heart of gold! She’s always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Her kind spirit, humor, wit, and passion for her students and colleagues make her a true WES Warrior! 💙
We are proud of both of these outstanding educators and so grateful for the positive impact they make every single day! 💛💙
