Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
10:30 - 11:30 AM
1:30 - 2:30 PM
5:00 - 6:00 PM

As we wrapped up another amazing school year and sent our students off for summer break, we wish all of our WES families a safe, fun, and memory-filled summer!
Our staff enjoyed a delicious catered BBQ luncheon sponsored by our wonderful FCA church partners. A huge thank you to New Beginning Baptist Church of White, GA, Sutallee Baptist Church, Pleasant Olive Baptist Church, and Crosspoint City Church for supporting WES, treating our staff to lunch, and providing fun door prizes!
Special thanks to our WES Sunshine Committee for the beautiful decorations and delicious desserts that made the celebration even sweeter!
We were also proud to recognize four dedicated staff members for achieving perfect attendance the entire school year — congratulations to Karen Wright, Samantha Turley, Chandler Morales, and Margarita Gomez! Way to go!
After lunch, we honored two incredible WES Warriors as they head into retirement — Mrs. Turley and Mrs. Wills. Sweet memories, laughter, and heartfelt sentiments were shared as we celebrated the lasting impact they have made on our school family.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this school year so special. Have a wonderful summer, Warriors! 💙💛







Our students enjoyed an unforgettable breakfast celebration filled with strobe lights, glow sticks, music, dancing, and tons of smiles!
The cafeteria turned into the ultimate glow party as we celebrated an amazing school year together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this morning so special for our students!
We hope our WES families have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! 💙💛





Can't wait to get started!

Through our partnership with Keep Bartow Beautiful, we are proud to share that WES placed 2nd in the county for recycling!
Our students recycled an incredible 10,920 pounds of material this year! 👏
What an outstanding accomplishment and a wonderful example of leadership, teamwork, and environmental responsibility. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication these students have shown while making a positive difference in our community and helping care for our planet! 💚
https://site.extension.uga.edu/kbb/2025-2026-school-recycling-contest/

Please click the link below to RSVP. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CADAA28A5FDC52-64157793-wesparent


Our first-grade PBL driving question this year was: How can we grow fresh vegetables to support our Backpack Buddies community?
Our students put their learning into action by creating a plan to help make sure Backpack Buddies families would have fresh food throughout the summer. They planted seeds, cared for their plants, and proudly watched them grow into thriving tomato and cucumber plants.
Today, students delivered the plants along with beautiful informational brochures created by our talented 5th grade students. Families also received orange buckets that were generously donated by Home Depot — a huge thank you to Mrs. Berger’s husband for helping support this meaningful project!
We are so proud of our students for showing kindness, teamwork, and servant leadership while making a difference in our community. 💙💛







Our Warriors took one final walk through the school that helped shape them before crossing the graduation stage this week.
We couldn’t be prouder of the Class of 2026 and all they’ve accomplished along the way. Thank you for setting an example for our younger students and showing them what hard work, perseverance, and school pride can achieve.
No matter where life takes you next, you’ll always be part of the Warrior family.









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!


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.
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.

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! 💙💛










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! ❤️
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!










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
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!







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! 💙🏆💛





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! 🔥
