
🎩🧢 Hat Day! 🧢🎩
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 1
Students can bring in $1 to wear a hat!


📣 Student-Led Conferences 📣
We’re excited to invite families to join us for Student-Led Conferences on Tuesday, October 7!
🗓 Date: Tuesday, October 7
⏰ Time: Drop-in between 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: East Elementary
We’re excited to invite families to join us for Student-Led Conferences on Tuesday, October 7!
🗓 Date: Tuesday, October 7
⏰ Time: Drop-in between 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: East Elementary


🧡 Orange Shirt Day – September 30th 🧡


📸✨ Fall Picture Day is almost here! ✨📸
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 26. Don’t miss the chance to capture this year’s memories!
👉 Order online at mylifetouch.com
📌 Picture Day ID: EVTQMG423
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 26. Don’t miss the chance to capture this year’s memories!
👉 Order online at mylifetouch.com
📌 Picture Day ID: EVTQMG423


💙A big thank you to the Birdtown Stickball players for visiting our school this afternoon! 🙌

💙A big thank you to the Birdtown Stickball players for visiting our school this afternoon! 🙌

✨ Heritage Day at East Elementary was a hit! ✨
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the presenters who made this day possible!
Darnell Farms, Tuckaseegee Petting Zoo, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Mrs. Lewis, Jeremy Hyman, Cassie Galavez, Mark's Chainsaw Carvings, The Crisp Family, Coach Sneed and Coach Bradley, Swain Soil and Water, Autumn Lomas, Phoebe Carnes, Georgianna Carson, The Museum of Cherokee People, Mr. Posey, WCU Quilting, and Miss Terri for the delicious frybread!
💙We had the BEST day! 💙
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the presenters who made this day possible!
Darnell Farms, Tuckaseegee Petting Zoo, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Mrs. Lewis, Jeremy Hyman, Cassie Galavez, Mark's Chainsaw Carvings, The Crisp Family, Coach Sneed and Coach Bradley, Swain Soil and Water, Autumn Lomas, Phoebe Carnes, Georgianna Carson, The Museum of Cherokee People, Mr. Posey, WCU Quilting, and Miss Terri for the delicious frybread!
💙We had the BEST day! 💙

✨ Heritage Day at East Elementary was a hit! ✨
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the presenters who made this day possible!
Darnell Farms, Tuckaseegee Petting Zoo, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Mrs. Lewis, Jeremy Hyman, Cassie Galavez, Mark's Chainsaw Carvings, The Crisp Family, Coach Sneed and Coach Bradley, Swain Soil and Water, Autumn Lomas, Phoebe Carnes, Georgianna Carson, The Museum of Cherokee People, Mr. Posey, WCU Quilting, and Miss Terri for the delicious frybread!
💙We had the BEST day! 💙
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the presenters who made this day possible!
Darnell Farms, Tuckaseegee Petting Zoo, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Mrs. Lewis, Jeremy Hyman, Cassie Galavez, Mark's Chainsaw Carvings, The Crisp Family, Coach Sneed and Coach Bradley, Swain Soil and Water, Autumn Lomas, Phoebe Carnes, Georgianna Carson, The Museum of Cherokee People, Mr. Posey, WCU Quilting, and Miss Terri for the delicious frybread!
💙We had the BEST day! 💙

✨ Heritage Day at East Elementary was a hit! ✨
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the presenters who made this day possible!
Darnell Farms, Tuckaseegee Petting Zoo, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Mrs. Lewis, Jeremy Hyman, Cassie Galavez, Mark's Chainsaw Carvings, The Crisp Family, Coach Sneed and Coach Bradley, Swain Soil and Water, Autumn Lomas, Phoebe Carnes, Georgianna Carson, The Museum of Cherokee People, Mr. Posey, WCU Quilting, and Miss Terri for the delicious frybread!
💙We had the BEST day! 💙
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the presenters who made this day possible!
Darnell Farms, Tuckaseegee Petting Zoo, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Mrs. Lewis, Jeremy Hyman, Cassie Galavez, Mark's Chainsaw Carvings, The Crisp Family, Coach Sneed and Coach Bradley, Swain Soil and Water, Autumn Lomas, Phoebe Carnes, Georgianna Carson, The Museum of Cherokee People, Mr. Posey, WCU Quilting, and Miss Terri for the delicious frybread!
💙We had the BEST day! 💙


✨ Heritage Day at East Elementary was a hit! ✨
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the presenters who made this day possible!
Darnell Farms, Tuckaseegee Petting Zoo, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Mrs. Lewis, Jeremy Hyman, Cassie Galavez, Mark's Chainsaw Carvings, The Crisp Family, Coach Sneed and Coach Bradley, Swain Soil and Water, Autumn Lomas, Phoebe Carnes, Georgianna Carson, The Museum of Cherokee People, Mr. Posey, WCU Quilting and Miss Terri for the delicious frybread!
💙We had the BEST day! 💙
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the presenters who made this day possible!
Darnell Farms, Tuckaseegee Petting Zoo, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Mrs. Lewis, Jeremy Hyman, Cassie Galavez, Mark's Chainsaw Carvings, The Crisp Family, Coach Sneed and Coach Bradley, Swain Soil and Water, Autumn Lomas, Phoebe Carnes, Georgianna Carson, The Museum of Cherokee People, Mr. Posey, WCU Quilting and Miss Terri for the delicious frybread!
💙We had the BEST day! 💙








🚗🎉 Nothing says Homecoming Week like school spirit in action!
Today, our SCHS visitors helped spread the excitement by opening car doors, greeting students, and visiting around campus. 💜✨
We were so happy to see some of our old students again!
GO BIG MAROON!
Today, our SCHS visitors helped spread the excitement by opening car doors, greeting students, and visiting around campus. 💜✨
We were so happy to see some of our old students again!
GO BIG MAROON!









🚗🎉 Nothing says Homecoming Week like school spirit in action!
Today, our SCHS visitors helped spread the excitement by opening car doors, greeting students, and visiting around campus. 💜✨
We were so happy to see some of our old students again!
GO BIG MAROON!
Today, our SCHS visitors helped spread the excitement by opening car doors, greeting students, and visiting around campus. 💜✨
We were so happy to see some of our old students again!
GO BIG MAROON!











🌟👏 Congratulations to our 2025-26 Student Lighthouse Team! 👏🌟
First Grade: Acosia Parker, Toby Walkingstick, Delta Roberts
Second Grade: Ellis Almond, Hazel Lanning, Sarah Serhan, Veah Rodriguez
Third Grade: Ady Sumardika, Micah Jenkins, Astrid Saylor
Fourth Grade: Asa Crisp, Ismael Rivera, Zoey Brady, Forest Kotila
Fifth Grade: Parker Phillips, Landon Strohm, Camilla Fisher, Eliza Chavez, Jude Crisp, Miah Jenkins



🎉💻 Happy Information Technology Day! 💻🎉
Today we celebrate Karen Cook and Brandon Messer for keeping our technology running smoothly and supporting our school each and every day.
We appreciate all you do—thank you for making a difference for our students and staff! 🙌✨
Today we celebrate Karen Cook and Brandon Messer for keeping our technology running smoothly and supporting our school each and every day.
We appreciate all you do—thank you for making a difference for our students and staff! 🙌✨


💻✨ Happy Information Technology Day to Mr. Wright! ✨💻
Thank you, Mr. Wright, for all of your dedication, patience, and expertise—you make a huge difference every single day! 🙌👏
Thank you, Mr. Wright, for all of your dedication, patience, and expertise—you make a huge difference every single day! 🙌👏


🍫💵 Chocolate Fundraiser Reminder! 💵🍫
All chocolate money is DUE TOMORROW – Tuesday, September 16!
Payments can be made by cash, check, or through the Parent Portal (credit card option available, small processing fee applies).
📌 Please reach out to Rebecca in the front office if you have any questions.
Thank you for supporting our school! 💜✨
All chocolate money is DUE TOMORROW – Tuesday, September 16!
Payments can be made by cash, check, or through the Parent Portal (credit card option available, small processing fee applies).
📌 Please reach out to Rebecca in the front office if you have any questions.
Thank you for supporting our school! 💜✨


🌞 Happy Monday!🌞
We started our workday off right with a delicious breakfast provided by our amazing office staff. ☕🍩🥐 A big thank you to them for fueling us up for the day ahead! 💛
We started our workday off right with a delicious breakfast provided by our amazing office staff. ☕🍩🥐 A big thank you to them for fueling us up for the day ahead! 💛


Only 2 school days left to turn in candy fundraiser money: Fri 9/12 & Tue 9/16! No school Mon 9/15 (teacher workday).


🔬✨ Today our students experienced the Miracle of Science! ✨🔬
They were wowed by exciting experiments, hands-on demonstrations, and plenty of “aha!” moments. 💡🙌
A huge thank you to Stephen Wilson for bringing science to life and showing our students just how fun learning can be! 🚀🌈🧪
They were wowed by exciting experiments, hands-on demonstrations, and plenty of “aha!” moments. 💡🙌
A huge thank you to Stephen Wilson for bringing science to life and showing our students just how fun learning can be! 🚀🌈🧪









✨ Cool science kits are here from Miracle of Science! ✨
Students can take home fun, hands-on science experiments while helping support our school. 🧪
Your student will be bringing an order form home today!
💚 All materials are non-toxic
💰 School receives 10% of all kit sales
🎉 NEW ITEM: Water-based Slime (not glue-based!)
Students can take home fun, hands-on science experiments while helping support our school. 🧪
Your student will be bringing an order form home today!
💚 All materials are non-toxic
💰 School receives 10% of all kit sales
🎉 NEW ITEM: Water-based Slime (not glue-based!)




