Elementary
Pearl Harbor survivor shares experiences with Curtis students
Pearl Harbor Survivor Charles Haessig, 90, visited with the 5th grade students of Mrs. Swartz and Mrs. Rogers at Curtis Elementery School on January 9, 2012 as part of a living history lesson.
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Ettrick ES celebrates 60 days of school
Last Monday, Ettrick Elementary students used the timeline and travelled back in time and celebrated the 60th day of school. “How appropriate that this day should fall in the season of Christmas as we promote Peace on Earth and Goodwill to man,” said Jackie Coffey, first grade teacher at Ettrick.
Wells students learn about nutrition with visit by former NFL player
Two weeks ago, C.C. Wells Elementary School kicked off their involvement in Fuel Up to Play 60, a nationwide program promoting a healthy lifestyle in young students, by having the school’s 700 students and 80 faculty and staff gather in the school’s gymnasium. There, students learned the benefits of good nutrition.
Bensley Elementary holds SOL trophy ceremony for students
Faculty, staff and administration at Bensley Elementary School held a trophy ceremony last Tuesday evening in the school’s cafeteria to celebrate students who passed their SOLs (Standards of Learning) tests last year.
Matoaca Elementary celebrates national reading event
Matoaca Elementary School joined 2 million people across the country Thursday in Read for the Record, an annual event promoting the importance of reading aloud to young children.
Chesterfield honors 63 Teachers of the Year
Chesterfield County Public Schools honored Teachers of the Year from 63 schools last Thursday at the Holiday Inn Koger South Conference Center. The annual celebration is sponsored by the Chesterfield Public Education Foundation.
TDHS Marching Band thunders for elementary students
With a gray sky overhead, the Thomas Dale High School Marching Band brought fireworks to the students of Marguerite Christian Elementary the morning of Thursday, Sept. 22, converting the school’s bus loop into a musical arena for the massive crowd of children.
Young graduates ready for kindergarten
Centralia Child Development Center held its graduation ceremony for its P-K group on Friday, June 3.
Fighting Cancer: Power in numbers at Henning Elementary
Tears streamed and emotions stirred at Henning Elementary Friday afternoon when 18 eager fourth-graders presented the school’s “Relay for Life” team captain and third-grade teacher Colin Wharton a massive check of $2608. 81 made out to the American Cancer Society.