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Oakland Students Committed to Caring Oakland Elementary school recently held its annual canned food drive for the Carroll County Food Bank. Oakland students collected nearly 2,500 food items during the drive. The event was coordinated by Americorps Tutors Sam Crawford and Lisa Burcham. Mrs. Stuart's 5th grade class and Mr. Goad's 3rd class collected over 800 cans each and both earned a Wii party for their efforts. "This is far and away the largest contribution from Oakland" said Principal Larry Williams. "We have great kids who care about their community" Williams added. Pictured above is Mr. Goad's 3rd grade class.
Oakland Students Committed to Caring
Oakland Elementary school recently held its annual canned food drive for the Carroll County Food Bank. Oakland stude...
03:34 PM, Wednesday, December 05
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Oakland's Top Readers These Oakland Elementary School students were recognized as the school's top readers in the Accelerated Reader program for the first six weeks. Front row, from left: Wyatt Cayton, Maria Santos, Tyler Swinney, Kaylee Rasnick, Riley Bunn, Jonathan Wroten, Mayra Guzman, and Tanner Galyean. Middle: Garrett Reitzel, Madison Kennedy, Luiz Guzman, Pedro Rebollar, Emily Solis, Austin Barr, Trenton Roberts, and Violet Hayes. Back: Kelson Isom, Morgan Roberts, Chloe Vaughn, Nicole Partida, Alexis Cecil, Taylor Higgins, and top reader Meriden Roberts. Not pictured- Devon Blevins
Oakland’s Top Readers
These Oakland Elementary School students were recognized as the school’s top readers in the Accelerated Reader progr...
02:20 PM, Friday, November 30
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Fancy Gap's Top Dogs for Second Six Weeks Fancy Gap Elementary School recently named "Top Dogs" for the second six weeks grading period. Teachers select students for "Top Dog" status who have shown good character traits for each grading period. These students model kindness, respect, responsibility,caring, trustworthiness and fairness for other students. In addition, "Top Dog" students work hard everyday and always give their best effort. Front row, from left: Bradley Vaughn, Jadaleigh Kenyon, Caroline Ayers, Mallie Thomas and Madeline Spencer. Back row: Alexis Clodfelter, Christian Barnard, Madison Burnette, Adam Webb and Hannah Cooper. Not pictured: Hunter Barfield.
Fancy Gap’s Top Dogs for Second Six Weeks
Fancy Gap Elementary School recently named “Top Dogs” for the second six weeks grading period. Teachers select stude...
02:20 PM, Friday, November 30
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Safety Chicken visits Gladeville students Gladeville students recently participated in bus safety training. They worked on exiting the bus and learning how to cross the street safely. The Carroll County Safety Chicken, Mr. Roger Phillips, Transportation Supervisor, provided the training. Students will also have follow-up safety lessons this month by Mrs. Karen Coleman, PE Teacher. Photo shows Miss Marshall's kindergarten student, Jackson Waller, telling the Safety Chicken what he should do prior to crossing in front of the bus.
Safety Chicken visits Gladeville students
Gladeville students recently participated in bus safety training. They worked on exiting the bus and learning how to...
02:17 PM, Friday, November 30
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Frances Waters (left) was the winner of the Woodlawn Spelling Bee for the 7th grade, while McKenzie Sharp (right) was the runner-up.
Waters, Crockett win Woodlawn Spelling Bee
Congratulations to all the Woodlawn Students who advanced to the finals of the school-wide spelling bee. Sixth gr...
02:17 PM, Friday, November 30
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Outstanding Homerooms The following homerooms were recognized for their outstanding behavior at Gladeville Elementary School. Mrs. Sheila Lintecum's 5th Grade Class for the month of September.
Outstanding Homerooms
The following homerooms were recognized for their outstanding behavior at Gladeville Elementary School.
02:14 PM, Friday, November 30
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K-9 Unit Visits Oakland Oakland Elementary School capped off Red Ribbon week activities with a visit from Carroll County's K-9 unit Deputy Cody Edwards and his partner Tiesto. Red Ribbon week is a national campaign to promote the danger of drugs. Carroll County Elementary Resource Officer Gator King coordinated the visit to the school. Deputy Edwards and King talked to students about the danger of illegal drugs then introduced Tiesto and demonstrated his drug tracking skills. Deputy Edwards (left) demonstrates Tiesto's attack capability as Gator King looks on.
K-9 Unit Visits Oakland Oakland Elementary School capped o...
K-9 Unit Visits Oakland Oakland Elementary School capped off Red Ribbon week activities with a visit from Carroll ...
02:12 PM, Friday, November 30
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Gladeville School received donations for the school's Backpack Buddies Program from the Galax Moose Lodge for $200 and the Women of the Moose's donation of $100. The donations will assist the Backpack Buddies Program through Mt. Olivet Church. Mt. Olivet Church coordinates and makes the Backpack's for the students. The Gladeville School community wishes to thank all parties for this service to our children. From left: Mrs. Kathy Price, Gladeville School Bookkeeper/Secretary, receives the donation check from Ms. Jo Ellen Mabe, Women of the Moose Secretary.
Moose Lodge Donates to Gladeville School Gladeville School...
Moose Lodge Donates to Gladeville School Gladeville School received donations for the school’s Backpack Buddies Pr...
02:10 PM, Friday, November 30
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Oakland's Principal's List These Oakland Elementary School students made the Principal's List by earning all A's for the first grading period. Front row, from left: Tyler Hayes, Logan Hoosier, Mason Baber, Wyatt Cayton, and Chloe Vaughn. Back: Ethan Barr, Max Zatarain, Meriden Roberts, Taylor Higgins, Nicole Partida, and Kaylee Rasnick.
Oakland’s Principal’s List
These Oakland Elementary School students made the Principal’s List by earning all A’s for the first grading period. ...
01:53 PM, Friday, November 30
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