A special thank you to the Schell City Community Betterment for providing each student with a drink and a full-size candy bar.
Thank you as well to the Schell City Volunteer Fire Department for giving every student a goodie bag.
And a big thanks to Doug and Michelle Vantellman for providing each student with a small pumpkin!
October NEVC Elementary Students of the Month!
I realized I did not get the October Students of the Month posted. The NEVC Elementary Students of the Month for October are:
PK: Kynleigh Adams
K: Cooper Weaver
1st: Kasen Carrell
2nd: Kaide Boyd
4th: Zadey Washburn
5th: Makenzie Bonnett
6th: Jace Lakey
We are very proud of these students. If you see them, be sure to congratulate them!
Principal Rhodes
While we know it’s always fun to pass out candy, please note that students will not be collecting candy during the parade. The purpose of the event is simply to show off their costumes and enjoy the festive spirit.
We encourage everyone to join in the fun by coming out to watch the parade and wave to our students, they’ll love seeing familiar faces and feeling the community’s support!
Thank you for helping make this a fun and safe event for our students.
Principal Rhodes
Our students had a fantastic time celebrating their hard work and positive efforts during Quarter 1!
On Tuesday, October 21st, students who met their reading goals attended our Quarter 1 Reading Goal Party. Each quarter, students complete a reading log and read at home a minimum of 10 times. To celebrate their accomplishments, everyone enjoyed a glow stick dance party, it was a bright and joyful way to recognize their dedication to reading!
Then, on Wednesday, October 22nd, we held our Quarter 1 PBS Behavior Party, where students participated in a variety of fun fall games as a reward for demonstrating positive behavior throughout the quarter. While we didn’t capture photos of this event, it was a wonderful day filled with laughter and teamwork.
A big thank you to all of our students for their hard work and to our parents and families for their continued support. We’re proud of all the positive choices and achievements our students have made, and we’re excited to see what Quarter 2 will bring!
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences at the elementary school! We had an impressive 80% attendance rate, and we know that many of those who were unable to attend have already scheduled another time to meet.
Conferences are such an important opportunity for teachers and parents to work together in support of our students. We truly appreciate your partnership and your commitment to your child’s education.
Thank you for prioritizing learning and for continuing to work alongside us to help every student grow and succeed!
Our PTO is working hard to prepare for our second annual Harvest Festival! Please see the flyer for more details. Also, there will be at least one bike raffle for NEVC Elementary students attending the Harvest Festival. The raffle is free, all students have to do to be entered is to come to the event and put their name in the drawing! To help our PTO plan accurately for food and materials, please RSVP using the following link: https://forms.gle/SVZScnHv3Q9qtXsz9
Check Out Our Students' Amazing Artwork!
We're excited to share a special link from our elementary art teacher, Ms. Mount, where you can view and celebrate the creativity of our students!
Click the link below to browse their artwork, leave comments, and see what they've been working on in art class:
🔗 Student Art Here
Artsonia is a safe, online gallery where families can see their child’s artwork and share it with loved ones. It’s a great way to support our young artists and show them how proud we are of their hard work and creativity!
Thank you, Ms. Mount, for showcasing our students’ talents and giving them the opportunity to shine!
Title I Family Night Success: Down on the Farm!
We had a fantastic turnout for our Title I Family Night: Down on the Farm on Monday, October 13th — with 38 students and family members joining us for an evening full of reading, fun, and hands-on farm-themed activities!
Families came together to celebrate Charlotte’s Web and the joy of reading with a variety of engaging experiences, including:
Spider Web Craft – Students used glitter glue and construction paper to create spider webs, inspired by Charlotte herself!
Live Farm Animals – A HUGE hit with kids! Families got to meet two rabbits, a chicken, a duck, and a bottle calf. Students were able to pet the animals and even feed the calf, making the story come to life in a very real way.
Literacy Game – Students played a fun “duck pond” game where they drew a duck and answered comprehension questions based on Charlotte’s Web — supporting our One School, One Book program.
PTO Hospitality – A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTO for not only providing a free dinner of hot dogs, chips, and water, but also for sending families home with a cozy treat: a hot chocolate and s’more!
Special Thanks!
We want to give a shoutout to the individuals who made our animal experience extra special:
Ms. Jones, Superintendent – for bringing the bottle calf
Ashley Baer, PTO President – for bringing the rabbits
Ms. Mount, Elementary Art Teacher – for bringing the chicken and duck and creating our photo booth
Parent Take-Home Resources
Families in attendance received a helpful handout about the importance of reading at home, including how reading aloud builds vocabulary, boosts academic performance, improves empathy, and strengthens parent-child bonds.
Why These Activities Matter: Research shows that reading with children daily is one of the most powerful ways to support their academic and emotional development. Events like this build bridges between home and school — and remind us all that learning can be fun, meaningful, and shared.
Thank you to our staff, volunteers, PTO, and all the families who made this night such a success. We love seeing our school community come together around literacy, fun, and connection!
Please join us as we honor our veterans at the NEVC Annual Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the NEVC High School Gymnasium.
We invite all veterans, families, and community members to attend this special event. Thank you for your service!
Reminder: Title I Family Night is Tomorrow!
Don’t forget to join us for our Title I Family Night: Down on the Farm — happening tomorrow, Monday, October 13th from 5:00–7:00 PM!
We're celebrating Charlotte’s Web with an evening full of fun, reading, and family engagement.
Activities include:
- Spider Web Crafts
- Live Animals
- Read-Aloud Sessions
- Games and More!
Free dinner (hot dogs, chips, and water) will be provided for elementary families, thanks to our amazing PTO!
Haven’t RSVP'd yet? It’s not too late!
Please take a moment to RSVP here: https://forms.gle/EakyNPDYgr7CfWV89
We can’t wait to see you there for a night of fun, learning, and community connection!
Check out the flyer for all the exciting activities planned!
To help our PTO plan accurately for food and materials, please RSVP using the link:
https://forms.gle/SVZScnHv3Q9qtXsz9
Enjoy a delicious meal of Chili, Ham & Beans, and Cornbread—just like Meemaw used to make!
Pre-sale tickets are only $10 – that’s a $2 savings Tickets are available now in the office at the Elementary or High School.
Don't miss out on great food and a great cause. Buy your tickets early!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Title I Family Night, themed after Charlotte’s Web:
“Family Night Down on the Farm: A Night of Fun and Reading!”
Join us for an evening full of engaging activities, literacy fun, and farm-themed excitement for the whole family!
Date: October 13, 2025
Location: Elementary School
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The QR code of the flyer is not working correctly, so please let us know you're coming by filling out the RSVP form here:
- https://forms.gle/DyMpe2VusXKKP3KSA
We can’t wait to see you there!
