🐺 WOLFPACK FAMILIES — IT’S OPEN HOUSE WEEK! 🐺
We are excited to welcome our students and families back to Iotla Valley Elementary as we kick off another great school year together!
🏫 OPEN HOUSE
📅 Thursday, August 20th
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
Stop by anytime during Open House to:
🍎 Meet your child’s teacher
👕 Order IVE T-shirts
🚌 Get bus information
💻 Get assistance with Infinite Campus and Rooms
👥 Connect with our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
🎒 Learn about after-school opportunities
ℹ️ Get Title I information
🍧 Grab a Kona Ice, available for purchase!
Open House is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, ask questions, get important information, and help your child feel ready and excited for the year ahead.
We can’t wait to have our Wolfpack back together! ❤️💙
🐾 STRONGER TOGETHER. BETTER TOGETHER. WE ARE IVE! 🐾
#IotlaValleyElementary #IVEWolfpack #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #StrongerTogether #BetterTogether
We are excited to welcome our students and families back to Iotla Valley Elementary as we kick off another great school year together!
🏫 OPEN HOUSE
📅 Thursday, August 20th
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
Stop by anytime during Open House to:
🍎 Meet your child’s teacher
👕 Order IVE T-shirts
🚌 Get bus information
💻 Get assistance with Infinite Campus and Rooms
👥 Connect with our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
🎒 Learn about after-school opportunities
ℹ️ Get Title I information
🍧 Grab a Kona Ice, available for purchase!
Open House is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, ask questions, get important information, and help your child feel ready and excited for the year ahead.
We can’t wait to have our Wolfpack back together! ❤️💙
🐾 STRONGER TOGETHER. BETTER TOGETHER. WE ARE IVE! 🐾
#IotlaValleyElementary #IVEWolfpack #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #StrongerTogether #BetterTogether


🐾 Help Our Teachers Prepare for an Amazing Year! 📚✏️❤️
At Iotla Valley Elementary, our teachers are busy preparing classrooms with care, creativity, and passion so our students can learn, grow, and dream BIG! 🌟
Want to help make a difference? Check out our Amazon Wish List by scanning the QR code in the graphic. Every item—big or small—helps provide resources that support engaging learning experiences for our students.
We are so grateful for our families, community members, and partners who continue to support our school. Together, we make great things happen! 🐾❤️💙
📚 Support a classroom
✏️ Encourage a teacher
❤️ Invest in our students
Thank you for helping us make this the BEST year yet!
#IotlaValleyElementary #TogetherWeMakeGreatThingsHappen #SupportOurTeachers #AmazonWishList #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess #IotlaValleyPride 🐾
🐾 ¡Ayúdenos a preparar a nuestros maestros para un año increíble! 📚✏️❤️
En Iotla Valley Elementary, nuestros maestros están trabajando con entusiasmo para preparar sus salones con cariño, creatividad y pasión, para que nuestros estudiantes puedan aprender, crecer y soñar en GRANDE. 🌟
¿Le gustaría ayudarnos a marcar la diferencia? Consulte nuestra Lista de Deseos de Amazon escaneando el código QR que aparece en la imagen. Cada artículo, grande o pequeño, ayuda a proporcionar recursos que apoyan experiencias de aprendizaje enriquecedoras para nuestros estudiantes.
Estamos muy agradecidos con nuestras familias, miembros de la comunidad y colaboradores que continúan apoyando a nuestra escuela. ¡Juntos hacemos que sucedan grandes cosas! 🐾❤️💙
📚 Apoye a un salón de clases
✏️ Anime a un maestro
❤️ Invierta en nuestros estudiantes
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a hacer de este el MEJOR año hasta ahora!
#IotlaValleyElementary #JuntosHacemosGrandesCosas #ApoyeANuestrosMaestros #ListaDeDeseosDeAmazon #RegresoAClases #ApoyoComunitario #ÉxitoEstudiantil #OrgulloIotlaValley 🐾
At Iotla Valley Elementary, our teachers are busy preparing classrooms with care, creativity, and passion so our students can learn, grow, and dream BIG! 🌟
Want to help make a difference? Check out our Amazon Wish List by scanning the QR code in the graphic. Every item—big or small—helps provide resources that support engaging learning experiences for our students.
We are so grateful for our families, community members, and partners who continue to support our school. Together, we make great things happen! 🐾❤️💙
📚 Support a classroom
✏️ Encourage a teacher
❤️ Invest in our students
Thank you for helping us make this the BEST year yet!
#IotlaValleyElementary #TogetherWeMakeGreatThingsHappen #SupportOurTeachers #AmazonWishList #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess #IotlaValleyPride 🐾
🐾 ¡Ayúdenos a preparar a nuestros maestros para un año increíble! 📚✏️❤️
En Iotla Valley Elementary, nuestros maestros están trabajando con entusiasmo para preparar sus salones con cariño, creatividad y pasión, para que nuestros estudiantes puedan aprender, crecer y soñar en GRANDE. 🌟
¿Le gustaría ayudarnos a marcar la diferencia? Consulte nuestra Lista de Deseos de Amazon escaneando el código QR que aparece en la imagen. Cada artículo, grande o pequeño, ayuda a proporcionar recursos que apoyan experiencias de aprendizaje enriquecedoras para nuestros estudiantes.
Estamos muy agradecidos con nuestras familias, miembros de la comunidad y colaboradores que continúan apoyando a nuestra escuela. ¡Juntos hacemos que sucedan grandes cosas! 🐾❤️💙
📚 Apoye a un salón de clases
✏️ Anime a un maestro
❤️ Invierta en nuestros estudiantes
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a hacer de este el MEJOR año hasta ahora!
#IotlaValleyElementary #JuntosHacemosGrandesCosas #ApoyeANuestrosMaestros #ListaDeDeseosDeAmazon #RegresoAClases #ApoyoComunitario #ÉxitoEstudiantil #OrgulloIotlaValley 🐾

🚌 Bus Transportation Information Needed | ¡Necesitamos su Información de Transporte en Autobús! 📚
🇺🇸 English
To help us prepare for the first day of school, we are asking all parents and guardians whose child will ride the school bus to complete our Bus Transportation Information Form.
Completing this form before school starts will help us ensure we have accurate bus transportation information for your child and avoid last-minute changes before the first day of school.
📝 Please complete the form as soon as possible using the link below:
🔗 https://forms.gle/9H1p1wYapRa7HnUq9
Thank you for helping us make the start of the school year safe, organized, and successful!
🇪🇸 Español
¡Para ayudarnos a prepararnos para el primer día de clases, les pedimos a todos los padres, madres y tutores cuyo estudiante viajará en el autobús escolar que completen nuestro Formulario de Información de Transporte en Autobús!
Completar este formulario antes del inicio de clases nos ayudará a contar con la información correcta sobre el transporte en autobús de su estudiante y evitar cambios de último momento antes del primer día de clases.
📝 Por favor, complete el formulario lo antes posible utilizando el siguiente enlace:
🔗 https://forms.gle/9H1p1wYapRa7HnUq9
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a que el inicio del año escolar sea seguro, organizado y exitoso!
🇺🇸 English
To help us prepare for the first day of school, we are asking all parents and guardians whose child will ride the school bus to complete our Bus Transportation Information Form.
Completing this form before school starts will help us ensure we have accurate bus transportation information for your child and avoid last-minute changes before the first day of school.
📝 Please complete the form as soon as possible using the link below:
🔗 https://forms.gle/9H1p1wYapRa7HnUq9
Thank you for helping us make the start of the school year safe, organized, and successful!
🇪🇸 Español
¡Para ayudarnos a prepararnos para el primer día de clases, les pedimos a todos los padres, madres y tutores cuyo estudiante viajará en el autobús escolar que completen nuestro Formulario de Información de Transporte en Autobús!
Completar este formulario antes del inicio de clases nos ayudará a contar con la información correcta sobre el transporte en autobús de su estudiante y evitar cambios de último momento antes del primer día de clases.
📝 Por favor, complete el formulario lo antes posible utilizando el siguiente enlace:
🔗 https://forms.gle/9H1p1wYapRa7HnUq9
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a que el inicio del año escolar sea seguro, organizado y exitoso!
🐺 Join the Iotla Valley Elementary Wolfpack! 💙❤️
We're looking for passionate educators to join our amazing team! We currently have openings for Kindergarten, Second Grade, and 2 EC Resource Teachers. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students, we'd love to hear from you!
📞 Questions? Contact Gloria Painter, Principal, at 828-524-2938.
🖥️ Apply today: https://www.macon.k12.nc.us/page/employment-opportunities
Together, we inspire, support, and help every child grow!

🐺 We are the Wolfpack! We are IVE! 🐺
Join us for Iotla Valley Elementary’s Open House on August 20th from 3:00–6:00 PM. Families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, order school t-shirts, get bus information, receive support with Infinite Campus and Rooms, learn about PTO, After School, and Title 1, and enjoy KONA Ice available for purchase. We are excited to welcome our students and families back for a new school year!
🐺 ¡Somos la manada de lobos! ¡Somos IVE! 🐺
Acompáñenos a la Casa Abierta de Iotla Valley Elementary el 20 de agosto de 3:00–6:00 PM. Las familias tendrán la oportunidad de conocer a los maestros, ordenar camisetas escolares, recibir información sobre el transporte, obtener ayuda con Infinite Campus y Rooms, aprender sobre PTO, Después de la Escuela y Título 1, y disfrutar de KONA Ice disponible para comprar. ¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes y familias para un nuevo año escolar!
Join us for Iotla Valley Elementary’s Open House on August 20th from 3:00–6:00 PM. Families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, order school t-shirts, get bus information, receive support with Infinite Campus and Rooms, learn about PTO, After School, and Title 1, and enjoy KONA Ice available for purchase. We are excited to welcome our students and families back for a new school year!
🐺 ¡Somos la manada de lobos! ¡Somos IVE! 🐺
Acompáñenos a la Casa Abierta de Iotla Valley Elementary el 20 de agosto de 3:00–6:00 PM. Las familias tendrán la oportunidad de conocer a los maestros, ordenar camisetas escolares, recibir información sobre el transporte, obtener ayuda con Infinite Campus y Rooms, aprender sobre PTO, Después de la Escuela y Título 1, y disfrutar de KONA Ice disponible para comprar. ¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes y familias para un nuevo año escolar!



🐺 Join the Wolf Pack at Iotla Valley Elementary! 🍎
We're looking for passionate educators who are ready to make a difference in the lives of students every day!
Now Hiring:
📚 2 Exceptional Children (EC) Resource Teachers
🏫 1 Self-Contained Classroom Teacher
Qualifications:
✅ Bachelor's degree in teaching
✅ EC Certification
At Iotla Valley Elementary, we believe every child deserves an exceptional education, and every educator deserves to be part of a supportive, collaborative team. If you're committed to helping students reach their full potential, we'd love to have you join our Wolf Pack!
Apply today through the Macon County Schools Employment Opportunities page:
🔗 https://www.macon.k12.nc.us/page/employment-opportunities
Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging an outstanding EC teacher who would be a great fit for Iotla Valley Elementary!
#IotlaValleyElementary #WolfPack #NowHiring #ECTeachers #SpecialEducation #TeacherJobs #MaconCountySchools #EducationCareers #TeachNC #MakeADifference
We're looking for passionate educators who are ready to make a difference in the lives of students every day!
Now Hiring:
📚 2 Exceptional Children (EC) Resource Teachers
🏫 1 Self-Contained Classroom Teacher
Qualifications:
✅ Bachelor's degree in teaching
✅ EC Certification
At Iotla Valley Elementary, we believe every child deserves an exceptional education, and every educator deserves to be part of a supportive, collaborative team. If you're committed to helping students reach their full potential, we'd love to have you join our Wolf Pack!
Apply today through the Macon County Schools Employment Opportunities page:
🔗 https://www.macon.k12.nc.us/page/employment-opportunities
Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging an outstanding EC teacher who would be a great fit for Iotla Valley Elementary!
#IotlaValleyElementary #WolfPack #NowHiring #ECTeachers #SpecialEducation #TeacherJobs #MaconCountySchools #EducationCareers #TeachNC #MakeADifference

🐺🎒 The 2026–2027 Iotla Valley Elementary School Supply Lists are here!
A new school year is just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome our Wolf Pack back for another year of learning, growth, and adventure!
Class supply lists for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and our PAW Pack class are now available. Check the attached list to find your child's supplies and get a head start on back-to-school shopping.
Thank you for helping our students begin the school year prepared and ready to learn. We are looking forward to an amazing year together!
❤️💙 We Are IVE!
#IotlaValleyElementary #WolfPack #BackToSchool #WeAreIVE #20262027SchoolYear
A new school year is just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome our Wolf Pack back for another year of learning, growth, and adventure!
Class supply lists for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and our PAW Pack class are now available. Check the attached list to find your child's supplies and get a head start on back-to-school shopping.
Thank you for helping our students begin the school year prepared and ready to learn. We are looking forward to an amazing year together!
❤️💙 We Are IVE!
#IotlaValleyElementary #WolfPack #BackToSchool #WeAreIVE #20262027SchoolYear









Please help us welcome our new Assistant Principal to the Iotla Valley Family!
Hello Iotla Valley Family! My name is Paula Jackson, and I am honored and excited to serve as your new Assistant Principal! I bring 26 years of experience in public education and throughout my career, I have remained deeply passionate about supporting student growth and helping every child reach their fullest potential. I began my career with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and returned to Sylva two years ago, where I have been serving as an assistant principal in Jackson County. Joining the Iotla Valley family is truly one of the most exciting and meaningful moments of my professional journey. Outside of school, I am blessed with a wonderful husband and am a proud mother of two. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, cooking, watching movies, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. I strongly believe in educating the whole child and value the partnership between educators, families, and staff in creating a positive and successful learning environment. I look forward to working alongside this amazing community as we inspire, support, and achieve greatness together.
I am excited to meet each of you and begin this new school year focused on “Inspiring Others Through Leadership Actions.”

Bus 30 will not run tomorrow.
Bus 30 will not run tomorrow.
Bus 30 will not run today. We are sorry for the short notice. Please make arrangements to have your students dropped off and picked up at school today.
Bus 30 will not run today.
Week 36 (May 25 - 29)
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
We are so proud of all the hard work our students put into their End-of-Grade test last week. We are very proud of their accomplishments this year.
Tomorrow is a Holiday to celebrate Memorial Day. There will be no school.
The Math End-of-Grade Retake Test will take place on Wednesday.
On May 28, the PreK Graduation will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Fourth Grade Awards at 1:30 p.m. On May 29, the Second and Third Grade Awards will begin at 8:30 a.m., the First Grade Awards will take place at 11:00 a.m., and the Kindergarten Awards will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Please remember to return all library books. Notices have been sent home to students who still need to submit a book.
This is our last weekly call for this school year. We hope everyone has a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing all our families this week for the award programs. Have a wonderful evening.
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
We are so proud of all the hard work our students put into their End-of-Grade test last week. We are very proud of their accomplishments this year.
Tomorrow is a Holiday to celebrate Memorial Day. There will be no school.
The Math End-of-Grade Retake Test will take place on Wednesday.
On May 28, the PreK Graduation will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Fourth Grade Awards at 1:30 p.m. On May 29, the Second and Third Grade Awards will begin at 8:30 a.m., the First Grade Awards will take place at 11:00 a.m., and the Kindergarten Awards will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Please remember to return all library books. Notices have been sent home to students who still need to submit a book.
This is our last weekly call for this school year. We hope everyone has a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing all our families this week for the award programs. Have a wonderful evening.


Bus 23 will not run this afternoon.
As close another wonderful school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate two very special leaders.
First, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Bell as she begins her well deserved retirement. Her dedication, leadership, and love for our students, staff, and families have made a lasting impact on our school. She will be greatly missed, and we wish her nothing but happiness in this exciting new chapter!
At the same time, we are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Painter has been selected as our new principal for the upcoming school year! Having served as assistant principal, Mrs. Painter already knows and loves our school community, and we are confident that we are in great hands moving forward.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Painter on her new role!
First, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Bell as she begins her well deserved retirement. Her dedication, leadership, and love for our students, staff, and families have made a lasting impact on our school. She will be greatly missed, and we wish her nothing but happiness in this exciting new chapter!
At the same time, we are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Painter has been selected as our new principal for the upcoming school year! Having served as assistant principal, Mrs. Painter already knows and loves our school community, and we are confident that we are in great hands moving forward.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Painter on her new role!
This is a gentle reminder that bus 24 is not running this afternoon.
Bus 24 will not run tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon.
Week 35 (May 18 - 22)
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
Library books are due. Please check with your students and look around your homes for books that need to be returned.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Our End-of-Grade Test for 3rd and 4th grade is this week. The Reading EOG will take place on May 19, followed by the Math EOG on May 21. Our social media, text messages, and website feature a poster on how you can help encourage your students this week. It is essential that all 3rd- and 4th-graders arrive on time for testing. Once testing begins, students will not be allowed to enter the classroom until testing is complete.
On May 28, the PreK Graduation will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Fourth Grade Awards at 1:30 p.m. On May 29, the Second- and Third-Grade Awards will begin at 8:30 a.m., the First-Grade Awards will take place at 11:00 a.m., and the Kindergarten Awards will be held at 1:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
Library books are due. Please check with your students and look around your homes for books that need to be returned.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Our End-of-Grade Test for 3rd and 4th grade is this week. The Reading EOG will take place on May 19, followed by the Math EOG on May 21. Our social media, text messages, and website feature a poster on how you can help encourage your students this week. It is essential that all 3rd- and 4th-graders arrive on time for testing. Once testing begins, students will not be allowed to enter the classroom until testing is complete.
On May 28, the PreK Graduation will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Fourth Grade Awards at 1:30 p.m. On May 29, the Second- and Third-Grade Awards will begin at 8:30 a.m., the First-Grade Awards will take place at 11:00 a.m., and the Kindergarten Awards will be held at 1:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Bus 104 and 156 will not run tomorrow, Friday May 15th.
Bus 104 will not run on Thursday. Bus 156 will not run on Friday.
