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.
4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Bus 30 will not run today.
4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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.
4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Awards Programs May 2026
Programas De Premiacion
Bus 23 will not run this afternoon.
4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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!
4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary
photo of Mrs. Painter
This is a gentle reminder that bus 24 is not running this afternoon.
4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Bus 24 will not run tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon.
4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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.
4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Testing Prep
Bus 104 and 156 will not run tomorrow, Friday May 15th.
4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Bus 104 will not run on Thursday. Bus 156 will not run on Friday.
5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Bus 21 will not run tomorrow. Students will need to be dropped off and picked up tomorrow.
5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Bus 21 will not run this morning. It will run this afternoon. We are sorry for the late notice.
5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Week 34 (May 11 -15)
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.

We would like to say thank you to all our families and PTO who helped us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. We would also like to thank our parents and the Cowee Fire Department for helping us make our Field Day "the best day ever" for our students.

The Chick-fil-A Battle of the Schools fundraiser will end on the 12th. Stop by Chick-fil-A in Franklin and grab a gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade or Tea.

Our End-of-Grade Test for 3rd and 4th grade is quickly approaching. The Reading EOG will take place on May 19, followed by the Math EOG on May 21.

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.
5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Cowee Fire Department - Helping our kids have the best day ever!
Our PTO have been amazing this week! Thank you so much for the Taco Bar, Sandwich Bar, Red's Lemonade, Raffle Baskets and there is more to come! We are grateful for Winding Stair Nursery, Renee's Cake Shope, and Gazebo for our gift card giveaways. Thank you, Discover Church for the Soda Bar today! We are blessed with a wonderful community family that supports our educators.
5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Lemonade
Teachers are Fabulous!
Basket
Basket
Today we celebrate the heart of our school — our amazing school nurse, Ms. Vanessa! ❤️🏥🐺 From bandages and ice packs to kind words and caring hearts, Ms. Vanessa does so much more than care for bumps and bruises. She brings comfort, compassion, and calm to our students and staff every single day. Her dedication helps keep our Wolfpack healthy, safe, and ready to learn! Thank you, Ms. Vanessa, for the countless ways you support our school family. We are beyond grateful for your care, patience, and the love you show our students each day. Happy National School Nurse Day! 💙 #NationalSchoolNurseDay
5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
School Nurse
We have had an amazing start to our Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for all of our PTO members who have put together an amazing week. Thank you Prentiss Church for the doughnut and juice surprise this morning. M's Shaved Ice and Ice Cream was a great treat!
5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Thank You Teachers!
Thank You Teachers!
Thank you for the wonderful Ice Cream
Basket Prize Winner Ms. Holcombe
Thank You Teachers
Thank You Gazebo and Rennes Cake Shop
Thank You Prentiss Church
Basket Prize Winner Ms. Nahlen
🏆 Battle of the Schools is ON! 🏆 Get ready to sip for a cause and cheer on your school! 🎉 From May 5th–May 12th, you can help your child’s elementary school come out on top. 💥 Here’s how to support: Stop by Chick-fil-A in Franklin and grab a gallon of Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade or Tea. ❤️ The best part? A portion of every gallon sold goes directly back to support our schools! Let’s show our school spirit and make this a win for our students! 🐺 #BattleOfTheSchools #SupportOurSchools #CommunityStrong #IotlaValley
5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Battle of the Schools Flyer
Field Day Flyer
5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Field Day English
Field Day Spanish
Week 33 (May 4 - 8)

This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! We are excited to celebrate our teachers. Please see our social media, website, or the image in the email with ideas for your student to express gratitude to their teacher each day.

On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.

Our Field Day is this Friday. If you would like to sign up to help with a station, please use the sign-up genius posted on our website or social media page.

Our End-of-Grade Test for 3rd and 4th grade is quickly approaching. The Reading EOG will take place on May 19, followed by the Math EOG on May 21.

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.
5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Teacher Appreciation Week!

🌟 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟
📅 May 4–8

We are so excited to celebrate our incredible teachers all week long! 💙 They inspire, support, and make a difference in the lives of our students every single day.

Families and students are invited to join in the fun with simple, meaningful ways to show appreciation:

✨ Monday: “May the 4th Be With You!” – Write a thank-you note or draw a picture
📝 Tuesday: Take Note! – Bring your teacher’s favorite office or classroom supplies
🌸 Wednesday: Bring a flower (picked, store-bought, or handmade!)
🍪 Thursday: Bring your teacher a favorite treat
❤️ Friday: Do something kind – a smile, kind words, or helping in class

Let’s make our teachers feel extra special this week! 💫
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers

🌟 ¡Feliz Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros! 🌟
📅 4–8 de mayo

¡Estamos muy emocionados de celebrar a nuestros increíbles maestros durante toda la semana! 💙 Ellos inspiran, apoyan y marcan una diferencia en la vida de nuestros estudiantes cada día.

Invitamos a las familias y estudiantes a unirse con formas simples y significativas de mostrar su agradecimiento:

✨ Lunes: “¡Que la Fuerza te acompañe!” – Escribe una nota de agradecimiento o haz un dibujo
📝 Martes: ¡Toma nota! – Trae los útiles escolares o de oficina favoritos de tu maestro(a)
🌸 Miércoles: Trae una flor (recogida, comprada o hecha a mano)
🍪 Jueves: Trae el dulce o antojo favorito de tu maestro(a)
❤️ Viernes: Haz algo amable – una sonrisa, palabras amables o ayudar en clase

¡Hagamos que nuestros maestros se sientan muy especiales esta semana! 💫
#SemanaDeAgradecimientoALosMaestros #GraciasMaestro #AmamosANuestrosMaestros

5 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Teacher Appreciation Week