🐺 IVE Families — Help Us Keep Afternoon Dismissal Safe & Smooth! 🐺

Afternoon dismissal is one of the busiest times of our school day! With more than 400 students preparing to go home by car, bus, daycare, or with family members, clear communication and consistent procedures are essential to making sure every child gets where they need to go safely.

⏰ Beginning at 2:20 PM, students will not be checked out through the front office. If your child has an afternoon appointment or needs to leave school early, please plan to check them out before 2:20 PM. After that time, families picking up students will need to use the regular car rider line.

We know waiting in the car rider line can sometimes be inconvenient, but this procedure serves several important purposes. It allows our teachers to protect those final minutes of instructional time without repeated calls to classrooms, gives our front office time to communicate last-minute transportation changes accurately, and helps our staff focus on preparing for a safe and organized dismissal.

When multiple families arrive at the front office near dismissal to check students out, while phones are ringing with transportation changes and staff are communicating with classrooms, it creates an environment where important information can more easily be missed. Our priority is making sure every student is accounted for and goes home the correct way.

We appreciate our families working with us and understanding that this procedure isn't about making things difficult—it is about protecting classroom instruction and, most importantly, keeping our students safe. ❤️🐺

Thank you for helping us keep Iotla Strong!



🐺 Familias de Iotla — ¡Ayúdennos a mantener una salida segura y organizada! 🐺

La salida de la tarde es uno de los momentos más ocupados del día escolar. Con más de 400 estudiantes preparándose para ir a casa en carro, autobús, transporte de guardería o con sus familias, una comunicación clara y procedimientos consistentes son esenciales para asegurarnos de que cada niño llegue a donde debe ir de manera segura.

⏰ A partir de las 2:20 PM, no se permitirá recoger a los estudiantes a través de la oficina principal. Si su hijo/a tiene una cita por la tarde o necesita salir temprano, por favor recójalo/a antes de las 2:20 PM. Después de esa hora, las familias deberán utilizar la línea de carros (car rider line).

Este procedimiento nos ayuda a proteger los últimos minutos de instrucción, comunicar correctamente cualquier cambio de transporte y, sobre todo, garantizar una salida segura y organizada para todos nuestros estudiantes.

Agradecemos mucho su paciencia, cooperación y comprensión. ❤️🐺

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener Iotla Fuerte!
27 days ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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27 days ago, Iotla Valley Elementary
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💖✨ Dolly Parton Day is coming to Iotla Valley Elementary! ✨💖 On September 25, IVE will celebrate Dolly Parton Day and the kindness, positivity, hard work, and love of literacy Dolly represents! 📚🎶⭐ 👢💗 Students are welcome to dress in their best Dolly-inspired fashion! Think Western wear, denim, boots, pink, sparkles, or a little extra glam! Dressing up is completely optional—we just want everyone to have fun celebrating! 📚 At 9:25 a.m., our entire school will DROP AND READ! We’ll take this special time to reflect on Dolly’s incredible commitment to putting books into the hands of children and supporting literacy through programs like her Imagination Library. We can’t wait for a fun day celebrating reading, kindness, and dreaming BIG! 🐺💙 Be Kind. ❤️ Work Hard. ❤️ Dream Big. That’s the Dolly way! ⸻ 💖✨ ¡El Día de Dolly Parton llega a Iotla Valley Elementary! ✨💖 El 25 de septiembre, IVE celebrará el Día de Dolly Parton y la amabilidad, la positividad, el trabajo duro y el amor por la lectura que Dolly representa. 📚🎶⭐ 👢💗 ¡Los estudiantes pueden vestirse al estilo de Dolly para mostrar su apoyo! Pueden usar ropa estilo vaquero, mezclilla, botas, rosa, brillos o un poco de glamour. Vestirse para la ocasión es completamente opcional. ¡Lo más importante es divertirnos y celebrar juntos! 📚 ¡A las 9:25 a. m., toda nuestra escuela hará una pausa para LEER! Durante este momento especial, reflexionaremos sobre el increíble compromiso de Dolly de poner libros en las manos de los niños y apoyar la alfabetización a través de programas como Imagination Library. ¡Estamos emocionados por celebrar un día lleno de lectura, amabilidad y GRANDES sueños! 🐺💙 Sé amable. ❤️ Trabaja duro. ❤️ Sueña en grande. ¡Así se hace al estilo Dolly!
28 days ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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Week 1 was incredible!!! We had a fantastic week. A special recognition to Cowee Fire and Rescue Department for keeping everyone aware and safe for morning drop off and after pick up. We are grateful for your service to our families. We are grateful to the Franklin Football players who came out this morning to help open car doors for our students. I love how our community comes together for our students.
29 days ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
Happy Friday!
Mr. Chapman won the Chic-fil-A teacher raffle school supplies basket. Congratulations!!!
29 days ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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Good evening, Bus 23 will not be running tomorrow, Friday August 28th. We are working on finding a replacement driver for next week. As we receive information, we will keep you updated. Thank you for your patience.
30 days ago, Paula Jackson
We are reaching out to inform you that Bus 23 will not be running this afternoon. We are looking for a replacement for tomorrow and we will keep you informed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.
about 1 month ago, Paula Jackson
🐺 Welcome Back, Iotla Valley! 🐺

Tomorrow is the big day, and we are SO excited to welcome our students back to Iotla Valley Elementary! ❤️💙 Our staff has been working hard to get everything ready for a wonderful first week.

📚 Pre-K & Kindergarten Staggered Start
• Monday: Pre-K & Kindergarten boys attend all day
• Tuesday: Pre-K & Kindergarten girls attend all day
• Wednesday: All Pre-K & Kindergarten students begin their regular schedule

🚪 Morning Arrival This Week
Parents/guardians of students in K–4 who are walking their child into school should enter through the gym doors. Pre-K families should use the designated Pre-K pick-up/drop-off entrance.

🍎 Free Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast and lunch are FREE for all students this school year!
• Pre-K and Kindergarten will go to breakfast with their classes.
• Students in grades 1–4 who would like breakfast should report to the cafeteria when they arrive.

⏰ Morning Routine
Due to a scheduling change, 3rd- and 4th-grade students will not have Walk and Talk this year.
• This week: Students will report to breakfast or directly to their classrooms.
• Beginning next week: Students arriving before 7:35 will report to the cafeteria and will be dismissed to classrooms at 7:35.

👕 IVE T-Shirts
Our 2026–2027 Iotla Valley Elementary T-shirts are available for purchase! Check out the attached flyer and scan the QR code to order.

Thank you, families, for your patience and partnership as we begin a new school year. We are ready for a fantastic year of learning, growing, and working together.

🐺❤️💙 We can't wait to welcome our Wolf Pack back!
about 1 month ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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A huge THANK YOU to Discover Church of Franklin, NC! 💚💙 Their team spent last Sunday helping beautify Iotla Valley Elementary by trimming hedges, spraying weeds, and spreading rubber mulch on our playground. Their time, hard work, and generosity mean so much to our students and staff as we prepare for a new school year. We are incredibly grateful for community partners who invest in our school! 🐾💚 #IotlaValleyElementary #CommunitySupport #DiscoverChurch #BetterTogether #BackToSchool
about 1 month ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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📚 Help Us Support Our Local Students & Families! 🎒✏️

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office will be at the Franklin Walmart on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., collecting school supplies to benefit students and families in our local community.

While you’re shopping, consider picking up an extra notebook, pack of pencils, crayons, or other school supplies to donate. Every contribution—big or small—can make a difference for a local student! 💙

Thank you to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and everyone in our community for helping our students start the school year ready to learn! 🍎📓

📚 ¡Ayúdenos a apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y familias locales! 🎒✏️

La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Macon estará en Walmart de Franklin el martes, miércoles y jueves, de 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m., recolectando útiles escolares para beneficiar a los estudiantes y familias de nuestra comunidad.

Mientras hace sus compras, considere comprar un cuaderno, lápices, crayones u otros útiles escolares adicionales para donar. ¡Cada donación, grande o pequeña, puede marcar una gran diferencia para un estudiante de nuestra comunidad! 💙

¡Gracias a la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Macon y a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad por ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a comenzar el año escolar preparados para aprender! 🍎📓

#MaconCounty #FranklinNC #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #CommunitySupport #SupportingStudents
about 1 month ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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🐺 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
about 1 month ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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🐾 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 🐾
about 2 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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🚌 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!

about 2 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School

🐺 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!

about 2 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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🐺 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!
2 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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🐺 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
3 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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🐺🎒 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
3 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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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.”
3 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School
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4 months ago, Iotla Valley Elementary School