Due to a power outage. Iotla Valley Elementary will be dismissing at 12:00 pm.
🎉 Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Teachers! 🍎
Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner, and we want to make it extra special for our incredible staff! 💙 We are asking our parents and community members to help us by donating items to create thoughtful appreciation baskets for both our male and female teachers.
🧺 Suggested donation items include:
* Sharpies & Expo markers
* Sticky notes
* Gift cards (any amount is appreciated!)
* Owala bottle or drinks
* Snacks & treats
* Fun classroom supplies
These small items come together to make a BIG impact and show our teachers just how much they are valued every single day.
If you’d like to contribute, please send donations to the front office by May 1st.
Thank you for helping us love on our teachers—they truly deserve it! 💫
#TeacherAppreciation #SupportOurTeachers #CommunityStrong

Week 32 (April 27 -May 1)
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Our Field Day is May 8th.
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.
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Our Field Day is May 8th.
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.
We had a fun time celebrating our teachers and staff this morning with a grab and go breakfast charcuterie. We have the most amazing team and we can't thank them enough for all their dedication and commitment to our students.



🎉☀️ Get Ready for Field Day Fun at Iotla Valley Elementary! ☀️🎉
Field Day is just around the corner, and we are gearing up for one of the most exciting days of the year! Join us on Friday, May 8 for a day full of games, laughter, and unforgettable memories for our students. 🏃♀️🎈
We need your help to make this day a success! Volunteers play a huge role in creating a fun and safe experience for all of our students. Whether you can help run a station, cheer on participants, or lend a hand wherever needed—we would love to have you join us!
👉 Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094FA5AE29A4FF2-63502807-ivefield
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Field Day a day to remember! 💙💛
Field Day is just around the corner, and we are gearing up for one of the most exciting days of the year! Join us on Friday, May 8 for a day full of games, laughter, and unforgettable memories for our students. 🏃♀️🎈
We need your help to make this day a success! Volunteers play a huge role in creating a fun and safe experience for all of our students. Whether you can help run a station, cheer on participants, or lend a hand wherever needed—we would love to have you join us!
👉 Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094FA5AE29A4FF2-63502807-ivefield
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Field Day a day to remember! 💙💛
Bus 23 will run tomorrow, both morning and afternoon.
Bus 23 will not run tomorrow morning. The bus will run tomorrow afternoon.
We loved seeing all of the 2026 Graduates walk the halls of Iotla Valley Elementary this morning with a big welcome from our Pawsitive Leaders for Grad Walk. What a special celebration of their accomplishments, and we are wishing them well on their new adventures.




Week 31 (April 20 -24)
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Our end-of-year assessments begin this week and will continue across grade levels over the next few weeks.
The end of the year is quickly approaching.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th - 8th. We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible hard work our teachers and staff have put into our students this year. More details to come soon.
Our Field Day will be on May 8th. Classroom teachers will send home information with details.
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.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Our end-of-year assessments begin this week and will continue across grade levels over the next few weeks.
The end of the year is quickly approaching.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th - 8th. We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible hard work our teachers and staff have put into our students this year. More details to come soon.
Our Field Day will be on May 8th. Classroom teachers will send home information with details.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
Don't forget to stop by Iotla Valley this morning for Coffee and Conversation with our PTO from 7:15 am - 8:30 am.
We had a wonderful Technology Night on Tuesday. Grateful for the partnership with our community and families.










Bus 21 will not run in the morning but will run in the afternoon.
🎉☀️ Get Ready for Field Day Fun at Iotla Valley Elementary! ☀️🎉
Field Day is just around the corner, and we are gearing up for one of the most exciting days of the year! Join us on Friday, May 8 for a day full of games, laughter, and unforgettable memories for our students. 🏃♀️🎈
We need your help to make this day a success! Volunteers play a huge role in creating a fun and safe experience for all of our students. Whether you can help run a station, cheer on participants, or lend a hand wherever needed—we would love to have you join us!
👉 Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094FA5AE29A4FF2-63502807-ivefield
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Field Day a day to remember! 💙💛
Field Day is just around the corner, and we are gearing up for one of the most exciting days of the year! Join us on Friday, May 8 for a day full of games, laughter, and unforgettable memories for our students. 🏃♀️🎈
We need your help to make this day a success! Volunteers play a huge role in creating a fun and safe experience for all of our students. Whether you can help run a station, cheer on participants, or lend a hand wherever needed—we would love to have you join us!
👉 Sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094FA5AE29A4FF2-63502807-ivefield
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Field Day a day to remember! 💙💛
Join us for our Technology Night!


Week 30 (April 13 -17)
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Our Academic Night is this Tuesday from 6 -7. This will give families a chance to come in and participate in different activities offered by each of our grade levels.
This Saturday, our PTO will host a Yard/Craft Sale at IVE. Please see our
Website or Facebook page for more information.
It’s time to complete your Online Registration (OLR) for the 2026–2027 school year!
If you already have a Campus Portal account, simply log in through the app, go to your student’s profile, scroll down to “Online Registration,” and click “Review” to update or register your student. You can also add incoming Kindergarten students during this process.
⭐ Important Reminder: This registration is REQUIRED for all students. It is also the way you will find out your child’s teacher for next year over the summer, as we will no longer be posting class lists at the school.
Please take a few minutes to complete this as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start to the new school year!
If you need assistance, check out the flyer on our website or Facebook page. Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help! 💙
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.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Our Academic Night is this Tuesday from 6 -7. This will give families a chance to come in and participate in different activities offered by each of our grade levels.
This Saturday, our PTO will host a Yard/Craft Sale at IVE. Please see our
Website or Facebook page for more information.
It’s time to complete your Online Registration (OLR) for the 2026–2027 school year!
If you already have a Campus Portal account, simply log in through the app, go to your student’s profile, scroll down to “Online Registration,” and click “Review” to update or register your student. You can also add incoming Kindergarten students during this process.
⭐ Important Reminder: This registration is REQUIRED for all students. It is also the way you will find out your child’s teacher for next year over the summer, as we will no longer be posting class lists at the school.
Please take a few minutes to complete this as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start to the new school year!
If you need assistance, check out the flyer on our website or Facebook page. Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help! 💙
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.



Bus 30 is lot running this afternoon. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Our students have had such an exciting time learning this year that we need more pencils. If you would like to donate pencils for our students, we would greatly appreciate it. If you know of a business or own one that would like to donate pencils, we would gladly accept them. Please drop them off at the front office at your convenience.

Bus 30 did not run this morning.
Bus 30 will not run this afternoon.
Week 29 (April 6 -10)
This is Gloria Painter, the Assistant Principal at Iotla Valley Elementary. I am calling with some important information for this week.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Online yearbook ordering will close today. If you plan to purchase and pay with cash/check, the last day is tomorrow, before 2:45 pm. Extra books will not be available for purchase at the end of the school year. If you are ordering online from Lifetouch, the code is 15138026.
Our 3rd- and 4th-graders will take their last NC Check-Ins this week to prepare for the End-of-Grade Test. The reading test will take place on Tuesday, and the math test will take place on Thursday.
On April 14th, from 6 - 7, we will host our Academic Night. This will give families a chance to come in and participate in different activities offered by each of our grade levels.
On April 18th, our PTO will host a Yard/Craft Sale at IVE. Please see our social media post for details.
As we work to ensure an efficient and secure dismissal process, we ask for your cooperation with afternoon pick-up procedures. If you are picking up your student at the end of the day, please make arrangements to arrive no later than 2:15 PM. The end of the school day is an especially busy time, and late pick-ups can create disruptions and delays for both students and staff. We understand that unexpected situations may arise; however, consistent adherence to this expectation is important in maintaining a safe and organized dismissal for all students. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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.
On Monday and Tuesday, our Choir Club will meet at the end of the school day.
Online yearbook ordering will close today. If you plan to purchase and pay with cash/check, the last day is tomorrow, before 2:45 pm. Extra books will not be available for purchase at the end of the school year. If you are ordering online from Lifetouch, the code is 15138026.
Our 3rd- and 4th-graders will take their last NC Check-Ins this week to prepare for the End-of-Grade Test. The reading test will take place on Tuesday, and the math test will take place on Thursday.
On April 14th, from 6 - 7, we will host our Academic Night. This will give families a chance to come in and participate in different activities offered by each of our grade levels.
On April 18th, our PTO will host a Yard/Craft Sale at IVE. Please see our social media post for details.
As we work to ensure an efficient and secure dismissal process, we ask for your cooperation with afternoon pick-up procedures. If you are picking up your student at the end of the day, please make arrangements to arrive no later than 2:15 PM. The end of the school day is an especially busy time, and late pick-ups can create disruptions and delays for both students and staff. We understand that unexpected situations may arise; however, consistent adherence to this expectation is important in maintaining a safe and organized dismissal for all students. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
