Alderson Elementary

Alderson Elementary students in Ms. Haylee’s and Mrs. Louise’s Pre-K, along with Mrs. Jones’ first grade and Mrs. Shires’ second grade enjoyed a visit from Linda Zimmer, a teaching artist representing Carnegie Hall’s Creative Classroom series. Students watched and participated in a live marionette and puppetry theatre performance that told the classic stories of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, and Tom Kitten, written by famous author/illustrator Beatrix Potter. Students then made their own Peter Rabbit puppets and used the puppet theatre for short retellings. Thank you to Carnegie Hall for this wonderful experience!

Alderson Elementary Pickleball Club was created this year and the students have taken a huge interest in learning the game and improving their skills! Last week the students traveled to Hollowell Park to play on actual courts! They have worked hard all year building foundational skills and have developed a love for the sport! #AldersonElementary

Please join us at Eastern Greenbrier Middle School on Friday, April 25, to celebrate student art and performance at our Annual Showcase of the Arts. Our student art exhibit opens at 6 p.m. with performances, concerts, and presentations beginning at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Mrs. Jones and Ms. Autumn’s 1st graders at Alderson Elementary put their artistic hats on and had an “egg-stra” special time coloring Easter eggs yesterday! #AldersonElementary

“Blind Date with a Book”…. But Easter Egg style! Students at Alderson Elementary got to choose an Easter Egg with a mystery book title in it to check out! #AldersonElementary

Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and—of course—poets, marking poetry's important place in our lives. GCS congratulates GEHS Poetry Out Loud school contest winner Gracie Campbell! Way to recite and represent! #PoetryMonth

Mrs. McCallister’s class at Alderson Elementary School has been studying agriculture including dairy farming. They learned that butter is made from heavy cream (the fatty good stuff that rises to the top of the milk). Also they witnessed a liquid turning into a solid. The students conducted their own experiment by taking cream and shaking it in a bottle watching as slowly the fat molecules connected to each other forming chunks and finally becoming butter separating it from the liquid (buttermilk). The students drained the buttermilk from their bottles and then had butter to take home. It was a great afternoon of awe and wonder as for the first time the students understood the science behind making butter!

Alderson Elementary students and families had a fantastic time during "Healthy Hearts Day"! This day was full of basketball, jumping rope, "ReTHINKing our drinks", exploring the "Nex Playground" and visiting the various booths set up by our community guests! A big thank you to Ted E. Bear with AETNA Health, Greenbrier County Family Support Center, Osteopathic School Nex Playground, Elizabeth Reynolds with WVU Extension Office and Legal Aide of WV for spending the day with us and encouraging everyone to keep their hearts and bodies healthy and moving! #AldersonElementarySchool

Please note the following April & May school calendar reminders from GCS: - April 14 - 18 / Spring Break (April 21 is now a school day) - April 22 / Two-Hour Early Release for Faculty Senates - April 25 / GCS Showcase of the Arts @ EGMS / 6 p.m. - May 26 / Memorial Day Observed / No School - May 30/ GEHS Graduation - May 31/ GWHS Graduation

2025-2026 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration Dates Greenbrier County Schools (GCS) will host preschool and kindergarten registration on two dates and locations for children who will be four years old before July 1, 2025, for preschool and five years old before July 1, 2025, for kindergarten. Students currently enrolled in a GCS Pre-K program will be automatically enrolled in kindergarten in their home school district; therefore, parents of GCS Pre-K students will not need to attend a registration session. Preschool and Kindergarten registration will take place at the following locations: March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Greenbrier County Board of Education Office, Kyle & Ann Fort Center, 653 Church St., Lewisburg March 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Western Greenbrier Middle School, 315 Timberwolf Drive, Crawley What to bring (children do not need to be present to register): Preschool parents should complete the online application atwww.greenbriercountyschools.org - Official State-issued birth certificate (not a copy); - immunization record; - a copy of current physical exam - - copy of the most recent dental exam - two proofs of residency - social security card of the child; and - relevant custody order, if applicable - Preschool parents should also bring proof of income. - - Preschool parents should also bring a copy of their child’s insurance card Questions regarding Pre-K enrollment can be directed to Jessica Pyne (WSS, Lewisburg, Ronceverte, Frankford & GEHS locations) or Sheri Adwell (Alderson, Rupert, Smoot, Rainelle & Crichton locations) at 304-647-7105. Parents may contact Nancy Hanna, Associate Superintendent, at 304-647-6470 with questions regarding Kindergarten registration.

Mrs. Gore's fourth grade class at Alderson Elementary enjoyed celebrating all things reading and Dr. Seuss last week and ended the week with a “Flashlight Friday” reading activity!

🌟 GCS is thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our students at the 2025 West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair, held on Monday, March 10th, at the Charleston Coliseum. Our talented students showcased their incredible projects and brought home impressive awards: 🏆 1st Place Finishers: Behavioral and Social Sciences: Milyn Neumann Material Science: Presley Cline 🥉 3rd Place Finishers: Animal Science: Hayes Hileman Medical Sciences: Sawyer Blankenship, Finn Blankenship, and Willow Hedrick Plant Science: Charlotte Peplowski and Jocelyn Peplowski 🏅 Honorable Mentions: Chemistry: Mace Dolan-White and Maddix Dolan-White Physics and Astronomy: Will O'Brien 👏 Participants: Engineering: Brandon Gordon Material Science: Jayce Bush We are incredibly proud of all our students for their hard work, dedication, and passion for science. Thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged them along the way. View the official results at https://5il.co/3a8nz. We are committed to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers! 🌟🔬🚀 #GreenbrierCountySchools #ScienceFair #ProudMoment #FutureScientists #STEM

Mrs. McCallister’s 3rd grade class at Alderson Elementary made bird feeders using the Build and Grow kits from Lowe’s. They had some great help from some local contractors who took their time to spend the morning with the students in a hands on activity. Thank you to Darrell McCallister, Bobby Fry, Dean Powell and Josh Collins for your time and willingness to work with the students. Also thank you to staff Tanner McCallister and Greg Rudd for your help as well. Working with those from our town helps to build a connection between the students/school and the community allowing great relationships to form. The bird houses looked wonderful and they were great gifts for the students to give to their parents! #AldersonElementary

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m., when clocks move forward one hour. Please remember to Spring forward!

2025-2026 Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Dates Greenbrier County Schools Greenbrier County Schools (GCS) will host preschool and kindergarten registration on two dates and locations for children who will be four years old before July 1, 2025, for preschool and five years old before July 1, 2025, for kindergarten. Students currently enrolled in a GCS Pre-K program will be automatically enrolled in kindergarten in their home school district; therefore, parents of GCS Pre-K students will not need to attend a registration session. Preschool and Kindergarten registration will take place at the following locations: March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Greenbrier County Board of Education Office, Kyle & Ann Fort Center, 653 Church St., Lewisburg March 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Western Greenbrier Middle School, 315 Timberwolf Drive, Crawley What to bring (children do not need to be present to register): Preschool parents should complete the online application atwww.greenbriercountyschools.org Official State-issued birth certificate (not a copy); immunization record; a copy of current physical exam - copy of the most recent dental exam two proofs of residency social security card of the child; and - relevant custody order, if applicable Preschool parents should also bring proof of income. - Preschool parents should also bring a copy of their child’s insurance card Questions regarding Pre-K enrollment can be directed to Jessica Pyne (WSS, Lewisburg, Ronceverte, Frankford & GEHS locations) or Sheri Adwell (Alderson, Rupert, Smoot, Rainelle & Crichton locations) at 304-647-7105. Parents may contact Nancy Hanna, Associate Superintendent, at 304-647-6470 with questions regarding Kindergarten registration.

The results are in! The 2025 Greenbrier County Social Studies Fair, held on Saturday, March 1st, at Greenbrier West High School, was a HUGE success. This year, 75 projects participated in the fair, competing in various social studies categories. The first-place winners from each category, division, and type will represent Greenbrier County at the Regional Social Studies Fair, which will be held on March 15th at Greenbrier West High School. CONGRATULATIONS to our winners, and thanks to all of our participants! See the list of projects and honors at https://5il.co/39c2i

Join us this evening, Tuesday, March 4, from 5-7pm for an after-school family night at Western Greenbrier Middle School featuring Clay2Go, an interactive exhibit of science and math activities created by the Clay Center in Charleston. Activities include bridge building, creating circuits, exploring lasers, magnets, energy, and simple machines. Most students can explore all activities in 30-45 minutes. Activities are best for 2nd-8th grade, but students of all ages are welcome! All students must be accompanied by an adult.

Alderson Elementary students and staff are excited to spend the week celebrating Read Across America!! Friday was their “kick-off celebration” and they started the day with “DEAR” (drop everything and read)! That afternoon they had a birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss who would have been 121! Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss! #AldersonElementary

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Due to inclement weather, Greenbrier County Schools will operate on a 3-Hour Delay on Friday, February 21.