Today, here at Shuford, we pause to remember September 11, 2001. We honor the lives lost, the courage of the first responders, and the strength of a Nation that came together in the face of tragedy. May we never forget. ❤️🤍💙
💰💸Dig in your couch cushions, under the car seats, and load up the ammo because it is time for PENNY WARS! Next week, September 15th-19th, our 5th grade will kick off their annual fundraiser to raise money for the overnight field trip to Camp Hanes in King, North Carolina. All funds raised will be deducted from the cost of camp for all attendees.
Rules + How to play:
💣 Each classroom competes against the others (regardless of grade level)
💣 Students can bring in coins💰 OR bills💸
- Pennies are POSITIVE points (put in your class' bucket)
- Silver change and bills are NEGATIVE points (put in other class' bucket)
💣 Each morning, students will have a designated amount of time to "play" schoolwide.
💣 Points will be calculated daily so that students know who to "attack" on an upcoming day.
💣 On Friday, the Penny War WINNER 🏆 will be determined & announced!
WINNERS will receive a PIZZA party 🍕🎉
Rules + How to play:
💣 Each classroom competes against the others (regardless of grade level)
💣 Students can bring in coins💰 OR bills💸
- Pennies are POSITIVE points (put in your class' bucket)
- Silver change and bills are NEGATIVE points (put in other class' bucket)
💣 Each morning, students will have a designated amount of time to "play" schoolwide.
💣 Points will be calculated daily so that students know who to "attack" on an upcoming day.
💣 On Friday, the Penny War WINNER 🏆 will be determined & announced!
WINNERS will receive a PIZZA party 🍕🎉
The week of September 15th-19th, our 5th grade will kick off their annual fundraiser to raise money for the overnight field trip to Camp Hanes in King, North Carolina, and we need your help. If you are interested in volunteering your time throughout the week to assist with counting the proceeds, please sign up at bit.ly/pennywars25
Thanks in advance to those who are available! 🪙
Thanks in advance to those who are available! 🪙
We are excited to announce that for the second year in a row, Shuford Elementary has EXCEEDED growth on the North Carolina accountability model for the 2024–25 school year!
This incredible achievement is a true reflection of our hardworking students, our amazing teachers who inspire and connect every day, and YOU—our supportive families who make Shuford such a special place. 💙💛
We couldn’t be prouder of our school community and look forward to striving for excellence again this year.
THIS Thursday, September 4th, our 3rd-grade students will take the state-required Beginning of Grade (BOG) Reading Test. It is very important that your child(ren) arrive at school on time, get a good night’s sleep the night before, and eat a good breakfast the morning of.
Please arrange any appointments or other scheduling for the day following their test administration. Students may not be dismissed from the test setting once testing has begun for the day.
Please arrange any appointments or other scheduling for the day following their test administration. Students may not be dismissed from the test setting once testing has begun for the day.
It’s time to order your child’s 2025-2026 Shuford T-shirt! Your child will need this shirt for school activities and all field trips throughout the year. Adult sizes are available for our older students and parents who wish to order. The price of the shirts is $12.00 for everyone.
Join us for Grandparents' Week, September 8th-12th.
Grade levels are assigned designated days to mitigate crowding in our Cafe. Teachers will share individual lunch times on their class pages.
To ensure that our cafeteria staff can plan accordingly, please complete the form below no later than Friday, September 5th. bit.ly/gpweek25
Grade levels are assigned designated days to mitigate crowding in our Cafe. Teachers will share individual lunch times on their class pages.
To ensure that our cafeteria staff can plan accordingly, please complete the form below no later than Friday, September 5th. bit.ly/gpweek25
We will be CLOSED Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.
Students will return on Tuesday, September 2nd, and may begin entering the building at 7:45 a.m. After the tardy bell at 8:10 am, parents must park and sign their child(ren) in at the front office. All visitors must present their IDs to enter the building. This is for the safety of all of our students and staff.
Students will return on Tuesday, September 2nd, and may begin entering the building at 7:45 a.m. After the tardy bell at 8:10 am, parents must park and sign their child(ren) in at the front office. All visitors must present their IDs to enter the building. This is for the safety of all of our students and staff.
We are excited to welcome Pre-K back to Shuford. Please keep in mind that drop-off and pick-up procedures for these students are different than K-5. Parents who do not have a Pre-K student should only drop off their child in the car rider line beginning at 7:45 am. Pre-K parents, please follow the appropriate procedures that were shared specifically with you. Contact Mrs. Powell with any questions.
We are so excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year TOMORROW.
Here are a few reminders about arrival and dismissal:
- Students may begin entering the building at 7:45 a.m. Students arriving in the car line should wait for an adult to be present outside before exiting their vehicle.
- Kindergarten parents are allowed to walk their child(ren) in on their first staggered entry day.
- Dismissal will begin at 3:20 p.m. Please communicate with your child and their teacher(s) how they will go home on the first day of school.
🚘 Car rider parents- please have your child’s number displayed so that it can be easily read and pull all the way down to help keep the traffic moving when you are approaching the building to pick up your child. Returning students will have the same number throughout their time at Shuford, and siblings should all have the same number. If your child(ren) has unique transportation situations or was given a number different than an older sibling, please contact Ms. Rozzelle at (828) 464-1973.
🚍 Bus rider parents- please be patient during the first week with arrival times during pick-up and drop-off. It is important that you are at your stop at least 15 minutes before your pick-up time and that someone is present to meet the bus at drop-off.
Here are a few reminders about arrival and dismissal:
- Students may begin entering the building at 7:45 a.m. Students arriving in the car line should wait for an adult to be present outside before exiting their vehicle.
- Kindergarten parents are allowed to walk their child(ren) in on their first staggered entry day.
- Dismissal will begin at 3:20 p.m. Please communicate with your child and their teacher(s) how they will go home on the first day of school.
🚘 Car rider parents- please have your child’s number displayed so that it can be easily read and pull all the way down to help keep the traffic moving when you are approaching the building to pick up your child. Returning students will have the same number throughout their time at Shuford, and siblings should all have the same number. If your child(ren) has unique transportation situations or was given a number different than an older sibling, please contact Ms. Rozzelle at (828) 464-1973.
🚍 Bus rider parents- please be patient during the first week with arrival times during pick-up and drop-off. It is important that you are at your stop at least 15 minutes before your pick-up time and that someone is present to meet the bus at drop-off.
This year, we have a new student information system, Infinite Campus. Unfortunately, Infinite Campus left off a few questions. Please take a few minutes to answer these questions for each child attending Shuford Elementary.
bit.ly/stuagreements
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Please note that the date for Open House has been changed once again due to another unforeseen scheduling conflict and will now be held on Friday, August 22nd, from 3 PM to 5 PM. We apologize for the inconvenience and any confusion this has caused. This will be the last change.
Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your understanding.
We're Hiring!! Apply TODAY!
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bit.ly/SHUFORDTA
Stand with students, alumni, families, and educators who believe in the power of our schools. Sign the petition today and make your voice heard. Newton-Conover matters — and we will fight to keep it whole.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
Watch the June 16th Board Meeting at bit.ly/NOMERGER
If you are unable to attend the N-CCS Board of Education meeting tonight in person, where they will work on a response to the June 6th notification that the Catawba County Board of Commissioners planned to propose merging the N-CCS system into the Catawba County School System, please join online to listen in using the QR code or URL provided.
On June 6th, the N-CCS Board of Education was informed that the Catawba County Board of Commissioners planned to propose a merger of the N-CCS system into the Catawba County School System.
The N-CCS Board of Education is working on a response to this notification that will be reviewed at an open meeting tonight during their regular board meeting.
If you would like to learn more about recent developments, you are invited to attend the meeting to listen and/or speak.
The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM, in the Boardroom at the Central Office in Newton (605 N Ashe Ave, Newton, NC).
We hope you all will join us and support the district that we all love so much. ❤️🖤
Do you live in Catawba County and want to transfer your child (K–5) to be a part of the magic happening at Shuford Elementary? There is no cost! Apply now through June 30th.
For more information on the transfer process, visit bit.ly/transfertoSHU, or contact Clarissa Hickman at (828) 464-1973.
Want to get a jumpstart on school supply shopping? We don't blame you!
✏ The 2025-26 Supply Lists for every grade level can be found at bit.ly/SHUsupplies25
Don't hesitate to contact the school at (828) 464-1973 if you have any questions.
Another BIG Shuford shout out to our 4th-grade cohort for having PERFECT ATTENDANCE on their first of two testing days. Thank you to these parents, too, for ensuring your child was here today! We couldn't do it without you all, and we are so proud of their hard work.
