✏️On Monday and Tuesday, March 23rd & 24th, all 3rd through 5th-grade students will participate in cumulative reading and math Case 21 assessments. In addition to reading and math, our 5th-grade students will take a cumulative science Case 21 on Wednesday, March 25th. Our district purchased these assessments as a valuable tool to provide teachers, students, and parents with predictive data in the tested subject areas, helping them prepare better and remediate taught standards before end-of-year assessments. It is essential that all students are present and on time to take their assessments on these days, so please plan accordingly and communicate with your child’s teacher if there is a conflict.
Mrs. King’s first graders put their creativity to the test by designing and building their very own leprechaun traps! Using teamwork, problem-solving, and lots of imagination, students worked hard to create clever traps in hopes of catching a sneaky leprechaun. 🌈✨
The excitement has been building, and students can’t wait to come back in the morning to see if their traps were successful. Will we catch a mischievous leprechaun… or will he leave behind a little St. Patrick’s Day magic instead? 🍀
Stay tuned to see what surprises the morning may bring!
The excitement has been building, and students can’t wait to come back in the morning to see if their traps were successful. Will we catch a mischievous leprechaun… or will he leave behind a little St. Patrick’s Day magic instead? 🍀
Stay tuned to see what surprises the morning may bring!
Pa-JAM-a Party for our hardworking 2nd- and 3rd-grade students 💃🕺🏽 to celebrate their PBIS Reward. We are so proud of these hardworking, respectful Owls.
We will be CLOSED beginning Friday, March 13th, through Monday, March 16th, for Teacher Workdays.
Students will return on Tuesday, March 17th, 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.
Our 4th graders had an incredible day exploring North Carolina history right in our state’s capital! Students visited the Raleigh Science Museum, the Legislative Building, and the historic Capitol Building, where they learned more about how our state government works and the rich history that has shaped North Carolina.
From discovering fascinating exhibits to walking the halls where important decisions are made, the day was full of hands-on learning and memorable experiences. The beautiful sunshine made it even better, giving everyone the chance to enjoy Raleigh while soaking up some history along the way! 🌞
We’re so proud of our students for representing our school so well and for showing such curiosity and excitement throughout the trip!
From discovering fascinating exhibits to walking the halls where important decisions are made, the day was full of hands-on learning and memorable experiences. The beautiful sunshine made it even better, giving everyone the chance to enjoy Raleigh while soaking up some history along the way! 🌞
We’re so proud of our students for representing our school so well and for showing such curiosity and excitement throughout the trip!
Monday was an unforgettable day for our 3rd graders as they traveled to Grandfather Mountain for an exciting field trip! ⛰️
Students had the opportunity to explore one of North Carolina’s most beautiful natural landmarks and take in the breathtaking views from the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. For many students, it was their first time experiencing such incredible mountain scenery!
A big thank you to our teachers, staff, and parents who helped make this day possible! 💙
Students had the opportunity to explore one of North Carolina’s most beautiful natural landmarks and take in the breathtaking views from the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. For many students, it was their first time experiencing such incredible mountain scenery!
A big thank you to our teachers, staff, and parents who helped make this day possible! 💙
Monday was an unforgettable day for our 3rd graders as they traveled to Grandfather Mountain for an exciting field trip! ⛰️
Students had the opportunity to explore one of North Carolina’s most beautiful natural landmarks and take in the breathtaking views from the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. For many students, it was their first time experiencing such incredible mountain scenery!
A big thank you to our teachers, staff, and parents who helped make this day possible! 💙
Students had the opportunity to explore one of North Carolina’s most beautiful natural landmarks and take in the breathtaking views from the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. For many students, it was their first time experiencing such incredible mountain scenery!
A big thank you to our teachers, staff, and parents who helped make this day possible! 💙
Join us for MATH NIGHT, Tuesday, March 17th, at Food Lion 💸
We hope to see everyone there.
We hope to see everyone there.
Our 4th graders had an incredible day exploring North Carolina history right in our state’s capital! Students visited the Raleigh Science Museum, the Legislative Building, and the historic Capitol Building, where they learned more about how our state government works and the rich history that has shaped North Carolina.
From discovering fascinating exhibits to walking the halls where important decisions are made, the day was full of hands-on learning and memorable experiences. The beautiful sunshine made it even better, giving everyone the chance to enjoy Raleigh while soaking up some history along the way! 🌞
We’re so proud of our students for representing our school so well and for showing such curiosity and excitement throughout the trip!
From discovering fascinating exhibits to walking the halls where important decisions are made, the day was full of hands-on learning and memorable experiences. The beautiful sunshine made it even better, giving everyone the chance to enjoy Raleigh while soaking up some history along the way! 🌞
We’re so proud of our students for representing our school so well and for showing such curiosity and excitement throughout the trip!
Our 4th graders had an incredible day exploring North Carolina history right in our state’s capital! Students visited the Raleigh Science Museum, the Legislative Building, and the historic Capitol Building, where they learned more about how our state government works and the rich history that has shaped North Carolina.
From discovering fascinating exhibits to walking the halls where important decisions are made, the day was full of hands-on learning and memorable experiences. The beautiful sunshine made it even better, giving everyone the chance to enjoy Raleigh while soaking up some history along the way! 🌞
We’re so proud of our students for representing our school so well and for showing such curiosity and excitement throughout the trip!
From discovering fascinating exhibits to walking the halls where important decisions are made, the day was full of hands-on learning and memorable experiences. The beautiful sunshine made it even better, giving everyone the chance to enjoy Raleigh while soaking up some history along the way! 🌞
We’re so proud of our students for representing our school so well and for showing such curiosity and excitement throughout the trip!
It was a Pa-JAM-a Party for our hardworking Kindergarteners and 1st-grade students 💃🕺🏽 to celebrate their PBIS Reward. We are so proud of these hardworking, respectful Owls.
⚠️🚍This message is to inform Shuford Bus Rider parents that due to road closures on County Home Road, between Lee Cline Road and Herman Sipe Road, afternoon bus routes may be affected. If you believe the bus will be unable to reach your stop safely and wish to pick your child up as a car rider, please contact the school by 2:50 PM.
Our 2nd grade students had an amazing time on their field trip to the Schiele Museum of Natural History! Throughout the day, students explored fascinating exhibits about wildlife, natural habitats, and science, bringing their classroom learning to life in such an exciting way. From observing animals to discovering new facts about the natural world, our students were fully engaged and curious every step of the way.
Experiences like this help spark a love for learning and give students the chance to see science beyond the classroom walls.
A special thank you to the Schiele Museum staff for welcoming our students and providing such a wonderful educational experience. We truly appreciate your hospitality and the opportunity for our students to learn and explore! 🚌🔬🌎
Experiences like this help spark a love for learning and give students the chance to see science beyond the classroom walls.
A special thank you to the Schiele Museum staff for welcoming our students and providing such a wonderful educational experience. We truly appreciate your hospitality and the opportunity for our students to learn and explore! 🚌🔬🌎
Ms. Yang’s kindergarten class had a Seuss-tastic time celebrating the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss! After reading the classic story Green Eggs and Ham, our curious kindergarteners decided to be brave like Sam-I-Am and give green eggs and “ham” a try. 💚
Mrs. King’s first graders combined creativity and math as they explored 2D shapes through art! Students used shapes such as circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles to design colorful pictures, helping them see how math is all around them.
By turning geometry into a hands-on art project, students were able to identify shapes, create new designs, and express their creativity. We love seeing learning come to life in such fun and engaging ways! Great job, Mrs. King’s class! 👏📐
By turning geometry into a hands-on art project, students were able to identify shapes, create new designs, and express their creativity. We love seeing learning come to life in such fun and engaging ways! Great job, Mrs. King’s class! 👏📐
We are so glad to have Mrs. Sharpe back at Shuford leading our music program! Her enthusiasm and engaging lessons make music class an exciting place for our students to learn, explore, and create. 🎵
Here, students had a great time building box banjos and exploring how sound works! As they played their instruments, they experimented with changing the tension of the strings to see what would happen. Would the pitch go higher or lower? How did the vibrations change? It was a fun, hands-on way to connect music and science while encouraging curiosity and creativity.
Here, students had a great time building box banjos and exploring how sound works! As they played their instruments, they experimented with changing the tension of the strings to see what would happen. Would the pitch go higher or lower? How did the vibrations change? It was a fun, hands-on way to connect music and science while encouraging curiosity and creativity.
We have princesses in the building every day, but today they decided to wear their more formal attire for Read Across America week. 💛👸
📚 Mrs. Abernethy's first-grade class enjoyed all the fun spirit days during Read Across America Week, and had some special guest readers this week to help join in the fun.
💖Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share a love of reading with our kiddos! Your involvement is invaluable.
💖Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share a love of reading with our kiddos! Your involvement is invaluable.
📚 Mrs. King's first-grade class enjoyed some special guest readers this week to help celebrate Read Across America Week.
💖Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share a love of reading with our kiddos! Your involvement is invaluable.
💖Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share a love of reading with our kiddos! Your involvement is invaluable.
NC Pre-K applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now available. Families may apply online at Catawbakids.com/nc-pre-k/ or in person at 738 4th St SW, Hickory.
Applications are available in both English and Spanish.
Please note that children must be 4 years old by August 31, 2026, to be eligible for the program. Applications are accepted year-round; however, priority placement will be given to applications received by Friday, May 22.
Applications are available in both English and Spanish.
Please note that children must be 4 years old by August 31, 2026, to be eligible for the program. Applications are accepted year-round; however, priority placement will be given to applications received by Friday, May 22.
