đŻ (and 1) DAYS SMARTER here at Shuford, and many more exciting days ahead!
We loved seeing all the creative 100th Day projects, shirts, and activities throughout the building! What fun we had to celebrate how far weâve come.
We loved seeing all the creative 100th Day projects, shirts, and activities throughout the building! What fun we had to celebrate how far weâve come.






đŻ (and 1) DAYS SMARTER here at Shuford, and many more exciting days ahead!
We loved seeing all the creative 100th Day projects, shirts, and activities throughout the building! What fun we had to celebrate how far weâve come.
We loved seeing all the creative 100th Day projects, shirts, and activities throughout the building! What fun we had to celebrate how far weâve come.







Valentineâs Grams were a GREAT success! đđ
Thank you to our amazing Student Council member and their advisors for all of their hard work and planning to make this sweet treat a success.
Thank you to our amazing Student Council member and their advisors for all of their hard work and planning to make this sweet treat a success.



Love the Bus Week gives us the perfect opportunity to recognize the amazing people who keep our school running smoothly â and Mrs. Hickman is certainly one of them!
Whether sheâs supporting behind the scenes or stepping up to drive a bus when needed, Mrs. Hickman is always ready to help wherever our students, staff, and families need it.
We are so grateful for her flexibility, positive attitude, and commitment to making sure our students are safe and cared for.
Thank you, Mrs. Hickman, for being such an important part of our team! đđ
Whether sheâs supporting behind the scenes or stepping up to drive a bus when needed, Mrs. Hickman is always ready to help wherever our students, staff, and families need it.
We are so grateful for her flexibility, positive attitude, and commitment to making sure our students are safe and cared for.
Thank you, Mrs. Hickman, for being such an important part of our team! đđ

During Love the Bus Week, we want to give a huge shoutout to Ms. Bumgarner!
Ms. Bumgarner is always willing to step in and help wherever sheâs needed â including jumping behind the wheel to drive a bus when the need arises. Her flexibility, dedication, and servant heart make such a difference for our students and staff.
Because of her willingness to step up, our students continue to get to and from school safely and on time. We are so thankful for her teamwork and commitment to our school community.
Thank you, Ms. Bumgarner, for always going the extra mile for our students! We appreciate you so much! đđ
Ms. Bumgarner is always willing to step in and help wherever sheâs needed â including jumping behind the wheel to drive a bus when the need arises. Her flexibility, dedication, and servant heart make such a difference for our students and staff.
Because of her willingness to step up, our students continue to get to and from school safely and on time. We are so thankful for her teamwork and commitment to our school community.
Thank you, Ms. Bumgarner, for always going the extra mile for our students! We appreciate you so much! đđ

Shuford's second Scholastic Book Fair is just over ONE week away, February 23rd-27th, and we need volunteers to help students shop the fair.
If you have availability, please sign up now to help.
bit.ly/BFVolunteers25
If you have availability, please sign up now to help.
bit.ly/BFVolunteers25

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During Love the Bus Week, we are excited to celebrate Ms. Kennedy, our incredible bus monitor!
Ms. Kennedy plays such an important role in keeping our students safe each and every day. By offering a kind word and a warm smile, she ensures every ride is smooth and secure. Her attentiveness, patience, and caring heart help create a positive start and end for students across the district.
We are so thankful for the dedication and love she shows our students daily. Ms. Kennedy, we appreciate you and all that you do for our school family! đ
Ms. Kennedy plays such an important role in keeping our students safe each and every day. By offering a kind word and a warm smile, she ensures every ride is smooth and secure. Her attentiveness, patience, and caring heart help create a positive start and end for students across the district.
We are so thankful for the dedication and love she shows our students daily. Ms. Kennedy, we appreciate you and all that you do for our school family! đ

During Love the Bus Week, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to Mrs. Dunn!
Every single day, she greets our students with a smile, ensures they arrive safely, and starts and ends their school day with kindness and care. Her dedication, patience, and positive attitude make such a difference for our Shuford OWLs and their families.
Mrs. Dunn, thank you for the early mornings, the warm welcomes, and the safe rides. Words do little to show how much you are truly appreciated! đ
Every single day, she greets our students with a smile, ensures they arrive safely, and starts and ends their school day with kindness and care. Her dedication, patience, and positive attitude make such a difference for our Shuford OWLs and their families.
Mrs. Dunn, thank you for the early mornings, the warm welcomes, and the safe rides. Words do little to show how much you are truly appreciated! đ

During Love the Bus Week, we are especially proud to recognize and celebrate Ms. Gibson!
Ms. Gibson does so much more than drive a bus â she starts and ends our studentsâ days with a smile, a warm greeting, and a caring heart. She ensures our students arrive safely each morning and return home each afternoon, all while building meaningful connections along the way.
Her patience, kindness, and dedication do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact she makes on our school community every single day.
Thank you, Ms. Gibson, for keeping our students safe and loved! We appreciate you more than words can say! đđ
Ms. Gibson does so much more than drive a bus â she starts and ends our studentsâ days with a smile, a warm greeting, and a caring heart. She ensures our students arrive safely each morning and return home each afternoon, all while building meaningful connections along the way.
Her patience, kindness, and dedication do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact she makes on our school community every single day.
Thank you, Ms. Gibson, for keeping our students safe and loved! We appreciate you more than words can say! đđ

During Love the Bus Week, we want to give a huge shout-out to Ms. Mundy! She greets our students with a smile, keeps them safe, and starts and ends each day with care and kindness. We are so thankful for her dedication and the important role she plays in our school family. We truly appreciate you, Ms. Mundy! đđ

During Love the Bus Week, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to Mrs. Fowler! She helps ensure our students and students across the district arrive safely at the start of the day and arrive home feeling successful.
Thank you, Mrs. Fowler, for being such an important part of our school familyâwe appreciate you! đâš
#LoveTheBus
Thank you, Mrs. Fowler, for being such an important part of our school familyâwe appreciate you! đâš
#LoveTheBus

This week, weâre sending a HUGE thank you to Ms. Davis for all she does for our students and school community! From warm smiles each morning to making sure our students get to and from school safely, Ms. Davis goes above and beyond every single day. We appreciate her kindness, dedication, and the love she shows our students.
We are so thankful for you, Ms. Davis â you truly help DRIVE our school forward! đđ
We are so thankful for you, Ms. Davis â you truly help DRIVE our school forward! đđ

During Love the Bus Week, we want to give a huge shout-out to Ms. Phillipâs for all she does for our students each and every day! From greeting students with a smile to making sure they arrive safely and ready to learn, she plays such an important role in our school family.
We are so thankful for her dedication, kindness, and the care she shows our students. Thank you, Ms. Phillipâs, for keeping our mornings bright and our rides safeâwe appreciate you more than words can say! đđ
#LoveTheBus #ThankYouMsPhillips #ShufordProud đâš
We are so thankful for her dedication, kindness, and the care she shows our students. Thank you, Ms. Phillipâs, for keeping our mornings bright and our rides safeâwe appreciate you more than words can say! đđ
#LoveTheBus #ThankYouMsPhillips #ShufordProud đâš

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đŁïžATTENTION SHUFORD BUS RIDER PARENTS
Conover Fields Apartments' entries are unsafe for our buses to travel. Until the roads are scraped and safe for bus transportation, the bus pick-up/drop-off location will be at the entry on the Rural King side. Please ensure you are there at your designated times.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rozzelle at (828) 464-1973.
Thank you for your understanding.
Conover Fields Apartments' entries are unsafe for our buses to travel. Until the roads are scraped and safe for bus transportation, the bus pick-up/drop-off location will be at the entry on the Rural King side. Please ensure you are there at your designated times.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rozzelle at (828) 464-1973.
Thank you for your understanding.
Let's try this again... đ
Due to local weather conditions, Shuford Elementary will operate on a three-hour delay for students and staff tomorrow, February 6th. Kid Connection will operate on a three-hour delay, with an opening time of 9:00 AM
Students may begin entering the building at 10:45 AM. After our tardy bell at 11:10 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 have our students back in the building. Be sure to travel safely during your morning commute. Again, we would like to thank you for your support and patience as we have navigated recurring inclement weather that has impacted our operations over the past two weeks.
đ Students will now make up instructional time that was lost on Friday, February 13th, AND Monday, February 16th.
Due to local weather conditions, Shuford Elementary will operate on a three-hour delay for students and staff tomorrow, February 6th. Kid Connection will operate on a three-hour delay, with an opening time of 9:00 AM
Students may begin entering the building at 10:45 AM. After our tardy bell at 11:10 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 have our students back in the building. Be sure to travel safely during your morning commute. Again, we would like to thank you for your support and patience as we have navigated recurring inclement weather that has impacted our operations over the past two weeks.
đ Students will now make up instructional time that was lost on Friday, February 13th, AND Monday, February 16th.
*UPDATE*
đ« NO SCHOOL for Students
Due to overnight weather conditions, Shuford Elementary will be closed TODAY, February 5, 2026. Additionally, all Kid Connection sites will be closed.
Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and warm!
WE ARE BACK !!! đđŒ
Due to local weather conditions, Shuford Elementary will operate on a three-hour delay for students and staff tomorrow, February 5th. Kid Connection will operate on a three-hour delay, with an opening time of 9:00 AM
Students may begin entering the building at 10:45 AM. After our tardy bell at 11:10 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.
Due to local weather conditions, Shuford Elementary will operate on a three-hour delay for students and staff tomorrow, February 5th. Kid Connection will operate on a three-hour delay, with an opening time of 9:00 AM
Students may begin entering the building at 10:45 AM. After our tardy bell at 11:10 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.
đ« NO SCHOOL for Students
đïž MAKE UP DAY February 13th
Despite diligent efforts across operations, secondary roads and some areas of school campuses remain unsafe, disrupting normal operations. Shuford will be closed for students tomorrow, February 4th.
All Kid Connection sites will remain closed.
The Teacher Workday scheduled for next Friday, February 13th, will now be a student day to make up instructional time lost due to inclement weather over the last 2 weeks.
Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and warm!
đïž MAKE UP DAY February 13th
Despite diligent efforts across operations, secondary roads and some areas of school campuses remain unsafe, disrupting normal operations. Shuford will be closed for students tomorrow, February 4th.
All Kid Connection sites will remain closed.
The Teacher Workday scheduled for next Friday, February 13th, will now be a student day to make up instructional time lost due to inclement weather over the last 2 weeks.
Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and warm!
