On September 21 we surprised our staff with Earth, Wind & Fire–themed snacks — and we even had a button that played the famous tune when the treats arrived! 🌍🍃🔥🎶 It was such a fun, musical way to say “thank you.”
How many ways can you eat an apple? 🍎 Last week I loved spending time with Mrs. Warren's 1st graders exploring all things apple — we tried apple slices, caramel-dipped apples, applesauce, Apple Jacks, and even homemade apple muffins! It was a tasty learning experience. A huge thank you to all the parents who helped make this activity possible!
Celebrating outstanding leadership! 🎉 A huge shoutout to Ms. Chanda Beach and Mrs. April Stalls for leading professional development for our substitute teachers focused on supporting our exceptionally STEAM students. We are so proud of their dedication and the positive impact they're making for our learners.
Celebrating student leadership! 🎉 This week our students L. Toppin, N. Champion, C. Raynor, and S. Hassell proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Martin County School's monthly board meeting. A very special congratulations to Savannah Hassell — a 5th grader at Martin Innovative Elementary — who was recognized as our September Character of the Month for Responsibility.
Students from Ms. Stewart’s 5th grade Martin Innovative Elementary program teamed up with Mrs. Knox’s Exceptionally STEAM class (with help from Mrs. Edwards) to read Scribble Stones — a sweet story about a stone that becomes a paperweight and then inspires creativity and sharing. After the story, pairs of students painted their own Scribble Stones, which will now live in our pollinator garden to bring color and joy to our campus. It was a wonderful example of collaboration & creativity.
Join us Monday, October 12th for a PBIS Fundraiser at Subway!
Looking to join your child on a field trip? 🚌 Please remember that per MCS Board Policy, parents who wish to attend MUST complete a background check before participating. ✅
For full details and to get started, visit:
https://www.martin.k12.nc.us/o/district/page/volunteer-information
For full details and to get started, visit:
https://www.martin.k12.nc.us/o/district/page/volunteer-information
💚 TIGER PRIDE SPOTLIGHT: CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING TEACHER ASSISTANTS! 💚
At Williamston Primary School, our Teacher Assistants don’t just meet expectations—they constantly go above and beyond for our students and staff. Working as a seamless team, they are the heartbeat of our school, making WPS such a happy, welcoming place to learn and grow every single day! 🐾✨
Here are just a few of the incredible ways our TAs make a difference:
✨ Creating Calm & Focus: From small group work and classroom transitions to hallway movement, recess, and bus duty, our TAs maintain a safe, calm environment so lead teachers can deliver uninterrupted instruction.
✨ Supporting Our Teachers: By taking on prep work, grading, material organization, and routine tasks, they help reduce teacher burnout and preserve vital time for lesson planning.
✨ Empowering Every Learner: They work tirelessly alongside students with physical, learning, and behavioral disabilities, providing the personalized support, encouragement, and care every child needs to succeed.
To our incredible WPS Teacher Assistants: Thank you for your heart, your dedication, and your tireless hard work. We couldn't do it without you! 🟢🐾
At Williamston Primary School, our Teacher Assistants don’t just meet expectations—they constantly go above and beyond for our students and staff. Working as a seamless team, they are the heartbeat of our school, making WPS such a happy, welcoming place to learn and grow every single day! 🐾✨
Here are just a few of the incredible ways our TAs make a difference:
✨ Creating Calm & Focus: From small group work and classroom transitions to hallway movement, recess, and bus duty, our TAs maintain a safe, calm environment so lead teachers can deliver uninterrupted instruction.
✨ Supporting Our Teachers: By taking on prep work, grading, material organization, and routine tasks, they help reduce teacher burnout and preserve vital time for lesson planning.
✨ Empowering Every Learner: They work tirelessly alongside students with physical, learning, and behavioral disabilities, providing the personalized support, encouragement, and care every child needs to succeed.
To our incredible WPS Teacher Assistants: Thank you for your heart, your dedication, and your tireless hard work. We couldn't do it without you! 🟢🐾
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Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! 🐯💙
Today, Williamston Primary School wants to give a massive shoutout to the incredible team that keeps our school shining, safe, and welcoming every single day: Ms. Patricia, Mr. Donnell, and Mr. Montrel!
From early morning prep to late afternoon cleanups, this wonderful crew works tirelessly behind the scenes to take care of our school. Because of their hard work, WPS is a bright, clean place we are all proud to walk into each morning and a school community we love to be a part of.
Meet the team keeping our Tiger pride strong:
• Ms. Patricia – Bringing kindness, dedication, and a bright smile to our halls every day!
• Mr. Donnell – Always going big for our school and keeping everything running smoothly!
• Mr. Montrel – Keeping our spaces spotless and looking out for our school family!
Next time you see Ms. Patricia, Mr. Donnell, or Mr. Montrel in the hallways, be sure to give them a high five, a big smile, or a warm "thank you!" 🐾✨
Today, Williamston Primary School wants to give a massive shoutout to the incredible team that keeps our school shining, safe, and welcoming every single day: Ms. Patricia, Mr. Donnell, and Mr. Montrel!
From early morning prep to late afternoon cleanups, this wonderful crew works tirelessly behind the scenes to take care of our school. Because of their hard work, WPS is a bright, clean place we are all proud to walk into each morning and a school community we love to be a part of.
Meet the team keeping our Tiger pride strong:
• Ms. Patricia – Bringing kindness, dedication, and a bright smile to our halls every day!
• Mr. Donnell – Always going big for our school and keeping everything running smoothly!
• Mr. Montrel – Keeping our spaces spotless and looking out for our school family!
Next time you see Ms. Patricia, Mr. Donnell, or Mr. Montrel in the hallways, be sure to give them a high five, a big smile, or a warm "thank you!" 🐾✨
Want a fun family night out? Our Martin Innovative Elementary students have been hard at work creating mazes and games for the Fall Festival — and they can’t wait to show them off! 🎨🧩🎃 Join us on Oct. 8 from 5:00–7:00 PM to enjoy student-made activities, support our school, and have a great time.
Mr. Brandon from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office visited Martin Innovative Elementary to give an exciting drone demo tied to our science unit on force & motion, air resistance, and gravity. Students watched flight in action and connected classroom concepts to real-world tech
Bus 198 is running about 10 minutes behind schedule this morning.
Who’s excited for fall? We can’t wait to see you at our Fall Festival on Oct. 8 from 5:00–7:00 PM, sponsored by the Martin Innovative Elementary Program! There will be games, prizes, delicious food, and activities for the whole family — something for everyone. Bring friends and family and make a night of it!
Round 2 of monarch caterpillars has arrived in our pollinator garden! 🐛🌿 We’re so excited to watch them grow and eventually transform into butterflies — just like we love watching all of our students blossom. Have you seen caterpillars or chrysalises in your yard lately?
Curious minds and crunchy apples! 🍎✨ Mrs. Raynor’s PreK class spent last week exploring apples — painting with them, practicing numbers, creating fabulous artwork, and using microscopes to investigate up close. They put lots of important skills to the test: creativity, observation, and early math.
Congratulations to our September Character Ed Students of the Month! These students consistently demonstrated the character trait of responsibility — from meeting commitments to helping classmates and taking ownership of their learning. We are so proud of their hard work and leadership!
S. Hughes
P. Mills
M Ayscue
A Esquivel
S Spruill
W Womble
A Collins
C Taylor
Z Deering
S Hassell
L Ogluin-Garcia
S Collins
B Toppin
R Al-Waeli
G Alvardo-Cerda
S Harrell
K Stokes
C Jean Phillippe (not pictured)
W Jones
J Sherrod
S. Hughes
P. Mills
M Ayscue
A Esquivel
S Spruill
W Womble
A Collins
C Taylor
Z Deering
S Hassell
L Ogluin-Garcia
S Collins
B Toppin
R Al-Waeli
G Alvardo-Cerda
S Harrell
K Stokes
C Jean Phillippe (not pictured)
W Jones
J Sherrod
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Ready for a feel-good moment? Our Exceptionally STEAM students had the BEST day at the Pitt County Fair this week! 🎉 They rode rides, laughed together, and even enjoyed an awesome foam party 🫧🎡 A huge thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and families who helped make this trip possible
Play Dough Fun! 🍎 Pre-K friends in Mrs. White's class rolled play dough to strengthen their little hands and build the fine-motor skills needed for writing. They also practiced counting by cutting the play dough into the number of pieces called!
