North Augusta, SC — December 11, 2025
North Augusta Elementary School was overflowing with holiday joy and community spirit as students, families, teachers, and staff gathered for a truly unforgettable Reindeer Games Night from 5:00–7:00 p.m. The entire school sparkled with festive decorations, student artwork, and lively activities that welcomed the Holiday Season in the most heartwarming way.
As families entered the building, they were greeted by beautiful holiday art displays created by NAUES students during their Art classes. Under the direction of Art Teacher Mrs. Todd, students spent the past several weeks crafting festive pieces that transformed the halls into a winter wonderland. Mrs. Todd devoted countless hours after school to prepare and install each display, ensuring that every student’s artwork shined just in time for the event. Her hard work brought color, creativity, and holiday spirit to every hallway.
Guests enjoyed strolling through each grade-level pod, where teachers had decorated their hallways and doors in imaginative holiday themes—from sparkling snow scenes to cheerful Christmas characters. Families participated in fun, theme-related activities in every pod and cast votes for their favorite decorations. While results are still being tallied, one thing is certain: the competition was friendly, festive, and fierce!
One of the evening’s highlights took place in the Media Center, where students and parents gathered to play Ho Ho Ho Book Bingo! Laughter and excitement filled the room as participants eagerly marked their cards and celebrated their wins. Thanks to the incredible generosity of NAUES parent Michelle Krakowiak, every participant walked away with a new book to enjoy this holiday season. Michelle designed the bingo cards and donated the majority of the books, helping make the activity a treasured memory for all.
Families also had the opportunity to visit the Santa Shop, where students carefully selected holiday gifts for loved ones with the help of PTO volunteers. With a wide variety of items to choose from, students delighted in the chance to shop independently and spread cheer through gift-giving.
To bring the evening to a festive close, the NAUES Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Steven Palmer, delivered a joyful Holiday Concert that filled the cafeteria with music. Their performance of classic and contemporary holiday songs truly captured the spirit of the season and brought the audience to warm applause.
What a night to remember!
North Augusta Elementary School extends heartfelt appreciation to the teachers, administrators, parents, PTO volunteers, students, and community members who worked tirelessly to make Reindeer Games 2025 such a spectacular success. Events like these reflect the heart of NAUES—where community, creativity, and joyful celebration bring us all together.