đđ HIGH FIVE FRIDAY WITH OUR NAHS YELLOW JACKETS! âđđđŁđ
What a way to start our Friday! đŹâ¨ Our Dolphins received an extra-special welcome this morning as members of the North Augusta High School Homecoming Court, cheerleaders, and football players joined us for High Five Friday!
Our students arrived to plenty of smiles, cheers, high fives, and Yellow Jacket spirit as our special guests helped us kick off the school day with excitement and positive energy! đđ
đ Congratulations to the members of the NAHS Homecoming Court on this special recognition! We were so excited to have you spend part of your Homecoming Week with our Dolphins.
đŁđ A huge thank you also goes to the NAHS cheerleaders and football players who joined in the fun! Your enthusiasm and school spirit made our studentsâ morning even brighter and helped make this High Five Friday one to remember.
One of our favorite things about visits like this is seeing our younger Dolphins connect with students from our community. Our elementary students look up to these older students, and having them take the time to greet, encourage, and celebrate with our Dolphins makes these moments especially meaningful. đ
Thank you to everyone from North Augusta High School who helped us start our Friday with smiles, school spirit, and a wonderful sense of community! We loved having our Yellow Jackets visit our Dolphins! đđ¤đŹ
Best wishes to the entire NAHS community for a fantastic Homecoming! đđđŁđ
#NAUES #NAHS #HighFiveFriday #Homecoming #HomecomingCourt #YellowJacketSpirit #CommunityConnections #DolphinPride




Today, Friday, September 25, North Augusta Elementary had the honor of welcoming Aubrey Hinkson as our special Principal for a Day! đŹđŤ
Mrs. Hinkson is the owner of Orange Otter â North Augusta, an adjunct professor at Augusta University, and a marketing director â and today she added another title to her rĂŠsumĂŠ: Principal Hinkson! đđ
Our Principal for a Day experience gives a community member the opportunity to step inside our school and see firsthand what makes NAUES such a special place. Itâs a chance to experience the excitement of a school day, connect with students and staff, and see the dedication, leadership, and learning happening throughout our building.
Principal Hinkson jumped right into the role! She started the morning by welcoming our Dolphins to school and wishing everyone a great day â and, of course, no morning at NAUES would be complete without helping deliver the Dad Joke of the Day! đđŹ
Throughout the day, she visited classrooms, checked in with teachers, and got an up-close look at the exciting teaching and learning taking place across our school. She also helped with our Habit Heroes of the Month presentation, celebrating students who are demonstrating leadership and putting the 7 Habits into action. đ
Principal Hinkson also helped us welcome special presenters to our school, experiencing just a few of the many responsibilities, celebrations, and special moments that make every day at NAUES unique.
đ One of the things that makes North Augusta Elementary so special is the support we receive from our community. Opportunities like Principal for a Day allow our community partners to see our school from a different perspective while giving our students the chance to connect with leaders from beyond our school walls. We are grateful for community members like Mrs. Hinkson who invest their time in our students and schools.
Thank you, Principal Hinkson, for spending the day with our Dolphins, celebrating our students, supporting our teachers, and making today extra special! đđđŹ
We hope you enjoyed being a Dolphin for the day as much as we enjoyed having you!
#NAUES #PrincipalForADay #DolphinPride #LeaderInMe #HabitHeroes #CommunityPartners #NorthAugusta



đ September 28âOctober 9
We hope all of our NAUE students, families, faculty, and staff enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled Fall Break! Take time to rest, recharge, and make some wonderful memories. đâď¸
Weâll see our Dolphins back Monday, October 12! đŹđ
đđ Have a fantastic Fall Break, NAUE!





On Wednesday, September 23, our Kindergarten and first-grade students were thrilled to welcome firefighters from North Augusta Public Safety Fire Station 1 to NAUES! đŹđđ
Students had the exciting opportunity to see a fire truck up close and learn about the important tools, equipment, and protective gear firefighters use to do their jobs safely. đđ§âđ They loved getting a closer look at the BIG truck while learning more about what firefighters do each day to protect and serve our community.
Experiences like this bring learning to life and help our youngest Dolphins learn about fire safety, community helpers, and the important role first responders play in keeping us safe.
â¤ď¸ A very special THANK YOU to the North Augusta Public Safety firefighters who took time to visit our school, answer our studentsâ questions, and share their knowledge with us. We appreciate all you do each and every day to help keep our community safe!
#NAUES #NorthAugustaPublicSafety #Firefighters #CommunityHelpers #FireSafety #DolphinPride #LearningBeyondTheClassroom










If youâre a North Augusta Elementary Dolphin, you know that Mr. Badillo loves sharing his Dad Joke of the Day each morning! đŹđ¤
Well, our fourth-grade students decided it was time to help him expand his collection! đ With a little help from their teacher, they put their creativity and sense of humor to work and created a very special book of dad jokes just for Mr. Badillo!
Now he has a whole new collection of student-approved material to keep us laughingâor groaningâduring the morning announcements! đ¤Łđ
We love seeing our students use their creativity to bring a little extra joy and laughter to our school community. đđ
And Mr. Badillo⌠no pressure, but we expect to hear some of these soon! đđ¤
#NAUES #DadJokeOfTheDay #DolphinPride #FourthGradeFun #MakingMemories #SchoolFamily

We had another wonderful All Pro Dads gathering this morning at North Augusta Elementary! đŹ This monthâs character focus was HONESTY â understanding the importance of telling the truth, making trustworthy choices, and taking responsibility for our actions.
Honesty is a character trait that grows stronger with practice! Families and teachers can help children develop honesty by:
â Modeling honesty â Children learn by watching the adults around them.
â Creating a safe space for the truth â Let children know that telling the truth is always the right first step, even when they have made a mistake.
â Praising honesty â Recognize when children choose to tell the truth, especially when it may be difficult.
â Teaching responsibility â Help children understand that being honest also means owning our choices and working to make things right.
â Building trust â Remind children that honesty helps others know they can depend on and trust us.
đ NEXT UP: INITIATIVE!
Our next character focus will be INITIATIVE â seeing something that needs to be done and taking positive action without always having to be asked.
We can encourage initiative by giving children opportunities to solve problems, help others, take responsibility, and look for ways they can make a positive difference at home, at school, and in their community.
đ Next All Pro Dads Meeting
Thursday, October 22, 2026
â° 8:00 AM
Thank you to all of our dads, father figures, families, and students who joined us this morning. We appreciate your partnership as we work together to help our Dolphins grow into honest, responsible, and confident leaders! đŹđđ
#NAUES #AllProDads #Honesty #Initiative #BuildingLeaders #DolphinPride





Today was NAUEâs very first Pickle Sale, sponsored by our amazing SPED Department, and our Dolphins were excited to get in on the fun! đŹ
For just $1 each, students could grab a delicious pickle while helping support our Exceptional Learner classes. Funds raised will help reduce the cost of field trips and provide additional opportunities for our students throughout the school year. đđ
A special thank you to our wonderful SPED teachers â Mrs. Abby, Mrs. Prescott, Ms. Torres, and Mrs. Emily (not pictured) â for organizing this fun fundraiser and for everything they do each day to support our students.
Thank you to everyone who purchased a pickle today! đĽ We appreciate our NAUE families and students for always supporting our school programs.
đ Mark your calendars for our October Pickle Sale dates!
đĽ Thursday, October 15
đĽ Thursday, October 29
Pickles are $1 each, so bring your dollar and get ready for another BIG DILL at NAUE! đđđŹ

North Augusta Elementary is excited to celebrate our September You Rock Teacher and Staff Member of the Month! These two outstanding members of our Dolphin family consistently demonstrate kindness, dedication, and a willingness to go above and beyond to support our students, staff, and school community.
đŹ You Rock Teacher of the Month â Stephanie Morin
Congratulations to our Media Specialist, Stephanie Morin, our September You Rock Teacher of the Month!
Mrs. Morin works each day to make the library a welcoming and engaging place for students and staff. Whether helping students discover a new book, supporting teachers with resources and technology, organizing special programs and events, or sharing the many wonderful things happening throughout our school, she is always willing to lend a hand wherever needed.
Her dedication extends well beyond the library. Mrs. Morin is committed to supporting the entire school community and helping ensure that students, families, staff, and visitors feel welcomed and valued at NAUES. She takes great pride in our school and in celebrating the accomplishments of our Dolphins.
Congratulations, Mrs. Morin, and thank you for all you do for North Augusta Elementary! đđ
đ You Rock Staff Member of the Month â Andrea Foreman
Congratulations to Ms. Andrea Foreman, Instructional Aide, our September You Rock Staff Member of the Month!
Ms. Foreman supports students and teachers throughout our building in many different areas, and she is always willing to step up and assist wherever she is needed. Her caring nature and genuine concern for others are evident in the way she interacts with both students and staff.
One of Ms. Foremanâs greatest strengths is her ability to build trusting relationships with our students. She is reliable, dedicated, and continually looks for opportunities to learn, grow, and improve professionally. She also has a wonderful ability to see the good in others and encourages those around her through her positive and supportive attitude.
We are grateful for the many ways Ms. Foreman contributes to our school each day and for the care she shows our Dolphins and her colleagues.
Congratulations to Mrs. Morin and Ms. Foreman! We are proud to have you as part of our NAUES Dolphin family! đŹđđ


This October, our North Augusta Elementary learning community has an opportunity to come together and help families in need!
đ October 1â31, 2026, NAUES will be collecting non-perishable food items to support two organizations serving families in our community and across the region:
đťđĽŤ Itâs Spooky to Be Hungry, in partnership with Golden Harvest Food Bank
â¤ď¸ Community Ministry of North Augusta
Every can, box, and bag donated can make a difference for a family in need. Whether you donate one item or several, every contribution matters!
đŚ WHERE TO DONATE:
Please bring non-perishable food donations to the NAUES front office anytime throughout the month of October.
Together, we can fill our collection and show just how much our Dolphin community cares! đđ
Thank you to our students, families, faculty, and staff for helping us turn small acts of kindness into a BIG difference!
đŹ Dolphins lead the wayâby helping others! đŹ

Our Read with the Gamecocks reading challenge has officially wrapped up, and now itâs time to collect those reading logs! â¤ď¸đ¤
Parents, please send your childâs completed Read with the Gamecocks Reading Log back to school as soon as possible so we can recognize our readers and calculate all of those amazing minutes our Dolphins spent reading! đđŹ
đ All reading logs are due to school by Thursday, September 24th.
Thank you to all of our students and families who participated and encouraged reading at home. We canât wait to see just how much our Dolphins read! đŹđ
â¤ď¸đ¤ Great job, readersâand GO GAMECOCKS! đđ

Get those smiles ready! đ NAUES Picture Day is TOMORROW â Wednesday, September 23!
đ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please DO NOT wear GREEN! JostensPIX uses a green screen for photos, and green clothing may disappear into the background.
đˇ No need to order ahead! About one week after Picture Day, families will be able to preview, customize, and order photos online.
đť Order and preview photos through JostensPIX.com/shop
đ NAUES Event Code: FE292726
đ Retake Day: Wednesday, October 28
We canât wait to see all of our Dolphins and their Picture Day smiles tomorrow! đŹđđ¸đđ
#NAUESDolphins #PictureDay #SayCheese #NorthAugustaElementary



This week, we are excited to recognize our wonderful school bookkeeper, Ms. Rebecca Gearhart! đŹ
Ms. Gearhart works diligently behind the scenes to help keep North Augusta Elementary running smoothly. From managing school finances and keeping countless details organized to answering questions and supporting our faculty and staff, her work touches so many areas of our school each and every day.
Her dedication, attention to detail, and willingness to help are truly appreciated. We are so thankful for everything she does to support our students, staff, and school community!
Please join us in showing Ms. Gearhart some extra appreciation during Finance, Accounting & Bookkeepers Appreciation Week! đ
đđ Thank you, Ms. Gearhart, for all you do for NAUE! đŹ



























































