North Augusta Elementary

🐬💛💙 Dive Into Summer Reading with NAUES! 💙💛🐬

📚☀️ Dolphin Reading Passport – Summer Reading Adventure 2026 ☀️📚

Summer is almost here, and North Augusta Elementary is excited to help our Dolphins continue growing as readers all summer long! 🐬✨ Research shows that reading during the summer helps students strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, confidence, and important reading skills. Even just 20 minutes of reading a day can make a BIG difference! 🌟

Our Dolphin Reading Passport Challenge runs from June 1 – July 31, 2026 and is designed to make reading FUN, flexible, and easy for families! Students can complete exciting reading activities like:

📖 Reading outside
🔦 Reading with a flashlight
📚 Visiting the library
🎧 Listening to an audiobook
🌧️ Reading on a rainy day
🐻 Reading to a stuffed animal
…and so much more!

📄 Dolphin Reading Passport forms were sent home last week, but families can also download a copy here:
https://www.acpsd.net/o/naues/article/2927730

🎉 Students who complete at least 15 activities and return their passport by Friday, August 7, 2026 will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE BOOK at our Fall Scholastic Book Fair! 📚✨

We also encourage families to explore the summer reading programs offered through the Aiken County Public Library and the Nancy Carson Library for even more reading fun this summer! ☀️📖

Let’s work together to help our Dolphins keep reading, learning, and growing all summer long! 💙🐬

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #SummerReading #DiveIntoReading #ReadersAreLeaders #GrowingReaders

🐬💛💙 The End Is Near… Just TWO More Half Days, NAUES! 💙💛🐬

What an incredible year it has been at North Augusta Elementary! 🎉📚✨ We are so proud of the tremendous growth our students have made this year — not only academically, but also emotionally and socially. Throughout the year, our Dolphins have continued growing into confident leaders, kind friends, problem-solvers, and positive role models both inside and outside the classroom. 🌟

Through hard work, perseverance, teamwork, and leadership opportunities, our students have learned the importance of responsibility, kindness, respect, and believing in themselves. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see the amazing things they will continue to achieve in the future! 🐬💙

Please take a moment to review these important reminders and upcoming events as we finish the year strong! 💛💙

📚 All Library Books Due – Please return all library books as soon as possible!

⏰ May 27 – Half Day for Students
🚌 Elementary Dismissal – 11:00 AM

🎒 May 28 – Half Day / Last Day for Students
🚌 Elementary Dismissal – 11:00 AM
📄 Quarter 4 Report Cards Issued
🎓 North Augusta High School Graduation

📅 May 29 – Teacher Workday

💙 A very special THANK YOU to our parents, grandparents, families, volunteers, PTO, community supporters, faculty, and staff for everything you have done this year to help make NAUES such a wonderful place to learn and grow. Your support, encouragement, partnership, and Dolphin pride helped make the 2025–2026 school year truly memorable and successful for our students. We could not do it without you! 🐬✨

Let’s finish strong, Dolphins! 💛💙

#NAUES #DolphinPride #NAUESDolphins

🐬💛💙 Celebrating Our Amazing 5th Grade Dolphins! 💙💛🐬

Today we proudly celebrated our incredible 5th Grade students during their End-of-Year Awards Program! 🎓✨ We are so proud of all they have accomplished during their time at NAUES. From academic achievements and leadership growth to friendships and unforgettable memories, these students have truly left their mark on our school. 💙

As they prepare for middle school, we know they will continue to do amazing things and shine wherever they go! 🌟 Congratulations, 5th Grade Dolphins — once a Dolphin, always a Dolphin! 🐬

📅 Reminder:
⏰ Tuesday, May 27 – Half Day for Students
⏰ Wednesday, May 28 – Half Day for Students / Last Day of School 🎉

🚌 Half Day Dismissal Schedule (Except Area 4):
🏫 Elementary Schools – 11:00 AM Dismissal

We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break! ☀️📚

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #5thGradeCelebration #LastDayOfSchool

🐬💙💛 Calling All Future Healthcare Heroes! 💛💙🐬

Do you have a student interested in healthcare, science, or solving mysteries? 🩺🔬🧠
The Rising 4th–8th Grade Healthcare Summer Camp is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore exciting careers in the medical field while participating in hands-on activities and investigations!

📅 July 6–9, 2026
⏰ Monday–Thursday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Aiken High School
💲 Registration: $75
⚠️ Registration Deadline: June 18, 2026
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LTBu-BNw9EGZhxwTXOQTK_r6z2aswlVAs9d9zGhFS-NUN1E1RU1NVlZYU0FONU1FMkhGRFJBVEdCUC4u&origin=QRCode

Students will explore careers such as:
🩺 Nursing
🩻 Radiology
🦴 Physical & Occupational Therapy
🔍 Forensic Science
🧠 Psychology
🧪 Pathology
…and so much more!

✨ Camp Activities Include:
✔️ CPR Training
✔️ Case Study Investigations
✔️ Human Body Exploration
✔️ Dissections
✔️ Microscope Use
✔️ Science Discovery & Outdoor Fun

📧 Questions? Contact: Kghrist@acpsd.net

#HealthcareHornetsLeadingTheWay #SummerCamp #FutureHealthcareHeroes #STEM #NAUES #DolphinPride 🐬

🐬💛💙 We Are in the Home Stretch to Summer at NAUES! 💙💛🐬

The final days of the school year are here, and there is so much to celebrate as we wrap up another amazing year together at North Augusta Elementary! 🎉📚✨ Please take a moment to review these important reminders and upcoming events as we finish the year strong! 🐬

📚 All Library Books Due – Please return all library books as soon as possible!

🇺🇸 Reminder: Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL 🇺🇸

🏅 May 26 – 5th Grade End-of-Year Awards Program (8:30 AM)

⏰ May 27 – Half Day for Students
🎒 May 28 – Half Day / Last Day for Students
📄 Quarter 4 Report Cards Issued
🎓 North Augusta High School Graduation

📅 May 29 – Teacher Workday

💙 Thank you to our incredible students, families, faculty, and staff for making the 2025–2026 school year so memorable and successful. Your support, dedication, and Dolphin pride make NAUES such a special place to learn and grow each day!

Let’s finish strong, Dolphins! 🐬✨

#NAUES #DolphinPride #NAUESDolphins

🐬💛💙 What a FANTASTIC day for a picnic! ☀️🌭🏆

Our NAUES fifth grade students enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon filled with fun in the sun, delicious food, laughter, fellowship, and the exciting finale of the annual kickball tournament! 🎉🥎

The highlight of the day? An EPIC showdown between the students and the parents! 👏🔥 After an exciting and hard-fought game… 🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE… the parents took home the victory! 🏅😂

A very special THANK YOU goes out to our incredible fifth grade teachers, parents, and grandparents who worked so hard to make this celebration possible for our students. From donating supplies and decorating to grilling, serving, organizing, and helping feed more than 100 hungry fifth graders on a hot spring afternoon — your time, dedication, and love helped create lasting memories for our Dolphins. 💙💛

We are so grateful for the amazing support of our NAUES families and staff. Thank you for helping make our students feel so celebrated as they prepare for their next big adventure! 🐬✨

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #FifthGrade #EndOfYearCelebration #KickballChampions #LeaderInMe

🐬💛💙 Our First Grade Dolphins had a blast today celebrating the end of an amazing school year! 🎉☀️ Students enjoyed games, friendly competition, lots of laughter, and of course… ICE CREAM! 🍦💙

What a fun way to celebrate all of their hard work, growth, and accomplishments this year. We are so proud of our sweet first graders and the wonderful memories they made together today! 🐬✨

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #FirstGradeFun #EndOfYearCelebration

🐬💛💙 Today at NAUES, we proudly celebrated our amazing 3rd and 4th Grade Dolphins during Awards Day! 🎉🏆📚

We are so proud of all the hard work, leadership, growth, and accomplishments our students have shown throughout the school year. Congratulations to all of our award recipients and thank you to our families for celebrating alongside us! 💙💛

🎓 Don’t forget!
Our 5th Grade Awards Program will take place on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:30 AM as we honor and celebrate our incredible fifth graders before they head off to middle school! 🐬✨

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #AwardsDay #StudentSuccess #LeaderInMe

🐬💛💙 Today was a very special day at NAUES as we welcomed back graduating seniors who once walked our halls as NAUES Dolphins! 🎓💙💛

Our Senior Walk celebration gave these incredible students the opportunity to return to the place where their educational journey began and be celebrated for all they have accomplished. As they walked through the halls in their caps and gowns, our current students and staff cheered them on with excitement, pride, and admiration. 🎉👏

The smiles, hugs, and memories shared throughout the day were truly heartwarming. Many seniors were excitedly searching for former teachers, reconnecting with familiar faces who helped guide and encourage them along the way. Seeing those special reunions reminded us all of the lasting impact of the NAUES family. 💙

Most importantly, today’s Senior Walk served as an inspiration to our current Dolphins — showing them that with hard work, perseverance, and leadership, they too can achieve their dreams. 🌟

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are so proud of each of you and cannot wait to see all the amazing things your future holds. Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin! 🐬🎓

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #SeniorWalk #ClassOf2026 #DolphinPride #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin #LeaderInMe

🐬💛💙 May 18–22 is Classified School Employee Appreciation Week! 💙💛🐬

This week we proudly celebrate the incredible classified employees who help make North Augusta Elementary such a special place each and every day! 🎉

From instructional assistants and office staff to custodians, cafeteria staff, maintenance, technology support, bus drivers, and so many others — your hard work, dedication, kindness, and support help our school run smoothly and make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. 💙

Thank you for the countless ways you care for, encourage, support, and serve our Dolphins. NAUES is a better place because of YOU! 🐬✨

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #ClassifiedSchoolEmployeeAppreciationWeek #ThankYou

NAUES Celebrates Mrs. Allison Spires as the May “You Rock” Teacher Winner 🐬💛💙

North Augusta Elementary School is proud to recognize the incredible Mrs. Allison Spires as our May “You Rock” Teacher Winner! Mrs. Spires, a beloved third grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher, has touched the hearts and lives of countless students, families, and fellow educators throughout her years at NAUES.

Mrs. Spires has a remarkable gift for connecting with her students on a personal level. Every child who walks through her classroom doors knows they are loved, valued, encouraged, and believed in. She works tirelessly each day not only to help her students grow academically, but also to help shape them into confident leaders and caring individuals. Her classroom has always been a place filled with warmth, laughter, encouragement, and meaningful relationships.

As Mrs. Spires prepares for retirement at the end of this school year, the impact she has made on generations of students is more evident than ever. Former students who return to visit NAUES almost always make it a priority to stop by and see Mrs. Spires, a true testament to the lasting impression she has left on so many lives. The love and admiration her students have for her extends far beyond the classroom walls.

Mrs. Spires is also known among her coworkers for her extraordinarily caring heart and servant leadership. Whether offering support, encouragement, or even volunteering to help a fellow teacher during difficult times, she consistently puts others before herself. Her kindness is genuine, selfless, and deeply appreciated by everyone around her.

In addition to her compassion, Mrs. Spires has the natural ability to brighten any room she enters. Her wonderful sense of humor, quick wit, and joyful personality have brought smiles and laughter to students and staff alike for many years. She has a special way of lifting spirits and making others feel seen, valued, and appreciated.

Mrs. Spires has been a blessing to North Augusta Elementary School, and while she will certainly be missed, her legacy of love, leadership, kindness, and dedication will continue to live on through the many students and educators she has inspired over the years.

Congratulations, Mrs. Allison Spires, on being named the May “You Rock” Teacher Winner! Thank you for the countless lives you have impacted and for the love and joy you have brought to the NAUES family. 💙💛🐬

🐬💛💙 Third Grade Superlatives Fun! 💙💛🐬

Students in Mrs. Davis-Raby’s, Ms. McGurk’s, and Mrs. Odenweller’s classes had a wonderful time this morning presenting their class superlatives! 🎉🏆 From funniest and friendliest to future leaders and most creative, students enjoyed celebrating one another and reflecting on the special memories they made together this school year. 💙✨

What a fun way to wrap up an amazing year in third grade! 🐬📚

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #ThirdGradeFun #ClassSuperlatives

🐬💛💙 A Sweet Surprise for Our Staff! 💙💛🐬

A huge THANK YOU to En Dounts of North Augusta, SC for treating our teachers and staff today with a large selection of their delicious doughnuts! 🍩✨

Your kindness and generosity made our day extra special, and we are so thankful for the support you show our NAUES faculty and staff. The treats were absolutely amazing! 💙

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #ThankYou #CommunitySupport

🐬💛💙 Fourth Grade Treat Day! 💙💛🐬

Ms. Ware and Mrs. DeLattre’s classes enjoyed a very special treat today as a reward for all of their hard work during SC READY testing and throughout the entire school year! ☀️📚🎉

A huge THANK YOU to Sweet Racie’s Italian Ice for bringing these delicious frozen treats for our students to enjoy on such a hot and sunny day! 🍧😋 The students absolutely loved them!

If you would like to try Sweet Racie’s Italian Ice yourself, you can find them at Carolina Hills Sandwich & Sweet Shoppe! 💙

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #SCREADY #FourthGradeFun #SweetRaciesItalianIce

🐬💛💙 Celebrating Our Amazing Dolphins! 💙💛🐬

Today we proudly celebrated our wonderful 1st and 2nd Grade students during our End-of-Year Awards Programs! 🎉🏆📚 We are so proud of all the hard work, growth, leadership, and accomplishments our Dolphins have achieved this school year. Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for supporting our students every step of the way! 💙

🎓 Upcoming End-of-Year Awards Programs:
📅 May 22 – 3rd Grade (8:00 AM) & 4th Grade (9:30 AM)
📅 May 26 – 5th Grade Awards Program (8:30 AM)

📌 Please Note:
Students in Ms. Shelton’s class will attend awards day with their assigned grade levels this year. Ms. Prescott will contact families with additional details.

We look forward to continuing to celebrate our amazing students as we wrap up another incredible school year at North Augusta Elementary! 🐬✨

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #AwardsDay #StudentSuccess #LeaderInMe

🐬💛💙 Dolphin Reading Star Alert! 💙💛🐬

A huge congratulations to Brecken for reaching an AMAZING milestone by joining the 400 Book Club! 📚🌟 What an incredible accomplishment and a true example of dedication, perseverance, and a love of reading!

We are so proud of all the hard work Brecken has put into becoming such a strong reader. Every book opened is a new adventure, and 400 books is something truly worth celebrating! 🎉📖

Keep shining bright and inspiring others to read, grow, and dream big! 💫

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinReadingStars #400BookClub #ReadersAreLeaders #DolphinPride 📚🐬

🐬💛💙 Celebrating Our Kindergarten Dolphins! 💙💛🐬

Today we proudly celebrated the End-of-Year Awards Programs for Mrs. Girardeau’s and Mrs. Kowalchuk’s Kindergarten classes! 🎉🏆📚

We are so proud of the hard work, growth, leadership, and accomplishments of our amazing Dolphins as we wrap up another wonderful school year. These students have learned, grown, and shined so brightly this year, and we can’t wait to see all the incredible things they will continue to achieve! 🌟🐬

Adding to the excitement of the day, while students were attending the awards program, the butterflies in Mrs. Girardeau’s classroom began to hatch! 🦋 What a wonderful and symbolic surprise as our kindergarten students prepare to spread their wings and soar into first grade! 💙💛

Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for supporting and encouraging our students every step of the way.

📅 Upcoming End-of-Year Awards Programs:
🎓 May 21 – 1st Grade (8:00 AM) & 2nd Grade (9:30 AM)
🎓 May 22 – 3rd Grade (8:00 AM) & 4th Grade (9:30 AM)
🎓 May 26 – 5th Grade Awards (8:30 AM)

📌 Please Note:
Students in Ms. Shelton’s class will attend awards day with their assigned grade levels this year. Ms. Prescott will contact families with additional details.

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #AwardsDay #StudentSuccess #LeaderInMe

🐬💛💙 Fifth Grade Kickball Championship Results Are In! 💙💛🐬

What an AMAZING finish to our annual 5th Grade Kickball Tournament! ⚽🏆 The championship game between 5C – Mrs. Whisnant’s class and 5H – Ms. Null’s class was full of excitement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit from start to finish!

The competition was incredibly close, and both classes gave it their ALL while cheering on their teammates and having an unforgettable time together. 🎉👏

After an intense battle, Ms. Null’s class pulled ahead with a final score of 5–4 to claim the championship title and bragging rights! 🏆🐬

Congratulations to BOTH classes for showing great teamwork, leadership, and Dolphin Pride throughout the tournament! 💛💙

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #FifthGradeFun #KickballChampionship #LeaderInMe

🐬💛💙 The 2025–2026 Annual 5th Grade Kickball Tournament is in full swing, and the competition is FIERCE! 💙💛🐬

Round 2 brought the excitement today as our 5th graders battled it out on the field with teamwork, determination, and LOTS of school spirit! ⚾🔥

To make the day even more colorful and fun, students proudly wore their tie-dyed class t-shirts for “T Day” during our ABC Countdown to Summer! 🌈👕☀️

🏆 Today’s Results:
🥎 Mrs. Whisnant’s class defeated Mrs. Benson’s class
🥎 Ms. Null’s class defeated Mrs. Pope’s class

🎉 Tomorrow’s Championship Match:
🔥 Mrs. Whisnant’s class vs. Ms. Null’s class

The stakes are high with ultimate bragging rights AND the coveted class championship trophy on the line! 🏆👏 Who will be crowned the 2025–2026 Kickball Champions? Stay tuned!

We are so proud of all of our 5th grade students for showing great sportsmanship, teamwork, and Dolphin Pride throughout the tournament! 🐬💙💛

#NAUES #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #5thGradeKickball #ABCountdown #TDay #TieDyeDay #ChampionshipGame #Teamwork #FutureLeaders