Elba Elementary School

Elba City Schools Calendar for 2026-2027! Additional notes: October 9, December 18, and May 20 are half days. *Homecoming is October 9. *Graduation is May 18.

📚✏️ NAEP Testing – 4th Grade Only! ✏️📚

Elba Elementary School will be participating in NAEP Testing on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) measures student achievement nationwide, and we are proud of our 4th graders for representing our school!

✅ Tips to Be Prepared & On Time:

⏰ Arrive at school on time – testing will begin promptly.

😴 Get a good night’s sleep the night before.

🍳 Eat a healthy breakfast to stay focused.

🎒 Bring any needed materials (if instructed by your teacher).

💙 Come with a positive attitude and do your best!

Thank you for your support in preparing our students for success. We know our 4th graders will shine! 🌟

#ElbaElementary #NAEPTesting #4thGrade #DoYourBest

Mrs. Kilcrease’s 1st graders have been working hard on their Black History Month display, and we couldn’t be prouder of their efforts! ❤️

Students completed reports on Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They learned not only who these important leaders were, but also the courage, bravery, and strong character they demonstrated in standing up for what is right.

As a class, they worked collaboratively to create a beautiful poster centered around Dr. King’s powerful reminder:

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

This quote sparked thoughtful conversations about kindness, fairness, and choosing love even when it isn’t easy.

Throughout the unit, students also deepened their understanding of key terms such as segregation, boycott, and discrimination. We are so proud of their teamwork, effort, and the meaningful discussions that took place in the classroom.

Way to go, 1st grade! 🌟

Today we roll out the red carpet, sound the sirens (the happy kind 🚓), and shine the brightest spotlight on a true hometown hero, Officer Dale England, our incredible School Resource Officer at Elba Elementary! Officer England isn’t just the friendly face in uniform walking our halls, he is a protector, a mentor, a role model, a high five champion, a lunchroom legend, and quite possibly the fastest fist bumper in Coffee County! From morning drop off to afternoon dismissal, he stands as a steady presence of safety, kindness, and calm for our students and staff. He doesn’t just keep our school safe, he builds relationships. He doesn’t just enforce rules, he teaches respect. He doesn’t just wear a badge, he wears compassion, patience, and dedication every single day. Our students know him as the officer who ✨ Greets them with a smile ✨ Encourages them to make good choices ✨ Listens when they need a trusted adult ✨ Shows them what integrity and service truly look like Officer England represents the very best of Elba, strong, steady, and deeply committed to our children. Because of him, our students feel safer, our staff feels supported, and our families feel reassured. So today, we say THANK YOU, Officer Dale England! Thank you for your watchful eyes, your servant’s heart, and your unwavering dedication to Elba Elementary. You are appreciated more than words can express, and we are beyond blessed to have you as part of our school family. Elba Elementary is safer, stronger, and better because of YOU. #SROAppreciationDay #ElbaElementary #OfficerDaleEngland #OurHeroInBlue

🎉 Our Buddy-A-Thon Fundraiser Starts TODAY! 🎉 We’re excited to announce that our Buddy-A-Thon has officially launched! Packets are coming home today in your child’s Wednesday folder, so be sure to check backpacks tonight. 📅 Fundraiser Dates: 2/11/26 – 3/1/26 🧸 Create a Plush Buddy Day: March 6, 2026 ✅ What Parents Need to Do: 1️⃣ Register your student TONIGHT Visit: https://www.themegablast.com/join/Elba (or scan the QR code in the packet). 2️⃣ Help your student send 10+ emails and/or texts. Share with family, friends, coworkers, neighbors — anyone who may want to support our school! 3️⃣ Return the “Golden Ticket”. After registering and sending 10+ messages, sign the Golden Ticket and have your student return it to their teacher to receive their registration prize. 🎁 Student Awards: Students earn prizes based on the amount they raise: • $50+ in donations = Earn a 16” Buddy of your choice (department store quality, includes birth certificate and heart insert) + a tote bag to carry it home • $100+ = Outfit of your choice for your Buddy • $225+ = Second outfit for your Buddy • $275+ = A Buddy donated to a Children’s Hospital in the school’s name • $375+ = A snuggly blanket for you and your Buddy • $475+ = Earn another Buddy (keep it, gift it to a sibling, or give to a friend!) • Every additional $125 raised = Another outfit This is a fun and meaningful way to support our school while giving students the opportunity to earn and build their very own plush Buddy! Thank you for your support — we can’t wait to see all the Buddies come to life on March 6th! 💙

Purple Bus will run its normal route this afternoon!

We love celebrating our students! 💕

Congratulations to our February 2026 Students of the Month at Elba Elementary School.

Thank you for being role models, working hard, and making our school a great place to learn! 🌟👏

Integrity Award – February 2026

Elba Elementary School is proud to recognize Tyyonna Mincey for demonstrating outstanding integrity! 💫

Tyyonna consistently shows honesty, responsibility, and strong character—qualities that make our school community better every day!

Way to go, Tyyonna! We are so proud of you!

Purple Bus will be running late in the morning, Friday February 6, due to not having a driver to cover the route. We ask that if you have any way to get your child to school by an alternate route in the morning please do so. We apologize for the inconvenience and we will update you during the day tomorrow in regards to the afternoon route.

💘 Valentine’s Day Candy Gram Fundraiser! 🍭

EES is hosting a Valentine’s Day Candy Gram Fundraiser! Candy grams are a fun way for students, staff, and families to spread a little love on Valentine’s Day 💌

✨ Details:
• Candy grams are $1 each
• Each gram includes a sucker
• Delivery will be on February 12
• You may send as many as you’d like – no limit!
• Forms and payment are due by February 9

🎉 Want to add extra fun? You can include an airgram to be read over the intercom for an additional $1!

📣 Special Note:
If you would like to purchase candy grams for an entire class, please contact Rachel Morrow.

Thank you for supporting EES and helping us make Valentine’s Day extra sweet! ❤️🍬

Our Elementary School Robotics team competed in their competition today! Great job!

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❄️ Cold Weather Advisory – Please Prepare ❄️

We are expecting the coldest weather of the year next week here in South Alabama, with overnight lows in the 20s and temperatures possibly dipping into the teens Monday night.

Elba City Schools encourages our families and staff to take time now to prepare and stay safe.

📅 Mark Your Calendars!

Do you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year? Elba Elementary School is excited to announce our Kindergarten Registration dates!

🗓 February 25th & March 25th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 EES Conference Room

Please be sure to bring the required documents, including:
✔️ Birth certificate
✔️ Proof of residency
✔️ State-approved immunization record
✔️ Parent/guardian photo ID
✔️ Custody documents (if applicable)

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Elba Tigers!

If you have questions, please contact the school office.

📣 Help us spread the word by sharing this post!

🍽️ EES Dine In With Dads 🍽️ We are excited to announce our annual Dine In With Dads event! 📅 Friday, January 30th ⏰ 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Tickets will be available for presale as well as at the door. 🎟 Presale Dates: Wednesday, January 14th through Wednesday, January 28th Please be sure to attach payment to the completed form with your child’s information. Any money turned in without a completed form will be returned, as this helps ensure tickets are issued to the correct student. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

📚🎉 DON’T MISS OUT — PRIZE DRAWING TOMORROW! 🎉📚

WOW, Elba Elementary families! In just the past 24 hours, hundreds of invitations have been sent to friends and family. We are so grateful for your amazing support of our Book Blast and for helping us grow home libraries and support our teachers! 💙

⏰ There’s still time to join the fun!
If you haven’t registered yet—or haven’t sent 10 or more invitations—you can still do it tonight!

👉 Register here: https://app.booksarefun.com/ElbaES36323

🗺️ Complete your Treasure Map tonight, and your student(s) will be entered to win a Treasure Chest!
🎁 Prize drawings begin tomorrow!

📅 January 13th
📖 Elba Elementary School Book Blast

Thank you for supporting reading at Elba Elementary! 💫

📚✨ Families—Book Blast Begins TODAY! ✨📚

Book Blast is officially underway, and earning prizes is easy! All you have to do is invite 10 or more friends and family members to earn awesome rewards and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests! 🏴‍☠️💎

👉 Get started here:
https://app.booksarefun.com/ElbaES36323/parents/sign_up

⏱️ It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT to unlock the treasure!

🎁 Important: The first [Rewards_to_Start] families who register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their Treasure Map prizes the very next day!
Students who qualify after that will still receive their prizes when the books are delivered at the end of the event.

Thank you for supporting reading at our school! ❤️📖

#BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure
#BookBlastAdventures #BooksAreFun

📚🗺️ Operation Book Blast is LIVE at Elba Elementary! 🗺️📚

Help us build our students’ love of reading and grow our school library with exciting, brand-new books for every grade level (PreK–8th)!

⏱️ It takes just 7 minutes to participate:
✅ Register online
✅ Send 10+ invitations
✅ Every dollar goes directly toward books for our students

🎉 Students earn prizes just for participating, including:
🐵 Fun character prizes
🪩 Disco Ball
💰 Cash treasure chest drawings
🏰 A chance to WIN a trip to Disney!

📖 Books will be delivered to our school in just a few weeks—and kids get to keep them!

👉 Register tonight:
https://app.booksarefun.com/ElbaES36323

Thank you for supporting literacy at Elba Elementary! 💙📚

🎉 December Students of the Month – Elba Elementary School

Congratulations to our outstanding Students of the Month for December! These students have shown exemplary character, hard work, and positive attitudes both in and out of the classroom. We are so proud of each of you! 👏✨

Please help us celebrate these amazing Tigers by liking, sharing, and leaving them some words of encouragement below! 💛🖤

Gunner Meeks was selected as Elba Elementary School’s December 2025 Integrity Award recipient. Thank you for being a great example of honesty and character!