St. Stephens Elementary

10/29/2026

In K–2 PE with Ms. Webster, students conquered Spooky Stations—featuring Ghost Boo-ling, Witch Hat Ring Toss, Pumpkin Patch Stroll, and Broomstick Slide! They worked hard on different locomotor movements, throwing skills, swift transitions, and spatial awareness. 👻 🏃‍♀️

Also, a huge congratulations to our PE MVPs for showing amazing effort, listening skills, and KINDNESS. 🧡 Way to go, superstars! 🌟

10/26/2026

Congrats to our very own Jennifer Burns for receiving one of the districts Spark awards this month! We are so thankful for everything you do at SSE and your dedication to our students! 🔥

🔥 Celebrating our October Spark Award recipients! 🔥

These outstanding CCS employees were recognized at this evening's BOE meeting for the meaningful difference they make in the lives of our students, staff, and families:
✨ Brooke Rhoney, Fifth Grade Teacher, Mountain View Elementary School– For making learning fun and creating opportunities for students to explore beyond the classroom.

✨ Angie Matlock, School Secretary, Lyle Creek Elementary School – For welcoming everyone with kindness and helping students, families, and staff feel like part of the school family.

✨ Jennifer Burns, Third Grade Teacher, St. Stephens Elementary – For her compassion, patience, and dedication to helping her students learn, grow, and succeed.

✨ Lydia Gard, Assistant Principal, Claremont Elementary School – For her calm, caring leadership and willingness to step in wherever students and staff need support.

Congratulations to our recipients, and thank you for helping us IGNITE possibilities across Catawba County Schools! ❤️💙

A special thank-you to Chris Gettys with Homes for Heroes for sponsoring our Spark Awards and helping us recognize the incredible people who make CCS shine!

10/22/2026

Thank You, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Cheerleaders for coming out and greeting students at car and bus duty! The students were excited to see all your smiling faces.

10/20/2026

SSE is Igniting Kindness this week! Today our staff and students had their hats on for kindness! 🧢
Our students are also signing our anti bullying poster to promote a safe school environment! Hats off to a fun spirit week!

10/18/2026

Thank you Mrs. Munoz for sharing about Ecuador!

10/18/2026

Thank you Mr. Teck for sharing information about Belize with our staff and students!

10/18/2026

Honduras! Thank you to our amazing staff members who are from Honduras for creating and sharing this information with our students!

10/18/2026

At St. Stephens we are so blessed to have so many amazing staff members represented from different cultures. Check out these amazing ladies who are sharing about Colombia with our students!

10/13/2026

Students loved connecting with students in Honduras! As part of our Dual Language Program, they practiced their Spanish, shared experiences, and learned about another country and its culture. Two countries, one classroom! Way to go 4th grade.

10/13/2026

To the one in the middle, Mrs. Timblin, Happy National Principals Month! You are the true definition of a leader. You love our students, our staff, and our parents with grace, kindness and compassion. You lead by example and you work tirelessly for the good of our school! We could not be more thankful for you to be the leader of our school!