Banoak Elementary School

Banoak Elementary School Banoak Elementary School is a rural elementary school in the Catawba County Schools System in North

Let's call this Wedding Wednesday....πŸ’’πŸ€΅πŸ‘°β€β™€οΈIt's time to wrap up our Guess the Dress fun! Did you figure out those last t...
06/10/2026

Let's call this Wedding Wednesday....πŸ’’πŸ€΅πŸ‘°β€β™€οΈ

It's time to wrap up our Guess the Dress fun! Did you figure out those last three???

#9 is Kim Miller, Banoak Third Grade Teacher
#10 is Jennifer Riley, Banoak Counselor
#11 is Lee Ann Perry, Banoak School Library Media Coordinator

Someone once said "Revenge is a dish best served cold, but I think it’s best served to a very specific, annoying person." While we doubt the very annoying bot that hacked our page has cared much about our Guess the Dress games, it sure has been fun! Thank you all for playing along and giving our Banoak brides some love! πŸ’›πŸ–€

Did you miss a reveal? Check out all 11 Guess the Dress names and photos below!

The Southwest Branch has a TREAT for ​You ​This Thursday! 🌎Layers of the Earth Treat LabThursday, June 11 at 3 pmSouthwe...
06/09/2026

The Southwest Branch has a TREAT for ​You ​This Thursday! 🌎

Layers of the Earth Treat Lab
Thursday, June 11 at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library

Join us for a delicious dig and discovery adventurous hands-on program where science meets snacks. Using fun treats and snacks, kids will build their own edible model of the Earth’s layers from crust to core. As you stack each layer, you will learn what makes our planet so amazing, then enjoy your creation one tasty layer at a time. To register, please call 828-466-6818.

*Don't forget to bring your Summer Reading Challenge log to get it signed, and keep recording those reading minutes! πŸ˜ŽπŸ“š

🍎 Join Our Team for the 2026–2027 School Year!We're looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to help shape young mi...
06/08/2026

🍎 Join Our Team for the 2026–2027 School Year!

We're looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to help shape young minds and keep our students growing!

🏫 EC Communications Teacher
Do you have a heart for students with exceptional needs and a gift for connection? We're seeking a dynamic EC Communications Teacher to join our school family. In this role, you'll create meaningful learning experiences, develop individualized communication strategies, and make a lasting impact in the lives of your students every single day.

🏫 Teacher Assistant / Bus Driver
Love wearing more than one hat? This dual role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety and community. Be the first smiling face our students see in the morning before spending your day supporting classroom instruction and helping students reach their full potential before delivering our Chargers safely back home.

✨ Why Join Us?
β€’ A supportive, collaborative school community
β€’ The opportunity to truly make a difference
β€’ A team that shows up for every student

If you're ready to bring your passion, professionalism, and purpose to a place where it matters most, we want to hear from you!

πŸ“© Apply today or share this with someone who would be a perfect fit!
πŸ“Apply Here: https://catawbaschools.schoolspring.com

Chargers just wanna have fun! 🎸🎢Hey, you guys, CCS took it back to the 80s for the annual Employee Celebration this year...
06/08/2026

Chargers just wanna have fun! 🎸🎢

Hey, you guys, CCS took it back to the 80s for the annual Employee Celebration this year, and Banoak showed up looking pretty rad with big hair, scrunchies, leg warmers, all the neon, and, of course, a boom box blasting epic 80s tunes--duh!

Don't have a cow, man, but two of our totally tubular teachers were recognized at the event for being simply the best:

πŸŽ‰ Misty Foster, Banoak Teacher of the Year
πŸŽ‰ Amy Hunsucker, Banoak Teacher Assistant of the Year

These ladies take our breath away with all they do for their students, their colleagues, and the Banoak community! We are blessed to have them as part of our Charger family! πŸ’›πŸ–€

Don't Miss the Summer Learning Kick Off Party at the Southwest Branch of the Catawba County Library System! πŸŽ‰πŸ¦•πŸ¦–Summer Le...
06/03/2026

Don't Miss the Summer Learning Kick Off Party at the Southwest Branch of the Catawba County Library System! πŸŽ‰πŸ¦•πŸ¦–

Summer Learning is here! Let’s get this party started! Join us at the Southwest Branch in Mountain View tomorrow afternoon to kick off summer in style! Haven't registered for the summer learning program yet? No problem! You can sign up for the reading challenges and prizes at the event!

Thursday, June 4, at 3 pm
Southwest Branch Library in Mountain View
Unearth your artistic side as you explore hands-on discovery stations filled with crafts, activities, and prehistoric fun. From dino digs to creative builds, there is something for every explorer to uncover!

‼️Don't forget to take our Banoak Summer Reading Challenge Log with you and have one of the Southwest staff members sign off that your child(ren) attended a program! Have you started your child(ren)'s reading log yet? Make sure to record those minutes on the reading log to earn prizes from Southwest and Banoak! πŸ“š

Additional June Events at the Southwest Branch:
Monday, June 8: Square Dancing, 6 pm
Thursday, June 11: Edible Earth, 3 pm (Call to Register)
Thursday, June 18: The Frog Princess by Green Bean Players, 11 am
Tuesday, June 23: Army Band Performance
Tuesday, June 25: Family Friendly Fossil Fun with a Paleontologist, 3 pm

For more summer reading and learning opportunities, as well as all of information about Summer Reading with Banoak & Southwest, check out our BES Summer Reading website:
https://sites.google.com/catawbaschools.net/bessummerreading/home

05/31/2026

πŸŽ’πŸ« It's Time for Kindergarten DIAL Screening! πŸ«πŸŽ’

DIAL Screening is this Tuesday, June 2, for children living in the Banoak school district who will turn 5 on or before August 31, 2026. Screenings are by appointment only. Please contact our Data Manager Beth Shaffer at 704-462-2849 with any questions or to schedule an appointment if you have not already done so.

It's been a couple of weeks, but how 'bout we wrap this month up with a little Friday fun??? πŸ€΅πŸ‘°β€β™€οΈπŸ’’First off, how did yo...
05/29/2026

It's been a couple of weeks, but how 'bout we wrap this month up with a little Friday fun??? πŸ€΅πŸ‘°β€β™€οΈπŸ’’

First off, how did you do on your last round of Guess the Dress answers?

#6 is Ruth Petree, Banoak Second Grade Teacher
#7 is Abby Hudgens, Banoak ESL Teacher
#8 is Margaret Willis, Banoak Fourth Grade Math & Science Teacher

Now, let's see how you do on these final three:

#9: This Banoak bride said yes to the ring on New Year's Eve in 2011 and yes to the dress and the groom on May 26, 2012. The engagement may have been short, but the marriage is still going strong at 14 years as of this past Tuesday! These to went to high school together but didn’t know each other until after college when a mutual friend set them up. Now their daughter, who also ended up a Banoak Charger, is named after the man who married them. Seems like that yellow and black classic the happy couple is posing next to might have been a hint at the future!
#10: This Kentucky kid has been married to her college sweetheart for a lucky 13 years--since January 19, 2013! Over those 13 years, this family of 2 grew to a family of 5, and we're so glad they left behind the bluegrass and made their way to the Tar Heel state!
#11 was a Carolina bride--South Carolina, that is! She said yes to the first dress she tried on, but only after trying on several more. She probably should have listened when her mom told her it was the one! She said yes to her Tar Heel groom in a Carolina-themed wedding in Cowpens, South Carolina, in 2008. The couple's first dance was to James Taylor's Gone to Carolina, and the wedding cake was Carolina blue--as was part of this dress after the groom smooshed a piece in his new bride's face, and icing went everywhere! Despite a messy start, this Banoak bride and her beau will celebrate 18 years on July 26th!

Think you can Guess the Dress??? Share your guesses in the comment under each photo, and we'll reveal the answers soon!

We needed the rain, but it's supposed to be sunny summertime! Some sun is finally starting to peek back through the clou...
05/28/2026

We needed the rain, but it's supposed to be sunny summertime! Some sun is finally starting to peek back through the clouds, so let's look back on some brighter Banoak days: Field Day and Special Olympics 2026! 🌞😎

✨🦸 Officer Hilton's Helping Heroes 🦸✨ This spring, our Banoak SRO, Officer Adam Hilton, introduced a new student award: ...
05/26/2026

✨🦸 Officer Hilton's Helping Heroes 🦸✨

This spring, our Banoak SRO, Officer Adam Hilton, introduced a new student award: the Helping Heroes Award. The Helping Heroes Award is presented to students who consistently go above and beyond the normal, everyday school routine. Officer Hilton created this award to honor students who demonstrate exceptional kindness,
responsibility, and service to others.

These students have been observed regularly helping teachers with various tasks and errands, as well as providing extra support to our special needs students. Their willingness to step up without being asked, their positive attitudes, and their genuine care for others truly set them apart. They have set a wonderful example for their peers and represent the very best of Banoak Elementary. Their actions remind us that leadership is not always about being in the spotlight, but is instead about serving others with compassion, integrity, and heart.

While these students were recognized on our daily news show, we have not had the opportunity to celebrate them publicly due to our recent social media account issues. Please join us now as we congratulate these students on earning this special honor:

For February:
Birdie H.
Ruby H.
Lilly C.
Jersey D.
Tatum D.
Cassadie G.
Avery F.
Chloe H.
Hattie B.

For March:
Grayson B.
Gunner L.
Noah B.

For April & May:
Chloe R.
Trinly T.
Bridget M.
Athena T.
Caroline W.
Mayze D.
Trevor M.
Caroline M.
Felix H.

We look forward to seeing the continued positive impact these Helping Heroes will make on our school and beyond! 🦸✨

βœ¨πŸ’Ž Our Sixth Graders Are Ready to SHINE BRIGHT! πŸ’Žβœ¨Last week, we celebrated our sixth graders as they prepare to bridge f...
05/25/2026

βœ¨πŸ’Ž Our Sixth Graders Are Ready to SHINE BRIGHT! πŸ’Žβœ¨

Last week, we celebrated our sixth graders as they prepare to bridge from Banoak to Jacobs Fork, and our hearts are so FULL! πŸ’›πŸ–€πŸ’™πŸ–€

These brilliant students started as kindergarteners with wide eyes and big dreams. Now they're leaving as confident, capable young people ready to take on new challenges. We've watched them grow stronger under pressure, become polished through learning, and develop into the sparkling individuals they are today! πŸ’Žβœ¨

To our sixth graders: You are READY! You have the knowledge, the character, and the resilience to shine brightly in middle school and beyond. Take the lessons you've learned, the friendships you've made, and the confidence you've builtβ€”and let it all fuel your next adventure! 🌟

While we're so proud and excited for your future, we'd be lying if we said goodbye was easy. Whether you became a Charger this year or whether you've been a Charger since Kindergarten, each of you has become a special part of our Banoak family, and we're going to miss your smiles, your energy, and your unique sparkle in our hallways. πŸ’›πŸ–€

Once a Charger, Always a Charger. Go shine bright, Banoak Class of 2026! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish! β˜€οΈπŸŽ‰

Enjoy these photos from our 6th graders' production of Snow White under the direction of Mrs. Meleah Ayotte, some end of the year fun with Officer Hilton and our local law enforcement friends, and our annual 6th Grade Parade! πŸ“Έ

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7651 W NC 10 Highway
Vale, NC
28168

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