This Week in our Wildcat Weekly it is Out of this World! 🚀🪐

Mr. Logan’s 2nd-grade scientists have been busy exploring the cosmos! From ringed giants to rocky inner planets, these students showed off their incredible Solar System projects this week. We are so proud of their hard work and stellar creativity! 🌟

Check out these future astronauts and their masterpieces. Which planet is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇

#TheWildcatWeekly #SolarSystem #2ndGradeScience #FutureScientists #WildcatPride
2 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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☀️ Reading is even better in the sunshine! 📖✨

Yesterday, March 4th, our students took their books on a field trip during activity... right outside our front doors! 🚪🌳 We’re continuing our Read Across America Week celebration by soaking up some rays and diving into some amazing stories. 🌈📚

There’s nothing like a little fresh air to make a good book even better! 🌬️📖 Keep on reading, East Tate! ❤️

#ReadAcrossAmerica #EastTateElementary #SunAndStories #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence #LiteracyIsFun 🌟
10 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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Headline: Lights Out, Stories On! 🔦📚

There is something truly magical about diving into a great book by the glow of a flashlight!

To celebrate Read Across America Week, our students had a blast yesterday, March 3rd, with a special flashlight reading activity. It was amazing to see the gym glowing during activity as everyone got lost in their favorite stories! Reading isn't just a skill—it's an adventure, and sometimes that adventure is best found in the dark.

Tell us in the comments: Does your student have a favorite "flashlight" book they’ve been reading this week?

#ReadAcrossAmerica #EastTateElementary #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence #FlashlightReading #LoveOfReading
11 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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🐾 Wildcat Wednesday Weekly: Be the Light Edition! 💡

Our Wildcats are shining bright this week at East Tate Elementary! From the classrooms to the hallways, there is so much learning and creativity to celebrate. ❤️🖤

📚 3rd Grade is on a Roll!
Our 3rd graders have been working incredibly hard all week long, focusing their minds and getting ready to shine! ❤️🖤 They are officially prepared and ready for this week’s benchmark test time. We are so proud of their dedication to reading, writing, and math! Keep up the great work, 3rd grade—you’ve got this! 🌟🏁

🎨 Celebrating Black History Month
Have you seen the amazing projects around the school? 🖤 Our students put their hearts into researching and creating special projects to honor Black History Month. From influential leaders to groundbreaking scientists, our Wildcats have done a wonderful job exploring history and sharing what they've learned with our school community. ❤️🎈

Check out these photos of our students in action! 👇

#EastTateElementary #WildcatWeekly #BeTheLight #3rdGradeStrong #BlackHistoryMonth #TateCountySchools 🐾❤️🖤
11 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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✨ Shine Your Light on Reading Tomorrow March 3rd! ✨

Get ready to see your favorite stories in a whole new way! We are turning down the overhead lights and turning up the fun. Reading isn’t just about the words on the page; it’s about the adventure they take you on—and every great adventure needs a little bit of light.

🔦 What to Bring:
To help us "shine a light" on our books, please bring one of the following from home:

A Small Flashlight
A Clip-on Book Light
A Finger Light

📖 The Mission:
When the lights go out, we will use our own personal beams to explore new worlds, meet amazing characters, and discover the magic of reading. Whether you're under a desk, in a cozy corner, or sitting with a friend, let’s make our reading time glow!

Remember: We use our lights to focus on our books so we can become "bright" readers!
13 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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❤️🖤 THE RESULTS ARE IN: Your 2026-2027 JR High Cheer Squad! ❤️🖤
We are thrilled to announce the new roster for the upcoming season! The energy, talent, and heart shown during tryouts were absolutely incredible. To every girl who stepped out and gave it their all—we are so proud of you!

Congratulations to the new team! We can’t wait to see you rocking the Red and Black and bringing that signature Independence fire to the sidelines. ❤️🖤

To our new Wildcats:
Get ready for a year of hard work and building a sisterhood that lasts a lifetime. Let’s make the 2026-2027 season one for the history books!

#IndependenceWildcats #WildcatNation #RedAndBlack #JRHighCheer #2026Season #CheerFamily ❤️🖤
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16 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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Reminder:

Date change for Read Across America Day- We will be reading outside during activity on Wednesday, March 4th. We invite students to bring a blanket/towel and their favorite book for some reading in the sun.

📚 Get Ready Read Across America Week is next week March 2nd-March 6th!

Get those outfits ready, East Tate! We are celebrating Read Across America Week with a series of fun dress-up days (check the attached flyer for the full schedule! 🗓️).

We are celebrating big on Wednesday for National Read Across America Day! We invite all students to bring their favorite book to school. Weather permitting, we’ll be headed outside during activity time to enjoy some "Reading in the Sun." ☀️📖

We can't wait to see our hallways filled with creative costumes and great stories!

#ReadAcrossAmerica #EastTateElementary #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence #LoveOfReading
17 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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🐾 The Wednesday Weekly Wildcat News 🐾

It’s another wonderful Wednesday at East Tate Elementary, and our Wildcats have been busy exploring, creating, and moving! Here’s a look at the "Wildcat Way" in action this week:

🔬 Scientific Discoveries: 5th graders in Mrs. Burkey’s class are diving deep into their Science Interactive Notebooks! It’s amazing to see their observations and experiments come to life on the page.

💃 Math in Motion: Who knew long division or fractions could have a beat? Mrs. Casey’s students are mastering math through music and dancing. Learning has never sounded (or looked) so good!

📚 "Booked" with Butler: There’s nothing like getting lost in a great story. Our students are officially "booked" during their favorite reading time with Mrs. Butler.

✍️ The "Write" Stuff: Our 6th graders in Mrs. Mary’s class are showing they have the "write" stuff! From creative stories to persuasive essays, these Wildcats are sharpening their pens and their minds.

We are so proud of the hard work and energy our students and teachers bring to the classroom every single day!

#EastTateElementary #WeeklyWildcatNews #WildcatPride #LearningInAction #TateCountySchools

18 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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📚 Get Ready Read Across America Week is next week March 2nd-March 6th!

Get those outfits ready, East Tate! We are celebrating Read Across America Week with a series of fun dress-up days (check the attached flyer for the full schedule! 🗓️).

We are kicking things off in a big way this Monday for National Read Across America Day! We invite all students to bring their favorite book to school. Weather permitting, we’ll be headed outside during activity time to enjoy some "Reading in the Sun." ☀️📖

We can't wait to see our hallways filled with creative costumes and great stories!

#ReadAcrossAmerica #EastTateElementary #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence #LoveOfReading
19 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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🍩 Sweet Success: Honor Roll Breakfast! 🧃
Big cheers for our academic superstars! To celebrate the incredible hard work and dedication of our Honor Roll students, the PTO hosted a special celebratory breakfast.

We are so proud of your commitment to excellence. Come enjoy some sweet treats and cold juice as a "thank you" for setting such a great example in our school community!
23 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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Mrs. Faulkner’s Kindergarten class took their addition and subtraction lessons to the "great outdoors" today! Thanks to the new picnic tables provided by our PTO Calendar Fundraiser proceeds, our youngest learners are enjoying some fresh air while they master their math skills.

A huge thank you again to the PTO for providing these versatile learning spaces.

#KindergartenMath #OutdoorClassroom #EastTateElementary #LearningIsFun
24 days ago, East Tate Elementary
Picnic Tables
Check out these awesome new additions to our campus! 🥳 These picnic tables were made possible by YOU and your support of the PTO Calendar Fundraiser.

A special "Great Job!" goes out to Mrs. Nina Cummins’ 2nd graders for being our top fundraising class! 🏆 You all went above and beyond to help make this project a reality.

Whether it's for science labs, reading circles, or a change of scenery, these tables are going to be put to great use. Thank you to our PTO and our hardworking students!

#LearningWithoutWalls #ThankYouPTO #2ndGradeStars #StudentLife
24 days ago, East Tate Elementary
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🌟 Kindness Week at East Tate Elementary! 🌟

Hey, Wildcat Families! Next week, February 16th – 20th, we are celebrating Kindness Week! At East Tate, we know that "Together We Achieve Team Excellence," and that starts with how we treat one another. 🤝❤️

We’ve planned some fun dress-up days to help us stay focused on spreading joy throughout our halls:
See Flyer Below

📸 Parents: We want to see our Wildcats in action! Feel free to post photos of your student’s outfits in the comments each day. Let’s fill our feed with smiles!

#EastTateElementary #KindnessWeek #ChooseKind #TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence #WildcatPride 🐾
about 1 month ago, East Tate Elementary
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We are currently seeking a dedicated PE Teacher for East Tate Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year.
Interested candidates are invited to apply online or visit us in person at our Job Fair tomorrow, January 12 from 3:00-5:00 at the Tate County School District Office.
Come discover why it is a great day to be a part of the Tate County family.
#TogetherAchievingTeamExcellence
about 1 month ago, Tate County School District
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The East Tate "Moving Up" Memory Post
Hi local peeps! 👋 Calling all our East Tate Elementary families!

Our 6th graders are officially in their "Senior Year" at East Tate! 🎓✨ To celebrate their big move to Independence High School next year, we are now booking 6th Grade Tribute Ads. This is not only a great place to show their growth by pairing a Kindergarten photo next to a 6th Grade photo, but parents can also include a special message just like in the senior yearbooks! Social media posts fade away, but a Yearbook Tribute lasts forever 📖❤️—it’s the perfect way to honor how much they’ve grown before they head off to high school.

Not a 6th grade parent? You can still join in! We are also offering "Love Lines" for students in ALL grades (K-5)! 📝 It’s a sweet, affordable way to leave a quick shout-out or a "we are so proud of you" message for your child to find when they open their book.

Want to save a spot? Space is limited! Drop a comment below or contact the school for details on how to submit your photos, your message, or your "Love Line." Let’s celebrate our Tigers and get them ready for the big move! 🐾🎉

about 1 month ago, East Tate Elementary
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❤️🖤 Parent of the Year Spotlight 🖤❤️ Tate County Schools is proud to recognize Mrs. Kassie Isbell as our Parent of the Year! East Tate Elementary is so proud to have Mrs. Kassie Isbell as part of our school family. As our PTO President, she consistently goes above and beyond—supporting our students, encouraging our staff, and always leading with a servant’s heart. Her dedication, passion, and love for ETE shine through in everything she does. We are incredibly thankful for her and honored to celebrate her today! ❤️🖤 👏 Congratulations, Mrs. Kassie Isbell! Thank you for all you do for East Tate Elementary!
about 1 month ago, East Tate Elementary
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Don't forget we have a PTO meeting tonight at 5:30 pm.
about 1 month ago, East Tate Elementary
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We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff back in the classroom tomorrow. School will follow a normal schedule for Tuesday, February 10.
about 1 month ago, Tate County School District
TCSD Update
Tate County Schools will be closed Monday, February 9th due to hazardous roads in several areas of the county. An update will be made on Monday regarding Tuesday.
about 1 month ago, Ruth Blackburn
update
Tate County Schools will be closed, February 6 due to hazardous road conditions. We will post an update regarding Monday on Sunday evening.
about 1 month ago, Ruth Blackburn
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