❤️🖤 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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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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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
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
🐾 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
📚 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
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
🍩 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!
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!
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
A huge thank you again to the PTO for providing these versatile learning spaces.
#KindergartenMath #OutdoorClassroom #EastTateElementary #LearningIsFun
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
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
🌟 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 🐾
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 🐾
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
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
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! 🐾🎉
❤️🖤 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!
Don't forget we have a PTO meeting tonight at 5:30 pm.
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.
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.
Tate County Schools will be closed, February 6 due to hazardous road conditions. We will post an update regarding Monday on Sunday evening.
Tate County Schools will be closed Thursday, February 5th due to hazardous road conditions. We will post an update on Thursday evening regarding Friday.
🎉🖤❤️ Happy School Counselors Week, Mrs. Shelby! ❤️🖤🎉
East Tate Elementary is so lucky to have Mrs. Shelby as our school counselor! From big feelings to little worries (and everything in between), she is always there with a smile, a listening ear, and the best advice.
Thank you, Mrs. Shelby, for caring so deeply for our students, cheering them on, and helping them shine every single day. Our school is a happier, kinder place because of YOU! 🌟📚💛
Let’s give Mrs. Shelby some love in the comments! 👏
East Tate Elementary is so lucky to have Mrs. Shelby as our school counselor! From big feelings to little worries (and everything in between), she is always there with a smile, a listening ear, and the best advice.
Thank you, Mrs. Shelby, for caring so deeply for our students, cheering them on, and helping them shine every single day. Our school is a happier, kinder place because of YOU! 🌟📚💛
Let’s give Mrs. Shelby some love in the comments! 👏
A note from Mrs. Jones in the Library!
Hello Students and Parents,
I hope everyone has stayed warm and safe during the recent winter storm!
Wednesday, February 4th is World Read Aloud Day. While we had special activities planned at school, hazardous road conditions will keep us home. The good news is—you can still join the celebration from wherever you are!
Parents, I encourage you to read aloud to your children throughout the day and really engage them in the stories you share together.
Students, I encourage you to read aloud too! You can read to a parent, sibling, pet, stuffed animal, or even call a friend or relative and share a story.
Reading aloud helps build vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, and improves focus—and it’s a wonderful way to connect with others.
I’ve also included a link to Scholastic, which will be hosting read-alouds to K -3rd grade throughout the day.
I hope you’ll take time to celebrate reading aloud and have fun with it!
See you soon,
Mrs. Jones
Storyvoice.scholastic.com
Hello Students and Parents,
I hope everyone has stayed warm and safe during the recent winter storm!
Wednesday, February 4th is World Read Aloud Day. While we had special activities planned at school, hazardous road conditions will keep us home. The good news is—you can still join the celebration from wherever you are!
Parents, I encourage you to read aloud to your children throughout the day and really engage them in the stories you share together.
Students, I encourage you to read aloud too! You can read to a parent, sibling, pet, stuffed animal, or even call a friend or relative and share a story.
Reading aloud helps build vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, and improves focus—and it’s a wonderful way to connect with others.
I’ve also included a link to Scholastic, which will be hosting read-alouds to K -3rd grade throughout the day.
I hope you’ll take time to celebrate reading aloud and have fun with it!
See you soon,
Mrs. Jones
Storyvoice.scholastic.com
Tate County Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 4 due to hazardous road conditions. We will post an update regarding Thursday on Wednesday evening.
Tate County Schools will be closed Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3rd due to hazardous road conditions. We will post an update regarding Wednesday on Tuesday evening.
