🏃‍♀️ Say hello to our new PE teacher, Mrs. Mettinger! 🏀

Mrs. Mettinger is starting her 13th year of teaching physical education and brings tons of experience and energy to our team! She began her career as a certified athletic trainer and still holds that certification today - though these days, most of her time outside school is spent cheering on her two kids at their activities.

Emerald Hill already feels like home for her - her son is an EHES graduate heading to middle school, and her daughter is a proud 3rd grader here this year! Now she’s excited to join our school family not just as a parent, but as a staff member too.

Welcome to the team, Mrs. Mettinger! 💚💛
3 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
Photograph of a smiling woman in a hallway

This week, Emerald Hill welcomed new teachers and staff for the 2025–2026 school year! We are excited to introduce a group of passionate, talented educators who are ready to inspire, support, and grow alongside our students. Here's to a great year ahead!

3 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
Picture of welcome table for new teachers with goodie bags
Picture of school with welcome new teachers sign out front
This summer our dedicated staff have continued to learn everyday. From hosting professional development sessions right here at our school, to traveling to conferences, and attending state-level trainings, we've had fun learning and collaborating with others around the state and nation.

We hope all of our Eagles are enjoying their summer and continuing to learn everyday! We look forward to seeing you soon!
3 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Two women stand side by side smiling in front of a stone wall with a dark wooden mantel. A yellow-green vase with white orchids sits on the mantel above them.
A group of eleven adults poses together in a conference room, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in business casual and professional attire, with a mix of blazers, dresses, and slacks. One person wears a medical walking boot. The room features blue cushioned chairs in the foreground, a wall-mounted abstract painting on the left, and a large screen on the right. The carpet is blue and green with a wavy pattern.
Four women stand together smiling in a conference room in front of a screen displaying a presentation titled “Thrive in Engagement: Guide for Assistant Principals to Support and Encourage Participation.” All four are dressed in professional attire, with three wearing blazers and the fourth in a black dress. One woman wears a medical walking boot on her right leg. The background features a projector, podium, and colorful carpeted floor.
Two women stand back-to-back smiling and holding hands in front of a colorful backdrop with affirmations like "I am joyful," "A magic maker," and "Amazing." They are wearing matching outfits: white graphic T-shirts with a wildcat design, teal tiered pants, and pink-and-white sneakers. Each wears a lanyard with a name tag, and both have one arm raised enthusiastically. The backdrop includes logos for GYTO x LAB.
📣 HOLIDAY HOURS Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. As part of our summer schedule, we are already closed on Fridays, including July 4. We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!
4 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic with a dark blue background featuring red, white, and blue fireworks and starbursts. In the center is the Culpeper County Public Schools logo. Below it, bold white text reads: ‘WE WILL BE CLOSED.’ Smaller white text underneath says: ‘Thursday & Friday.’ Large red script text at the bottom reads: ‘July 3 & 4, 2025.’”
Is your child turning 5 before September 30? That means it’s time to register for kindergarten with Culpeper County Public Schools! Give your child a strong start by enrolling today and getting ready for an exciting year of learning, creativity, and fun. 📚 Register now online at https://www.culpeperschools.org/o/ccps/page/enroll
4 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Flyer for Culpeper County Public Schools Kindergarten Registration. The title reads "Kindergarten Registration – Now Open!" in bold white and gold text on a teal background. It states that children who turn five on or before September 30, 2025, are eligible to attend kindergarten. A button at the bottom says "Enroll Today." The flyer includes playful, colorful graphics of children doing arts and crafts and smiling in a classroom. Contact information is provided: phone number 540-825-3677 and website www.culpeperschools.org. A QR code is displayed in the bottom right corner.
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY PARTNERS!! The 2nd Annual CCPS Back to School Bash is coming soon and we need you! WHEN? Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 9 AM–12 PM WHERE? Sycamore Park Elementary School If you're interested in: ✅ Hosting a table ✅ Giving free haircuts to students ✅ Sharing a youth oriented service (childcare, sports, etc) ✅ Donating supplies or volunteering 📋 Please complete our interest form: https://forms.gle/uRDwsaAJzpKbyXTM8
4 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic flyer for Culpeper County Public Schools' Back to School Bash. Event is scheduled for August 2nd, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Sycamore Park Elementary School, 451 Radio Lane. The flyer announces that local stylists and barbers will provide free haircuts for students. It highlights that the event is free for all CCPS students and includes school supplies for all grades, food vendors and fun games, and information on sports and childcare. The design features school-themed illustrations like scissors, a backpack, notebook, light bulb, calculator, watercolor palette, and a school bus.
Looking for something to do this summer? Check out the Summer Reading Challenge sponsored by the White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/read/
4 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
Summer Reading Challenge Second Lady Usha Vance
📚✏️ Get ready for the new school year! The 2025–2026 Elementary School Supply Lists are now available on the CCPS website. 🖍️📓 🖱️ Visit: https://www.culpeperschools.org/page/school-supplies 📅 Plan ahead and make back-to-school shopping a breeze!
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic for Culpeper County Public Schools Elementary School Supply List for the 2025–2026 school year. The image features school supplies including scissors, pencils, pens, paper clips, and a pencil sharpener arranged on a chalkboard background."
Happy Sunday Emerald Hill Eagles! This week is my last robo call of the school year! I cannot believe how quickly this year has flown! Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is still open. There are still Pre-Kindergarten slots available for next school year. If you have a child that will be 4 before September 30th and are interested in your child attending Pre-Kindergarten, please visit the CCPS website for applications. Just a reminder, if your child has medicine in the nurse’s office, please make plans to pick it up by the last day of school. Any medicine left in the clinic after May 23rd will be disposed of. Our amazing PTO has thought of another great idea for our students. They have created a “Flat Emerald” that students can color, cut out, and take around on all of their summer adventures, near and far. Check your email for a copy of the “Flat Emerald” sheet and a copy will be coming home with all students next week. Feel free to take pictures of your summer adventures with “Flat Emerald” and send them to the Emerald Hill PTO Facebook page to be posted! Thursday, May 22nd, is our last day of school. There will be no school for students on Friday, Mary 23rd. Tomorrow is a day 5 in our resource rotation. Have a great rest of your weekend, have an amazing summer, and continue to learn everyday! ~Dr. Gelbert
5 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
EHE weekly update may 18th 2025 game on!
Happy Sunday and Happy Mother’s Day Emerald Hill Eagles! Tomorrow is field day! We are super excited to spend this fun-filled day with your children. As part of field day, every student will have the opportunity to receive Kona Ice. If you would like to purchase Kona Ice for your child and/or pay it forward, please click below to purchase. https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K1026581980 Make sure your children wear shoes and socks tomorrow to be able to fully participate in all field day activities. Our PTO will be having a spirit night at Little Caesars on Tuesday, May 13th. We hope you are able to join us for a yummy meal with your families. On Wednesday, May 14th, we will be hosting our first Multicultural Night, It’s a Small World, from 5-6pm. We will have tables set up with staff and families presenting their cultures. We will also have food trucks available for families to purchase dinner and treats while at the event. All library books are now due. If your child still has a library book at home, please send it in as soon as possible. Looking ahead, Thursday, May 22nd, is our last day of school. Tomorrow is field day so there will not be any resource classes tomorrow. Tuesday will be a day 1 in our resource rotation. Have a great rest of your weekend and remember to learn everyday! ~Dr. Gelbert
5 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
Emerald Hill Elementary Weekly Update May 11 2025
Happy School Nurse Day! Today we celebrate the compassionate care, expertise, and dedication of our incredible school nurses. Thank you Nurse Rachael for keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn! 💙🩺 #SND2025 #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses #CCPSproud
6 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A promotional image for School Nurse Day on May 7, 2025. On the left side, there is a graphic featuring the School Nurse Day logo and the hashtag #SND2025, with the text “School Nurse Day” and the NASN (National Association of School Nurses) logo. On the right side, a smiling woman stands in front of a wall mural of an eagle. She is wearing a black shirt with colorful text that reads “School Nurse” and “Emerald Hill Elementary.”
It’s Teacher & School-Based Staff Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating the incredible educators and support staff who make Culpeper County Public Schools a place of learning, growth, and inspiration. From May 5–9, 2025, we honor the dedication, passion, and tireless efforts of our teachers, paraeducators, counselors, nurses, custodians, administrative teams, and so many others who support our students every single day. Take a moment this week to say thank you, write a note, or share a smile — because every act of appreciation matters! #CCPSShines #ThankATeacher #SchoolStaffAppreciation #CulpeperSchools #WeAreCCPS
6 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A promotional graphic celebrating Teachers and School-Based Staff Appreciation Week for Culpeper County Public Schools, taking place May 5–9, 2025. The design features a dark teal background with gold confetti. At the top is a gold ribbon with the words “Employee Appreciation.” Below are three circular photos: one of two smiling women in a school hallway, one of a woman in a red blouse holding a Culpeper Schools gift, and one of a young man and woman standing in front of lockers. The Culpeper County Public Schools logo is centered beneath the photos, followed by the text “Teachers & School Based Staff Appreciation Week, May 5–9, 2025.
May 4th: Happy Sunday Emerald Hill Eagles! Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is this coming week! We hope you will join us in celebrating our amazing teachers and staff. Attached again is the flier created by our school counselors with small ways you and your children can help us celebrate our staff next week. This coming week, we will be having our next fire drill. Please take a moment to review fire safety with your children. Our amazing PTO is selling their newest t-shirt design. The flier if you are interested in ordering new spiritwear is attached. PTO is also looking for volunteers to help with our 5th grade promotion ceremony. If you are interested in supporting our ceremony, either with set up, break down, or passing out refreshments after the ceremony, please reach out to our PTO at secretary@ehepto.org. Looking ahead, Emerald Hill will be hosting our first Multicultural Night, “It’s a Small World,” on May 14th from 5-6pm. We will have tables set up with staff and families presenting their cultures. We will also have food trucks available for families to purchase dinner and treats while at the event. As the school year is wrapping up, all library books are now due. Please encourage your children to return their library books on their library resource day. If your child has medicine in the nurse’s office, please make plans to pick it up by the last day of school. Any medicine left in the clinic after May 23rd will be disposed of. Tomorrow is a day 2 in our resource rotation. Have a great rest of your weekend and remember to learn every day! ~Dr. Gelbert
6 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
EHE weekly update game on! May 4th 2025
Spirit wear flyer with QR code
Teacher appreciation week schedule
Happy Sunday Emerald Hill Eagles! During lunches on April 30th, our Farm to School Liaison will be joining us to conduct a Farm to Table cooking experience for our students during their lunch time. Feel free to ask your children about the yummy treat they tried during lunch if they buy lunch on Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, we will be having a 5th Grade Family Night out for all of our 5th grade families from 5-6pm. A flier was sent home last week with more information, but if you have a 5th grader and have questions about the middle school transition, we hope you join us on April 30th where we will have staff from the middle school and community members available to answer questions. Food will be provided and we will watch kids (5 and older) while you can ask questions and learn more. Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is still open. If you have a child that will be becoming an eagle in the fall, please go to the CCPS website to start the registration process. Our Kindergarten Orientation will be this Thursday, May 1st, from 5-6pm. Looking ahead, our teacher and staff appreciation week is May 5th-9th. We hope you will join us in celebrating our amazing teachers and staff. Our wonderful school counselors have created a flier with small ways you and your children can help us celebrate that week. Click below for a copy of the flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZdXUccpv29T8gaOxfMjy1oSVrM9DbbPn/view?usp=sharing Tomorrow is a day 3 in our resource rotation. Have a great rest of your weekend and remember to learn everyday! ~Dr. Gelbert
6 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
Emerald Hill Elementary Weekly Update April 27 2025 Game on!
Field Day is coming up on May 12th! We are looking for approved Emerald Hill volunteers to help make the day a success. Volunteers may assist teachers, run activities, or help out in other important areas. If you're interested in volunteering, please check out the available slots and sign up using the link below. Your support is truly appreciated and helps make Field Day a fun and memorable experience for all our students. 🔗 https://bit.ly/ehefield
6 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
Text reads "Volunteers needed!" above an assortment of rainbow colored hands being raised.
Happy Monday Emerald Hill Eagles! I hope you have had a wonderful break. We look forward to welcoming students back to school tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22nd. Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open. If you have a child that will be becoming an eagle in the fall, please go to the CCPS website to start the registration process. Our Kindergarten Orientation will be on Thursday, May 1st, from 5-6pm. When we return from break, we will be having a 5th Grade Family Night out for all of our 5th grade families on Wednesday, April 30th from 5-6pm. We will be sending a flier home this coming week with more information, but if you have a 5th grader and have questions about the middle school transition, we hope you join us on April 30th where we will have staff from the middle school and community members available to answer questions. Food will be provided and we will watch kids (5 and older) while you can ask questions and learn more. Lastly, as we return from break, Dep. Steel wanted me to share a reminder that the speed limit in our school zone is 25 MPH on Route 229 when the lights are flashing and always 10 MPH in our parking lot. Tomorrow is a day 5 in our resource rotation. Have a great rest of your break and remember to learn everyday! ~Dr. Gelbert
6 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
Emerald Hill Elementary Weekly Update April 21st 2025 Game on!
🌸 Spring Break Alert! 🌸 Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 14–21, 2025. This includes all schools and administrative offices. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled break! See you Tuesday, April 22, 2025!
6 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic with pink flowers in the background and Culpeper County Public Schools logo. Text reads: 'Schools & Offices Closed for Spring Break, April 14–21, 2025.
Greetings, Emerald Hill families! The SCA is hosting an after-school dance for our 4th and 5th graders on Wednesday, April 23rd from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in the gym. Flyers went home last week, and tomorrow is the last day to turn in permission slips and buy tickets. Don’t miss out! Click below for a copy of the permission slip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10_KV_ku1OvIo1S9kxnWE39MWCw2Nu_ua/view?usp=sharing
6 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
Emerald Hill 4th and 5th grade dance flyer. Information found in body of the post.
Good morning, Emerald Hill families! We’re excited to invite you to our annual STEAM night happening tonight from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the gym! Bring the whole family for an evening full of science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun. You’ll have the chance to play with robots, drive RC cars, experiment with magnets and circuits, build with LEGOs, and so much more! Admission is free, and there will be light snacks available for cash purchase. Don’t forget to stop by our Scholastic BOGO Book Fair while you're here! We hope to see you tonight for an evening of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun!
6 months ago, Emerald Hill Elementary School
STEAM night tonight from five to six-thirty in the gym. Additional information is found in the main post
Preschool and Kindergarten registration for next year is now open online! Go to www.culpeperschools.org, click "Enroll a New Student" in the button bar under the gallery video, and it will take you to our enrollment page, where you will find more information and the links!
6 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A glowing neon ring surrounds centered white text on a dark background. The ring transitions from pink on the left to blue on the right. The text reads: "PK & Kindergarten Registration NOW OPEN April 9, 2025"