Our school counselor, Mrs. Gibson, visited classrooms to kick off the year with an introductory lesson! Students learned about the role of the counselor.

Grades third through fifth took some time to set personal academic goals for the year ahead. This activity encourages our students to think about what they want to achieve, build responsibility for their learning, and start the year with a positive mindset. We are excited to watch them grow and reach their goals! 🌟📚
25 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A smiling student holds up a completed SMART Goals worksheet, proudly showing their work to the camera while seated at a classroom table. Other students sit at a nearby table in the background.
A student in a blue sleeveless shirt sits at a desk, focused on writing their SMART Goals worksheet with water bottles and supplies nearby.
A smiling student holds up their SMART Goals worksheet while sitting at a classroom table. Other students are working in the background.
A student wearing glasses leans over their SMART Goals worksheet, writing with a pencil, while a classmate sits beside them at the table.
A school counselor stands smiling in front of a large display screen that reads “Meet Your School Counselor Mrs. Gibson – Working Together to Have a Great School Year!”
Our kindergarteners had a blast playing a game called Froot Loops 🍎🍊🍋 using pool noodles! This hands-on activity was more than just fun—it helped them practice spatial awareness while moving, laughing, and learning together. 💡🎉 #KindergartenFun #LearningThroughPlay #Teamwork
28 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of children play an outdoor game on a grassy field, holding yellow pool noodles and using them to tag or block one another. Some students face off in the foreground while others run and play in the background under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Children run across a grassy field holding foam pool noodles, using them as playful taggers during a group activity.
A group of children chase and tag each other with yellow pool noodles in a wide, open grassy area under a bright sky.
Several students run in different directions while others hold pool noodles, actively participating in a lively outdoor game.
Children run across a grassy field holding foam pool noodles, using them as playful taggers during a group activity.
No dinner plans tonight? No problem! Join your favorite Yowell friends at Chipotle and help give back to our performing arts program. Need to order online? We've got you covered. Type the code, XBWRTER into the promo code section when checking out.
30 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Alt text: Flyer for a Chipotle fundraiser supporting Yowell Elementary School. It states “Chipotle Fundraiser for Yowell Elementary School. 25% of event sales get donated to the cause. Wednesday, September 10th | 5–9 PM. 15335 Creativity Dr, Culpeper, VA, 22701.” It includes instructions: “Order online for pickup using code XBWRTER or show this flyer in restaurant.”
Alt text: Flyer in Spanish for a Chipotle fundraiser supporting Yowell Elementary School. It states “Recaudación de fondos para Yowell Elementary School. 25% de las ventas del evento serán donadas a la causa. Miércoles, Septiembre 10º | 5–9 PM. 15335 Creativity Dr, Culpeper, VA, 22701.” It includes instructions: “Ordena en línea para recoger usando el código XBWRTER o muestra este volante en el restaurante.”
Mrs. Cruz 's class is learning all about Virginia 's regions in a very fun way! They made topographical maps using colored clay to show the different changes in elevation and features across the state. Shout out to Domino's for donating the pizza boxes!
30 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two smiling students sit at desks working on clay models of Virginia’s regions. Their maps are placed inside recycled pizza boxes to keep the projects contained. Other classmates work in the background.
A boy in a black T-shirt smiles while pressing colored clay onto a Virginia map inside a cardboard box. The classroom wall behind him has large number posters and a welcome banner.
A boy smiles at the camera while sitting at a desk with a clay Virginia map in front of him. Two classmates behind him work on their own projects.
Two boys sit together at their desks, showing off colorful clay Virginia maps inside pizza box trays. Other students are working in the background, and a large projected image of a map is displayed at the front of the classroom.
A student with glasses smiles at the camera, leaning on her desk with a finished clay Virginia map in front of her. The map shows distinct colored regions made with clay inside a pizza box tray.

Donut Day fun! Mrs. Houston's third grade students practiced place value, reviewed graphing skills, and topped it all off with a sweet donut treat. Learning is always better with sprinkles !

about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A handmade classroom graph titled “Our Favorite Type of Donut” with donut drawings stacked to represent votes. Categories include glazed, chocolate, strawberry frosted, chocolate with sprinkles, Boston cream, and powdered. Strawberry frosted has the most votes.
A math activity page titled “My Donut” showing a large paper donut colored pink with base-10 blocks drawn on it. Below, the student wrote the number 3,421 in standard, expanded, and word form.
A student stands at a desk looking at a laptop screen showing images of donuts with labels. A paper donut cutout is on the desk in front of her. Classroom cubbies with backpacks are in the background.
A student wearing glasses sits at a desk writing on a worksheet labeled “My Donut.” He is focused, holding a pencil, with a notebook and pencil case nearby.
Several students sit at desks working on the “My Donut” math activity, writing with pencils. A girl in the foreground is filling in her paper, while another student smiles at the camera.
Three students at a shared table work on coloring and cutting out paper donuts. A boy in an AC/DC shirt holds up his donut while others continue coloring. Classroom cubbies and backpacks are visible in the background.
Students in Mrs. Foster's class are learning The Pledge of Allegiance and what it means, as well as the importance of showing respect when we say it. We are also learning about the American flag, its symbols, and how it represents our country.
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student with glasses and a green dress sits at a desk, using a red crayon to complete a worksheet. A pencil pouch with markers, scissors, and glue is on the desk.
A student in a dark shirt sits at a desk, looking down at a completed worksheet decorated in red, white, and blue with stars. A nameplate and desk ruler are visible in front.
Two students sit cross-legged on a classroom rug with hexagon patterns. They are reading side by side from books titled The Pledge of Allegiance, one holding the front cover showing a smiling child with an American flag background.
A student in a pink shirt colors a worksheet with crayons at a desk. A pencil pouch filled with crayons and scissors is nearby, along with a nameplate and desk ruler.
two students sit on a patterned classroom rug, each holding a book titled The Pledge of Allegiance. One book shows the front cover with a smiling child against an American flag background, while the other student holds the back cover.
🎉 A HUGE thank you to the amazing team from Explore Learning for visiting Yowell today and helping us celebrate the winners of the Reflex Green Light Challenge! with ice cream sundaes !💚✨

Our winning classes lit up the leaderboard with their hard work and dedication:
🏆 2nd Grade – Mrs. Bopp’s class
🏆 3rd Grade – A tie between Mrs. Wheeler’s and Mrs. Dillon’s classes
🏆 4th Grade – Miss Mahokey’s class
🏆 5th Grade – Mrs. Zajkowski’s class

Way to go, Stallions! 🐴💡 We are so proud of your effort and love seeing you grow as math fact masters! 🙌👏

#ReflexMath #GreenLightChallenge #YowellStallions #MathMasters
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A teacher hands a bowl of ice cream with sprinkles to a smiling student at the front of a line. Several children stand behind her, waiting their turn, while another adult works at a table in the background.
A group of children line up at a table where a teacher is holding a bottle of chocolate syrup, ready to add toppings. The kids watch eagerly, and small cups of toppings and whipped cream are spread out on the table.
Two students stand at a table where a teacher is adding whipped cream to bowls of ice cream. Small cups of toppings and supplies are lined up across the table, and the children smile as they wait.
Two teachers serve ice cream and toppings to a group of children waiting at a table. One teacher laughs while holding a bowl of ice cream, and the other prepares a serving. Containers of supplies and toppings are scattered on the table.
A group of elementary school children sit together on carpeted steps inside a school, smiling and eating bowls of ice cream. A teacher sits on the far left, also smiling. A large window in the background shows trees and part of a brick building outside. The students appear happy and relaxed, enjoying a treat in a casual setting.
Our stage crew is working their magic! Last year’s flats are getting a purr-fect makeover as they transform into the colorful streets and charming scenes of Aristocats Kids. We can’t wait for you to see how they’ve turned “something old” into “something ameow-zing”! 🐱✨ #AristocatsKids #BehindTheScenes #StageCrewStars
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of students and adults sit and kneel on the grass outside, painting large wooden flats with bright colors. They are working together on stage scenery under a blue sky, with a school bus and trees in the background.
A group of about fifteen children stand outside in front of a brick wall, smiling and holding up paintbrushes. They are dressed in colorful aprons, some with paint smudges, ready to work on stage set pieces for the school musical.
Mrs. S. Nicholson’s SUPER FIRSTIES are serious about becoming SUPER readers this year. Some have already started reading 100 books for the Super Reader challenge. Everyone is so excited to complete this challenge and enjoy the Super Reader celebration in April! #read100books
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A decorated bulletin board titled “Super Readers” features superhero cutouts with students’ faces added to the characters’ bodies. The display includes the message “Super Readers can and will read 100 books!” surrounded by colorful comic-style decorations.
A group of eight smiling children stand in front of the “Super Readers” bulletin board. They hold up one finger to show they are number one, celebrating their reading achievements.
After reading "A Squiggly Story" by Andrew Larsen, Mrs. Malone's kindergarten class created their own stories, complete with a front cover, drawings, and of course...squiggles! They also got to share them with the class! They were so proud of their work! What a fun writing activity that fit everyone's abilities and creativity :)
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of young children sit cross-legged on a colorful classroom rug while one boy sits on a yellow chair at the front, showing his paper to the class. The students on the rug hold their own papers and watch him attentively.
A boy in a light blue shirt sits on a yellow chair at the front of the classroom, holding up his drawing while speaking to his classmates. The children on the rug sit facing him, some looking at his paper and others holding their own drawings.
A smiling girl in a green dress and light green shoes sits on a yellow chair at the front of the classroom, holding up her drawing for the class to see. The rest of the children sit on the rug in front of her, holding their own papers and watching.
A boy in an orange shirt and green pants sits on a yellow chair at the front of the classroom, holding open his paper with drawings and words. The children on the rug in front of him hold their own papers and look on quietly.
Mrs. Dillon's 3rd Graders practiced being scientists this week as they investigated the interaction of different solids with water. They then further studied the solids that dissolved and the next day tested to see if hot or cold water made them dissolve at a faster rate. The experiment worked and the honey, sugar, brown sugar, and salt all dissolved faster in the hot water. Science is so much fun!
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
Whole class photo – A classroom of smiling elementary students sitting at desks arranged in groups, looking toward the camera. Some desks have notebooks, pencils, and science materials set up.
Group of four students – Four children seated at a table with clear cups of water, pH strips, and notebooks, actively writing and testing as part of a science experiment.
Three students at table – Two girls and one boy conducting an experiment with clear and amber-colored liquids in cups, while recording observations in their science notebooks.
Five children gathered around a table with a line of clear cups filled with water, writing notes and testing with pH strips.
Two girls writing in notebooks at a table lined with clear cups of water labeled with different substances, part of a science investigation.
📢 Reminder:
Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!
about 1 month ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Culpeper County Public Schools logo above text stating schools will be closed Friday, August 29, and Monday, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day holiday. Background shows blue sky with clouds."
3rd grade students in Mrs. Dillon's class had the chance to explore melodic patterns on the xylophones while with Mrs. Pratt this week! They used their musical detective skills to listen to a song, figure out the solfege, and then figure out which notes to play on the xylophone!
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
Four children sit on a blue rug decorated with music staff lines, each playing a wooden xylophone with mallets. Other students’ legs are visible in the background, standing behind them.
A group of children are playing xylophones in a music classroom. Some sit on the colorful rug in the front while others stand behind larger instruments. Music notes and silhouette portraits decorate the classroom wall.
Six children stand in a row, each playing an alto xylophone on a stand. They are concentrating on their instruments in the music classroom decorated with educational posters and music notes.
Three children sit in chairs playing xylophones. Behind them, multiple ukuleles are mounted on the classroom wall.
Four children stand at xylophones, playing with mallets. They are positioned on the colorful classroom floor, with music decorations and shelving in the background.
Students in Mrs. Beard’s class recently explored their math toolkits. Then they got to use the manipulatives in the kits to practice rolling dice, counting the dots, and writing numbers. We’re very excited to learn new math skills this year!
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two young students sit side by side at desks, each working on a math activity sheet titled “I Am a Dice Expert.” They have pencils, dice, and small math toolkits on their desks. The sheet shows numbers in circles, and the students are engaged in rolling dice and recording answers.
Several students sit at desks working on the same “I Am a Dice Expert” math sheet. Each student has a math toolkit box, dice, and writing supplies. The children are focused on rolling dice and writing numbers, with colorful supply boxes on their desks.
A group of students sit in a circle on a classroom rug, working with manipulatives from their math toolkits. They are using counting cubes, pattern blocks, and other colorful pieces, collaborating in small groups while exploring hands-on math activities.
Two students work at desks on the “I Am a Dice Expert” sheet. One student rolls two yellow dice while the other looks thoughtfully at her paper. Math toolkits and pencils are on the desks, and the children are engaged in practicing number recognition and addition with dice.

Time is running out! Purchase the CCPS Chromebook Protection Plan for just $30 by next Thursday. Please note that starting this school year, there is no warranty/accidental damage coverage & families will be responsible for all accidental damage to a chromebook. For just $30, the protection plan covers 2 accidental breakages per year.

Pay online: https://www.culpeperschools.org/o/ccps/page/school-cash
Cash/check accepted at school.

Protection Plan Info: https://www.culpeperschools.org/article/2322629
Current Repair Costs: https://sites.google.com/ccp.../ccpsconnect/repair-cost-list

about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
child using chromebook with CCPS logo and lettering that says chromebook protection plan
Miss Marples' fifth graders are busy practicing their weekly spelling words using shaving cream! What a fun way to learn!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Four elementary students sit at desks spreading shaving cream across the surface and writing letters with their fingers. Behind them are cubbies filled with backpacks and supplies.
A student in a white shirt concentrates while using her hand to spread shaving cream in a circle on her desk. Another child is partially visible working at the next desk.
Two students work at desks covered in shaving cream. The girl in the foreground, wearing a purple Nike shirt, has written the word “awake” in the foam.
Two smiling students sit side by side. The girl in a blue checkered dress and glasses has shaving cream on her hands, while the boy next to her looks at the foam on his desk where he has written “fast.”
Four boys sit at a cluster of desks, each with shaving cream spread out. They write words in the foam, including one student who has written “change” in large letters.
Mrs. Hoover’s students have been busy practicing greetings and school vocabulary. They have also enjoyed sharing their self portraits and some facts about their countries with their classmates!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Group of five students holding portraits – Five smiling elementary students stand in a hallway holding self-portraits labeled “3rd Grade.” Behind them are posters and a colorful world map.
Line of seven students with portraits – Seven elementary students stand side by side in a hallway, each holding a “2nd Grade” self-portrait. A large map of the world and cultural posters are displayed on the wall behind them.
Seated group with portraits – Six students sit in a row on a bench, smiling and holding “2nd Grade” self-portraits. Each portrait is different, and small flags are attached to the papers.
Student coloring portrait at desk – A boy wearing a Juventus soccer jersey focuses on coloring his “2nd Grade” self-portrait at a classroom desk. A box of Crayola “Colors of the World” crayons sits beside him.
A girl with long dark hair carefully colors her “2nd Grade” self-portrait at a classroom desk. A box of Crayola “Colors of the World” crayons is on the table.
A student with long dark hair in a purple shirt leans over her paper while drawing a “3rd Grade” self-portrait with markers and pencils at a classroom desk.
Mrs. Simms’ 2nd grade class has been practicing their reading skills by playing a UFLI lesson tic-tac-toe game with partners!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two young students sitting at a desk smiling at the camera, with a laptop open in front of them.
A boy and girl sitting side by side, focused on a laptop screen together.
Two girls sitting close together at a desk, smiling and posing in front of a laptop.
A boy pointing at a laptop screen while a girl next to him watches and smiles.
Three boys gathered around a laptop at a desk, one pointing at the screen while the others watch and smile.
Two girls working together on a laptop, one pointing at the screen while the other observes closely.
wo boys sitting next to each other at a desk, smiling with a laptop in front of them.
Two boys leaning over a laptop at a desk, concentrating as they look at the screen together.
Students in S. Heaney’s fourth grade class are wrapping up their scientific investigations unit by conducting a lab. Yesterday, students did qualitative and quantitative measurements of a gummy bear. Today, they soaked them in different solutions to see which one made the gummy bear grow the largest!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student with braided hair and glasses sits at a desk, holding a red gummy bear above a science worksheet inside a green folder. Papers, a Chromebook, and other supplies are spread across the table.
A student writes on a science worksheet titled “Gummy Bear” with a pencil, while another hand rests on the desk. A Chromebook, green folder, and pink mouse are nearby.
Two students sit side by side at a desk, each writing on a science worksheet. One student has short hair and a gray Stitch shirt, the other has long dark hair and glasses. A green folder with Baby Yoda stickers and a Chromebook are on the desk.
This week in art class, pre-school and kindergarten students are having fun creating painting and creating! They listened to the story, “The Dot” by Peter Reynolds and then created their own artwork inspired by the story!
about 2 months ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two young children sit at a classroom table using paintbrushes and trays of watercolors. The boy wears an orange Scooby-Doo shirt and smiles, while the girl with green beads in her hair holds up her hand and looks at the camera.
Two smiling boys sit together at a classroom table, holding paintbrushes over a watercolor tray. One wears a light green shirt, and the other wears a white shirt with green writing. A sheet of painted paper rests on the table.
A boy and girl sit side by side at a classroom table, smiling while holding paintbrushes. Both have papers with colorful circular designs in front of them.
A young girl leans her chin on her hand and smiles at the camera, sitting at a classroom table with a tray holding a bright red and pink watercolor painting.
Two children sit at a classroom table with watercolor palettes. The girl in an orange shirt paints on her paper while the boy in a black shirt looks on with his brush in hand.
Two smiling girls sit together at a table, painting with bright watercolors. The girl in front, with colorful beads in her hair, looks at the camera while using blue paint.
Two children sit at a classroom table, one boy painting with a brush dipped in blue while a smiling girl in a tie-dye shirt works beside him. A watercolor palette with bright colors is in front of them.
Two girls sit side by side at a classroom table, painting with brushes. The girl in front, wearing a teal shirt, looks at the camera, and her paper shows a circular watercolor design.
A young girl sits at a classroom table smiling at the camera, holding a paintbrush over a tray with a colorful watercolor painting in shades of red and purple.