Shuford Elementary School

05/20/2026

Please remember and plan accordingly for TOMORROW, May 21st, as it will be an early release day for students.
Dismissal procedures will begin at 11:30 am.

Be sure to communicate in advance with your child and their teacher if there are any changes to how your child will get home on this day. All car riders should be picked up by 11:55 am.

We hope that everyone has an amazing Summer Break! ☀️
We will see everyone back in August✌🏼for the 2026-2027 school year.

05/11/2026

T O M O R R O W, we continue End-of-Grade Testing with 3rd, 4th, AND 5th Grade READING and Extend 1 Testing.

Please remember your child(ren) should:
📌Get a good night’s rest tonight,
📌Arrive at school on time (no later than 8:10),
📌Eats a good breakfast - or arrives in time to eat here (before 8:10).

Additional reminders:
📌Students will not be dismissed from the test setting once testing has begun for the day.
📌 NO VISITORS will be allowed in school on testing days.

Thank you for your continued support!

05/11/2026

We are so proud of our students for showing up ready to do their best during EOG testing! Attendance on testing days is incredibly important because it helps students stay confident, focused, and able to complete their assessments alongside their classmates without the stress of make-up testing later. Being present and on time sets students up for success!

A huge shoutout goes to ALL of our 3rd and 4th Grade classes, along with Ms. Waddell’s 5th Grade class, for achieving PERFECT attendance for today’s Math EOG! 🎉 Your commitment, preparation, and teamwork truly shine. Thank you to our families for helping make student attendance a priority!

05/08/2026

M O N D A Y, we continue End-of-Grade Testing with 3rd, 4th, AND 5th Grade MATH and Extend 1 Testing.

Please remember your child(ren) should:
📌Get a good night’s rest tonight,
📌Arrive at school on time (no later than 8:10),
📌Eats a good breakfast - or arrives in time to eat here (before 8:10).

Additional reminders:
📌Students will not be dismissed from the test setting once testing has begun for the day.
📌 NO VISITORS will be allowed in school on testing days.

Thank you for your continued support! Have a great weekend.

05/08/2026

Attendance matters every day, but especially on testing days! Being present and on time helps students feel prepared, confident, and ready to show all they have learned throughout the year.

We are so proud of ALL our 5th-grade students' commitment, responsibility, and determination today on their science EOG, but want to give a huge shoutout to Ms. Waddell’s class for having PERFECT attendance! Way to go! 🎉🔬

05/07/2026

T O M O R R O W, we kick off End-of-Grade Testing with 5th Grade Science and Extend 1 Testing.

Please remember your child(ren) should:
📌Get a good night’s rest tonight,
📌Arrive at school on time (no later than 8:10),
📌Eats a good breakfast - or arrives in time to eat here (before 8:10).

Additional reminders:
📌Students will not be dismissed from the test setting once testing has begun for the day.
📌 NO VISITORS will be allowed in school on testing days.

Thank you for your continued support!

04/28/2026

Shuford’s 1st graders had an amazing time on their field trip to the Sullenberger Aviation Museum! Students explored the fascinating world of aviation, learning about airplanes, flight, and the incredible history behind them.

From hands-on exhibits to seeing real aircraft up close, our young learners were full of curiosity and excitement as they discovered how things take to the skies. It was a day filled with learning, exploration, and unforgettable experiences!

We are so proud of our students for representing Shuford so well and making the most of this incredible opportunity! 💙✈️

04/22/2026

Ms. Waddell is a master of student engagement. She knows her standards, but is always looking for ways to be better. Her students love her enthusiasm, the games she creates to make math concepts understandable, and the way she uses the pathways she creates to differentiate instruction for her students. She is a tremendous team player and is always analyzing her data to see what she can do better and what she needs to help her students with. Over the last several years, she has exceeded growth in math and been a true teacher leader at Shuford.

Congratulations, Ms. Waddell! On being chosen as our district's NCCTM K-5 Outstanding Math Teacher.

Ms. Waddell will be recognized at the awards ceremony at the NCCTM State Math Conference in Winston-Salem, receive a one-year free membership to NCCTM, and have her name published on the NCCTM website and publication, the Centroid.

We are SO proud of you! 🦉🩵

04/21/2026

The merger plan has passed, but our fight isn't over. We need to demand a comprehensive independent study to protect our students' programs, local control, and fair representation.

Don't let a rushed decision decide your child's future. Please take 2 minutes today to email the State Board of Education and let them know we need transparency and a thorough review of the financial and educational impacts!

📧 Who to Email (our state board members):
Copy and paste these addresses into your "To" field:

Maurice "Mo" Green: [email protected]
Eric Davis: [email protected]
Alan Duncan: [email protected]
Rachel Hunt: [email protected]
Brad Briner: [email protected]
Dr. Olivia Holmes Oxendine: [email protected]
Reginald Kenan: [email protected]
Jill Camnitz: [email protected]
J Wendell Hall: [email protected]
John Blackburn: [email protected]
Catty Moore: [email protected]
Dr. Janet Harmon Mason: [email protected]

04/15/2026