Simonton Elementary School

09/01/2026

08/27/2026

The staff at Simonton honored the late and great Dolly Parton yesterday by adding a little western wear, sparkle, pink and fabulous-ness to their wardrobe.

08/18/2026

Today Simon met Vince, our new day time Lead Custodian. Thank you for joining us, Vince!

08/17/2026

Don't forget to pick up this year's adorable merch!
Shirts: $12.00
Sweatshirts: $25.00
Lanyards: $5.00

08/07/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected Student Council Officers at Simonton Elementary! 🎉

Thank you to all of the students who ran for office and shared their ideas with our school. We are proud of every candidate for their courage and leadership. We can't wait to see what this year's Student Council accomplishes!

💙 Congratulations, officers, and thank you to everyone who participated in our election! 🐴

08/05/2026

Thank you to the Simonton Lunch Aides! Mrs. Montoya, Miss. Jessica and Mr. J are a valuable part of our team. They brave the heat to ensure student safety at lunch!

08/03/2026

Did you know that August is officially National Get Ready for Kindergarten Month? 🎒✨

Here in the J.O. Combs Unified School District, our newest little scholars got a head start on the celebration! With our school year kicking off on Monday, July 27th, our kindergarteners are already busy making friends, learning class routines, and adjusting to big-kid life.

Whether your student marched in with total confidence or you both shed a few first-day tears, August is all about building confidence and getting into a great rhythm.

💡 3 Ways to Keep the Momentum Going This August
Master the Morning Routine: Keeping bedtimes and wake-up schedules consistent (even on weekends!) makes the transition into full school days so much smoother.

Ask Specific Questions: Swap "How was your day?" for "What made you smile today?" or "What did you play at recess?" to get them talking.

Celebrate Small Victories: Unpacking their own folder, trying a new food at lunch, or hanging up their backpack are all big milestones worth cheering for!

To our Combs kindergarten families: How did your mini-scholar’s first week go? Drop a photo of their first day or share your favorite moment in the comments below! 👇❤️