2006 - 2007 Cullman City Schools Teacher of the Year is West Elementary School's Mrs. Kathy Thornhill

West Elementary School Veteran's Day Program

The 4th grade class presented their annual Veterans Day program. This year's program was entitled "American Heroes." The program was a huge success. Many Veterans attended and were touched by the patriotism shown by all students at West Elementary.

West Elementary Canned Food Drive

Mrs. Candice Sanders' class collected the most canned food items per student. They assisted in taking the canned food items to the food bank on behalf of all West Elementary School students.

VFW Honors Essay Contest Winners and VFW Teacher of the Year, Jane Neal

 

West Elementary Spelling Bee

The West Elementary Spelling Bee was an exciting event. Students from grades 3 - 6 competed for the top two positions and the honor of representing West Elementary in the County Spelling Bee. Winner Elizabeth R. and Alternate Jay T. will be outstanding representatives for our school. Pictured below are the winners with Dr. Bouldin and Spelling Bee sponsor, Mrs. Vanessa Rakestraw.

Mrs. Vanessa Rakestraw and Ms. Tonya McCravy go over last minute details before beginning the Spelling Bee. Mrs. Rakestraw is the Spelling Bee sponsor. Ms. McCravy is the pronouncer for the Spelling Bee.

 

Pizza with the Principal is a great incentive program that builds excitement about reading. Students who reach a goal of 100 AR points in a designated period have pizza and fun with Dr. Bouldin.