November Newsletter
about 7 hours ago, Hutto Elementary School
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This image contains images of things going on in the county.
This image contains images of things going on in the county.
This image contains images of things going on in the county.
This image contains images of things going on in the county.
This image contains images of things going on in the county.
🦃🍂 Decatur County Schools Thanksgiving Holidays:
Schools will be closed Friday, Nov. 21 – Friday, Nov. 28.
(Teacher Professional Development Day – Nov. 21)

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful Thanksgiving break!
about 11 hours ago, Decatur County Schools
Graphic announcing Decatur County Schools Thanksgiving Holidays from Friday, November 21 to Friday, November 28, with a Teacher Professional Development Day on November 21. Includes fall decorations and the Bearcat Way logo.

Join us at Hutto Media Hub for National Code Day — a cozy morning where parents and students swap roles to explore Sphero robots, block coding, and animation projects over hot cocoa ☕🤖. Coding builds critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and future-ready digital skills while boosting confidence 💡🧠✨. Bring your child and make memories as they guide you through hands-on activities 🤝🎉. Parents: use the QR code or the link to sign up for the Connecting with Coding and Cocoa event 📲🔗!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAAAC2DA7FBCE9-60421743-connecting

5 days ago, Hutto Elementary Media Hub
This image contains a snowman theme with information about the Connecting and Coding Event.
This image contains a snowman theme with information about the Connecting and Coding Event.

🎉 Hutto Elementary School – October Student & Staff of the Month! 🎉

We are excited to celebrate the incredible learners & leaders who made October outstanding at HES!

🌟 Student of the Month
Congratulations to our amazing learners who consistently model excellence, kindness, and a positive attitude. Your hard work, determination, and leadership brighten our school every single day! Keep shining—your future is bright! ✨📚

🌟 Educators of the Month
A huge shoutout to our exceptional staff honorees! Thank you for going above and beyond and supporting our learners. Your commitment and heart make a lasting impact on our entire school community.

Join us in celebrating these outstanding members of our HES family! 🎉

Drop a comment below to show them some love! 👇💙
#StudentOfTheMonth #StaffOfTheMonth #ExcellenceStartsHere

5 days ago, Dr. Darius Peterson
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📚✨ Meet our Rising Star — Samantha Palmer!

We’re proud to celebrate Samantha Palmer, Media Specialist & Instructional Technology Coach at Hutto Elementary School, who has been recognized as a 2025 GaETC Rising Star! 🌟

In her recent podcast interview, Samantha shares how she’s transforming the media center into a vibrant hub of learning — blending literacy, technology, and student choice to spark curiosity and creativity among students.

🎙️ Samantha also recently presented at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GaETC), showcasing her innovative approach to integrating technology and literacy in the classroom. Her passion for student engagement and instructional excellence is a shining example of the talent and dedication she brings to our system.

🎧 Listen to her inspiring story here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gaetc25-rising-star-samantha-palmer--68229669

Samantha’s recognition and leadership highlight what it means to live The Bearcat Way -- Way to Go Mrs. Palmer! 💜💛

#BearcatWay #BearcatPride #DCBOE #GaETC25 #RisingStar #EducationInnovation #MediaSpecialist #HuttoElementary
7 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Samantha Palmer smiles in front of a starry background with the words “Rising Star – Samantha Palmer” and the Georgia Educational Technology Conference logo.
Samantha Palmer stands smiling in front of a large screen displaying “Rising Star Winner – Samantha Palmer, Decatur County Schools,” holding her award.
A group of Decatur County educators poses together at the GaETC ’25 conference in front of a “Passport to Innovation” backdrop.
A podcast cover image showing Samantha Palmer with headphones on each side and the text “GaETC: The Podcast – Passport to Innovation.”

🎉 Hutto Elementary Canned Food Drive! 🥫

Tiger Families, We’re wrapping up our Canned Food Drive to help families in our community this holiday season. Let’s show how kindness can go a long way — one can at a time!

🗓 Ends November 14th
📍 Drop-off Location: Front Office or your classroom collection box

Every can counts! We encourage learners to bring in items like soups, veggies, pasta, and beans to help fill the shelves of our local food pantry. Let’s see which grade level can collect the most cans of kindness!

💛 Remember — when we give together, we grow together.
Be kind. Be generous. Be a helper!

8 days ago, Dr. Darius Peterson
Canned Food Drive
Congratulations to our Woz Ed September Students of the Month!
For Digital Literacy, this student has shown responsibility, creativity, and excellent organization in how they use technology. Congratulations to Jacob Villalobos!
For STEAM, this student has demonstrated incredible originality, strong leadership, and innovative thinking in all STEAM projects. Congratulations to Silas Rand!

9 days ago, Hutto Elementary Media Hub
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This image contains a picture a student holding a certificate.
Short Notice Request!!!
We’re collecting supplies for Operation Christmas Child and need donations by end of day November 11, 2025. Please drop off your items at Hutto as soon as possible. Every box brings joy — thank you!
9 days ago, Hutto Elementary School
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Introducing our brand-new sign-up experience: Coding with Cay! 🐯✨ This past month Ms. Cay visited classrooms across the school to lead fun, hands-on Scratch Digital Storytelling lessons. Students brought their most recent Benchmark reading texts to life—coding original digital stories that blend reading comprehension with creative tech skills.

It’s reading + coding = the Tiger Way! 📚💻 Watch imagination and confidence grow as our learners storyboard, animate, and share their own digital tales. We are proud of our Tigers for embracing creativity, collaboration, and 21st-century learning.
9 days ago, Hutto Elementary Media Hub
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Help us celebrate our veterans at Hutto Elementary School Nov. 11, 2025.
20 days ago, Hutto Elementary School
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This image contains information about the Veterans Day Program.

🎉 Exciting moment at the Homecoming Parade! Our Teacher of the Year, Tia Lewis, proudly rode in style in a Bronco from Riverbend Ford. A huge thank you to Russell Wheeler for generously letting us use this amazing ride. We appreciate your support in making this celebration unforgettable!

20 days ago, Hutto Elementary School
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Honoring United States Heroes
Join the Hutto Elementary School Show Choir for American Song — a special performance celebrating and honoring our Veterans!

📅 Wednesday, November 6
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 BHS Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Free Admission

Let’s come together as a community to thank those who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙

#DecaturCountySchools #VeteransDay
21 days ago, Decatur County Schools
Flyer for HES Show Choir’s performance titled American Song, honoring veterans. Event is on November 6 at 6 p.m. in the BHS Performing Arts Center with free admission. Features patriotic red, white, and blue design with silhouettes of saluting soldiers.
Red Ribbon Week is next week!!!
23 days ago, Hutto Elementary School
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Friday, October 24, 2025 Hutto Elementary will have bearcat beads for $1.00. Also, in honor of Alzheimer Awareness students can wear a hat for $1.00!
26 days ago, Hutto Elementary School
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📚☕ Starbooks & Coffee: A Hutto Literacy Day to Remember! ☕📚

✨The start of our week was nothing short of AMAZING at Hutto Elementary School as we celebrated our Literacy Day – Starbooks & Coffee Edition!

Tiger Families filled the building with laughter, learning, and lots of love for reading. From button-making stations to virtual reality adventures, and of course, good old-fashioned reading with our children, every corner of the school buzzed with excitement and engagement. A huge thank you to our Families, Educators, and Learners for making this event such a shining success! Your participation reminds us that we are truly PARTNERS in the work of educating our learners.

Learn More Here: Click Here to See More Pictures

27 days ago, Dr. Darius Peterson
Parents gather at Starbooks!
Parents gather at Starbooks!
Parents gather at Starbooks!
Parents gather at Starbooks!
Parents gather at Starbooks!
Parents gather at Starbooks!
Parents gather at Starbooks!
Don't forget, pink out day for Hutto Elementary School is this Thursday!!
27 days ago, Hutto Elementary School
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The Earth is Moving! 🌋


5th Grade students at Hutto Elementary are discovering the dynamic forces that shape our planet with Dr. Jennifer Glass, Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Affairs in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech. This Direct to Discovery session connects Earth science standards to the real processes that build and transform our world. Decatur County Schools works alongside GaTECH to Inspire learning, Influence growth, and Ignite curiosity...The Bearcat Way.


#DirectToDiscovery #EarthScience #GeorgiaTech #STEM #Geology

28 days ago, Decatur County Schools
5th grade students at Hutto Elementary learn about the dynamic earth with Dr. Jennifer Glass professor and associate chair of undergraduate affairs at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences for GaTech as part of Decatur County School's partnership wtih GaTech.
Candles are in!!!!
about 1 month ago, Hutto Elementary School
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✨Fall vibes are here! 🍂 Join us this Friday, October 17th for our Fall Festival at Hutto Elementary School—games, treats, music, and tons of smiles for the whole family! 🎃

Fall Fest Funds are due no later than tomorrow morning at 8AM. Funds will not be accepted after this time!

Tiger Families are invited to come make memories with us. We look forward to seeing you there!
👉🏾See the communique for times and details.
#FallFestival #FamilyFun #ExcellenceStartsHere
about 1 month ago, Dr. Darius Peterson
Fall Fest Schedule
Fall Fest Schedule
That Used to Be a Dinosaur! 🦴3rd Grade students at Hutto Elementary are traveling back in time with Lindsey Slenker from Georgia Tech’s Spatial Ecology and Paleontology Lab. In this Direct to Discovery session, students uncover how fossils form and learn about ancient creatures discovered right here in Georgia. Decatur County Schools is excited to partner with GaTECH as we Inspire wonder, Influence learning, and Ignite imagination...The Bearcat Way.

#DirectToDiscovery #Paleontology #GeorgiaTech #ScienceEducation #Fossils
about 1 month ago, Decatur County Schools
3rd Grade students at Hutto Elementary uncover fossils of Georgia with Lindsey Slenker from the spatial ecology and paleontology lab at Georgia Tech as part of the Direct to Discovery Partnership between Decatur County Schools and GaTech.