WES Teacher of the Year 2025-2026
Leanne Pyle
*She works tirelessly day in and out for her students. She brings so much joy to not only the students she teaches, but our building as a whole.
*She works collaboratively with her team, develops relationships with her students.
*She deserves this because she constantly goes above and beyond to meet the needs of her students and support her team. She builds strong relationships with her students and makes them feel seen, loved, and encouraged to do their best! She builds a classroom where students are challenged and sets expectations that students strive to reach! She makes WES better.
*Her data matches her teaching. She sets expectations for behaviors and academics high and monitors students throughout the year to achieve their goals. She and her students have meaningful classroom discussions to engage learning.
We are excited to have Leanne Pyle represent White Elementary as our 2025-2026 teacher of the year!
White Elementary staff enjoyed a hydration station throughout the day yesterday sponsored by our wonder PTO. Staff dress in their workout Wednesday attire to prepare for their "staff meeting" after school, aka a very competitive game of dodgeball. Fun times were had by all! We appreciate our fun-loving staff!
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Kindergarten Graduation on Thursday, May 15th at 9:00 AM at the Cass High School auditorium.
3rd Grade Awards on Thursday, May 22nd, at 12:30 PM.
2nd Grade Awards on Tuesday, May 20th, at 9:00 AM.
4th Grade Awards on Monday, May 19th at 12:45 PM.
1st Grade Awards on Monday, May 19th at 9:00 AM.
5th Grade Walk on Wednesday, May 14th at 8:00 AM.
5th Grade Awards following at 9:00 AM.
Our WES Chorus finished the year with their show, "Barnyard Moosical!" It was quite the "Dooscial!" Our Warrior family enjoyed performances at school before the chorus took the show on the road.
They shared their talents at the City of White's Friendliest Mile Festival this past Saturday.
Our chorus members are thankful for this opportunity to sing for the community and enjoy the festivities!
WES got fired up for state testing with a high-energy Milestones Pep Rally! 🥳 Students were surprised with a visit from none other than Milestone Mario and Princess Peach 👸—here to power-up the excitement for testing weeks!
Things got wacky when teachers showed up dressed as mascots representing each grade level 🐯🦅🦄 and battled it out in an epic Mascot Race! 🏁 The competition was fierce and the laughter nonstop!
👏 A huge shoutout to 3rd grade for creating an original Milestones cheer that helped earn them the Spirit Award! 💥📣




Seniors of WES! Can't wait to see you on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:45!
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Please see the information about medication pick up.
Please adjust your May calendar! :-)
🥬🍓 Food Fun + Strong Bones! 🦴✨
Last Thursday our school had a special visit from the UGA Extension Office as part of the Food Talk Farmers Market class! 🧑🌾
They learned all about "Building Your Calcium Bone Bank"—why calcium is so important and how to keep our bones strong and healthy! 💪🦴
To top it off, they got to sample a fresh and tasty Spinach & Romaine Salad with sweet strawberries and creamy poppyseed dressing. Yum! 😋🥗
Thank you, UGA Extension, for bringing nutrition education to life in such a fun and delicious way! 🌟
🎨✨ Student Talent on Display! ✨🎨
We’re thrilled to showcase the incredible creativity of our students at the Booth Western Art Museum! 🖼️
Stop by and witness the next generation of artists leaving their mark — you won’t want to miss this celebration of young talent!
Juliette Pineda Pineda - The Primary & Elementary Schools Art Exhibition Purchase
Award 2023. The piece's title is "Midnight Mint."
Williow Hale - 3rd Place for 2025 - 5th Gr. - Willow also has a piece in the permanent collection awarded in 2022.
Liam Mauelshagan - 4th Gr.
Ashlyn Harris - 2nd Gr.
McKinley Cole - 3rd Gr.
📍 Booth Western Art Museum
📅 View until May 11th






Attention 3rd - 5th Grade Parents!
🥞 A sweet start to the day! 🥞
A huge thank you to our amazing Leadership Club for treating our hardworking staff to a delicious pancake breakfast in appreciation of all they do!
Special shoutout to Officer Scott for his outstanding leadership and mentorship with our 4th and 5th grade boys this year — your guidance is making a lasting impact! 👏
And a big thank you to Brad Cothran, Chief Llyod, and Bobby Hughes for volunteering your time (and pancake-flipping skills!) to make this morning extra special. 💙
🚨 LIMITED EDITION ALERT! 🚨
Get your hands on the exclusive Pickel Café T-shirt—a one-of-a-kind design celebrating the heart of our school, Mr. Pickel! 💙
Our legendary head custodian keeps things running smoothly every day, and now it’s time to show our appreciation in style!
Every purchase supports our PTO fundraiser, so grab yours before they’re gone!
Order yours today! Don’t miss out!
💲 Price: 15.00
📍 How to Buy: Bring the order form and money to your homeroom teacher.
If you do not have an order form, please refer to the picture above and make sure all information is written on paper and money is sealed in an envelope..
For 21 years, Mr. Pickel has been the heart of White Elementary, dedicating himself to keeping our school safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. His kindness, hard work, and unwavering commitment to our students have left a lasting impact, making him more than just our head custodian - he's a beloved part of our school family. It's no surprise that our cafeteria proudly bears his name, Mr. Pickel's Cafe, a tribute to the legacy of care and dedication he has built over the years. Thank you, Mr. Pickel, for your service, your smile, and the countless ways you've made White Elementary a better place. You are truly one of a kind!
Families of White Elementary are invited to the first ever Wheels of Care Cass High School Car Show. We are raising money to create a sensory room for our exceptional education students and would love to have you join us for a fun filled day!
April 19, from 9 am – 1 pm, we will have games, crafts, a DJ, face painting, fairy braiding, and tons of cars! SWAT and Bartow County Fire and Sheriff’s Office will also be here with cool gear and the Touch a Truck program. We will have food trucks (donuts, BBQ and more!) and plenty of Springtime fun.
The entry is free, but we will be collecting donations as you are able.
Bring your whole family, young and old, to celebrate our exceptional education students. We are super excited to welcome you to the show!
Wear your school gear for a special surprise at the kids' tables!
