CES 3rd graders learned how rules and laws from their Civics SOLs apply in our community today from "Judge on a Scooter" who was also a former CES student when he was young!

2 days ago, Julie Craft
Smiling elementary principal with a smiling professional in a gray suit in an elementary school setting.
Smiling elementary teacher with a smiling professional in a gray suit in an elementary school setting.
Smiling elementary student with a smiling professional in a gray suit in an elementary school setting.
Dolly Day at CES was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who dressed up! Our wonderful principals kicked off the day treating the staff to fun drinks!
8 days ago, Julie Craft
Two school administrators posing in front of a cart full of beverages, ready to roll around to classrooms to share with staff.
School administrator serving a teacher dressed in pink fun beverages on a cart.
Teacher and student in vibrant pink Dolly Partin stirts and denim jackets smiling.
School administrator serving a teacher dressed in pink fun beverages on a cart.
Teacher and student in vibrant pink and purple outfits smiling.
Mrs. Altis's class made a 3D map of the geographical features of North America.
9 days ago, Julie Craft
Smiling elementary students showing off their colorfull 3D maps of North America.
4th Grade visited Wolf Creek Indian Village and Museum!
10 days ago, Julie Craft
Smiling group of elementary school students at an outdoor indian village museum, in front of a mural spelling love.
Elementary students sitting in a hut in a native american village museum.
Three smiling studnets posing in front of a bear hide in a native american museum.
A group of elementary students on a field trip to a native american museun entering a hut.
Elementary students in a hut in a native american village museum asking questions to their tour guide.
Student standing in front of animal pelts in a hut in a native american indian village.
Students learning about native american culture outside hut at a native american museum.
Students learning about native american culture outside hut at a native american museum.
Three students posing outside a hut at a native american indian village and museum.
Ms. Brotherton’s class visited Wolf Creek Indian Village to learn what life was like for Indigenous people. Students were able to see what a house would look like and see real artifacts from the tribe that once lived in that area!
12 days ago, Julie Craft
Smiling student in a native american home holding a skull with antlers.
Smiling student in a native american home holding a skull with antlers.
Smiling student in a native american home holding a wooden bowl.
Elementary students learning about typical daily native american work near a garden.
Elementary students learning about typical daily native american work near a garden.
Elementary students learning about typical daily native american work near a garden.
Smiling student learning about native americans and animal pelts.
Smiling student learning about native americans in a native american building where a bear skin is hanging.
Smiling elementary students learning about native americans in an outdoor museum.
Group of elementary students smiling in front of a Virginia LOVE sign at outdoor museum in the woods.
Ms. Underwood's class learned about different types of fossils this week! So, ofcourse we had to make our own!
14 days ago, Julie Craft
A collage of photos of elementary students learning about fossils.
It's time to break out those cowboy hats, and boots. CES will be celebrating Dolly Day on September 25th! Help us celebrate the amazing impact Dolly had on education. We are encouraging students to wear sparkles, boots, colors and all things Dolly!
16 days ago, Julie Craft
Pink sparkling flier with image of Dolly Partin and invitation to celebrate Dolly Day on September 25th.
Picture Day is coming tomorrow!

Mark your calendars , tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16 is picture day!

Don’t forget those smiles!
19 days ago, Christy Sparks
Graphic with a navy and gold camera and the words “Picture Day” and “September 16” on a white background with a navy border.
Ms. Underwood's class practiced their continents and oceans today by making their own map!
19 days ago, Julie Craft
A group of elementary students standing in front of a viewboard showing the maps they created of continents and oceans using paper plates.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! These classes won the Golden Paw Trophy! They had 100% attendance all last week!!
19 days ago, Julie Craft
Group of elementary students in a soft toned room smiling because they won a prize.
A group of smiling elementary students standing around their teacher, happy because they won a contest.
A group of happy elementary students pointing toward their teacher and smiling!
Ms. Altis's and Ms. Wade's class being "paleontologists" recovering fossils (chocolate chips) while following the scientific process.
19 days ago, Julie Craft
A smiling elementary student sitting at a desk simulating recovering fossils with chocolate chip cookies while following the scientific process
A smiling elementary student sitting at a desk showing her results of simulating recovering fossils with chocolate chip cookies while following the scientific process
A smiling elementary student sitting at a desk simulating recovering fossils with chocolate chip cookies while following the scientific process
A smiling elementary student sitting at a desk simulating recovering fossils with chocolate chip cookies while following the scientific process
Two focused elementary student sitting at a desk simulating recovering fossils with chocolate chip cookies while following the scientific process
Two focused elementary student sitting at a desk simulating recovering fossils with chocolate chip cookies while following the scientific process
3 elementary students sitting at desks simulating recovering fossils with chocolate chip cookies while following the scientific process
📚✨ Literacy Night was a great success! ✨📚

Thank you to all of our Coyote families who came out for our annual Title I Literacy Night! It was wonderful to see students and families learning, exploring literacy activities, enjoying dinner, and spending time together at CES.

A huge thank you to our staff for making the evening possible, PTA for the donations, and to our families for continuing to partner with us in supporting our students. 💙💛🐾
23 days ago, Christy Sparks
Three elementary students sit together at a table completing literacy activities. They are smiling and talking while working on worksheets with markers.
Families gather in the CES cafeteria during Title I Literacy Night while a staff member presents information about the school’s reading curriculum on a large screen.
Students and families move through a dinner serving line during Literacy Night as CES staff members serve food in the cafeteria.
Three students smile while seated at a classroom table completing a literacy activity with pencils and worksheets.
Students and families participate in a Literacy Night activity station in the cafeteria, holding activity sheets and gathering around a staff member for directions.

Make plans to join us for our CES Title I Annual Meeting & Family Literacy Night on Thursday, September 10, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the CES Cafeteria!

Families will learn more about evidence-based literacy practices and enjoy hands-on reading activities together.

A meal of chicken, chips, and cookies will also be provided while supplies last.

We hope to see our Coyote families there! 💙💛

26 days ago, Christy Sparks
Flyer for CES Title I Annual Meeting and Family Literacy Night titled “Passport to Literacy.” The event is September 10, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the CES Cafeteria. Families will learn about evidence-based literacy practices and participate in reading activities with their children. A meal of chicken, chips, and cookies will be provided while supplies last. The flyer has a travel theme with passports, airline tickets, luggage tags, and airplane graphics.
CES Students and Staff wore their favorite college colors to show their school spirit!!
29 days ago, Julie Craft
Three smiling elementary students showing off their Virginia Tech colors and shirts
Smiling School Rewource Officer and elementary student showing off their Virginia Tech colors and shirts
Smiling teacher and student showing off their Virginia Tech colors and shirts
Smiling elementary students lined up to display their shirts from their favorite college
Two elementary students smiling and showing pride in thier Radford University tee shirts
Smiling elementary students lined up to display their shirts from their favorite college
Ms. Brotherton's and Ms. Theunissen’s classes created Virginias geography out of play dough!
about 1 month ago, Julie Craft
Smiling students sitting at desks modeling the geography of Virginia using playdough.
Smiling students sitting at desks modeling the geography of Virginia using playdough.
Smiling students sitting at desks modeling the geography of Virginia using playdough.
Smiling students sitting at desks modeling the geography of Virginia using playdough.
College Colors Day – Tomorrow!

Students and staff are invited to show their school spirit by wearing the colors of their favorite college or university this Friday! Whether you cheer for a local favorite, your dream school, or your family’s alma mater, let’s fill CES with college pride! 💙💛
about 1 month ago, Christy Sparks
College Colors Day graphic in navy, gold, and white featuring large “College Colors Day” text, pennants, a megaphone, foam finger, and the message: “Students & Staff — Wear your college colors this Friday!”
Congratulations to our CES Artists of the Month for August!
about 1 month ago, Julie Craft
6 smiling elementary students with individual photos as artist of the month.
Ms. Comerford's class working as a team to sort animal adaptations!
about 1 month ago, Julie Craft
A photo collage showing elementary students working in small groups at desks in a classroom, sorting and examining animal adaptations along with printed science materials.
4th Graders in Dr. Williams' class used sensory details to describe and write about kiwi!
about 2 months ago, Julie Craft
photo collage of a group of elementary school students in a classroom, engaging in a sensory exploration of a kiwi. Students are holding, touching, and eating the the fruit, showing various facial expressions of wonder, interest, and enjoyment.

Today, we officially welcomed our teachers back to the building! 💙💛

Our staff spent the day building relationships, strengthening community connections, and taking the Pack on the Move throughout Christiansburg. As we plan, learn, and come together, we remain focused on what matters most—serving and supporting every student. One Pack! One Purpose!

We are excited for the year ahead!

2 months ago, Christy Sparks
The CES cafeteria is decorated for the staff welcome-back event with house banners, navy-and-gold balloons, illuminated CES letters, and a screen displaying “One Pack! One Purpose!”
A group of smiling CES staff members pose for a selfie outside the Christiansburg Recreation Center on a sunny day.
Five CES staff members pose outside the Christiansburg Recreation Center.
Six CES staff members stand together on the school playground with colorful play equipment, trees, and picnic tables in the background.
Five smiling CES staff members pose and point toward the Christiansburg Library sign on a bright, sunny day.
A group of smiling CES staff members gather for an outdoor selfie near downtown Christiansburg under a bright blue sky.