Mrs. Settle's 3rd graders are "settling" back into school with a good mix of learning and fun! In math, students pulled problems to solve from a Jenga stack. The Jenga blocks all fell with the "Solve 6x7" block, which naturally led to a friendly match of 6 and 7's Multiplication Checkers. After catching up with friends and sharing stories, students had the opportunity to share more about their spring break through writing. It's been such a fun day of learning, storytelling, and settling back in for the final few weeks of school!
about 2 hours ago, Yowell Elementary School
A smiling young girl with curly hair sits at a desk in a classroom, holding a worksheet and surrounded by crayons and school supplies.
A girl in a yellow shirt smiles while writing on a worksheet at her desk in a classroom, with other students working behind her.
A boy in a bright orange shirt smiles while drawing on a worksheet at a classroom table.
Two girls sit at desks smiling, playing a math-themed board game with red and blue cubes.
Two girls sit on the floor playing a math board game with small pieces, smiling up at the camera.
Two girls lie on a colorful rug, smiling while playing a board game with purple and blue pieces.
Two girls sit on a green rug, smiling while playing a math board game with colorful pieces and a worksheet nearby.
Two boys sit at a table by a window, playing a math board game with red and blue pieces; one smiles while the other looks focused.
A boy holds up a small block labeled “Solve 6 × 7,” smiling slightly in a classroom setting.
A boy wearing a cap carefully pulls a block from a Jenga tower at a classroom table.
A SECOND shoutout to MORE of our generous LOCAL donors! Thanks again for your monetary donations, gift cards, raffle items and all the other wonderful prizes that you provided to us for our annual Yowell bingo night! Because of your kindness, we have amazing prizes for our students and their families.

Also, if YOU have a small business and would like to be added to our donation request contact list please reach out to Mrs. Ward at tward@ccpsweb.org.
5 days ago, Terra Ward
A collage of business and organization logos arranged on a light background. The logos represent a variety of local sponsors and groups, including real estate, banking, music festivals, orthodontics, vineyards, restaurants, fitness studios, pet grooming, retail shops, and service companies. Notable names visible include The Signature Team Real Estate Experts, Graves Mountain Music Festival, Brenco Solutions, Oak View National Bank, Minera Orthodontics, Old House Vineyards, Piedmont Steakhouse, MFA Studios, Doggy Clipps, Denim & Pearls, Green Ribbon, SERVPRO of Culpeper & Fauquier Counties, and others.

A BIG shoutout to our generous LOCAL donors! Thank you so much for your monetary donations, gift cards, raffle items and all the other wonderful items that you provided to us for our annual Yowell bingo night! Because of your kindness, we have amazing prizes for our students and their families.

Also, if YOU have a small business and would like to be added to our donation request contact list please reach out to Mrs. Ward at tward@ccpsweb.org.

6 days ago, Terra Ward
A collage of various business logos arranged in a grid-like layout. The logos represent a mix of local and national businesses, including construction companies, insurance agencies, auto repair shops, restaurants, dental and orthodontic offices, retail stores, and specialty shops. Each logo varies in color, style, and design. Some of the visible business names include Settle Excavating & Construction, Maloney & Ward Insurance, Tidal Wave Auto Spa, Country Chevrolet, Elliott H. DeJarnette Law Office, Cherry Street Building Supply, Three Blacksmiths, Thompson Auto Repair, Old Trade Brewery, Rising Sun Auto, Griffin & Errera Orthodontics, Pepperberries, CVIA, Culpeper Dental Associates, Green Roost, Walmart, Martin’s, Embrace Home Loans, Endless Creations Flowers and Gifts, Throw Backs, Art of Dance, Dr. Shannon M. Butler DDS, SkinTology, Pinto Thai, and Rosson Troilo.
Ms. M. Nicholson’s class is ready to SPRING into the season! 🌸🐛🌱

Students have been busy celebrating spring through hands-on learning and exploration. In the classroom, they created “dirt in a cup” treats using Oreos, chocolate pudding, and gummy worms—bringing a little fun (and a lot of smiles!) to their day.
6 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A smiling student in a pink dress sits at a classroom desk, pointing excitedly at a small cup filled with dirt and gummy worms, while another student stands behind her.
A student leans over a desk, carefully adding dirt to a clear cup as part of a classroom activity, with materials spread out on the table.
A student in a pink jacket pours soil from a plastic bag into a cup on a desk during a hands-on classroom project.
A smiling student sits at a desk with a small cup of dirt and gummy worms, showing their completed project while classmates work in the background.
A student smiles at the camera while sitting at a desk with a cup of dirt and gummy worms, alongside a plastic bag of soil and classroom materials.
Several students sit at grouped desks, working together to mix soil in bags and create dirt cup projects.
A student in an orange shirt scoops soil from a plastic bag into a clear cup, with dirt spilled slightly on the desk during the activity.
Kindergarten has been learning about zooming in and looking closely to learn new things. Well the kids have been applying the lessons to real life during recess where they have found flowers, ants, ant hills, and worms! It's amazing what we discover around us when we look closely!
7 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A young student in a blue dress kneels on the ground outside near a brick wall, smiling at the camera while other children sit nearby.
A group of students crouch in a circle along a fence and sidewalk, closely examining something on the ground together.
Several students lean in and point at a small area of dirt and mulch, focusing on something tiny on the ground.
Close-up of students’ hands pointing at a cluster of small insects on the ground near leaves and mulch.
Two students stand outdoors smiling and holding small flowers or plants up toward the camera.
Two students crouch near the edge of a sidewalk, looking closely at something on the ground.
Three students crouch together and point at a small patch of plants and dirt near a sidewalk.
Our 4th graders had an incredible field trip this week as they stepped back in time to explore local history at the Graffiti House and Brandy Station Battlefield!
Students learned about the Battle of Brandy Station, including the important soldiers who played key roles in the battle. Students became “history detectives” as they identified mystery soldiers to match descriptions to historical photographs of each soldier.
At the Graffiti House, students discovered the rich history of the building and examined the fascinating graffiti left behind by soldiers who once stayed there. They loved seeing the different markings and learning how each one helps tell the story of the past.
It was a wonderful learning experience that brought Civil War history to life for our students right here in Culpeper!
10 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of students stands closely together inside a historic building, gathered near a staircase and windows as they listen and look around.
A large group of students pose outdoors on a paved area, smiling at the camera with a school bus and grassy field in the background.
Students stand at an outdoor historical site, reading a sign and pointing toward a large tree in an open field under a partly cloudy sky.
Students stand at an outdoor historical site, reading a sign and pointing toward a large tree in an open field under a partly cloudy sky.
A student stands indoors looking at an old wall covered with faint drawings and writing, holding a paper in one hand.
A student smiles at the camera while holding a small artifact, surrounded by classmates inside a historic room.
Students pass around and examine a small artifact while standing together indoors.
Two students kneel on a wooden floor, closely examining framed historical photos and documents leaning against a wall with old markings.
A group of students listens to an adult guide inside a room with walls covered in historic signatures and writing.
In conjunction with bingo night, we are doing a Kona Ice fundraiser. The Kona Ice truck will be parked at the back entrance of Yowell during bingo night! They will be selling one-of-a-kind shaved ice and then GIVING back a portion of the proceeds to us. Additionally, they have donated a class party to be raffled off during bingo night. The party will consist of color changing cups, wristbands, tattoos and Kona Ice for up to 30 students! This is a $255 value! Every family will receive one FREE raffle ticket with their bingo purchase. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase in CASH the night of the event.
10 days ago, Terra Ward
A colorful promotional poster for Kona Ice featuring a Kona Ice truck decorated with tropical graphics. Several people stand in line in front of the truck, and a cartoon parrot mascot holds a shaved ice cup. At the top, large playful text reads “KONA ICE IS COMING!” with a smiling sun graphic. The bottom section announces: “Yowell Elementary Bingo Night! Friday 4/17/26, 5:15 PM–7:30 PM,” along with the Kona Ice phone number, email, and website.
A bright, cheerful advertisement for a “Kona Ice Party Giveaway.” Three children sit outdoors near a pool, wearing sunglasses and smiling while holding colorful Kona Ice shaved ice cups. The headline reads “KONA ICE PARTY GIVEAWAY.” Below it, text explains that the prize is a school classroom Kona Ice party for up to 30 students, including color‑changing cups, wristbands, and fun tattoos. It notes that the party must take place within the Culpeper, Locust Grove, Orange, or Warrenton/Fauquier service areas and lists the package value as $255. The bottom includes contact information for Kona Ice Culpeper/Locust Grove/Warrenton.
A Kona Ice flyer showing a brightly decorated Kona Ice truck with tropical graphics, including palm trees and a cartoon penguin. To the right of the truck, text explains the “Giveback Structure,” listing the percentage of sales donated back based on total sales amounts: 10% for $201–$300, 15% for $301–$500, 20% for $501–$1,000, and 25% for sales over $1,000.

Today our sported our blue to recognize Autism Awareness Day 💙

At Yowell, we celebrate all of the unique ways our students learn, grow, and shine. Autism is just one part of who someone is, and every child brings special strengths and talents to our school community.

At our school, we believe in kindness, inclusion, and making sure everyone feels seen, supported, and valued—today and every day.

#AutismAwareness #LightItUpBlue #InclusionMatters

11 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
“Teacher and young student wearing blue stand together in a classroom, smiling. The teacher’s shirt reads ‘Different Not Less’ in support of Autism Awareness.”
“Elementary student standing in a school hallway wearing a blue tie-dye shirt and smiling for Autism Awareness Day.”
“Two school staff members and a student stand together in a hallway, smiling and wearing blue in support of Autism Awareness Day.”
“Teacher and a group of five elementary students pose together in a school hallway, many wearing blue to recognize Autism Awareness Day.”
“Teacher and three elementary students stand together in a hallway, smiling and wearing blue to support Autism Awareness Day.”

Families, take a look at our SOL schedule. Please be mindful of not scheduling any appointments or vacation days during these dates.

11 days ago, Terra Ward
The background is light with scattered blue star confetti, especially concentrated along the bottom and left side. A glittery gold star near the top left says “Don’t Forget!” The title on the right reads “SOL test dates” in a soft blue script font; April 28: Reading (4th & 5th) April 29: Reading (3rd) May 5: Math (4th & 5th) May 6: Math (3rd) May 8: VA Studies (4th) & Science (5th)
Students in Mrs. Wheeler’s class practiced identifying and building with polygons by creating spring bunnies and flowers, combining math and creativity in a fun, hands-on way.

Ella Campbell from the Future Educators Academy helped support students during the bunny craft. She has been working with Mrs. Wheeler’s class as a practicum student this semester, and students always enjoy the days she is with us!
12 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A young student wearing a dark hoodie and baseball cap stands in a classroom, holding up a colorful drawing made of geometric shapes arranged like a flower. Tables, chairs, and classroom supplies are visible behind them.
A classroom bulletin board decorated with a “Happy Spring” sign displays student artwork of bunnies made from geometric shapes on colorful paper backgrounds.
A display board shows student artwork labeled with names, featuring flowers made from geometric shapes. Each piece includes a chart counting different shapes used.
A teacher stands smiling beside a student wearing a blue LA cap at a desk with school supplies and a laptop in a classroom.
A student with glasses sits at a desk cutting colored paper shapes, with craft materials and a pencil case spread out in front of them.
A student smiles at the camera while working with colorful geometric pattern blocks at a desk, with other students working in the background.
A student sits at a desk drawing or arranging shapes on green paper, with classroom materials and other students visible behind them.
A close-up of a student artwork showing a bunny made from geometric shapes, colored with crayons and mounted on green paper, with a chart listing the number of each shape used.

If your student(s) is choosing BINGO night, please send the form and cash/check on or before April 15th. If your child is choosing the DANCE, the due date for that is May 1st.

12 days ago, Terra Ward
A bright, colorful flyer advertising a “Someone Special Bingo” event. The top features large bingo balls with numbers, confetti, and bold text reading “Someone Special BINGO.” Below that, the flyer explains that attendees should bring their own dinner and that Kona Ice will be available for purchase. Event details list the date as Friday, April 17th and the time as 6:00–7:30 PM, with doors opening at 5:15 PM. A form section includes blanks for student name, teacher, grade, number of players, and total amount due, with an entry fee of $5 per person. An example calculation is provided, along with a checkbox for paying by credit card. A note at the bottom mentions that sponsors are listed on the back of the flyer.
Un cartel colorido que anuncia el evento “Alguien Especial Bingo”. El fondo tiene rayos azules brillantes con confeti y bolas de bingo numeradas 4, 9, 26, 46 y 59. La palabra “BINGO” aparece en letras grandes e iluminadas. El cartel incluye detalles del evento, instrucciones y una sección de registro. Se indica que los asistentes deben traer su propia cena o comer antes de llegar, y que Kona Ice estará disponible para comprar. El evento es el viernes 17 de abril de 6:00 a 7:30 PM, con puertas abiertas desde las 5:15 PM. La parte inferior contiene espacios para escribir el nombre del estudiante, maestro, grado, número de jugadores y el total a pagar. También hay una imagen del camión azul de Kona Ice en la esquina inferior derecha.
Coming home today in your child's Tuesday folder will be the forms for the someone special bingo and someone special dance. Please ask your student(s) their preference and sign up for EITHER bingo or the dance. Remember to send in your payment as exact cash or with a check. If you need to pay by credit card, please contact kgalenski@ccpsweb.org.
13 days ago, Terra Ward
A colorful school flyer with wavy green, orange, pink, and yellow sections announces two “Someone Special Nights” events. The top includes playful graphics like a bingo card and a disco ball. The flyer explains that families must choose either Bingo Night or Dance Night due to limited space. Bingo Night is scheduled for Friday, April 17th from 5:15–7:30, and Dance Night is Friday, May 8th from 5:30–7:00. At the bottom, it lists Yowell Elementary School and asks families to return only one form because the events may sell out.
Earlier this week, Mrs. Bopp’s class had an amazing time in the STEM Zone as they celebrated their class prize! Students explored, built, and created using a variety of hands-on materials—showcasing teamwork, problem-solving, and lots of smiles along the way. 🧩🔧✨

From designing structures to coding activities, creativity was in full swing!
19 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Students gathered around a table in a classroom STEM space, reaching into a bin of building materials and working together to construct with small pieces.
Four smiling students sit and kneel inside a large geometric structure made of blue rods and red connectors, showing off their completed build.
Students sit on the floor assembling multiple cube-shaped structures using blue rods and red connectors, focused on building and connecting pieces.
A group of students stands at a whiteboard using colorful flexible strips to create shapes and designs, collaborating side by side.
Two students sit on the classroom floor using coding mats and small robotic devices, guiding the robots through a sequence of picture-based commands.
Ms. Butterfield’s Kindergarten Class started their Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt today! Students found flowers, a spider, birds, an ant, the sun, green grass and a number of dandelions.
21 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of young students stands in a line outside against a tan brick wall, holding clipboards. They are on a grassy area in bright sunlight, smiling and posing together.
Several students kneel near a brick wall, closely examining plants and writing on clipboards labeled “Signs of Spring.” One student holds a pencil near a yellow dandelion.
Three students crouch on a sidewalk, pointing at small plants growing along the edge of the pavement while holding clipboards and pencils.
A small group of students gathers around, looking down at a clipboard labeled “Signs of Spring” while writing and observing plants along the sidewalk.
Students stand along a sidewalk near a road, holding clipboards and looking around as they search for signs of spring. Yellow painted markings are visible on the pavement, and trees line the background.
Huge congratulations to all of our YES students who competed in the CCPS Math 24 Tournament! ✨

We’re so proud of these six students who made it all the way to the finals:

🌟 Grade 3
James Pawlik

🌟 Grade 4
Meredith Cruz
Owen Pratt
Zane Yost

🌟 Grade 5
Evelyn Garcia
Jonas Chebli

🏅 Special shoutout to our medal winners:
🥇 Zane Yost — 1st Place
🥈 Jonas Chebli — 2nd Place
🏅 Meredith Cruz — 4th Place

Your hard work, quick thinking, and determination truly paid off. Way to represent YES and CCPS with excellence! 👏💙

#CCPSProud #MathChampions #YESExcellence
24 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two elementary students wearing blue “Math 24 Tournament” shirts and medals stand smiling in front of a large hand-drawn poster that reads “YES! We Love Math 24!” with a cartoon horse mascot and “Go Stallions!” written beside it.
Two elementary students wearing blue Math 24 Tournament shirts and medals stand side by side in a school gym, smiling at the camera with tables and other participants visible in the background.
A group of elementary students in matching blue Math 24 Tournament shirts pose together in a gym holding certificates, with two adults standing on either side and a “YES! We Love Math 24!” poster behind them.
🧮✨ Good Luck, Math 24 Team! ✨🧮

We are so proud of our amazing Yowell 2026 team as they head into tonight’s Math 24 competition! 🎉

Your hard work, teamwork, and enthusiasm for math have truly shown—YES, we love Math 24! ❤️➕➖✖️➗

Go out there, do your best, and have fun—we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🙌

🐴 Go Stallions! 🐴
25 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of elementary students stands in a classroom in front of a whiteboard and a colorful sign that reads “YES! We Love Math 24!” The students smile and hold up small square cards with colorful designs, appearing proud of their work.
A group of students poses in a classroom with large silver balloons shaped like the numbers “2” and “4.” Some students wear backpacks and jackets, and a “YES! We Love Math 24!” sign is visible behind them on the wall.
A hand-drawn poster reads “YES! We Love Math 24!” in bold blue and red letters. It features a cartoon horse with a speech bubble saying “Go Stallions!” Student names are written around the poster, and “Yowell 2026 Team” is written at the bottom.
🎭🐾 Save the Date! 🐾🎭

Calling all Aristocats Kids cast & crew members!

Join us for a special Cast & Crew Party to celebrate all your hard work and talent! 🎉

🗓 Friday, March 27
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 In the gym
🚗 Drop-off in the bus loop

We will be having donuts and watching a recording of our performance. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💜
25 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A purple flyer with orange paw prints announces a “Cast & Crew Party!” for The Aristocats Kids. The event details appear in an orange box at the bottom: “Friday, March 27, 7:30 AM, in the gym. Drop off is in the bus loop.”
Lucky Learning in First Grade!
Mrs. Clark’s class worked together to solve a St. Patrick’s Day Escape Room to help hide the leprechaun’s gold! Students also put their STEM skills to the test by designing their own leprechaun traps. That sneaky leprechaun still got away! Maybe next year we will catch him!
#FirstGradeFun #STEMinAction #LuckyLearners
26 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A decorated teal box labeled “Free gold—climb up!” features a small yellow ladder and gold paper shapes on top. Below it, a green sign bordered with shamrock garland reads “For Leprechaun friends—go inside.”
A group of smiling students pose in front of a rainbow and shamrock backdrop holding signs that say phrases like “Puzzle Master,” “Game Over,” and “We Solved the Mysteries!”
Two students lean over a classroom table smiling next to a small treasure chest filled with gold coins. Printed clue sheets with keys, a horseshoe, and a clover are laid out in front of them.
A St. Patrick’s Day activity setup on a desk includes a “Help Card,” a spinner labeled “Decoders,” and a worksheet where a student has decoded a message reading “Check under a plush chair.”
Student-made trap designs include a small green stick structure holding gold pieces, a cardboard box labeled “free gold and candy!” with a rainbow drawing, a paper bowl filled with beads and glitter, and a decorated box with a small pot inside.
A Mario-themed trap features a yellow question block above a pipe with paper coins nearby and characters printed along the side.
The inside of a decorated box shows a small black pot surrounded by green shredded paper, shamrock cutouts, and rainbow-colored craft sticks.
A container labeled “St. Patrick’s Day” with a shamrock sits on a table. Below, a decorated box with insect-themed paper and a drawn scene on top includes a small ladder leading inside.
A group of elementary students stand in front of a rainbow and shamrock-themed backdrop, smiling and holding signs that read messages like “We Solved the Mysteries,” “Best Team Ever,” “Mission Accomplished,” and “I Have the Brains.”
Due to the forecast of severe weather, Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026. 12-month employees report on time.
29 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
teal graphic announcing school closure, there are decorative circles with the CCPS logo at the top, and then then word closed at the bottom in gold letters and Monday, March 16, 2026 in white letters
To celebrate Mrs. Kearney's birthday, some of her 3rd grade students colored cakes and "sprinkled" their UFLI words on top as decorations! First, we say the word. Then, we tap out the sounds we hear. Next, we use our white boards to write the letters for the sounds we hear. Finally, we use our fun pens to write our words on the cake! We all got a sweet treat at the end!
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
Two children sit at a blue kidney-shaped table coloring birthday-themed worksheets with crayons. Small whiteboards and microfiber erasers are on the table, and classroom furniture and supplies are visible in the background.
A young student with glasses sits at a classroom table coloring a “Happy Birthday” worksheet with a purple crayon. A whiteboard and cleaning eraser sit nearby, and a teacher’s desk and school supplies are visible behind the student.
A student sits at a classroom table coloring a birthday cake worksheet with a red crayon while a whiteboard with writing sits beside them.
Two students sit together at a blue classroom table focused on coloring birthday worksheets. Whiteboards and cleaning erasers are placed on the table in front of them.
Several students sit around a kidney-shaped classroom table coloring birthday worksheets. Whiteboards with writing and crayons are scattered across the table.
Three students sit around a classroom table working on birthday-themed coloring sheets while writing or drawing on nearby whiteboards.
A smiling student holds up a cupcake while standing at a classroom table. Crayons and a partially colored birthday worksheet lie on the table in front of them.