Thank you to Embrace Home Loans for this raffle movie basket! This basket is filled with gummies, chocolate, popcorn, sunglasses and a $65 Fandango gift certificate.
20 days ago, Terra Ward
A white woven-pattern basket filled with assorted gift items sits on a table. Inside are orange gift bags, a box labeled “Fandango at Home” with a large “F,” packaged snacks, candy, and small treats wrapped in clear cellophane. Additional items, including a book and colorful packages, are tucked around the basket, creating a festive gift arrangement.
Earlier this week, Kindergarten students turned the gym into a living laboratory, coming face-to-face with some of nature's creatures: a black rat snake, an Eastern box turtle, and a common toad. Ms. Lockridge's class enjoyed the indoor discovery session, aimed at fostering early environmental stewardship. It allowed the students to observe these native species while learning essential lessons in wildlife safety and empathy.
20 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A small toad sits on the gym floor near a ranger’s boot.
A park ranger stands in a gym speaking to students, gesturing while giving a presentation.
Three children stand together as one carefully touches a turtle while another holds a small toy, all watching closely.
A wider view shows a long line of students in a gym waiting to interact with the ranger and the snake.
Children line up to take turns touching a snake held by a park ranger, with a teacher smiling nearby.
A group of children sit on the gym floor watching a presentation, with some looking excited and engaged.
Three young girls gently touch a turtle being held by an adult during a classroom presentation in a gym.
A park ranger stands in a school gym holding a snake while young children sit on the floor watching attentively.
Next week is a CCPS district wide spirit week! Here are the assignments for each day!
20 days ago, Terra Ward
A patriotic red, white, and blue poster announcing “Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! CCPS Division‑Wide Spirit Week: April 20–24.” The poster lists themed dress‑up days with small illustrations. Monday: Red, White, or Blue Day, with shirts labeled Elementary (red), Middle (white), and High (blue). Tuesday: Time Traveler Tuesday, encouraging outfits from any era, shown with images of historical clothing. Wednesday: Hat Day, with pictures of different hats. Thursday: “Give Me Liberty or Give Me…” themed outfits such as book character, sports jersey, or pajamas, shown with matching icons. Friday: Patriotic Unity Day, encouraging red, white, and blue clothing and American symbols like the Statue of Liberty, flag, and eagle.

Thank you to Kearstin Brown of the Duckett Corbin Team of Re/Max Gateway for this gorgeous raffle basket! This basket is filled with different goodies to decorate your home! Come buy some raffle tickets Friday night at family bingo and this awesome basket could be yours!

21 days ago, Terra Ward
A green plastic basket filled with home‑themed gift items. Inside the basket are a small potted plant in a black‑and‑white geometric pot, a light blue wooden house‑shaped sign tied with twine, a rolled white towel, a gold soap dispenser, and a small decorative item with the word “Live.” Several brochures stand upright in the back. A label on the front reads: “Kearstin A Brown, Duckett & Corbin, RE/MAX Gateway — Turning Keys With Kearstin: Your Journey. My Commitment.”
Mrs. Thornhill’s class is learning about plants this week! They started off by planting pea seeds in their growing chamber. Then, they wrote about the different parts of a plant and the jobs that they do.
21 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student’s notebook page shows a colorful drawing of a flower with labeled parts (flower, leaf, stem, roots) and a sentence explaining that flowers attract bees.
A notebook page displays a drawing of a flower with labeled parts and a sentence explaining that roots help the flower stand.
A student drawing shows a flower under the sun and clouds with labeled parts and a sentence explaining that flowers attract birds and bees.
A notebook page features a labeled plant diagram (flower, leaf, stem, roots) with a sentence explaining that roots absorb water and hold the plant.
A colorful drawing of a flower with labeled parts and a sentence explaining that the sun makes food for the leaves.
group of young students sit around a classroom table smiling, with open notebooks showing plant drawings and a small container in the center.
Another group of students sit around a table with open notebooks displaying plant drawings, smiling at the camera in a classroom.
We would like to thank Culpeper Dental Associates for this generous donation for our Bingo night raffle! Pictured here is an electronic flosser and toothbrush. Join us Friday night to see if you can win!
22 days ago, Terra Ward
Two boxed Philips Sonicare dental‑care products displayed on a blue surface. The box on the left is a Philips Sonicare AirFloss Pro, shown with an image of the device spraying between teeth and a small Culpeper Family Dentistry logo. The box on the right is a Philips Sonicare 4700 Professional electric toothbrush, pictured with the toothbrush and replacement brush heads.
Thank you to Sharon, the store owner of Pepperberries for donating this fun Nora Fleming bowl! This could be yours if you plan to attend Bingo night on Friday! Raffle tickets are $1.00. We hope to see you there!
22 days ago, Terra Ward
A white ceramic bowl with a small decorative attachment shaped like a colorful beach bag clipped to the rim. Behind the bowl are two shopping bags: one brown with a white circular “nora fleming” logo featuring a pink bird silhouette, and one kraft bag with a green “Pepperberries Palmyra, PA” logo and an attached business card. The display appears to showcase a Nora Fleming serving piece and its miniature accessory.

Kindergarten and Preschool Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open! 🎒✏️

Families can complete the enrollment process online by visiting www.culpeperschools.org and selecting “Enroll New Student.”

Please note: All current Pre-K students must register as new students for Kindergarten.



23 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic promoting Culpeper County Public Schools Kindergarten and Preschool Registration. Text reads “Kindergarten & Preschool Registration – Now Open Online for the 2026–2027 School Year.” Instructions say to visit www.culpeper schools.org and click “Enroll New Student.” Note states that all current pre-K students must enroll as new students for kindergarten. Image includes two young children smiling and drawing with crayons, colored pencils in the corner, and the Culpeper County Public Schools logo.
Appleton Campbell donated a basket for our raffle! This one comes with a FREE HVAC inspection as well as an basketful of snacks! Thank you for your donation!
23 days ago, Terra Ward
A gift basket wrapped in clear plastic with a gold ribbon on top. Inside the basket are several different snack bags of sweet and salty treats. Attached to the front is a printed card displaying the Appleton Campbell logo and services—plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical—along with the slogan “Built on Trust Since 1976,” a phone number, website, and a note about a complimentary inspection. The date “March 8, 2018” appears at the bottom of the card.
A HUGE shoutout and thank you to Minera Orthodontics for this awesome raffle basket for BINGO night! Raffle tickets will be for sale at BINGO night Friday, April 17th! Tickets are $1.00 each.
23 days ago, Terra Ward
A gift basket filled with dental‑care items from Minera Orthodontics. The basket includes Oral‑B toothbrushes featuring Disney Princess and Spider‑Man designs, a box labeled “water flosser,” a circular container with the Minera Orthodontics logo, and a folded branded item in teal and silver tissue paper. The items are arranged neatly inside metallic wrapping.
The next item up for raffle at BINGO night is a FOUR (4) pack of tickets ($80 value) to see the Fredericksburg Nats play baseball! Raffle tickets will be for sale for $1.00 each!
23 days ago, Terra Ward
A circular Fredericksburg Nationals baseball logo featuring a red letter “F” on a white baseball with red stitching. The baseball is outlined by a blue ring with the words “FREDERICKSBURG NATIONALS” in white capital letters and two small white stars. Below the logo, red script text reads “Enter to Win.”
Take a look at these AWESOME Yowell sweatshirts that we are going to be raffling on Friday, April 17th at BINGO night!! Raffle tickets can be purchased in CASH for $1.00 per ticket.
23 days ago, Terra Ward
A colorful flyer advertising a “Someone Special Bingo” event with raffle items. At the top, large bright text reads “Someone Special Bingo,” surrounded by confetti and two bingo balls labeled 28 and 46. A yellow banner underneath says “Raffle Items Available.” A red burst graphic states that raffle tickets cost $1 each and only cash is accepted. An icon of three raffle tickets appears beside it. Lower on the flyer is a photo of two sweatshirts—one navy and one white—each with the word “YES” in red patterned letters. Text explains that attendees receive one free raffle ticket in their bingo bag, can place tickets in containers for specific prizes, and may buy additional tickets with cash during the event. It notes that the two sweatshirts are separate raffle items, both youth large, washed, and customized with Yowell school spirit. At the bottom, a red graphic reads “Enter to Win.”
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!
24 days 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.
29 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.

about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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

about 1 month 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.”