With close to 800 votes for 28 schools, we are delighted to announce the Cool School Contest Winner. Congratulation to St. John Neumann Academy! They will be awarded a prize pack which includes lunch for the staff catered by Mellow Mushroom Blacksburg, a traveling petting zoo visit from Precious Valley Farms, bowling passes for the entire school from NRV SuperBowl, Usborne books from Heather Abbott, and a $50 gift card from Beth Widdowson, Shaklee Independent Distributor. Thank you prize sponsors for these great gifts! Thanks to everyone who voted and kudos to Belview, Harding, and Pulaski Elementary which were very close!
We LOVE reading about the schools and individuals your families appreciate and the comments have been so numerous we will include more next week. Be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page where we've been posting them as well. You might see yours!
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Mrs Quesenberry is the best kindergarten teacher that the world has ever seen! Many her age are long retired but she is still going strong - approaching each day with joy, energy and mountains of love. You have made a difference in so many lives :)
I would like to thank Ashley Bales for being a very strong person and being there for her students when ever they need her.
Thank you to all the staff at Belview. They will do anything for the kids at this school and love them like their own. I am proud my kids are Belview Bees!!
Dawn Restrepo at Christiansburg Primary is the most honest, giving, supportive teacher ever! She has been so wonderful and down to earth and my son loves going to school every day! She is an absolute rock star!
Belle Heth Elementary is a wonderful place of fun and learning
All the teaching and administrative personnel at Dalton Intermediate
Thank you all at Pulaski Middle School for making your school a cool place to learn and have teachers that care about the students.
Thanks to Mrs. Sedor at HAE for her positive influence!
All of the teachers at Belle Heth Elementary are amazing, caring teachers who make learning fun!
Ms.Hess, Thank you for your care and hardwork with your students. We are grateful & appreciate you so much! @ Pulaski Elementry School
I think Utzinger is a wonderful teacher!
The staff at Christiansburg Primary is amazing! They always go above and beyond to teach and care for our children!
Belle Heth is a fun place to be. I just want to thank Ms. Zienius, Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Dye, and Mrs. Franklin for being so awesome and making school a lot easier for me with your smiles and funny comments!
Thanks to Becca Rainey (librarian) and Terri Vangelos (gifted resource teacher) for the amazing STEAM-related "during the day" and extra-curricular activities for the students at Belview this year. Makes life and school worthwhile for my little guy! He is one happy boy in the mornings when it's any kind of Maker day!
Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Heller, and Mrs. Miller- we can't thank you enough for your love and care of our children!! We pray that God will continue to bless your labor at Dayspring Christian Academy! All the teachers and staff are so appreciated!!
Mr. Green! He our custodian and is the heart and soul of our school.
Mrs Woinski @McHarg Elementary is an awesome 1st grade teacher. She really encourages her students and makes it fun to learn.
PES has a very amazing staff. My grandson is austic and they have been very helpful in getting him all the help and programs he needs to be successful.
Thanks Stephanie Sedor for keeping Harding Avenue cool!
We deeply love every teacher at Dayspring Christian Academy
We are so grateful for the amazing teachers and staff at St. John Neumann Academy!
Principal of Christiansburg Primary school Mr Lewis. We moved here 1 year ago and as soon as I met him I knew my daughter would love it there and feel safe and learn so much there.
Dr. Michael Perry the Principal of DES is awesome! His demeanor is warm & inviting. He always has a kind word for everyone. He always acknowledges his students whenever he sees them in public.
Mrs. Ellerman, McHarg Elementary , she is awesome!
Thank you to ALL the staff at AES
Special thanks to the 7th grade teachers who work so hard to assist the students, Morris, Edwards, Reynolds, Curd, McPeake, Frankenberger.
Dalton Intermediate has the best people working with our children. The Principal, Mr. Payne, goes above and beyond to care for the kids. The teachers are also phenomenal, such as Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Cook, Mr. Dickerson, Mrs. Gess, and Mr. Conner.
Thank you Belview for loving my boys and for giving them the very best education every day.
My daughter has loved kindergarten this year at Eastern Montgomery Elementary! Thanks to Mrs.Pruitt for an amazing year and helping her learn so much, its amazing to see how much she has learned this year from you!!"
Thank you Mrs Saunders for always caring about my child and returning my phone calls.
Everyone at Margaret Beeks Elementary adores our librarian, Rhonda Burch, who is not only a sweet dispenser of hugs but an energetic organizer of fun Spirit Week-style competitions that raise thousands of dollars for new books. Her creativity and enthusiasm represent the best of Margaret Beeks.
Thank you Kipps elementary school teachers and staff!
I would like to thank Mrs. Rash for being an awesome principle at Pulaski middle school.
Dalton Intermediate is GREAT!
Ms Drenewich is awesome at Belle Heth
Mrs. Hanigan at Eastern Montgomery Elementary is the sweetest kindest librarian ever.
The faculty at McHarg makes each day brighter for our kids. We appreciate all of their love and kindness!
Margaret Beeks has the most AWESOME staff. So kind and supportive, we love the love we feel here!
PES has been amazing to our family. I couldn't have a better school for all 3 of my kids.
Gail King, Kipps Elementary. Thank you for your dedication to teaching young minds and for the love and support you give to the children and families of Kipps E.S.
The 6th grade Mimosa team and the 7th grade Dogwood team at Christiansburg Middle School!! What a great group of teachers!!
Thank you St. John Neumann for blanketing my family in prayers this year!!
Thank you, Mrs. Wharton, for your dedication and hard work!
Mr Fowler the band director at Pulaski middle school. He has the patience of a saint and the kids love him! Thanks so much!
Thanks to everyone at Prices Fork elem. You are amazing!
Mrs. Poff is an amazing teacher! We love her! -Margaret Beeks Elementary
Mrs. Page Thank you for teaching me years ago, I had a great time in your class and you are a great teacher.
Thanks Kelly McPherson for being an amazing, energetic and creative teacher!! You have made Kipps Elementary a fun learning environment!
Dalton Intermediate is the best!!
