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 10 hours 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 13 hours 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

1 day 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.

1 day 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!
3 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.

3 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.
4 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!
10 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.
11 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
15 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! 🐴
16 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! 💜
16 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
17 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.
19 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!
23 days 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.
🍀 Clovers vs Leprechauns Fundraiser! 🍀

Join the St. Patrick’s Day fun and support Yowell SCA! For just $1, buy Clover stickers for your class or Leprechaun stickers for another class in your grade. The class with the most clovers wins a prize!

📅 March 9–17
📍 Outside the Cafeteria
⏰ 8:10–8:45 AM

All proceeds support Yowell SCA ☘️
25 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A flyer that reads: St. Patrick’s Day SCA Fundraiser CLOVERS VS LEPRECHAUNS We are playing a school-wide game of Clovers vs Leprechauns. It is going to be so much fun!! Here are the rules: For $1.00 you can buy 4 Clover stickers for your OWN homeroom or you can buy 2 Leprechaun stickers for any other homeroom in your grade level. A Leprechaun sticker will cancel out 1 clover sticker. Each grade level class with the most clovers at the end of the week will win a prize. When: March 9 - 17 Cost: $1.00 Where: Outside of the Cafeteria Time: 8:10 - 8:45 All proceeds will go to Yowell SCA
We loved having members of the NJHS from Culpeper Middle School visit yesterday to read with our youngest Stallions in honor of Read Across America Week! 📚🐎

It was especially nice to see some of our former Stallions back in the building sharing their love of reading with our students. The little ones were so excited to listen to stories and spend time with their middle school role models.

Thank you to these wonderful students for taking the time to come visit and make the day so special for our readers. We appreciate you! 💙
28 days ago, Yowell Elementary School
A group of Culpeper Middle School NJHS students wearing matching light blue shirts stand together in a school hallway in front of a colorful bulletin board displaying student artwork.
An NJHS student sits on a classroom couch reading a colorful picture book to a small group of young students seated on a rug in front of her.
An NJHS student stands with an elementary teacher in a classroom while holding up a children’s book, as several young students sit at a table smiling toward the camera
A middle school NJHS student reads aloud from a picture book while sitting at a classroom table with several young elementary students gathered around listening.
A middle school student from NJHS sits on a small chair in a classroom reading a picture book to a small group of young elementary students seated on the carpet in front of her.
Today we had so much fun celebrating Dress Like a Teacher Day! 👩‍🏫🎨

Shout out to Adeline for dressing like our very own Mrs. Korona — paint apron and all! We love seeing our students show their creativity and school spirit. Great job, Adeline! 💙✨
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
An elementary student stands smiling beside her teacher in an art classroom. Both are wearing paint-splattered aprons. The teacher wears a dark apron with colorful paint marks and a T-shirt, while the student wears a similar apron and holds a white plastic paint palette. Behind them, a screen displays the words “Goldfish – Inspired by Henri Matisse,” and classroom posters featuring famous artists hang on the wall. Both appear happy as they pose together.
Mrs. Beard’s class learned about influential African Americans during Black History Month. Students learned about inventors, singers, and important historical figures who made contributions and inspired change including a brave first grader named Ruby Bridges. The boys and girls even got to listen to and dance to some popular and classic tunes.
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A classroom wall display with a sign that reads, “We are DIFFERENT. We are the same. We are Mrs. Beard’s class!” Below the sign, cut-out paper handprints in various skin tones form a heart shape. Around the heart, student-made star-shaped papers with drawings and short written messages are taped to a beige and red brick wall.
Inside an elementary classroom, a young student wearing a bright pink dress spins near the front of the room. A projector screen displays a colorful image, and classroom walls are covered with alphabet cards, numbers, posters, and learning materials. Storage bins and supplies are neatly stacked along the wall, and an American flag hangs in the corner.
Several elementary students stand beside their desks in a classroom, appearing to participate in an activity. The room has individual desks spaced apart, cabinets and cubbies along the back wall, a clock above the door, and colorful decorations including a birthday board and classroom posters.
A wall display titled “Martin Luther King Jr.’s Peace Tree” features a large brown paper tree trunk with green paper leaves. Each leaf contains student drawings and messages about love, friendship, peace, and kindness. A small poster with a photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is placed near the base of the tree on a beige and red brick wall.
To honor and celebrate Black History Month, Mrs. Wheeler’s third grade class learned about famous African Americans in meaningful and engaging ways—through math word problems, sentence corrections, and exploring a selection of books on Epic. After reading several books, students picked the person they found most interesting and made a Google Slides presentation to share with their classmates. They put so much pride and effort into their work, and it truly shows!
about 1 month ago, Yowell Elementary School
A student stands in front of a projected slide titled “Bessie Coleman” with a black-and-white photo of Bessie Coleman beside an airplane.
A student stands in front of a slide titled “Early Life” about Jackie Robinson, showing his birth year (1919) and a photo of him in a baseball uniform.
A student stands in front of a slide about MLK Jr. , showing an illustration of him
A completed “Sentence Repairs: Black History Month” worksheet showing corrected sentences about Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington Carver, and others.
A student stands in front of a slide titled “Known For” featuring a photo of Barack Obama and text about him being the first African American president.
A student stands in front of a slide titled “Known For” about Simone Biles, mentioning her U.S. title and gold medals, with an action photo of her performing gymnastics.
A student stands in front of a slide titled “Known For” about Jackie Robinson being the first Black player on the Brooklyn Dodgers, with a baseball photo.
A student stands in front of a slide titled “Early Life” with text about being born in 1913 and moving to Montgomery, Alabama, alongside a historical photo of Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr.
A “Sentence Repairs” worksheet page with completed sentences about Black History Month, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., and Jackie Robinson.
A completed “Black History Month Word Problems” worksheet showing addition and subtraction problems related to Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Jackie Robinson, Harriet Tubman, and George Washington Carver, with student work and answers written in pencil.