Tuttle Elementary

It's time for Kindergarten Registration!

If you have a child that will turn 5 before August 31 it's time to begin the enrollment process! 
 

Click here to enroll.
Sign up for DIAL screening.

Please complete the new kindergarten registration after you've made your screening appointment.  If you have a current student at Tuttle Elementary, please only include your rising kinder on the Infinite Campus registration.

Our Kinder team is completing DIAL screenings on Friday, May 29.  This is mandatory for all rising Kindergarteners who will be registering for school for the 2026-2027 school year. Please review the available time slots and click on the button beside the date and time that works best for you to sign up. You only need to select one.

When you come, please make sure to bring the following items:
- Certified copy of child’s Birth Certificate.
- Parent / Guardian Photo ID (Name must be on birth certificate or guardian documents)
- Custody papers (if applicable)
- Two Proofs of Residence in the Tuttle Elementary district, including any TWO of the following: Active NC Driver’s License, ID Card Issued by NC DMV, Property Tax Bill for residence in school district, Lease / Rental Agreement, Current Power Bill, Current Cable Bill, Current Water Bill, Current Trash Pickup Bill, Current Natural Gas Bill, Landline Phone Bill

You may also submit digital copies of these documents to our school's data manager, Shannon Lowman. You can email your files to her at Shannon_Lowman@catawbaschools.net

The following items must be completed and brought to your child’s school within the first month of school:
- Child’s Current Immunization Record
-  North Carolina Health Assessment

Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you in May!

                       Ms. Springs consistently goes above and beyond for both students and staff.  She plays a big role in making field trips enjoyable and successful, always jumping in to help – like making sure all the lunches and drinks get off the bus and to the right place.  Ms. Springs prioritizes building strong relationships with her students, creating a positive and supportive enviornment where they feel valued and connected.  Her dedication and teamwork make a meaningful

impact on our school community.  

Mrs. Evans consistently goes above and beyond to support our staff and students. She generously stepped in to make copies for all of the first grade classes for an entire month, helping keep instruction running smoothly.  Mrs. Evans also took the extra time to thoroughly clean the desks inside and out, showing great care for our learning enviornment.  Her willingness to help and her positive attitude make a big difference for our first grade team and our school.  

On Monday, March 30, 2026 our students explored the world of possibilities during Career Day!  They rotated through three exciting fields that sparked their curiosity and imagination.  From designing as architexts, to caring for animals in pet grooming and veterinarian services, flying high with our drone team and even learning about life-saving careers like EMS and organ preservation.  

We loved seeing their questions, creativity, and enthusiasm as they discovered their new passions.  Who knows?  We may have future linemen, chiropractors, flower farmers, hair stylists, or K-9 officers in our classrooms today!  

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible presenters for inspiring our next generation!

TALENT SHOW 2026 

We’ve got talent….YES we do! 

On Monday, March 30, 2026, our amazing students took the stage and wowed us with their incredible talents – from singing to dancing to hula hoop tricks, rocking it out on the electric guitar and even solving a Rubik’s Cube in record time!  

Their confidence, creativity, and courage truly shined bright.  We are so proud of our talented kiddos for sharing their gifts and cheering each other on!   

2^nd Grade has kicked off The Little Read with a stellar start featuring Our Solar System: A Steallar Neighborhood by Stacy McAnulty!

Students received their very own copy of the book and enjoyed a space-themed book tasting with out-of-this-world snakcs.  As they dive into learning about the solar system, they are making real-world connections the recent exciting Artemis launch – reminding us that exploration is happening right now, right above us! 

In STEAM, students are taking their learning even further by using Sphero Indi robots to travel through the solar system, exploring each planet just like thhe astronauts on a mission.

The excitement is sky-high as our young scientists blast off into reading, coding, and discovery!   

As always, our Robotics team showed up (loud & proud) and showed out at competition. 

From start to finish, our students demonstrated teamwork, determination, and outstanding sportsmanship.  They cheered each other on, problem-solved under pressure and represented our school well.  

We are especially proud of our teams that advanced through mulitple rounds in the single-elimination tournament.  

Way to go Tuttle Robotics Team!  Your hard work and positive spirit makes us so proud! 

As our incredible guidance counselor, Ms. Parker makes a lasting impact on our students each and every day.  She co-chairs our student council, helping our student leaders grow and shine, and she is always there to support students as they navigate challenges by offering guidace, encouragement, and a compassionate listening ear.  Mr. Parker recently went above and beyond by organizing our Career Day, bringing in community members to share their professions and inspire our students to dream big about their futures.  Her kindness, dedication, and willingness to help wherever needed make our school a better place for everyone.  

A familiar and much-loved face in our school, Mrs. Oaks has stepped into a new role.  We are so fortunate that she chose to come back and continue making a difference as a tutor!  She supports students with patience, care, and dedication.  Whether she is working one-on-one with students or leading small groups, she is pitching in wherever she’s needed.  Mrs. Oaks brings postivity and experience to everything she does.  Her willingness to come back and help out speaks volumes about her commitment to our school community.  

We are looking for MHS Seniors that attended Tuttle to come read to our classrooms on May 15.  This is the day of the Senior Walk and will happen about 30 minutes prior.  If you meet the criteria and want to read to a class, please click Sign Up Here!

To MHS Seniors who are former Tuttle Students; we invite you to join us on Friday, May 15, 2026 for the annual Senior Walk!  Come and walk the halls of Tuttle one last time!  It will begin at 2:00pm.  Contact the school or a 6^th grade teacher to RSVP! 

Today we recognize and appreciate the incredible individuals who keep our school organized, efficient and running smoothly each and every day: Mrs. Vonda and Mrs. Lowman.  From managing important information and supporting staff to helping families and students, your work touches every part of our school community.

Thank you for your dedication, reliability, and the countless behind-the-scene tasks you handled with care.  We are so grateful for all that you do! 

Our Mathletes recently showed off their problem-solving skills as they competed in team and individual rounds at Catawba Counts.  

Congratulations to E’zarrah for having the top score for our Tuttle team! 

We are so proud of our 5^th graders Aubree, Bobby and Maddie for representing Tuttle at the Education Foundation’s Student Leadership Academy at Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory.  Throughout the day, they built their leadership skills, took on new challenges and discovered just how important teamwork can be.  Way to go leaders! 

What an out of this world STEAM Night! 

Students and families enjoyed hands-on math games, explored our Sphero Indie solar system, and took on the Artemis STEM Challenge.  Over 400 student art pieces were on display (including a Glow Art Show) plus fun extras like 3D printed aliens. 

Thank you to our students, families and staff for making this night such a huge success.  We are so proud of our learners and the creativity, and curiosity they showed.

Our 5^th graders recently released 123 rainbow trout at South Mountain State Park.  They have raised these fish from eggs as part of a hands-on enviornmental science project called, “Trout in the Classroom.”  With support from Hickory NC Trout Unlimited Chaper 032, students explored river ecosystems by studying macroinvertebrates, tying flies, and observing habitats in the river.  This experience helped them understand the importance of clean water, healthy habitats, and their role in protecting the enviiornment.  

Today wasn’t just a trout release….it was the culmination of months of inquiry, responsibility, and real-world enviornmental learning!  

The MHS Jazz Band visited recently to perform for our 6^th grade students.  They shared with the students about the instruments they were playing.  Students also shared why they like being a part of the band program and encouraged 6^th graders to consider taking band when they enter Maiden Middle.  Thank you MHS Jazz Band for spending time with our Tuttle Students!