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!

Our 3^rd graders have been studying idioms.  They had “Idiom Day” where they brought idioms to life with creative costumes.  The teachers even joined in the fun.  

Our Terrapins kicked off the 3D Archery Tournament season this weekend.  

Congrats to Maddie for placing 3^rd at the 2026 Trojan Country Shootout! 

We hosted our third Rise & Read event on Friday, March 6, 2026.  

Classrooms acorss our school started the day with a shared story, special guest readers and lots of excitement.  We all read “Nellie’s Big Splash” about a baby sea turtle who overcomes her fear of the ocean to join her brothers and sisters. 

Moments like these remind us that reading brings people together.  Thank you to our amazing guest readers who helped make this event so special for our students.  

Four of our 6^th grade students participated in the Catawba County Elementary All-County Chorus.  They worked for several weeks prior on the music.  On Friday, March 13, 2026 Ari, Giana, Peyton and Kasen came together with students from all over Catawba County to rehearse with clinician and conductor, Sally K Albrecht.  At 6:30 pm that evening, they presented a concert.  The concert was amazing.  

Thank you students for representing Tuttle so well!  We are so proud of you! 

Tuttle Elementary School’s Music Ensemble recently showcased their dedication and talent in a special combined concert on Monday, March 23, 2026. Joining forces with students from Balls Creek Elementary, Maiden Elementary, and Murray Elementary, this impressive group featured over 100 student musicians.

Since January, students have committed to after-school rehearsals, building their skills and preparing for this collaborative performance. After just one hour of rehearsal together on the day of the concert, these young musicians came together to deliver an outstanding performance.

Their hard work, focus, and enthusiasm were evident throughout the concert. We are incredibly proud of their commitment and the exceptional job they did representing Tuttle Elementary!

Special thanks to the Bandys Band Alumni Association for providing pizza for our students before the performance! 

Help us celebrate Ms. Mejia for being named Beginning Teacher of the Month for Catawba County Schools!

Ms. Mejia brigns incredible energy, positivity, and heart to our school.  We are lucky to her as part of the Tuttle family.  

Some of our 5^th & 6^th grade students participated in a speech contest recently.  They knocked it out of the park with their thoughts about the importance of setting a goal.  

Congratulations to Mariana who will represent Tuttle at the district competition next month.  

Pictured: (L to R) Anna J, 2^nd place; Ari M, 3^rd place; Mariana S. 1^st place

Ms. Mejia joined our first-grade team in January and you would never know it – she jumped right in and has done an excellent job..  She handled virtual meets seemlessly during multiple weather-related remote days and showed great flexibility and professionalism.  We are so thankful to have her as part of our school community! 

Mrs. Vonda has quickly become a valued memebr of the Tuttle family since joining us in December.  In a short amount of time, she has the learned the many roles and responsibilities of her position and stepped into them with confidence and professionalism.  Her easy-going nature, positive attitude, and willingness to help wherever needed make her a joy to work with. Vonda’s personality and professionalism shine each day, and we are truly grateful for her helpfulness and the positive energy she brings to Tuttle.  

                       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!