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!

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! 

Our Junior Robotics Team wrapped up an incredible year with a special showcase for their families!  2^nd & 3^rd grade students demonstrated their coding skills using the Sphero, Dash and Finch robots.  We are so proud of these young innovators and the confidence they’ve built through robotics! 

The opening reception for the mall art show was a huge success!  

Congratulations to Taya for earning 1^st place in the Elementary Art Division.  

Be sure to stop by, our students’ artwork will be on display through Sunday, May 10.  

Our second graders had a stellar time at The Little Read performance!  They enjoyed a far-out, solar system themed play by Lenoir-Rhyne students and got an inside look at author Stacy McAnulty’s creative process.  Even better – they heard stories about the next books she is writing in her Our Universe series.  

We’re proud of Ellie, Colson and Eli, whose writing was on display in the auditorium as our top 3 writing contest winners!  

We are SO proud of our very own JJ!  Our kindergarten superstar represented Tuttle at the Special Olympics today, and we couldn’t be more excited for him!  His joy, determination, and big smile inspire all of us every single day.  

Way to go, JJ!  We are cheering you on and celebrating you! 

We celebrate Mrs. Plonk on School Principal’s Day and EVERYDAY! 

Strong leadership is the foundation of our school success, and we are grateful to have Mrs. Plonk! 

Best of luck to our students representing Tuttle and Maiden Middle at the National Archery Competition in Kentucky! 

Andrew B
Knox  B
Easton E
Parker H 
Anna J 
KC L
Savannah P
IV R
Maddie Jo S

We are so lucky to have Nurse Heather looking after us at Tuttle!   Whether we need a band-aid, a

peppermint, or a rice pack, she keeps us together and feeling our best!  Thank you Nurse Heather for all that you do! 

Mrs. Styers’ dedication, hard work, and passion for providing meaningful opportunities for students shine through in all she does.  Thank you for your commitment to our Trout in the Classroom program, trout team, and the countless hours you put into making STEAM night such a success.  Your enthusiasm and leadership make a postive impact on our school community every day!  You Rock! 

Mrs. Fulbright always greets everyone with a smile and a cheerful “hayyy” that can brighten anyone’s day.  Her positive attitude, work ethic and willingness to help wherever needed makes a difference in each school day.  Thank you for jumping in to shuttle grade levels to the park and returning to support students and staff.  We truly appreciate all you do!