South Bloomfield Elementary -

Our principals put a fun spin on learning with a little Jeopardy! 🎉 Our fifth graders competed, collaborated, and brushed up on important information to help them start the school year informed, confident, and ready to be successful! 🏆📖 Learning the rules, knowing the resources, and having a little fun along the way! 💙💛

🌟 Starting the Year with a Promise! 🌟 Our kindergarteners are kicking off the school year by working together to create their very own Class Promise Posters and Contracts! 💙

Welcome back, preschool! We’re so happy you’re here! 💙💛

Mrs. Yoder's students compared their resting and active heart rates, explored engaging learning stations, and began building background knowledge about how the heart works. What a fun, hands-on way to launch the first module and get our students excited about the learning ahead! 📚🫀✨

✨ Welcome Back, Champions! 💙💛 The halls of South Bloomfield Elementary are coming alive, and we couldn’t be more excited for a brand-new school year! 📚✏️

We welcomed our Teays Valley staff back for our annual Convocation in the TVHS auditorium this morning! It’s always special to bring our entire team together in one place as we prepare for another great school year. During Convocation, we celebrated and recognized staff members and heard an update and inspiring message from Superintendent Kyle Wolfe as we look ahead to the year to come. We’re grateful for the dedicated teachers, administrators, support staff and team members who make a difference for our students every day. We’re ready for a great year!

We had the privilege of surprising five outstanding members of our Teays Valley team with special honors during this morning’s Convocation! 🌟 ALL In Award Brittany Brushart — Ashville Secretary Pam Elder — Bus Driver The ALL In Award recognizes employees who go above and beyond the call of duty — setting high standards, paying attention to the details and always being willing to go the extra mile. 🍎 Educator of Excellence Award Christy Rigsby — Ashville Kindergarten Teacher Melinda Sauerbrun — West 7th Grade Teacher Alissa Streitenberger — South Bloomfield Preschool Teacher The Educator of Excellence Award honors outstanding educators who make a difference through their dedication to students, excellence in teaching, involvement in our community and commitment to the values of Teays Valley. We are incredibly proud of these five deserving staff members and grateful for the positive impact they make on our students, colleagues and Viking community each day. Please join us in congratulating Brittany, Pam, Christy, Melinda and Alissa on these well-deserved honors!

Congratulations to John Hyder, Heidi Miller, and Laura Nungester, who received their Golden Apple in recognition of entering their 30th year in education! Thirty years of educating, encouraging, and making a difference in the lives of students is an incredible milestone. We are grateful for their years of dedication and service to Teays Valley and the countless students they have impacted along the way. Please join us in congratulating John, Heidi, and Laura on this well-deserved recognition!

We celebrated the incredible folks who keep our school running... our custodial and maintenance teams! We shared great food and a little friendly competition. A massive thank you to this amazing crew for working endlessly behind the scenes to get our facilities sparkling and ready for the new school year. We appreciate everything you do!

What an incredible way to wrap up the summer! ☀️💙 Our final Playground Pop-Up and PTO Back-to-School Bash was a huge success! It was wonderful to see so many of our Viking families laughing, playing, and connecting before the start of another amazing school year. A heartfelt thank you to Teays Valley Educational Foundation (TVEF) for generously sponsoring our Summer Activity Bags and to our amazing South Bloomfield PTO for bringing Business of Bounce and making the evening even more fun for our students! We also want to extend a very special thank you to Holly, Meg, Mrs. Perry, Mr. Mendenhall, Mrs. Fletcher for your help tonight. Also thank you to Mr. Lemieux and Mrs. Swanger for their time, energy, and dedication in making these events possible. Thank you to everyone who joined us this summer. We can’t wait to welcome our Vikings back to school soon! 💙💛

As part of Viking Academy, 70 staff members, including teachers, administrators, secretaries and bus drivers had the opportunity to visit Arsenal-1 at Anduril, gaining a firsthand look at the innovative work happening right here in our community. The visit provided valuable insight into the exciting career opportunities in manufacturing available to both our students and community members. Experiences like these help us better connect classroom to careers while continuing to strengthen our partnership with Anduril. We’re excited to keep building this relationship and expanding opportunities that will prepare our students for successful futures, right here in their own backyard. #VikingPride

It's still summer... but inside our buildings, the learning has already begun! Today marked the kickoff of Viking Academy, our three-day professional development event, and our staff members are making the most of their summer by investing in new ideas, collaborating with colleagues, and sharpening their skills for the year ahead. Thank you to all of our educators for choosing to spend part of your summer growing alongside one another. We can't wait to see all the great things you'll bring back to your classrooms!

A huge thank you to all of our amazing families who joined us this morning for our Summer Playground Pop-Up! It was wonderful seeing so many smiling faces enjoying time together before the new school year. A special thank you to the Harrison Township Fire Department for bringing the fun with their fire truck and sprinkler activities! 🚒💦 The kids had an absolute blast cooling off and making summer memories. Also thank you TVEF for helping sponsor our summer pop ups. Thank you for spending part of your morning with us. See you at our next Playground Pop-Up! ☀️💙💛

☀️Update: Harrison Twp. Fire Dept. is Joining us on Friday! 💦 📍 Where: The Big Playground 🕙 When: Friday, July 17 | 10:00–11:00 AM 🛍️ What: 100 FREE Summer Activity Bags (first-come, first-served!) We’re also excited to welcome the Harrison Township Fire Department, who will be joining us to provide sprinkler fun in the playground parking lot to help everyone cool off during the hot weather! With a warm forecast expected, please have your child wear shoes and clothes they’re happy to get wet in, and don’t forget sunscreen and a towel-if needed. Summer Activity Bags are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan to arrive early to grab yours before they’re gone! We can’t wait to see everyone back on the playground for another morning of laughter, friendship, and summer fun! See you Friday!

Is the "summer boredom" starting to creep in? We’ve got you covered! ☀️🧴

Join us this July 17th for our next Summer Playground Pop-Up! It’s the perfect time to refresh your stash of activities and let the kids reconnect with their school friends.

📍 Where: The Big Playground
🕙 When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🛍️ What: 100 FREE Summer Activity Bags!

These bags are first-come, first-served, so try to get there early to snag yours! We can’t wait to see everyone back on the playground for some mid-summer fun. 🛝✨

Is your child starting Kindergarten this fall? 🎒

The transition from home to school is a big step! The Ohio Department of Education has put together this fantastic, easy-to-follow guide with tips to help make this change successful and positive for your "little learner."

Use this checklist as a roadmap to celebrate what they already know and practice what’s to come! Remember, every child develops at their own pace—this is just a guide to work toward together.

👇 Save or share this image for a quick reminder! 👇

Whew… it was a hot one! ☀️🥵 Thank you to all of our South Bloomfield Elementary families who braved the heat to join us for Summer Pop-Up #2. We loved seeing so many smiling faces as everyone picked up their next Summer Adventure! If you weren’t able to make it today, don’t worry! We have 20 additional Summer Adventure bags available outside the main office while supplies last. Stay cool, have fun, and keep making those summer memories! We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Summer Pop-Up!

Kick off the holiday weekend with us!☀️

Join us July 3rd, for our second Summer Playground Pop-Up! It’s the perfect time to get the kids outside and grab some fun supplies for the long weekend.

📍 Where: The Big Playground
🕙 When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🛍️ The Goods: 100 FREE Summer Activity Bags!

We only have 100 bags available! Stay for a playdate, catch up with friends, and let’s celebrate summer together. See you at 10:00 AM! 🛝✨

Summer Pop-Up #1 was a success! ☀️📚 It was great seeing so many of our students and families. We hope you enjoy your first Summer Adventure Packet and all the fun that comes with it! We’ll see you again on July 3 for Summer Pop-Up #2. A big thank you to the Teays Valley Educational Foundation for supporting our summer activities! 💙💛 #SBEChampions #SummerAdventure