Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Perez
Say hello to Mrs. Perez, one of our amazing third grade teachers this year. Mrs. Perez is a proud champion of curiosity, science, and STEM! A New Jersey native, Mrs. Perez joined the VES family in 2023 as a fourth grade teacher and has brought her passion for hands-on learning to life in her classroom.
Inspired by a student early in her career, Mrs. Perez is committed to making learning meaningful and fun for all students. Whether she’s sharing a great book or firing up a science investigation, she brings energy and creativity to her work every day!
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Say hello to Mrs. Perez, one of our amazing third grade teachers this year. Mrs. Perez is a proud champion of curiosity, science, and STEM! A New Jersey native, Mrs. Perez joined the VES family in 2023 as a fourth grade teacher and has brought her passion for hands-on learning to life in her classroom.
Inspired by a student early in her career, Mrs. Perez is committed to making learning meaningful and fun for all students. Whether she’s sharing a great book or firing up a science investigation, she brings energy and creativity to her work every day!
#BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
Staff Spotlight: Miss Macy Miner
Say hello to Miss Macy Miner, one of our wonderful special education paraprofessionals! A Bentonville native, Miss Miner has been part of our VES team since 2022. She’s passionate about helping all students succeed and believes that every single child deserves the same opportunity to learn and grow.
Watching her students thrive, gain confidence, and reach their goals is her favorite part of her job. We’re so lucky to have her compassion and dedication at VES!
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Say hello to Miss Macy Miner, one of our wonderful special education paraprofessionals! A Bentonville native, Miss Miner has been part of our VES team since 2022. She’s passionate about helping all students succeed and believes that every single child deserves the same opportunity to learn and grow.
Watching her students thrive, gain confidence, and reach their goals is her favorite part of her job. We’re so lucky to have her compassion and dedication at VES!
#BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Sarah Overman
Introducing Mrs. Sarah Overman, one of our fabulous kindergarten teachers! Mrs. Overman has been part of the VES team since we opened in 2022 and brings warmth, joy, and a deep belief in every student’s potential.
Originally from North Carolina, Mrs. Overman became a teacher to help students feel seen, valued, and capable of reaching their highest goals. She loves cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers and her little learners in the classroom!
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Introducing Mrs. Sarah Overman, one of our fabulous kindergarten teachers! Mrs. Overman has been part of the VES team since we opened in 2022 and brings warmth, joy, and a deep belief in every student’s potential.
Originally from North Carolina, Mrs. Overman became a teacher to help students feel seen, valued, and capable of reaching their highest goals. She loves cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers and her little learners in the classroom!
#BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Lasiter
Introducing Mrs. Lasiter, one of our passionate and nurturing first grade teachers! She joined the VES family in 2022 and has been making a meaningful impact in the lives of her students ever since. Inspired by her own fun and memorable elementary experience, Mrs. Lasiter strives to create a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and excited to learn. She’s all heart and we’re lucky to have her!
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Introducing Mrs. Lasiter, one of our passionate and nurturing first grade teachers! She joined the VES family in 2022 and has been making a meaningful impact in the lives of her students ever since. Inspired by her own fun and memorable elementary experience, Mrs. Lasiter strives to create a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and excited to learn. She’s all heart and we’re lucky to have her!
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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Pschierer
Meet Mrs. Pschierer, our amazing assistant principal who has been part of the Vaughn Elementary family since 2022! With a heart for supporting students and staff, she brings energy, kindness, and a passion for creating opportunities for all learners.
Originally from Arkansas, Mrs. Pschierer became an educator because she believes that learning to read opens doors for a child’s future and she’s dedicated to helping create world changers and problem solvers. Whether she’s supporting classrooms, greeting families, or baking her famous chocolate chip cookies, she helps make VES a place where everyone feels cared for.
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Meet Mrs. Pschierer, our amazing assistant principal who has been part of the Vaughn Elementary family since 2022! With a heart for supporting students and staff, she brings energy, kindness, and a passion for creating opportunities for all learners.
Originally from Arkansas, Mrs. Pschierer became an educator because she believes that learning to read opens doors for a child’s future and she’s dedicated to helping create world changers and problem solvers. Whether she’s supporting classrooms, greeting families, or baking her famous chocolate chip cookies, she helps make VES a place where everyone feels cared for.
#BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Amos
Meet Mrs. Amos, our incredible Digital Literacy teacher who’s been part of the Vaughn family since 2022! Whether she’s helping students grow their tech skills or supporting her teammates with a big smile, she brings energy, kindness, and a love for learning to everything she does.
Mrs. Amos became an educator to make a difference in kids’ lives and it shows! One of her favorite things about VES is how supportive, caring, and FUN the staff and students are.
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Meet Mrs. Amos, our incredible Digital Literacy teacher who’s been part of the Vaughn family since 2022! Whether she’s helping students grow their tech skills or supporting her teammates with a big smile, she brings energy, kindness, and a love for learning to everything she does.
Mrs. Amos became an educator to make a difference in kids’ lives and it shows! One of her favorite things about VES is how supportive, caring, and FUN the staff and students are.
#BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Halbmaier
Meet Mrs. Halbmaier, our library media specialist and resident book expert! A Bentonville native, she’s been part of the Vaughn team since 2022 and has a heart for helping students fall in love with books and learning.
With her background in both teaching and library science, Mrs. Halbmaier brings a wealth of knowledge and lots of enthusiasm to the VES library. Her favorite part of working here? The people! #BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
Meet Mrs. Halbmaier, our library media specialist and resident book expert! A Bentonville native, she’s been part of the Vaughn team since 2022 and has a heart for helping students fall in love with books and learning.
With her background in both teaching and library science, Mrs. Halbmaier brings a wealth of knowledge and lots of enthusiasm to the VES library. Her favorite part of working here? The people! #BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
Staff Spotlight: Meet Mrs. Schacht!
Mrs. Kendra Schacht is proud to serve as the principal of Vaughn Elementary, and this year marks her fourth year on the VES team! She was part of the founding staff when the school opened in 2022 and is passionate about building a school community where every eagle feels known, supported, and inspired to grow.
Mrs. Schacht works closely with staff, families, and students to ensure Vaughn is a place where learning and relationships come first. Her favorite part of the job? Celebrating the little wins and watching students soar!
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Mrs. Kendra Schacht is proud to serve as the principal of Vaughn Elementary, and this year marks her fourth year on the VES team! She was part of the founding staff when the school opened in 2022 and is passionate about building a school community where every eagle feels known, supported, and inspired to grow.
Mrs. Schacht works closely with staff, families, and students to ensure Vaughn is a place where learning and relationships come first. Her favorite part of the job? Celebrating the little wins and watching students soar!
#BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
Staff Spotlight: Meet Mr. Knoble!
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Matt Knoble to Vaughn Elementary as our new music teacher! While this is his first year at VES, he’s no stranger to Bentonville. Mr. Knoble has been teaching middle school in the district for many years.
He brings a passion for music, a heart for students, and a wealth of experience to our campus. We can’t wait to see how he inspires our young musicians this year!
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We’re excited to welcome Mr. Matt Knoble to Vaughn Elementary as our new music teacher! While this is his first year at VES, he’s no stranger to Bentonville. Mr. Knoble has been teaching middle school in the district for many years.
He brings a passion for music, a heart for students, and a wealth of experience to our campus. We can’t wait to see how he inspires our young musicians this year!
#BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
Over the next couple of weeks, as we gear up for the new school year, we’ll be introducing the incredible staff members who make Vaughn Elementary so special. Some are new faces joining us this year, and others are familiar favorites returning to continue their amazing work.
đź“Ł Staff Spotlight: Meet Mary Samuel!
If you’ve visited the front office at VES, chances are you’ve been greeted by the bright smile of Mary Samuel, our amazing registrar! Mary is often the first person families meet when enrolling at Vaughn, and she makes everyone feel right at home with her friendly, funny, and welcoming personality.
From handling enrollment and residency documents to keeping student records organized, Mary is a go-to support for both families and staff. We’re so lucky to have her as part of our VES family! 🦅
#BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
đź“Ł Staff Spotlight: Meet Mary Samuel!
If you’ve visited the front office at VES, chances are you’ve been greeted by the bright smile of Mary Samuel, our amazing registrar! Mary is often the first person families meet when enrolling at Vaughn, and she makes everyone feel right at home with her friendly, funny, and welcoming personality.
From handling enrollment and residency documents to keeping student records organized, Mary is a go-to support for both families and staff. We’re so lucky to have her as part of our VES family! 🦅
#BuildingFuturesAtVES #VESstaffspotlight #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #Bentonville #whereexcellencelives
The Book Bus will be rolling tomorrow night! Join us between 5:00-6:00 at VES for Park and Play or at one of our neighborhood routes. Our special guest reader/performer will be Mr. Knoble- our new Music Teacher! Come out and meet him!
https://www.bentonvillebulletin.com/p/bentonville-schools-launches-upgraded-book-bus-to-encourage-summer-reading
What a great night for the inaugural run of the new Book Bus! Thanks to all of the teachers, students and parents who came out. Thanks to our special Guest Readers from Bentonville West High School Student Government Assoication, Bret Hundley, Will Davis and Ava Mae Masters! Congrats to Victor, our first Raffle Winner! We'll be back next Tuesday! See you then!
See you this evening!!
Field Day is tomorrow!
Due to the threat of severe weather, school will be dismissing at 12:30. Discovery and Boys & Girls Club will also be CLOSED! Buses will load at 12:30. If you are picking your student up, please do so before 12:30. Thank you!
Check out these important End of Year Events at VES. We can’t wait to celebrate our students and all they’ve accomplished this year!
See the Vaughn Calendar for more details, including times for events: https://www.bentonvillek12.org/o/ves/events
Our final Eagle Summit of the year was a celebration of hard work, character, and community!
We recognized students who consistently demonstrated our core values and celebrated those who completed this year’s reading challenges. Way to go, Eagles!
A special thank you to the Grimsley Junior High Jazz Band and Mr. Hume for their incredible performance. Your talent and energy added so much to the event. What a treat for our students and staff!
We are proud of all our Eagles for finishing strong and staying true to the values that make Vaughn Elementary such a special place to learn and grow.
Yearbooks are being sent home today!! If you forgot to order before the deadline, you can still purchase a yearbook and have it shipped to your house.
Congratulations to these recent graduates! Miss Happersett completed her Master's degree in School Counseling and Mrs. Perez completed her Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Your VES Family is proud of you!
📚🌞 We are thrilled to announce that our Summer Book Bus has received a generous $3,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation! 🚍✨Thank you, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, for investing in literacy and helping us turn every stop into a reading adventure! ❤️📖
