Vaughn Elementary

Kindergarten Family Night is TOMORROW! 🦅🎉 We’re so excited to welcome our future Vaughn Eagles for the 2025–2026 school year! Students with last names A–L: Arrival: 4:15–4:30 PM Welcome & Introductions: 4:30 PM Parent Presentation / Student Classroom Visit: 4:40 PM Student Pick-Up: 5:10 PM (Library) Students with last names M–Z: Arrival: 5:15–5:30 PM Welcome & Introductions: 5:30 PM Parent Presentation / Student Classroom Visit: 5:40 PM Student Pick-Up: 6:10 PM (Library) Location: Vaughn Elementary School 5301 SW Barron Rd, Bentonville, AR 72713 Parking: If the parking lot is full, please do not park on the grass. We have a sprinkler system that will be damaged if cars park on the grass. Overflow parking is allowed on the North side of Opal Road and the West Side of Barron Road.

K-2 students have done a great job testing. Now it's time for our 3rd and 4th graders to shine! Third and fourth grade students will take the ATLAS tests next week (May 5–9). Each day focuses on a different subject, so please help your child be ready to do their best! 📅 Schedule: Mon 5/5 – Reading Tues 5/6 – Math Wed 5/7 – Science Thurs 5/8 – Writing Testing begins at 7:30 AM—arrive on time! Make sure your child gets plenty of rest, eats a good breakfast, and leaves phones/smartwatches off and in backpacks. Let’s show what we know, Eagles! #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #EveryEagleEveryDay

The Gold Rush Run is tonight! See you at First Friday Bentonville with your running shoes on!

We can't wait to share our new Summer Book Bus with you! Join us at First Friday on the Bentonville Square! We'll be kicking off the Book Bus at the school with students on May 14th and 15th!

Attention K-2 parents!

🍭 What a sweet success! Thank you to all our families who joined us for Family STEM Night! From mixing beats to building circuits and exploring with local partners, our students had a blast diving into hands-on STEM fun. Huge shoutout to our community partners and staff who helped make the night magical! #EveryEagleEveryDay #VaughnEagles #whereexcellencelives #VESFoundationsForTheFuture

🎤✨ Talent Show Auditions for 3rd & 4th Grade ✨🎤 Does your 3rd or 4th grader have a special talent they’d love to share? Auditions for our upcoming Talent Show are happening next week! 🎶🎭🎸 If your child is interested in performing, they’ll need a permission slip — available from their teacher, the front office, or by emailing Mr. Timbrel at ktimbrel@bentonvillek12.org. Permission slips are due by Monday, April 28th. The Talent Show will be Thursday, May 22nd at 8:00 a.m.

Hey families! We’re excited to bring back the Summer Book Bus — now new and improved for an even more awesome reading adventure! ☀️✨ We want to hear from YOU to help us make it the best it can be. 📖💬 Please take a few minutes to complete our quick Parent Survey and share your thoughts, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDZFx9kPGfhWBdQthBjnHu4-7mriMsAHU94lN3RId3IJoIPQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we’re celebrating the incredible trio who keep Vaughn Elementary running smoothly every single day. Our amazing administrative professionals are the heartbeat of the front office — juggling calls, comforting kids, organizing all the things, and somehow always knowing exactly where everything (and everyone) is. Thank you, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Dana, and Ms. Mary! We’d share a photo of the three of them together… but we don’t have many — turns out it’s hard to catch them in the same spot when they’re always busy saving the day! Thank you for all you do — we are so grateful for you! #EveryEagleEveryDay

🎭🍭 You’re invited to a sweet adventure at Vaughn Elementary! 🍬🎶 Join us for our Spring Musical: Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS, presented by our talented Eagles! 📅 Dates: Tuesday, April 22nd & Thursday, April 24th 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM) 📍 Place: Vaughn Cafetorium Bring your golden ticket spirit and support our amazing student performers as they bring the world of Wonka to life! #VESFoundationsForTheFuture #VaughnEagles #EveryEagleEveryDay

Shop the Book Fair and then stay for our Spring Musical Willy Wonka! Book Fair will be open today until 6:00!

Spring Testing begins tomorrow! Check out this week’s schedule and help your student shine by getting plenty of rest, arriving on time, and encouraging their best effort. You've got this, Eagles!

Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/vaughnelementary3

“Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?" I see a kindergartener looking at me! 🐻👀 We’re so excited to welcome our 2025–2026 kindergartners to Vaughn Elementary! Join us for Kindergarten Family Night on Tuesday, May 6 to meet VES teachers and learn more about our school! 📍 VES | 5301 SW Barron Rd Bentonville, AR 72713 🕓 (A–L) Doors open at 4:15 for a 4:30 start time. 🕔 (M–Z) doors open at 5:15 for a 5:30 start time. Let the adventure begin! #everyeagleeveryday #vaughneagles #visionsofourfuture

See you tomorrow night for our Family STEM Night! Thursday, April 17th 5:00-6:30

🍭You're invited to a sweet evening of discovery! Join us for Family STEM Night at Vaughn Elementary on Thursday, April 17th from 5:00–6:30 PM! We'll have hands-on activities, exciting guests from the Scott Family Amazeum, NWA Space, 2 Wheels Productions, the University of Arkansas, and more! 🎟️ Cost: FREE 📍 Location: Vaughn Elementary Bring the whole family and get ready to explore, create, and have fun!

Shout out to three of our 4th graders! They are competing in the Amazing Shake sponsored by SOAR NWA. It focuses on soft skills and leadership building. We are very proud of them for stepping outside their comfort zone and trying something new.

Our Spring Book Fair will kick off during STEM Night on Thursday, April 17th! Come shop the fair with your child! The Fair will be open during the school day April 21st-25th and after school on Tuesday before the Spring Musical production! If you'd like to shop online or to create an E-Wallet for your child, please visit our Book Fair webpage at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/vaughnelementary3. Thank you!

Our Spring Book Fair will be April 21st-25th!

Help us give a HUGE shout out to our incredible Assistant Principal, Mrs. Pschierer! From supporting students and staff to keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, Mrs. Pschierer does it all with heart, grace, and a whole lot of dedication. She is a problem-solver, a cheerleader, a calm in the storm, and a true leader who makes Vaughn Elementary a better place every single day. Thank you, Mrs. Pschierer, for all you do. We are SO lucky to have you!