Have a GREAT Day!
Thank you for the dedication, patience, creativity, and care you bring into your classrooms each day. You do so much more than teach—you inspire, encourage, and help shape the next generation of Go-Hawks. Your dedication builds confidence, sparks curiosity, and leaves a lasting impact on every student who walks through your doors. We are truly grateful for all you do to support and believe in our students.
A HUGE thank you to:
Mr. Wurth, Mrs. Willms, Mrs. Braley, Mrs. Nuss, Mrs. Amundson, Mrs. McCaslin, Mrs. Troyer, Mrs. Larimer, Mrs. Tucker, Ms. Hoth, Mrs. Gerk, Mrs. Elsamiller, Mrs. Holst, Mrs. Buttjer, Ms. Thorn, Ms. Bagnall, Mrs. Heying, Mrs. Carignan, Mr. Twait, Mrs. Baskett, Mrs. Meier, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. VanKley, Mrs. Goeke, Mrs. Riewerts, Mrs. Coughlin, Mrs. Poppe, Mrs. Sand, Mrs. Johnson, Ms. Miller, and Mrs. Klahsen.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #GoHawkLeaders #ThankATeacher
As we head into Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible staff leaders who have been working behind the scenes all year to support our Leader in Me initiative.
From planning meaningful learning opportunities for students to supporting fellow staff members, their impact is felt throughout our school every day. Our Lighthouse Team plays a vital role in coordinating efforts across Academics, Leadership, and Culture, guided by the dedicated leadership of Mrs. Amundson, Mrs. Elsamiller, and Mrs. Pentecost.
We are also grateful for our four staff action teams, who bring energy and creativity to their work in Service Projects, School Events, Student Leadership & SEL, and Staff Connection & SEL.
It’s inspiring to see so many educators stepping up to lead and make a difference at North Ridge. We are truly fortunate to have such a committed and passionate team! 💛
✨⭐ This week’s KWAY Teacher of the Week is Cassie McCaslin, a 1st Grade Teacher at North Ridge Elementary! ⭐✨
Cassie is being recognized for her magical ability to engage her students and foster a deep love for learning. Her classroom is a place of wonder where stories don't just stay on the page—they come to life!
Cassie is celebrated as a "warm, inviting teacher" who possesses a unique ability to see each student’s individuality and "meet them where they are." Known for her humble and kind nature, she creates a first-grade classroom that is "fun, engaging, and full of joy," making every child feel deeply valued. One parent shared the impact Cassie has had on their child’s confidence, noting: “My daughter comes home almost every day excited to ‘play school’—her way of reflecting the positivity and inspiration she receives from Mrs. McCaslin.” Whether she is treating colleagues with dignity or helping a student find exactly what they need to succeed, Cassie is an enthusiastic leader who makes the school culture better simply by being herself. As one colleague put it, she is one of those teachers who doesn't "love being credited, but should be!"
Please join us in celebrating Cassie McCaslin, and in thanking her for her contribution in making Waverly-Shell Rock a place where EVERYONE belongs, grows, and succeeds!
Nominations for KWAY's Teacher of the Week feature are still being accepted, but your opportunity to nominate a teacher is coming to a close as the end of the school year is approaching!
Our final three "Teachers of the Week" will be recognized on May 8, May 15, and May 22...and then on the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - May 29 - listen to the Breakfast Club for the $500 drawing in which one of this year's weekly Teachers of the Week will be drawn to receive $500 from CUSB Bank!
Nominations will be accepted continuously through Friday, May 15.
Use this form to submit a nomination: https://tinyurl.com/WSRTeacherOfTheWeek
💛🖤💛🖤 Thanks to Cassie McCaslin and ALL of our teachers for making Waverly-Shell Rock Schools a place where EVERYONE belongs, grows, and succeeds! 🦅✨ 🦅✨
We want to say a BIG THANK-YOU to the Cedar River Readers Theatre for performing today for each of our grade levels at North Ridge! You were outstanding!!!
Thank you to the Waverly Soifer Family McDonald's for allowing us to host the North Ridge Elementary McTeacher's Night this evening. We had a great time and appreciate everyone who attended! Thank you to parent group team member Kayla Moore for organizing the event! Thank you to the staff at McDonald's, and all of the North Ridge Elementary staff for helping to lead the event!
We are excited today to host the 1st day of Kindergarten Round-up to welcome our 2026-2027 Kindergarten students. We are excited for a great day! We look forward to meeting everyone!!!
Please make sure your students spend their hard-earned RAT Bucks in the Read-A-Thon prize store! You have exactly 10 days from the end of the Read-A-Thon to shop. North Ridge Elementary (W-SR) readers need to make sure to spend their RAT Bucks by Monday, April 27th, 2026.
Any RAT Bucks not spent by Monday, April 27th, 2026 will no longer be available. The prize store cannot be reopened once it is closed. All prizes will be shipped to the school.
Shop the prize store here: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/Xruiti/1?utm=email
Thank you again for your phenomenal support of our school!
This just in....we have a North Ridge Elementary Read-A-Thon update!!! Congrats on a job well done Go-Hawks!!!
