Parkwood Elementary

🐾📚 Parkwood and Ruby the Reading Dog are making reading fun! This week, Ruby helped deliver over 325 books to our students and will be back tomorrow to deliver even more! The students were fantastic—great listeners, respectful, and using their manners. We love seeing our students excited about reading! #ParkwoodElementary #ReadingWithRuby #BcreekSchools

🌟 #CreekFactFriday is back! 🌟Did you know this weekend’s Beavercreek Popcorn Festival marks the 25th year BCS has had a booth at the event? 🎉🍿Come celebrate with us tomorrow and Saturday, enjoy popcorn, and learn more about our schools! We can’t wait to see you there!

Today, September 2, we recognize and celebrate the achievements of all American workers. We wish you a safe and happy Labor Day! #BcreekSchools

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 Meet two of our beloved furry friends who make a big impact at our schools! Sasha is the loyal partner of our Chief Security Officer, Chris Williams. Together, they help keep our students, staff, and facilities safe and secure every day. 🛡️ Ruby is a certified therapy dog who brings comfort and joy to our school community. She especially loves listening to our students read, making their learning experience even more special. 📚❤️ Let's give a big shoutout to Sasha and Ruby for all they do! 🐕💙 #NationalDogDay

📚 Shoutout to Our Amazing Staff! 📚 Before our students returned to the classrooms, our dedicated staff participated in various professional development sessions, including reframing behavior, exploring the latest in artificial intelligence, and much more! Our team is committed to continuous learning and growth. 🦫 Their hard work, dedication, and the knowledge they gained from these sessions only enhance their tools for providing the best education possible for our students. Thank you for all you do to make our school a great place to learn and grow! #ProfessionalDevelopment #BcreekSchools #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek

We welcomed our staff back for another fantastic year with our annual Opening Day ceremony! 🎉 Our team came together, proudly representing our new "One District, One Mission, One Creek" initiative. It was a wonderful way to kick off the 2024-2025 school year! Let's make this year our best one yet! 🖤🦫🧡 #BcreekSchools #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek

Today marked the start of our new staff orientation! 🧡🦫🖤 We have 60 new staff members joining us this year, and we are thrilled to welcome these incredible individuals to the Creek family! Let's give them a warm welcome! #Bcreekschools #GoCreek #OneDistrictOneMissionOneCreek

All offices will be closed today, Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Let's take this time to reflect and honor this important day. #Juneteenth

🎉 What a fantastic day! Today marked the end of the 2023-2024 school year for our students. Enjoy your summer break, Beavercreek! ☀️ See you in the fall! #BcreekSchools

As we get ready for summer, remember kids can eat FREE! Find no-cost summer meals in your area. There’s no sign-up needed for children under 18 to receive healthy food. ⇒ https://education.ohio.gov/KidsEat

🎓✨ It's Creek Fact Friday! Did you know that the class of 2024 has an impressive 285 graduates with a GPA of 3.5 or higher? 🌟 #CreekFactFriday #AcademicExcellence #BeavercreekClassOf2024

Monday was exciting at Parkwood Elementary as they hosted their annual Science Fair! 🎉 Thank you to the members of our community and BHS seniors who joined to speak with our students and judge their projects. 😊 Everyone had a fantastic time! #ParkwoodScienceFairSuccess

🌟🍎 This week has been all about showing our teachers and staff the love they truly deserve for National Appreciation Week! 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who went above and beyond to make our staff feel appreciated. And a special shoutout to Ryan Rushing from Beavercreek Township, who stopped by yesterday to present Superintendent Otten with a Proclamation recognizing Teacher Week from the Township! 📜👏 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouStaff #CommunitySupport 🌟

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Katey Ford 🌟 Let's shine a spotlight on Katey Ford, one of the invaluable members of our transportation department! 🚌 With eight years of dedicated service to the district, Katey wears multiple hats as a bus driver and on-board instructor. When asked about the most influential person in her career, Katey credits Lindy Shumaker. Her favorite memory at BCS is when Lindy offered her the OBI position. "I know it's what I'm meant to do," says Katey. "Our transportation department is crucial, and we all strive to do our best. I'm grateful to be part of that." Outside of work, Katey cherishes family time and cheers on her son at baseball games. For her, being a part of the Creek family means building strong relationships within the Beavercreek District. "I love the Beavercreek District and the relationships I've formed, not only with my coworkers but also the families in the district," she shares. 🚌 #StaffSpotlight #BeavercreekPride 🌟

Last Thursday was Parkwood Day at the Dayton Dragons! 🎶 Our very own Parkwood Choir wowed the crowd with their rendition of the National Anthem, as the Dragons clinched a thrilling 4-0 victory! 🐉✨ It was an unforgettable day for our Parkwood students and the Dragons!

🍎📚 Happy National Teacher Day to the amazing educators at Beavercreek City Schools! Your commitment to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning is truly inspiring. Thank you for all that you do each and every day! 🧡🖤

Fact Friday Alert! 📢 Here's a fun fact to kick off your weekend: The 2024 graduating class totals an outstanding 544 graduates! 🌟 #FactFriday #BHSClassof2024

🏫🍎 Happy School Principals' Day! 🍎🏫 May 1st is dedicated to honoring the incredible educational leaders who play a vital role in shaping our schools and communities. 🌟 Today, let's take a moment to express our gratitude to the dedicated principals who tirelessly work to ensure the success and well-being of our children. 🖤 Dale Wren - Beavercreek High School 🧡 Jaimie Sweet - Ferguson Hall Freshman Building 🖤 Brian Shimko - Ankeney Middle School 🧡 Andrea Ferguson - Coy Middle School 🖤 Joell Mangan - Fairbrook Elementary 🧡 Jon Webb - Main Elementary 🖤 Sue Bamford - Parkwood Elementary 🧡 Susan Peveler - Shaw Elementary 🖤 Lisa Walk - Trebein Elementary 🧡 Sarah Chivington - Valley Elementary 🖤 Kristine Montague - Preschool Center

It's Fact Friday time! Did you know... In 1932, a full school lunch was priced at just $0.15 to $0.18! 😲 By 1954, the cost rose to $0.30 for lunch, with extras like ice cream for $0.06 and chilled juice for $0.02! 🍦🥤 Fast forward to 2024, and school lunch prices now range between $3.00 and $3.75. 🍔

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Marlyn Strickland 🌟 Meet Marlyn! Marlyn is our dedicated HR and Payroll Coordinator, bringing ten years of invaluable experience to our district. He is also Rooted in Our Community as a 2009 BHS graduating class member. When asked about the most influential person in his career, Marlyn humbly acknowledges his parents. Their unwavering support and the values they instilled in him have been the guiding force behind his journey. From attending his performances to cheering him on through career changes, Marlyn's parents have been his pillars of strength. Among Marlyn's fondest memories at BCS is the exhilarating moment when the indoor percussion ensemble reached the Winter Guard International World Championships finals in 2019. The students' sheer joy and excitement upon learning this was truly unforgettable. Marlyn's pride in their performance and fond memories of the staff and students are a testament to his dedication and impact within our organization. Beyond his professional endeavors, Marlyn is a passionate biker and golfer. He continues to nurture his love for music by teaching marching band and indoor percussion, judging competitions, and playing trombone in local groups. His adventures with his wife and their adorable dog, Duncan, add another layer of fulfillment to his life. Reflecting on his journey, Marlyn expresses gratitude for the supportive community at BCS. Having worked across various roles and buildings, he attests to the genuine care and tireless efforts of everyone involved to provide the best experience for staff, students, and community members. Marlyn feels blessed to have grown and served in a district integral to his personal and professional development for over 20 years.