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July 2026 Newsletter

Posted Date: 07/01/26 (09:34 AM)
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West Elementary Newsletter

July 2026

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West Elementary Open House (August 10, 2026)

We are suggesting a schedule based on last names: A-I from 3-4 PM and J-Z from 4-5 PM. This aims to improve the experience for our families while considering construction, parking availability, and foot traffic within the building.

Classroom assignments and more details regarding Open House will be communicated the first week of August.

Travel Planning Guide

Our CCS family travel guide highlights important dismissal and holiday dates for our school. As you plan vacations, appointments, and other events for the upcoming year, please take note of the days when Cullman City Schools will be closed. We encourage families to schedule trips and appointments around these dates whenever possible, as this helps minimize missed instructional time.

Thank you for your continued support of West Elementary! We look forward to a great school year ahead!
West Elementary School website displaying upcoming events including CCS Back to School Bash, West Open House, Students First Day of School, School Closed, and Fall Picture Day.

West Activities Calendar


Parents, check out the calendar link above to keep up with all the important upcoming events on the WES Activities calendar.
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School Supply Lists

2026-2027

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3rd Grade

1- large durable pencil pouch or box 
2- 24 count boxes of Crayola Crayons
1- package of Crayola Markers  
2- dozen #2 pencils-Ticonderoga brand preferred 
1- pair of School scissors
2- glue sticks
2- spiral notebooks (70 page wide ruled)  
1- Composition notebook (wide ruled)
1- Primary Ruled composition notebook
1- package of white pencil top erasers  
3- plastic folders with pockets and prongs (blue, yellow & red)
2- yellow highlighters 
Durable headphones (NO earbuds or Bluetooth) 
2- extra fine black sharpie markers (Art Class)
1- 22 X 28 white poster board (Art Class) 
1 - roll of paper towels
Clorox or Lysol disinfectant wipes 
1 bottle hand sanitizer
Ziploc Bags- gallon OR quart size

$25 classroom donation

(Please do not label student materials. We will label our items in class together.  Thank you!)


4th Grade


  • 1 plastic blue folder with holes (NO PRONGS)
  • 1 plastic red folder with holes (NO PRONGS)
  • 1 plastic yellow folder with holes (NO PRONGS)
  • 1 plastic green folder with holes (NO PRONGS)
  • (1) 10 pack Classic Crayola Markers -no skinny markers
  • (1) pack of 48 Ticonderoga pencils
  • (12) Elmer’s large glue sticks
  • (2) Pink Pearl erasers
  • (3) black Sharpies (2 for art)
  • (1) 24 pack of Twistable Crayola Colored pencils
  • (5) wide ruled composition notebooks
  • (2) 2 inch white Avery durable view binder (MUST have clear cover)
  • (1) pack of gallon storage bags (Boys Only)
  • (1) pack of sandwich storage bags (Girls Only) 
  • (2) three-ring fabric or mesh zip pouch (no plastic)
  • (4) dry erase markers
  • Headphones (no Bluetooth)
  • (3) pack of Lysol/Clorox wipes
  • (1) pack of white copy paper
  • (2) yellow highlighters
  • (2) pink highlighters
  • (1) pair of Big Kids Fiskars scissors (Ages 8+)

5th Grade

  • Student Agenda (will be purchased in bulk and sold through school - to be no more than $5)
  • 1-  2” Heavy Duty 3-Ring Binder with clear view front 
  • 3-ring pencil pouch  
  • 3 plastic folders (blue, red, & green) with pockets & holes (NO prongs) 
  • 3 composition wide ruled notebooks (100 pages. NO spiral bound!)
  • 1 pack wide ruled notebook paper
  • 1 pack grid (graph) paper
  • 1 pack of glue sticks
  • 2 (large) packs of sharpened pencils  
  • Twistable colored pencils (not crayons) - will likely need another pack for 2nd semester
  • 1 pack of highlighters 
  • 2 dry erase markers 
  • Clorox Wipes 
  • Headphones – REQUIRED
  • 1 Roll of Paper Towels

  • For ART class:
  • 1 Pack of Crayola colored pencils
  • 2 – Extra fine black Sharpie markers
  • 1 white poster board

2026-2027 Supply Kit Online Order Option

PTA will be doing the school supply kits again for next school year. This makes shopping for school supplies so easy. Click on the link below and order your child's kit for the grade they will be in next year! And your child's school supplies will be waiting on their desk for them at open house! 
Online Supply Kit Order Link

2026-2027 Non-Resident Payment

July 1, 2026 Early Payment Discount

Non-Resident Policy

New families wishing to become Bearcats should contact the applicable school (K-2- Cullman City Primary, 3-5- East or West Elementary School, 6-8 Cullman Middle School, 9-12- CHS) to check availability of out-of-district seats.
  • Non-resident enrollment is based on grade-level and program capacity. Availability is based on space in the applicable grade-levels (3-6 could be at East or West depending on availability in the grade-level).
  • Tuition is $1,000.00 per student. Families with 5 or more children enrolled in the Cullman City School System will be capped at $5,0000.00 per year. 
  • Residency verifications will be conducted periodically. 
  • It is imperative that address changes and any contact changes are submitted to the school as soon as possible.
  • Non-resident students may be unenrolled at the end of grading periods due to attendance/truancy, academic progress, discipline, or falsifying residency information. 
  • Once approved for enrollment, payments will be accepted beginning May 1, 2026
  • 10% discount if paid in full by 3:00 PM on July 1, 2026
  • Payment deadline is 4:00 PM July 31, 2026
  • Failure to pay by this date may result in your child(ren) being automatically withdrawn from Cullman City Schools. The Board Policy governing non-resident fees dictates that the student(s) will be withdrawn from school for failing to pay the required fee by the specific dates noted. 
  • No refund will be issued unless proper documentation is provided that reflects the student's residence has changed to inside the city limits of Cullman, AL. This refund will be issued on a prorated basis. 
26-27 NON-RESIDENT PAYMENT LINK
 

Back to School Bash

Bearcats, Save The Date! 
Cullman City Schools invites you to our "Back-To-School Bash" on Thursday, July 30th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Nesmith Park 311 McNabb Dr. SW Cullman (located behind West Elementary between the football field and splash pad). 

This FREE event includes back to school supplies, health and wellness resources, local community partners, inflatables, family engagement activities and games, food trucks, local vendors, music, door prizes, giveaways and more! 

SUMMER ART CHALLENGE: Students K-12 can create artwork showing their "Bearcat Pride" and have their work displayed at the event for a chance to win prizes. Details to come!

Families, you won’t want to miss this event as we prepare for a successful school year ahead! 

If you have any questions regarding this event or would like to volunteer, sponsor, or donate a prize, contact Chloe Barnette, at cbarnette@cullmancats.net  

Construction Update

West Office Area

Summer Office Hours & Location

Demolition of the awning and asphalt area on Rosemont continues. If you visit the school, you cannot access the building through the former front entrance. Please use the northern entrance off 3rd Street for assistance from office staff.

PowerSchool Registration

2026-2027 School Year

PowerSchool Registration Begins (July 1st)

PowerSchool registration links will begin to be pushed out on July 1st to each student's primary contact email account in the coming weeks. Please update all contact information, school pickup details, and emergency contacts at your convenience. This information will help our school staff communicate effectively and serve your family for the 2026-2027 school year.
 

Dr. Chad Shannon, West Elementary Principal

Phone: 256-734-4271
Twitter: @CShannonWES_P