During specials on Friday, each grade level took time to learn about bus safety and our PBIS initiatives. Ask your Cougar what they learned! #WeAreATK🐾

When these two upstanding fourth graders found money on the playground, they ensured it made it back to the rightful owner. In recognition of their good deed, they officially earned the first book coins of the year! Congratulations, Lawson & Ruby! #WeAreATK🐾

Mrs. Burnette's students are having a SUPER start to 1st grade - you'd never guess they're only 8 days into the new year! They're already hard at work graphing, doing Letterland, writing, and having fun. #WeAreATK🐾

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"It's Cool to be Kind" was the perfect sentiment to kick off our Friday! Thanks to Mrs. Wiles' 5th graders for performing their hearts out this morning. Enjoy your weekend, Cougars - you've earned it! #WeAreATK🐾

Working on teamwork and nonverbal communication, Mrs. Anders' 1st graders worked in small groups to put together puzzles! #WeAreATK🐾

Thanks to Mrs. Luther and a mini-grant from the Henderson County Education Foundation, we were able to purchase 47 books for the book vending machine! Selecting a variety of popular series and non-fiction books, our leaders are excited for the chance to earn one of these high-interest reads. #WeAreATK🐾

To end their Tall Tale unit, Mrs. Gilbert's class indulged in colossal sized flapjacks that would certainly be Paul Bunyan approved! #WeAreATK🐾

Taking a hands-on approach, these 5th graders employed handheld microscopes to look for cells! #WeAreATK🐾

Singing "Apple on a Stick," Ms. Coggins' 4th graders know exactly how to ring in Apple Festival Weekend! Enjoy your 3-day weekend, Cougars! We'll see you bright-eyed on Tuesday, ready for another PAWsome week. #WeAreATK🐾

We're sliding into a new year with new goals at ATK! On Friday, our Cougars enjoyed a water slide, extra recess, and a whole lot of fun as a kick off celebration for our WIG. We're excited to watch our students as they grow and reach their goals all year long! #WeAreATK🐾

What's better than reading? Reading with a buddy! These 1st grade readers shared a story (or several!) with their cute, fuzzy friends. #WeAreATK🐾

Today we are celebrating the Class of 2038 because these kindergarten Cougars are officially on their journey to becoming Henderson County Public Schools graduates! Thank you to the sponsors who make these special shirts possible each year. #WeAreATK🐾

In honor of Grandparents' Day this Sunday, Mrs. Maynard's 4th graders treated us to a special song on this morning's announcements! Enjoy the first weekend of September, Cougars! #WeAreATK 🐾

A new school year means a new routine and these Cougars are rocking it! They've earned a book coin for their quick understanding and commitment to routines. #WeAreATK🐾

The rain didn't slow these Cougars down as they participated in their first Mountain Roots event of the year! Using our very own nature trail, 5th graders got to observe, explore, and learn in the great outdoors. #WeAreATK🐾

Thank you to Jeter Mountain Farm for hosting our 1st graders last week! These Cougars enjoyed a tractor ride, picked apples, and watched cider pressing in action. 🍎 #WeAreATK🐾

Can you believe that we've been in school for a month now? The year is off to a great start! Our Cougars are having so much fun learning, reconnecting, and getting back into the swing of things. We can't wait to see what lies ahead. #WeAreATK🐾

Bidding farewell to summer, Ms. Bristol's 3rd graders did a wonderful job singing on the Friday morning announcements. 🍂 It has been a wonderful week at ATK and we know next week will be just as grand. Don't forget - picture day is Monday! #WeAreATK🐾

Put your paws together for these Atkinson Cougars! They earned a trip to the book vending machine for following expectations. #WeAreATK🐾