Thank you to our K-3 teachers for inspiring lifelong learning in our youngest students! Mrs. Kummer (kindergarten), Mrs. Hill (1st grade), Mrs. Linnig (1st grade), Ms. Siembab (2nd grade), Miss Guenther (3rd grade) and Miss Mertes (student teacher - 3rd grade)... THANK YOU!

Thank you to our specials team! Ms. Schultz (STEAM), Mrs. Culjan (STEAM), Mr. Brannan (physical education), and Ms. Backus (music & band) are a top-notch team that keep our students thinking, moving, and learning! We are so thankful you are part of our Waltham team!

Thank you to our custodial crew! Mr. Maltas, Ms. Dischler, and Mrs. Baker work tirelessly to make sure that our building is safe and sparkling clean each day! We are so thankful you are part of our Waltham team!

Thank you to our student support team! Mrs. Goth, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Zebron, Mrs. Hollingsworth, and Mrs. Miller: your flexibility and willingness to jump in to any situation and support both students and staff is inspiring! We are so thankful you are part of our Waltham team!

Thank you to our student services team! Mrs. Alvarado (special education), Mrs. Fought (special education), Mrs. Naas (speech), and Mrs. Holtzman (social work) you are invaluable resources in our district! We are so thankful you are part of our Waltham team!

Today we are kicking off Staff Appreciation Week! We will be showcasing our amazing staff throughout the week! Thank you for helping us celebrate the dedicated professionals that care so deeply about the children of Waltham Elementary School and their success!
It was a bittersweet day for third grade- Miss Mertes has completed student teaching! We will miss her greatly, but know she will be an incredible first grade teacher in Colorado!!



Come join us!

A few more pics from 7th grade field trip.


7th grade at the Old State Capital


Mark your calendars for our upcoming Awards Assembly!

Avalyn, Quinn, Tori and Mary are ready for the IESA Bowling State Competition! Best of luck girls and Coach McCabe! You've got this!

We hope to see you tonight between 4:30-6:30 p.m. at our Open House!

Wear your Waltham Gear tomorrow to show support of the 8th grade volleyball team that is playing their sectional game tomorrow night in Flanigan at 6:30.
We hope to see you!

7th Grade Coiling

Kindergarten started learning about writing “how to” stories. Our first story was “How to make a Sundae!” Yummy! 🍨

Don’t forget to set up your ewallet!

7th and 8th Grade samplings from the Innovation Station. These Google Doodles will be sent to Google to be part of a contest to win a scholarship AND their artwork on the Google homepage for a day!


Merle’s visit to school

