Don't forget about our Family Movie Night happening this afternoon in the auditorium! Doors open at 3:15PM. Parent/Guardian attendance is required. Admission is FREE!
We will be selling snack boxes for $5 that include candy, chips, and a bottled water. The PTO will also be there selling Elk Hills blankets, $25 cash or $26 with your card.
Please see flier for additional details or contact Mrs. Soto-Valencia at 765-7431 or grsoto@elkhills.org
We hope to see you there!
We need volunteers to help stuff candy into eggs for our upcoming school-wide egg-hunt! The stuffing will commence on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 from 1:30-3:30 in the auditorium! Please contact Cassandra McGowan if interested in volunteering: camcgowan@elkhills.org or 661-765-7431 or camcgowan@elkhills.org. If you need assistance in Spanish please contact Griselda Soto at 661-765-7431 or grsoto@elkhills.org. Your help is always appreciated!
Join us for our monthly Elk Hills PTO meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 3PM-4PM in the cafeteria! We will be discussing the outcome of our cookie dough fundraiser and all the awesome upcoming events like the Spring Festival, Staff Appreciation Week, Water Day, Kindergarten and 8th graduation/reception, and more! All are welcome!
Elk Hills Has Talent! Check out our amazing students at the Elk Hills Talent Show this Friday, April 4, at 1:30pm. A $5 Show Snack Box will be available and includes water, candy, and chips. We look forward to watching our students perform!
Elk Hills Has Talent! Check out our amazing students at the Elk Hills Talent Show this Friday, April 4, at 1:30pm. A $5 Show Snack Box will be available and includes water, candy, and chips. We look forward to watching our students perform!
Our annual School-Wide Easter Egg Hunt is on Friday, April 11, 2025! Each student will be supplied with a cute bag to gather eggs. Please see the flier for details on egg-hunt times for each class. We encourage all students to attend school this day so they don't miss out on this amazing event! Please note that this day will be a minimum day, so we will not have a minimum day on Wednesday, April 9. If you have questions regarding this event, please contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Cassandra McGowan at camcgowan@elkhills.org or 661-765-7341. If you need assistance in Spanish, please contact our School Social Worker, Mrs. Soto-Valencia, at grsoto@elkhills.org or 661-765-7431.
Staff Spotlight: Johnell Ward, Afterschool Program Director: Hi, I’m Johnell Ward, and I’m thrilled to serve as the director of the afterschool program at Elk Hills and the proud founder of JCW Kicks for Kids. For the past three and a half years, I’ve been lucky enough to partner with Elk Hills, and let me tell you, this community has stolen my heart!
What I love most about my work is the magic that happens when we break through the trust barrier. Building strong connections with our youth and their parents is incredibly rewarding. I’m passionate about pushing kids beyond their perceived limits and inspiring them to dream about college. Together, we’re striving to help them achieve those grades and behaviors that will get them there.
I truly believe in the incredible work our school administrators and teachers do, and I can't thank them enough for believing in the kids. We’re all in this together, and when our students succeed, it’s a win for everyone!
Our annual school-wide egg hunt is on April 11, and we need your help! Candy donations are needed! All candy must be individually wrapped and sealed and be able to fit into a plastic egg. Candy can be dropped off in the office until 4/4/25. If you have questions please reach out to Cassandra McGowan: camcgowan@elkhills.org or 661-765-7431.
Saturday Learning Camp Day 6 is tomorrow, March 29 ! Students may still register! Please see the bus transportation times and stops below!
April's Community Bingo Night has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 5PM-6:30PM in the Elk Hills School cafeteria! I look forward to seeing you there!
Today is not a minimum day. School gets out at 3:00pm. Thank you!
Attention Elk Hills Families! We will be participating in the Small Schools Track Meet on March 28 for the 5th-8th grade students. Please see the post for more details. Also, we will have a regular dismissal at 3:00pm this day.
Attention 6th & 7th Grade Students and Parents!
We are happy to let you know that the 6th & 7th grade students will be heading to the California Science Center on Thursday, April 10. The students will also get to participate in the exhibit, "Big Lab," where they will dissect a cow eyeball! Chaperones are welcome but we have limited space on the charter bus. If you would like to go, contact Ms. Vlahos or Mr. Medina ASASP.
We are down a bus driver today. If you can bring your student to school and pick up that would be appreciated. One bus will run both routes so if you cannot bring your student be patient the bus will be there. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Bus will be at Ford City Park at 8:40 am.
Parents and Students,
Please join us for an afterschool movie on Thursday, April 3. We will be watching "Inside Out 2." The admission is complimentary but we have $5.00 movie snack boxes. Please see the post for more details. We hope to see you there!
Our annual school-wide egg hunt is on April 11, and we need your help! Candy donations are needed! All candy must be individually wrapped and sealed and be able to fit into a plastic egg. Candy can be dropped off in the office until 4/4/25. If you have questions please reach out to Cassandra McGowan: camcgowan@elkhills.org or 661-765-7431.
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Ayala, School Psychologist.
Hi, my name is Mrs. Ayala. I am the School Psychologist here at Elk Hills. This is my fourth year working at Elk Hills Elementary School. Prior to being hired on, I served Elk Hills for a year as a school psychologist intern. I have been working in schools for over 20 years in the following positions; after school program instructor, college tutor, Montessori assistant teacher, and Licensed Vocational Nurse. Although my job title has changed throughout the years, my passion has always been working with children and in education.
Outside of work I enjoy being with my husband and our families; traveling, exploring nature and attending sporting events and concerts.
I am originally from Orange County, CA. I lived on Oahu, Hawaii while attending the University of Hawaii. I have been living in Bakersfield for the last 11 years.
My goal this year is to support students on all levels; academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Elk Hills PTO's cookie dough fundraiser is still happening, but there are only 10 days left to help us reach our goal! Parents, please be sure to register your student and share their page, you can do that by going to this link: https://onlineorders.mrsfieldsfundraising.com/elkhillsschooldistrictpto/shiphome/volunteers/register?a=17&at=1740499627513&as=k The student who sells the most cookie dough will receive a $50 gift card of their choosing!
If you would just like to puchase cookie dough, or make a flat donation, you can do so at this link: https://onlineorders.mrsfieldsfundraising.com/elkhillsschooldistrictpto/shiphome?a=17&at=1740499627513&as=k#top
All funds raised by the PTO will go toward the purchase of bounce houses for the Spring Festival, waterslide for our annual water day, supplying our amazing staff with goodies during Staff Appreciation Week, as well as Kindergarten and 8th grade graduation decor and reception. Any and all support is valued and appreciated.
Community Bingo Night is tonight from 5-6:30PM in the cafeteria! I can't wait to spend the evening with you!
Elk Hills would like to congratulate our school wide Scripps Spelling Bee winner! Not only did she win the school wide bee, but she also was one of thirty-six students that competed in the Kern County regional bee! Congratulations Zynleigh!
