Vanderlyn Elementary PTO

💙 💛 Congrats to our 2025-2026 employees of the year! 💙💛

🎉 Mr. Nichols is a one of a kind Assistant Principal. He is always ready and willing to do anything & everything that is needed around the school! From creating schedules, readying testing materials, finding coverage for classrooms, and lurking in the shadows to give us a fright. We are grateful to have the man with the plan, who ensures “we’re doing it” and it’s all coming together.”

🎉 Ms. Dempsey’s first career wasn’t in education but from the knowledge, warmth, and love she brings to her classroom you’d never know it. She is one of the most innovative educators in our building! She is known and loved for her ability to uplift her colleagues especially in the form of her religious mini figures. You can find her outside her door every morning greeting every student with a smile or high five.

🎉 Mr. Nguyen has been one of the greatest gifts Vanderlyn has received! He is one of the most reliable and hardest working staff members at our school. In addition to keeping the cafeteria clean between lunches, moving furniture and removing unwelcomed wasps with sometimes as little as his bare hands- he has kept Vanderlyn looking pristine!

💙 💛 Words written by fellow staff members Ms. Hinson and Ms. Gillett

Today we celebrate and thank Katie Louviere as the outgoing Vanderlyn PTO Co-President. She has led with heart, humility, and an unwavering commitment to our students, teachers, and families. Much of her impact happened quietly behind the scenes through countless hours of planning, problem-solving, and showing up whenever help was needed.

And of course, no tribute would be complete without mentioning the times she stepped in as Vander to bring joy and school spirit to our students. 💙💛

THANK YOU for your leadership, dedication, and years of volunteering. Vanderlyn PTO is stronger because of you, and your impact will be felt for years to come. Beautiful words written by Jeanne Walters 25-26 Co President!

Another great field day in the books! 🥇

Calling all graduating Seniors for one last walk down memory lane! Join your classmates to walk the halls of Vanderlyn on May 19th at 1pm. 🎓

⭐️ Forgotten to order this years yearbook?! Here’s your very last chance before they’re printed! Don’t miss out on all the memories you’ve made this year! ⭐️

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1040268/Vanderlyn-Elementary-PTO/2026-Yearbook/20250707171506827127/CATALOG_SHOP/

🎨 2nd Annual Art Show Tomorrow 🎨 join us 4/14 5:30-7pm in the cafeteria to see your students framed work of art! There will be a special visitor - KONA ICE for purchase! Come browse, shop and admire our students spring artwork! You can also preview the works of art at the website below 🖼️

https://artomestore.com/collections/vanderlynelementaryschool30338?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARKBkBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadvfJ1iHygt9UENQuneF5_SWOCQKCMKp88VbuvThyUMO_Vx_uqpLw7nP10z5A_aem_IfishwCYVV4gNNcGSfXO4A

🛂Couldn’t let the week come to an end without sharing phots from our Passport to the World event. 🇧🇪🇧🇷🇸🇹 We had over 18 countries represented and a host of kids and families attend to learn about the cultures that make Vanderlyn so diverse and special. Thank you to our families, volunteers and sponsors!