Icard Elementary School

08/19/2026

Good Evening Icard Families,
This is your principal, Carly Johnson, calling with a reminder of our Open House on Thursday, August 20th from 5-7 pm. Please park where you can find a spot. Upon parking, please enter through the main building door. You will be directed from there . We look forward to seeing you at our event.

August 24th is our first student day for students in grades 1st-5th. PreK and Kindergarten will have conferences on the 24th or the 25th and do a staggered start on the 26th and 27th. Please see the letter that was formally mailed to your house at the beginning of August for your conference date and time as well as your child's start date. PreK and Kindergarten conferences are mandatory. All PreK and Kindergarten students will go to school Friday, August 28th.

Please visit the newsletter for more information regarding the start of school. I look forward to seeing you soon at the Icard Open House on August 20th from 5-7 pm. Thank you and have a great evening.

08/16/2026

Good Evening Icard Families,
This is your principal, Carly Johnson, with the weekly announcements.
I am so honored to serve you once again for the 26-27 school year and the staff is so excited to welcome your children back to school! I am blessed to continue to serve this school community and give back to and honor the legacy established here at Icard Elementary.
The Icard Elementary Open House is scheduled for August 20th from 5-7 pm. Please park where you can find a spot. Upon parking, please enter through the main building door. You will be directed from there . We look forward to seeing you at our event. You will receive a call this week from teachers regarding your child's homeroom placement by August 18th at 3pm.

August 24th is our first student day for students in grades 1st-5th. PreK and Kindergarten will have conferences on the 24th or the 25th and do a staggered start on the 26th and 27th. Please see the letter that was formally mailed to your house at the beginning of August for your conference date and time as well as your child's start date. PreK and Kindergarten conferences are mandatory. All PreK and Kindergarten students will go to school Friday, August 28th.

Please visit the newsletter for more information regarding the start of school. I look forward to seeing you soon at the Icard Open House on August 20th from 5-7 pm. Thank you and have a great evening.

08/13/2026

Burke County Public Schools and High Country STEM (Strategies That Engage Minds) will present information about the district’s balanced instruction approach and plans to engage students with skills that translate to post-secondary success as the career landscape evolves. Join us at Patton High School at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17.

08/10/2026

BCPS will host our annual high school football JAMBOREE on Friday at Patton High School. First scrimmage kicks off at 6:30 p.m. In addition to the action on the field, community agencies will set up information booths started at 6 p.m. Admission is $10. No passes will be accepted. Those 10 and under get in for free. Please note we will follow our safe gate entry procedures with only clear bags allowed and walk-through metal detectors in place. Let's get ready for some football!

08/06/2026

From our friends at the Burke County Health Department: Burke County Public Health, located at 700 E. Parker Road, Morganton, provides recommended childhood and adolescent immunizations to help students start the school year protected and ready to learn. Vaccines available include DTaP, Tdap, Meningococcal, Meningococcal B, HPV, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, MMR, Polio, Varicella (chickenpox), Hib, Prevnar (pneumococcal), Rotavirus (RotaTeq), and combination vaccines including Pentacel and Vaxelis. Appointments are required for all immunizations, and patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time of their visit. To schedule an appointment or learn more, call (828) 764-9150.

Burke County Public Health accepts a variety of insurance plans, including Aetna, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, NC State Health Plan, Surest, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Ambetter, AmeriHealth Caritas NC, Carolina Complete Health, Healthy Blue, Humana, Partners Health, Vaya Health, WellCare, MPE Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility, and TRICARE. Patients with insurance providers not listed or without insurance coverage may be subject to fees at the time of service.

08/06/2026

Food Pantry & Clothes Closet

Location: East Burke High School (Pod)
Use the entrance on Cavalier Way
Saturday, August 8, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm\
For More Information, call/text Nikki at (828)502-9235
Bring a box or bag for your items!

Comida y Ropa Gratis

Ubicacion: East Burke High School (Pod)
Utilizar la entrade en Cavalier Way
Sabado, 8 de agosto de 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm\
Para mas informacion, llama o envia un mensaje de texto a Nikki al (828)502-9235
Traer una caja or bolsa!

Send a message to learn more

08/06/2026

From our friends at the Burke County Rec Department:
2026 Burke County Youth Tackle Football
Signups Open
Age Groups (Age as of Aug. 31, 2026)
Ages 5-6-7: Player must turn 5 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 8 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 8-9: Player must turn 8 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 10 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 10-11-12: Player must turn 10 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 13 during the football season.
Note: Seventh-grade students or above are not eligible to participate.
Key Dates
Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9: DSG Sporting Goods Discount
Monday, Aug. 17: First day of practice
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6:00 p.m.: Coaches meeting
Monday, Sept. 7: Weigh-ins for ages 5-6-7
Tuesday, Sept. 8: Weigh-ins for ages 8-9
Wednesday, Sept. 9: Weigh-ins for ages 10-11-12
Saturday, Sept. 12: Youth Jamboree at East Burke High School (EBHS)
Saturday, Sept. 19: Regular season opener
Friday, Sept. 25: Last day to add players
Saturday, Oct. 31: Final day of the regular season
Saturday, Nov. 7: First round of playoffs
Saturday, Nov. 14: Playoff finals
Registration Contacts
Salem Tigers: David Carswell — 828-443-3688
Mull Mustangs: John Burnette — 828-455-1066
Oak Hill Bulldogs: David Marshall — 828-413-1832
George Hildebrand Eagles: Heather Pittman — 828-569-4426
East Burke Royals: Melissa Barnes — 828-723-0770
Ray Childers Pirates: Erica Ammon — 828-781-5690
Valdese Tigers: Jonathan Carter — 828-874-6736
Drexel Wolverines: Lisa Butler — 828-430-1051
Registration Information
Children are eligible to register even if they do not attend one of the schools listed above. Participants must either live in Burke County or attend school in Burke County.
Please contact the appropriate registration coordinator as soon as possible to register.
For additional information, text or call Wesley Hasson with Burke County Parks & Recreation at 828-796-4806.
Follow https://www.facebook.com/BCRDBurke for more information

08/06/2026

From our friends at the Burke County Rec Department:
2026 Burke County Youth Outdoor Soccer Sign-ups In Progress
Age Groups (Age as of Aug. 31, 2026):
Ages 5–6: Player must turn 5 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 7 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 7–8: Player must turn 7 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 9 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 9–10: Player must turn 9 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 11 before Aug. 31, 2026.
Ages 11–12: Player must turn 11 before Aug. 31, 2026, and cannot turn 13 before Aug. 31, 2026.

Key Dates:
Aug. 7 through Aug. 10: DSG Discount.
Regular season begins in mid-September.
Playoffs will be held in late October through early November.

Registration Information:
Children do not have to attend one of the schools listed below in order to participate. Players must either live in Burke County or attend school in Burke County. Contact the appropriate registration coordinator as soon as possible to sign up.
For additional information, text or call Wesley with Burke County Parks and Recreation at 828-796-4806.

Registration Contacts:
Salem: David Carswell — 828-443-3688
Mull: John Burnette — 828-455-1066
W.A. Young: Landon Cook — 828-442-4125
Glen Alpine: Josh Patton — 828-764-1089
Drexel: Lisa Butler — 828-430-1051
Morganton Day: Lyndsay Brisson — 828-437-6782
Forest Hill: Nikki Costello — 828-502-9235
Ray Childers: Ashley Bryant — 901-530-7526
George Hildebrand: Chad Smith — 828-715-2771
Christ Classical: Ethan Powell — 828-390-8656
New Dimensions: Mike Brooks — 813-215-4879
Mountain View: Torrey Annas — 828-544-2124
Hillcrest: Marquiese Sudduth — 828-334-0758
Oak Hill: Danielle Wilson — 828-244-8074

Follow https://www.facebook.com/BCRDBurke for more information.

08/04/2026

📣The Tools for School Program (Previously the Backpack Program) application is now open through August 9th!! Any K-12 student attending school in Burke County, NC can apply. Please read the directions on the application carefully for information about receiving your backpack!
🎒Apply and learn more here: https://www.bcuw.org/backpacks
📌The application is in English and Spanish.

This program is made possible by Burke County Public Schools and Chartwells K12!
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📣¡Ya está abierto el plazo de solicitud para el programa "Tools for School" (anteriormente conocido como "Backpack Program") hasta el 9 de agosto! Pueden participar todos los estudiantes de los grados K-12 que asistan a escuelas en el condado de Burke, Carolina del Norte. ¡Por favor, lea atentamente las instrucciones de la solicitud para obtener información sobre cómo recibir su mochila!
🎒Inscríbase y obtenga más información aquí: https://www.bcuw.org/backpacks
📌La solicitud está disponible en español e inglés.

08/04/2026

Parents will need a Parent Portal account to complete Online Registration Annual Updates each year. Parent Portal is also a great place for parents to keep up with their student’s grades and attendance. Parents can obtain access to their Parent Portal Account by completing these simple steps attached in this link:

Parent Portal Self Service Parents will need a Parent Portal account to complete Online Registration Annual Updates each year. Parent Portal is also a great place for parents to keep up with their student’s grades and attendance. Parents can obtain access to their Parent Portal Account by c...