Elizabeth M. Cashwell Elementary School

Thank You for Making Our Welcome Back Carnival a Huge Success! 🎈🍦

What an incredible turnout! We had over 300 students, family members, and community members join us to kick off the new school year!

Even with the heat, your energy and enthusiasm made the event special. From the fun activities and excitement at the prize tables to the cool treats and ice cream, it was wonderful seeing our school family come together to celebrate.

Thank you to everyone who attended, and a huge shoutout to all the volunteers and staff who worked hard behind the scenes to make this event possible.

Event Sponsors & Partners Include:
-Fayetteville PWC
-Walmart Supercenter 2929 of Hope Mills
-Jabez Youth Mentoring
-NC Coastal Pines Girl Scouts
-Good News Club of the Child Evangelism Foundation
-A Little Some Extra Ice Cream

Check out a few snapshots from the carnival below! 📸👇

Get ready for a wild new year at ECES! 🐾📚

We are so excited to welcome our newest learners to Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year!

To help our incoming Kindergarteners ease into their new routines, build confidence, and get personalized attention on their first day, CCS uses a Staggered Entry Schedule.

How Does Staggered Entry Work?

Students will attend school on only ONE day during the first week based on their last name:

Monday, August 24, 2026: Last Names A – F
Tuesday, August 25, 2026: Last Names G – L
Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Last Names M – S
Thursday, August 27, 2026: Last Names T – Z
Friday, August 28, 2026: Kindergarten Open House

Why Staggered Entry?

Smaller Class Sizes: Smaller groups allow teachers to give each student individualized support as they learn school routines and navigate their classrooms.

Easier Transition: A quieter environment helps lower first-day jitters and helps students build comfort and confidence.

Targeted Assessments: Teachers can complete initial baseline screeners in a calm setting to best support your child's learning journey right from the start.

Check out the attached flyer for full details!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to ECES at (910) 424-2312. We can’t wait to see you! 🐯✨

🎉 Huge News for Cub Nation! 🐯💙

We are beyond proud to announce that Elizabeth Cashwell Elementary School has officially been named a 2025–2026 National Beta School of Distinction! 🌟

This prestigious national award recognizes Beta clubs that actively work to instill academic achievement, exemplary character, demonstrated leadership, and service to others in their students. Elizabeth Cashwell earned this honor by increasing our Junior Beta Club membership by over 10% this year—joining an elite group of only 2,959 schools nationwide to receive this recognition!

A massive congratulations to our hardworking Beta scholars, dedicated club sponsors, and supportive families. Thank you for showing everyone what it means to lead with character and excellence every single day!

Drop a comment below to congratulate our Tiger Cubs on this incredible achievement! 👇✨

🌿🐾 GET READY TO ROAR INTO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR! 🐾🌿

Cashwell is WILD about learning, and we can’t wait to welcome our amazing families back for OPEN HOUSE 2026! Meet Leo the Tiger and get ready to show your PAWS (Positive Attitude, Always Responsible & Safe, Work Hard, Show Respect)! 🐯✨

🗓️ DATES & TIMES
Thursday, August 20th | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM - School open for scheduled meetings & visits.

Friday, August 21st | Until Noon - Open House meetings continue & conclude.

📋 GRADE-LEVEL GUIDE - Please see the flyer for guidance specific to your grade level

🐾 NEXT STEPS FOR FAMILIES
Keep an eye out for follow-up communications on how to officially register for your child's 1:1 teacher meeting!

We can't wait to see you all there! 🌺🦜🌴

🎪 GET READY FOR THE ECES WELCOME BACK CARNIVAL! 🍦✨

Keep a super close eye on your mailbox—your exclusive invitation to our Welcome Back Carnival on Thursday, August 6th is heading your way! 📬🎉

We are so excited to see you there! Get ready for awesome meet-and-greet fun, thrilling games, delicious ice cream, and more! You won't want to miss out on the party! 🥳🎈

🎨 Welcome to the Team, Mrs. Smith! 🎨

Please put your hands together for Irene Smith, our wonderful new Teacher Assistant!

Get to know Mrs. Smith:

📍 Hometown: Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio!

✨ What she's excited about: Joining a wonderful team of educators and helping her students develop a lifelong love of learning.

🎂 Hobbies: Baking and beautifully decorating cookies and cakes! 🍪

🍕 Ultimate School Lunch: Hands down, pizza!

⚡ Chosen Superpower: Elastigirl from The Incredibles—so she can stretch to be in several places at once to help as many students as possible!

🌹 Favorite Movie: Beauty and the Beast—she loves Princess Belle because she is a proud bookworm, compassionate, and brave.

💭 In her words: "No classroom is complete without the students. The students are the heart of the classroom. Learning revolves around them and their unique backgrounds, interests, and needs."

We are absolutely thrilled to have you here, Mrs. Smith! Welcome! 🐾👇

Drop a comment below to welcome Mrs. Smith to the Cashwell family! 🐯👇

📐 Welcome to Elizabeth Cashwell, Mr. Morgan! 📐

Let's put our hands together for Jeffery Leland Morgan, our new Tiger Cub Leader!

Get to know Mr. Morgan:

📍 Hometown & Alma Mater: From California and a proud graduate of Methodist University.

🏒 Hobbies: Building Legos, traveling, and watching the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team!

🍕 Ultimate School Lunch: Rectangular pizza.

⚡ Chosen Superpower: Teleportation, to make it to the copier before anyone else!

💭 In his words: "A classroom isn't complete without... love, encouragement, understanding, and passion."

Welcome to the Tiger family, Mr. Morgan! 🐯

Drop a comment below to welcome Mr. Morgan to the Cashwell family! 🐯👇

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Mrs. Geddie! 🌟

Let's give a big Tiger welcome to Courtney Geddie, joining our staff as our new Exceptional Children - SED Teacher!

Get to know Ms. Geddie:

📍 Hometown & Alma Mater: Originally from Bunnlevel, NC, and a proud graduate of NC A&T! 🎒

✨ What she's excited about: Being part of a great team, bringing dedication and positive energy to her new role, and showing deep compassion to all of her new students.

🛍️ Hobbies: Shopping and enjoying fun activities with her daughter and family.

🍩 Ultimate School Snack: Breakfast pizza or a donut!

⚡ Chosen Superpower: Mind reading—so she can easily detect and support a student's hidden struggles.

💭 In her words: "A classroom isn't complete without... the passion, patience, and love for the students."

Drop a comment below to welcome Ms. Geddie to the Cashwell family! 🐯👇

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Mrs. Lawrence! 🌟

Let's give a warm welcome to Danielle Lawrence, joining our school community!

Get to know Mrs. Lawrence:

📍 Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina.

✨ What she's excited about: Building positive relationships with her coworkers and the community, and having the opportunity to experience the upcoming school year.

🧀 Ultimate School Snack: Cheese dippers.

⚡ Chosen Superpower: Self-cloning—so she can help manage all of her tasks and be in multiple places at once!

🐸 Favorite Movie: Disney’s The Princess and the Frog—she loves it because it delivers an inspiring message about hard work, self-discovery, and true love.

💭 In her words: "A school office isn't complete without respect, communication, and support from fellow team members."

We are so glad to have you on board, Mrs. Lawrence! 🐾👇

We need you!