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Glen Alpine Elementary School Glen Alpine Elementary is a PK-5 elementary school in the Burke County Public Schools district.

What if your next career is in a school?When you think about working in education, you probably think of only teachers. ...
10/12/2026

What if your next career is in a school?

When you think about working in education, you probably think of only teachers. But schools need teachers plus all kinds of other workers to help students learn, grow and succeed.

Join us for the Education Career Expo on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Patton High School and discover what a career in education could look like for you or your student.

Middle and high school students: Get a look at career paths that could start now and continue through college.

College students: Learn about pathways into teaching and other careers in schools.

Adults: Explore meaningful career opportunities, including current job openings, whether you’re considering a career change or looking for a way to make a difference in your community.

You’ll hear from leaders in education, learn about different pathways into the field and have the chance to talk one-on-one with people who can help you figure out where you might fit.

🍔 Free cheeseburger meal starts at 4:30 p.m.

🎤 Keynote speaker: Charles Williams, principal of Draughn High School, at 5:30 p.m.

Then, explore information booths featuring specific education career opportunities, programs and current job openings.

📅 Thursday, Oct. 29
📍 Patton High School
⏰ 4:30 p.m.
📝 RSVP by Oct. 13: https://bit.ly/3ToetKP

Have questions? Call 828-439-4323.

Come curious. You might leave with a whole new idea about what your future could look like.

Good Evening, This is Mrs. Westerfield calling again to let you know that school will operate on a normal schedule tomo...
10/11/2026

Good Evening, This is Mrs. Westerfield calling again to let you know that school will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday. Oct 12th. However, due to some roads that may still be closed because of flooding from this weekend’s rain, some of our buses may need to be rerouted due to those closures. Please keep in mind that this may impact pick up times Monday morning. Thank you for your patience and continued support of our school.

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Good evening, Greenwave families!This is Mrs. Westerfield, Principal of Glen Alpine Elementary, calling with your weekly...
10/11/2026

Good evening, Greenwave families!

This is Mrs. Westerfield, Principal of Glen Alpine Elementary, calling with your weekly updates and important reminders for the week of October 12th through October 16th.

We have several important events taking place this week. On Tuesday, October 13th, our Pre-K students will participate in the annual Prevent Blindness Program. On Thursday, October 15th, our PTO will hold its monthly meeting in the school cafeteria. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! We truly appreciate our PTO and the wonderful support they provide to our students and staff. Friday, October 16th, marks the end of our first nine weeks of school. It is hard to believe we are already completing our first grading period! Please also remember that Monday, October 19th, and Tuesday, October 20th, are teacher workdays, and students will not attend school on either of these days.

I also want to share an important opportunity for our students. Burke County Public Schools will open the Academically and Intellectually Gifted, or AIG, nomination window on October 12th. The nomination window will remain open through October 23rd. During this time, parents and teachers may nominate students in grades 3 through 8 for consideration for placement testing into the district's AIG program. If you believe your child should be considered for AIG testing, please contact your child's teacher. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 23rd.

As we continue through the school year, I want to take a moment to remind our families of a few important procedures that help us keep our students safe and our school running smoothly. First, all changes in afternoon transportation must be submitted to the school in writing. We cannot accept transportation changes over the phone or through ClassDojo. This procedure is extremely important in helping us ensure that every student arrives home safely. I also want to remind parents that our teachers are busy teaching and interacting with students throughout the school day and may not see ClassDojo messages immediately. If you have important or time-sensitive information, please contact the school office directly so we can make sure your message is received and addressed promptly.

Another important reminder is to please bring your photo ID whenever you enter the school building or check out your child. The safety and security of our students will always be a top priority. Additionally, I want to thank our families for helping us keep our morning car rider line moving safely and efficiently. Before reaching the unloading area, please make sure your child has their backpack and belongings ready and is prepared to exit the vehicle. Once your vehicle has come to a complete stop, your child should be ready to unbuckle and exit safely. These small steps make a big difference in helping us get everyone into the building safely and ready for a great day of learning.

Finally, I want to take a moment to thank our families for your continued support of Glen Alpine Elementary. We are so fortunate to have such a caring and supportive school community. The partnership between our families, teachers, staff, and community plays such an important role in the success of our students, and we truly appreciate everything you do to help make Glen Alpine Elementary a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Thank you again for being such an important part of our Greenwave family! Have a wonderful evening, enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!

Sharing for our friends at Burke County Rec:2026–27 Burke County Youth Basketball SignupsSignup contacts:Salem: Kristen ...
10/09/2026

Sharing for our friends at Burke County Rec:
2026–27 Burke County Youth Basketball Signups

Signup contacts:

Salem: Kristen Carter, 828-430-1285.
Salem: Ashley Jones, 828-695-3579.
Mull: Cody Reid, 828-493-5193.
Mull: Josh Carswell, 828-244-8032.
Oak Hill: Brian Mize, 828-455-6629.
W.A. Young: Forest Duckworth, 828-292-3651.
Glen Alpine: Duran Clark, 828-855-7702.
Glen Alpine: Sandy Clark, 828-855-7715.
Drexel: Lisa Butler, 828-430-1051.
Mountain View: Chelsea Beam, 828-409-1932.
Forest Hill: Nikki Costello, 828-502-9235.
Ray Childers: Mark Stilwell, 828-514-0072.
Ray Childers: Ashley Bryant, 901-530-7526.
George Hildebrand: Rose Cook, 828-244-3511.
George Hildebrand: Josh Watts, 828-764-7501.
Hillcrest: Marquiese Sudduth, 828-334-0758.
East Burke: Eric Eckard, 828-723-0770.
East Burke: Melissa Barnes, 828-723-0770.
Valdese: Jonathan Carter, 828-874-6736.

Key dates:

Friday, November 6 through Monday, November 9: Dick’s Sporting Goods Discount Weekend.
Monday, November 16: Practice can start.
Saturday, December 5: Regular season opener.
Friday, December 11: Last day to add players.
Coaches meeting: Date and time to be determined.

Eligibility and contact information:

Players must live in Burke County or attend school in Burke County. Contact the signup coordinators for registration as soon as possible. For other questions, text or call Wesley at Burke County Parks and Recreation at 828-796-4806.

Age groups:

Ages 5–6: Must turn 5 before August 31, 2026, and cannot turn 7 before August 31, 2026.
Ages 7–8: Must turn 7 before August 31, 2026, and cannot turn 9 before August 31, 2026.
Ages 9–10: Must turn 9 before August 31, 2026, and cannot turn 11 before August 31, 2026.
Ages 11–12: Must turn 11 before August 31, 2026, and cannot turn 13 before August 31, 2026.
Ages 13–15: Must turn 13 before August 31, 2026, and cannot turn 16 before August 31, 2026.

Want to Join Cub Scout? Thursday, October 8, 20266:00 p.m.
10/07/2026

Want to Join Cub Scout?

Thursday, October 8, 2026

6:00 p.m.

Good evening, Greenwave families! This is Mrs. Westerfield calling with your updates and reminders for the week.First, t...
10/04/2026

Good evening, Greenwave families! This is Mrs. Westerfield calling with your updates and reminders for the week.

First, thank you to everyone who participated in our fundraiser! It was a huge success, and we greatly appreciate the support of our families and community.

We also want to thank everyone who attended our Everything You Need to Know Title I Night and Parent Book Fair Night. We had a wonderful turnout, and our Book Fair was also a huge success. Thank you for continuing to support our school and our students!

We have some exciting news to celebrate! On Monday, October 5, Glen Alpine Elementary will be recognized as an Exceeding Growth School for the 2025–2026 school year. This accomplishment would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, parents, and community. We are incredibly proud of our Greenwaves!

The recognition will take place during the Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Draughn High School Auditorium.

On Tuesday, October 6, we will welcome the Glen Alpine Fire Department to our school as part of Fire Prevention Week. A special thank-you to the Town of Glen Alpine and the Glen Alpine Fire Department for providing this important learning opportunity for our students. We are truly blessed to be part of such a supportive community!

A few important reminders for our families: Please remember to bring your photo ID when entering the building or checking out your child. Also, all afternoon transportation changes must be sent to school in writing. We cannot accept transportation changes by phone or ClassDojo.

Finally, during morning drop-off, please help us keep the car rider line moving safely and efficiently. Before reaching the unloading area, please make sure your child is ready to exit the vehicle, has their seat belt unbuckled, and has their backpack and belongings ready to go.

Thank you for your continued support of Glen Alpine Elementary. We appreciate our Greenwave families and look forward to another great week!

Have a wonderful evening, and we’ll see everyone tomorrow!

Thank you to all our Custodians!
10/02/2026

Thank you to all our Custodians!

Glen Alpine Student Council is selling some Glen Alpine Apparel!! Please check it out!! Please contact the school office...
10/01/2026

Glen Alpine Student Council is selling some Glen Alpine Apparel!! Please check it out!! Please contact the school office if you wish to purchase. 828-584-0661.

Fundraiser money due Today.
09/28/2026

Fundraiser money due Today.

Hello, parents and families! This is your weekly information callout for the week of September 28th through October 2nd....
09/27/2026

Hello, parents and families! This is your weekly information callout for the week of September 28th through October 2nd.

Last week was a great week! We would like to give a special thank-you to our PTO for sponsoring the TOSS program again this year. Our students had their first TOSS class on Thursday, September 24th, and they had a great time!

This week is going to be a busy and exciting week at school.

On Tuesday, September 29th, our 5th grade students will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast from the BCPS Food Truck. We are very excited to have the Food Truck on campus!

Also on Tuesday, September 29th, we will host our Everything You Need to Know Night from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will begin in the theater and then move to classrooms. We will have grab-and-go pizza available for families who turned in an RSVP.

If you have not yet returned your RSVP form, please make sure to do so by Monday, September 28th, at 8:00 a.m. This will help us ensure that we have enough pizza for everyone.

As always, please remember to bring your ID when coming into the building. This is an important safety measure for all of our students and faculty.

We would also like to remind families that all transportation changes must be submitted in writing. Phone calls and ClassDojo messages will not be accepted for transportation changes. Our teachers are busy working with students throughout the day and do not check ClassDojo during the school day. Any important information that needs to reach the school should be communicated through the front office.

We hope you had a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!

Have a great week!

Address

302 London Street
Morganton, NC
28655

Opening Hours

Monday 7:15am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:15am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:15am - 4pm
Thursday 7:15am - 4pm
Friday 7:15am - 4pm

Telephone

(828)5840661

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