Payne Elementary School

01/21/2026

⚾🥎Baseball & Softball🥎⚾

Baseball and softball offer so much more than just fun on the field! These sports help kids build confidence, teamwork, and discipline while staying active and healthy. Scholars learn how to communicate, follow rules, and support their teammates, skills that last a lifetime.

Playing baseball or softball also improves hand eye coordination, focus, and problem solving, all while teaching kids the value of practice and perseverance. Best of all, it encourages friendships, sportsmanship, and positive social skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Let’s cheer on our young athletes as they learn, grow, and have fun, one pitch, hit, and catch at a time! ⚾🥎💙 Selma Schools

01/21/2026

📚✨ Report Card Day! ✨📚
Scholars will bring home report cards today. Parents, please take a moment to review, sign, and return them as soon as possible. We appreciate your partnership! 💙 Selma Schools

08/08/2024

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We believe in providing equitable opportunities for all scholars to learn, achieve, and succeed.

12/19/2023

Double the joy, triple the fun! 🎉 Happy National Twin Day to the fantastic Payne Twins, and fun fact – Payne is home to not one, not two, but three sets of twins! 🤩👭👬Sending all our twin-tastic vibes your way! Selma City Schools Payne Elementary School

12/18/2023

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Wright! 🎂🎉 Your dedication to serving the best meals at Payne with patience and love truly makes a difference. Wishing you a day filled with joy and celebration! 🥳🎈 Selma City Schools

12/16/2023

📚🌟 Heartfelt Thanks to Our Amazing Parents! 🙌💕

Thrilled to announce our class winners in the December Myon reading challenge – all thanks to the incredible support from our dedicated parents, library media specialists, and teachers🎉📖 Your encouragement and commitment to fostering a love for reading bring immense joy to this achievement.

Yay for each scholar who embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and reached new literary heights! 🚀📚 Your dedication to education shines through, filling us with joy and pride.

A big round of applause to our parents for being reading champions and nurturing a culture of learning at home. 🏆📚 Your joyful partnership is invaluable, and we eagerly anticipate more reading adventures ahead! 💙 Selma City Schools Payne Elementary School

12/16/2023

👮🏾‍♀️🎄 A Special Shout-out to Officer Brooks, Our Faithful Guardian! 🌟💙

A heartfelt Merry Christmas to Officer Brooks, our dedicated community partner! 🎁🎅🏾Officer Brooks goes above and beyond, ensuring Payne Elementary is a safe haven by making regular visits. Fun fact: Officer Brooks was once a student at Payne, bringing an extra special connection to our school.

As a token of our appreciation, we extend a big thank you to Kustom Kreations for the special gift made just for Officer Brooks! 🎁✨ Your commitment to our safety and your genuine care for our community is truly appreciated. We love having you as part of the Payne family! 🏫💙 Merry Christmas, Officer Brooks! 🌟🎄 Selma City Schools

12/16/2023

🎄🌟 Pajama Day Extravaganza with a Dash of STEM Magic at Payne Elementary! 🚀🎉

Today, our scholars enjoyed the ultimate comfort of Pajama Day paired with an exciting Schoolwide STEM adventure! 🚀👩‍🔬 👨🏽‍🔬Classrooms buzzed with festive activities, laughter, and joy as scholars engaged in hands-on STEM projects, adding an extra layer of excitement to the holiday season.

To sweeten the day, all scholars were treated to candy and a special Christmas treat from Principal Carter! 🍭🎁 The halls echoed with love, Christmas joy, and the infectious excitement of our incredible scholars.

A heartfelt thank you to Principal Carter and everyone who made this day of comfort, learning, and celebration possible! 💙

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12/16/2023

🔧🚂✨ All Aboard the STEM Adventure with Ms. Spencer's 6th Grade Class! 🌟🏠

Ms. Spencer's 6th-grade scholars embarked on an exciting journey, blending creativity and innovation during our special STEM day! 🚂🍬 From the magical world of the Polar Express STEM project to the meticulous construction of Gingerbread houses, every moment was filled with hands-on learning and festive fun.

As the scholars engineered and crafted their Polar Express wonders, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Then, transitioning seamlessly, they turned their attention to creating Gingerbread houses, from the initial planning to the final delicious details.

Kudos to Ms. Spencer and her brilliant class for turning STEM day into a memorable fusion of learning and holiday cheer! 🎄👏 👏🏾Stay tuned for more STEM adventures in Ms. Spencer's class! 🔍🏰 Selma City Schools AMSTI WCCS ASU

12/16/2023

📚🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Parents! 🙌💕

We are thrilled to announce that 100% of Ms. Brown's class conquered the December Myon reading challenge – and it's all thanks to the incredible support from our dedicated parents! 🎉📖 Your encouragement and commitment to fostering a love for reading have made this achievement possible.

Yay for each scholar who embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and reached new literary heights! 🚀📚 Your dedication to education shines through, and we're immensely proud of this collective accomplishment.

A big round of applause to our parents for being reading champions and nurturing a culture of learning at home. 🏆📚 Your partnership is invaluable, and we look forward to more reading adventures ahead! 💙 Selma City Schools Payne Elementary School