Stafford Elementary School

We are so excited to welcome all of our Dolphin staff back this week! 🐬 Our teachers and staff kicked off the week with a wonderful breakfast from Mrs. Sanders and Mrs. Rojohn- shout out to them and thank you so much! We are also hard at work collaborating, setting up amazing classrooms, and designing engaging learning experiences for our students. We can't wait to welcome our young Dolphins back to school next week!😃

As we gear up for an outstanding year ahead, please mark these key upcoming dates on your calendar:

⭐Thursday, August 6- Open House
Kindergarten- 4:30-5:30, Grades 1-5- 5:30-7:00
⭐Tuesday, August 11- Kindergarten Transition Day
⭐Wednesday, August 12- First Day for All Students!

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and hard work as we prepare for a fantastic school year!

The back-to-school countdown is officially on! We are so excited to welcome our Dolphins back to the pod! 🐬

As you get ready for the 26-27 school year, be sure to mark these important dates on your calendar:

⭐ Tuesday, August 11- Kindergarten Transition Day
⭐ Wednesday, August 12- First Day of School for All Students

We hope everyone enjoys the last few days summer, and we look forward to seeing you soon, Dophin families!

Beginning today, July 27, the Annual Verification is available in ParentVUE! Prior to the start of the school year, all families need to complete this quick, essential process to update contact and emergency information for your Dolphin. ⭐Please note that this verification must be completed in order to unlock the rest of ParentVUE (including student class assignments!).⭐

📲 Step 1: Update Your App
The ParentVUE app was updated this summer! Before logging in on your phone, delete the old ParentVUE app, then download & reinstall the ParentVUE (New) version from your app store, and log in with your existing username and password.
📋 Step 2: Complete Verification
While completing your verification, please take a moment to carefully review your family's information including home address, phone numbers, and emergency contacts. Having accurate information on file is essential.
Please contact Mrs. Pauley at [email protected] or 540-658-6340 for support with any login issues.
Thank you for helping us kick off a smooth, safe school year! 🐬

Get ready for an exciting start to a brand-new school year! Stafford Elementary School invites all of our families to join us for our Open House event on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

This is the perfect opportunity to visit your child's classroom, meet their teacher, and help your child become familiar with their new learning environment before the first day of school.

⭐ Kindergarten Orientation: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
⭐ Grades 1-5 Open House: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

We are incredibly excited to welcome everyone back! Come join the fun to kickstart a fantastic year of learning and growth together. We look forward to seeing everyone on August 6th! 🐬

⭐UPDATED SUPPLY LIST⭐

We hope all of our Dolphin families had a wonderful, restful summer! We are so excited to welcome our students back very soon. 🎒✨

Attached below is the official supply list for the upcoming school year. Take a look at the image to check off your shopping list!

📄 Need a printable copy? You can download the full PDF here: https://tinyurl.com/sessupplylist26

Our School Leadership Team is having a great time learning and collaborating at the Summer Leadership Academy! Thank you, Stafford County Schools for this opportunity!

Check out a few more special moments during our last day of school dismissal yesterday. ⬇️

Our SES staff is the best! They brought all the good vibes to celebrate with our students. 🎉

We are wishing all of our Dolphin families a safe and happy summer break!☀️

Next stop, middle school! 🎓✨ And just like that, our amazing 5th Grade Dolphins are officially moving on to their next big adventure. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, resilience, and kindness these students have shown during their time here at SES. They have left a lasting mark on our school, and we know that they are going to do great things!

A massive thank you to all our wonderful staff members who came out to celebrate, support, and cheer on our rising 6th graders! Your dedication to these students means the world to our community. 🌎

Congratulations, 5th Graders! 👏