AH Bangert Elementary School

❤🖤🐻 Have a Bangert Bear coming to Kindergarten?! Have you enrolled them yet?! Please make sure you have registered them. If you have not, you can use this link below: https://www.cravenk12.org/families/student-registration?fbclid=IwY2xjawSosW1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkcFZ4MW9iOG1sWlRCTGJhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuznHD2GnkGmotcA3Mwh-z6qgNYAjqT24Xd9gFiy638yB2Wz7DjJMEiLRebs_aem_xBTKyV03USE2EI1tPTAYXA

If you need assistance with the process, please call the school at 252-514-6415 and ask fro Mrs. Ruberio or Mrs. Cuttic. You may also stop by and visit the front office between 8-4 Monday to Thursday. We are looking to schedule Kindergarten screenings in the next few weeks for students who have enrolled late! ❤🖤🐻

Please see the school supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year below. The items families will need to provide are in the Yellow Box, while wishlist items for teachers are in the Blue Box. We appreciate your support here at AHB! We wanted to get these lists out to you early because of Amazon Prime Day and Walmart Deal Days that are happening this week!

If you have any questions about supply lists, please email Dr. McKeel at [email protected].

❤🖤🐻 You are invited to our 1st Annual Popsicles with the Principals on Monday, July 13, 2026! Dr. McKeel, Mr. Lee, and some members of our AHB staff cannot wait to chat with you! Popsicles will be first come first serve, but the conversation will last until 7 PM! We can't wait to see you, Bangert Bears! ❤🖤🐻

‼️ AHB Families - please fill out the form below whether your student is riding the bus or not. This information is how the district determines how many buses we will need at AHB!

2026-2027 Transportation Request

All families must submit a new bus request for the upcoming school year. Current bus assignments WILL NOT roll over to the new school year. Please complete the form below if you would like your child to ride a bus next year. ‼️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSencjOgv3ygjWuyBiqaQft9QWUOAz-xiI9njiJiOEVWBzn_Sw/viewform

Join the pack at AH Bangert Elementary! 🐻✨ We are expanding our team and looking for dynamic, committed educators who thrive off of high expectations to make a real difference in our students' lives. ❤️🖤

If you love supporting students, working in a positive environment, and helping our school community shine, we want to hear from you!

We currently have two fantastic openings:
🚍 EC Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver
👉 Apply here: https://craven.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5678910

🛑 Personal Needs Assistant/Bus Monitor
👉 Apply here: https://craven.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4332539

Check out the full details in the attached graphic, and reach out to Dr. Alexis McKeel if you have any questions. Come grow with us and join us as we live out this years theme of 🌟

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❤🖤 ✨ Mark your calendars, Bangert Bears! Open House will be on Thursday, August 20, 2026 this year. ❤🖤 ✨

❤🖤✨ Over the next several weeks, we will be introducing you to some Bangert Bears!

A.H. Bangert Elementary is excited to welcome our new Assistant Principal, Mr. Montrell Lee! A 2008 graduate of The Citadel, where he played football, Mr. Lee began his career as a Physical Education teacher and coach at West Craven Middle School. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Executive Leadership from Gardner-Webb University and brings more than a decade of administrative experience to our team, having served as an assistant principal at West Craven High School and as principal of Grover C. Fields Middle School and West Craven High School.

Outside of school, Mr. Lee enjoys spending time with his family, to include his wife and two beautiful daughters. He is incredibly excited to serve the students, staff, families, and community of A.H. Bangert Elementary School and looks forward to partnering with them for a wonderful school year.

Let's give him a big Bangert welcome! ❤🖤✨

❤🖤 ✨ Mark your calendars, Bangert Bears! Open House will be on Thursday, August 20, 2026 this year. ❤🖤 ✨

Celebrating a Legacy of Literacy, Kindness, and Service

Today, we celebrate the retirement of a truly special member of our school family, Martha Ann Patterson, after more than 25 years of dedicated service to our students, staff, and community.

As our reading interventionist, she has helped countless children discover the joy of reading and gain the confidence that comes from becoming successful readers. Her passion for literacy has changed lives, but those who know her best understand that her impact extends far beyond the pages of a book.

She has a heart for children, a passion for celebrating others, and a gift for building meaningful relationships. She has made it her mission to ensure that others feel seen, valued, and appreciated. Whether supporting a struggling reader, encouraging a colleague, or volunteering to take on a new task, her answer was always the same: "Yes, how can I help?"

Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support have helped shape the culture of our school for more than two decades. While we will miss seeing her in the hallways each day, the legacy she leaves behind will continue to inspire us for years to come.

Please join us in congratulating Martha Ann on her retirement and thanking her for the countless lives she has touched.

Congratulations, and thank you!

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Catherine Alligood who selflessly served the Trent Woods community for the last 10 years. We are so thankful for her dedication and commitment and wish her well as she enters an era of well deserved retirement.

Craven County Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Alexis McKeel will serve as the new Principal of A.H. Bangert Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026.

Dr. McKeel brings a strong background in both classroom instruction and school leadership. She began her career teaching 8th-grade math, Math 1, and 8th-grade English Language Arts before serving as an Assistant Principal in both Beaufort and Onslow counties.

She holds a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree in Middle Grades Education from East Carolina University, a Doctorate in School Administration and Supervision from Liberty University, and most recently earned her Education Specialist degree and Superintendent’s License from East Carolina University.

Dr. McKeel is passionate about building strong partnerships with students, families, and staff. She believes that excellence is intentional and that there is always room to grow. She is excited to connect with the A.H. Bangert community and lead a school environment where every student feels supported and empowered to succeed.

Outside of school, she enjoys playing tennis and golf, cheering on ECU football, spending time with her husband, Will who works at BSH in New Bern, and their three dogs—Macy, Levi, and Merle—and volunteering at her church.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. McKeel to A.H. Bangert—she is excited to become a Bangert Bear! 🐾❤