Warrior Ways
By Achilles ES
Episode 28: Publishing Party
Learn all about a Fourth Grade initiative that celebrates student writers from teacher, Ms. Amber Meland!
Episode 27: Odyssey of the Mind Goes to States
The Achilles Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team advances to the state competition! Learn about their journey from staff coaches, Ms. Rhonda Taylor and Mrs. Danielle Butler.
Episode 26: 5th Grade Field Trip to Beaverdam Park
Learn all about the Fifth Grade field trip to Beaverdam Park from Fifth Grade student, Gracen Hogge!
Episode 25: Support Staff Employee of the Year
Meet our Support Staff Employee of the Year, Nurse Laura Baker!
Episode 24: Teacher of the Year
Meet Achilles Elementary School's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Michele Abrahamson!
Episode 23: Science Art Mural
Learn about the behind-the-scenes process of the new Science Art Mural from two fifth graders who served on the Design Team- Max Koob & Kaylee-Ann Lynch!
Episode 18: Read Across America Week & Book Fair
Hear all about the exciting events happening during Read Across America Week and our Book Fair from our librarian, Ms. Butler!
Episode 22: History of Achilles
Hear more about the history of Achilles from Deputy Superintendent, Mr. Bryan Hartley!
Episode 21: Passport Program
Our librarian, Ms. Butler, launched an exciting Passport Program for reading this year. Hear all about the program from Ms. Butler and a Fifth Grade student who completed her passport, Zoey Gale!
Episode 20: 3rd Grade Field Trip: Mariners' Museum
Hear all about the Third Grade Field Trip to the Mariners' Museum from Third Grade teacher, Ms. Shook and Third Grade student, Declan McDonough. Learn more about the activities they engaged in at the museum!
Episode 19: PTO Before School Enrichment Clubs
The Achilles PTO is launching a new before school enrichment club program. Learn all about the clubs being offered and how to register from Assistant Principal, Dr. McGuire.
Episode 17: School Security Officer: Officer Shuster
Meet our School Security Officer, Officer Shuster! Learn more about her role in making sure students and staff are safe at school!
Episode 16: School Resource Officer: Deputy Butler
Meet our School Resource Officer, Deputy Butler! Learn more about his role in keeping our school safe!
Episode 15: Ice Skating Performer: Anastasia Walters
One of our very own Achilles students, Anastasia Walters, is a performer at Busch Gardens this season. Learn all about her experience as an ice-skater and her time as a performer!
Episode 14: Our School Board Member
Meet our School Board Member and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Troy Andersen! Learn more about our School Board, its accomplishments, and his role!
Episode 13: Our Director of Elementary Education
Meet our Director of Elementary Education, Dr. Amy Stamm! Learn about her goals for elementary schools and about how she likes to spend her free time.
Episode 12: 2nd Grade Holiday Show
Learn more about 2nd Grade's upcoming performance from our music teacher, Ms. Amy Lenderman. Hear about who can come and what you will hear!
Episode 11: SCA Toys for Tots Drive
Learn more about the SCA's Toys for Tots Drive from SCA Vice President, Graham Kittrell. Find out how you can support this amazing contribution to the community.
Episode 10: Former Achilles Principal
Meet Mr. Bernard Robins, a former Achilles Elementary School Principal! Learn more about what Achilles used to look like, traditions from the past, and what has stayed the same over the years.
Episode 9: Field Trip to Machicomoco State Park
Hear more about how Fourth Grade is taking a Field Trip to the local state park, Machicomoco State Park! Hear more from Ms. Eany Oh about what students will learn and how it is helping them connect their learning in the classroom.
Episode 8: Pumpkin Patch
Hear about the exciting pumpkin study in Preschool and Kindergarten with Ms. Bazala and how students had the opportunity to pick pumpkins in an Achilles pumpkin patch!
Episode 7: Veterans Day Special
Learn more about Veterans Day and how Gloucester County Public Schools recognizes local veterans from our own veteran, Superintendent, Dr. Anthony Vladu!
Episode 6: Our New SCA President
Meet our new SCA President, Savannah Gross! Learn more about her ideas for Achilles and what she would like to accomplish as a student leader.
Episode 5: Our New Assistant Principal
Meet our new Achilles Elementary Assistant Principal, Dr. Stephanie McGuire! Learn about why she came to Achilles and her book recommendation for kids!
Episode 4: Trick or Treat Event
Meet the organizer of our PTO's Trick or Treat Event, Ms. Alma Kuennen! Learn about this Achilles Elementary tradition, what to wear, and what contests to get excited about!
Episode 3: Our New Principal
Meet our new Achilles Elementary Principal, Mr. Timothy Edwards! Learn about our new leader, why he came to Achilles, and some of his favorite things!
Episode 2: All Pro Dads Breakfast
Meet the organizer of the All Pro Dads Breakfast, Mr. Eddie Washington! Learn about this series of community events to connect families with one another over a meal!
Episode 1: Guinea Jubilee
Meet the Guinea Jubilee Grand Marshal, Shirley Hogge! Learn more about the Guinea Jubilee and the amazing community member we are honoring this year!