By Beth Kight, Principal
Ebenezer Elementary students, better known as Ebenezer Eagles, soar in academic achievement, competitions, and the arts. The word “Ebenezer” is a Salzburger word that means “Stone of Help”. Ebenezer Elementary’s first principal, Angelyn Wendelken, understood that to be a “Stone of Help”, the faculty and staff needed to be dedicated to service, to that of both students and the community. Fourteen years later we are still asking the same question, “What is in the best interest of the students?”
Annually, staff members review the school improvement plan, assessing strengths and weaknesses for continuous school improvement. In a snapshot view of the Ebenezer Elementary staff, you would see experienced, master teachers, and teacher leaders who help plan and shape the curriculum along with the direction of the school, in addition to competently nurturing and guiding each child’s education. As a result, our students excel academically and in their extracurricular activities.
Each year students, parents, and teachers participate in a Family Reading Night and a Family Math Night. This past year, Family Math Night was sponsored by Strickland’s Funeral Home and PRISM. Kindergarten and first grade students participate in the Read Aloud Club, which is also sponsored by local businesses. Students read and log book titles to receive a free children’s book from the principal each month.
Each year students, staff members, and parents enjoy several choral performances by the 4th and 5th Grade Chorus under the direction of Angelia Jernigan. This year, Art teacher Carla Luke, will expand students’ horizons in art by sponsoring the Ebenezer Elementary Art Club, open to 4th & 5th graders. Counselor, Cheryl Zettler, sponsors “Helping Hands”, an organization of older students who mentor and tutor younger students on a daily basis.
A number of Ebenezer Elementary students participate in the annual county Media Festival with many projects going on to compete at the state and international levels. Dr. Cole,
