Hutto Elementary School

✨Fall vibes are here! 🍂 Join us Friday, October 17th for our Fall Festival at Hutto Elementary School—games, treats, music, and tons of smiles for the whole family! 🎃

Tiger Families are invited to come make memories with us. We look forward to seeing you there!
👉🏾See the communique for times and details.
#FallFestival #FamilyFun #ExcellenceStartsHere

8 months ago, Dr. Darius Peterson

Get to Know Your Admin: Scott A. Morehouse Principal, Hutto Elementary School With 12 years of dedicated service in Decatur County Schools, Scott A. Morehouse leads Hutto Elementary with a deep commitment to student success, safety, and growth. As principal, he oversees the school’s operations and works closely with teachers to ensure high-quality instruction, data-driven decision-making, and an environment where every child can thrive. His leadership extends beyond academics—he builds strong relationships with families and the community to create a culture of support and achievement. Mr. Morehouse was inspired to enter education by a calling to lead, serve, and make a lasting impact on students’ lives. His journey began teaching Air Force JROTC and coaching wrestling, where he instilled discipline, leadership, and perseverance in his students. Later, he led CTAE, Fine Arts, and Guidance, helping students discover their passions and prepare for their future. Now, as an elementary principal, he takes pride in building strong foundations and empowering teachers and students alike. For Mr. Morehouse, the most rewarding part of his work is witnessing the growth of students—academically, socially, and emotionally. “Watching students gain confidence, overcome challenges, and celebrate their successes is incredibly fulfilling,” he shares. He also finds great joy in supporting and motivating his staff to reach their full potential. A Bit More About Scott: Hometown: Festus, Missouri Hobbies: Spending time with family, fishing, hunting, and camping Fun Fact: He loves to fix things. Favorite Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life Thank you, Mr. Morehouse, for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to the Bearcat community!

8 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Mrs. Benton's 3rd graders had a fantastic time in the media hub, working as a team to build their bridge by answering place value questions correctly on the active floor. They also practiced math facts in a fun competition! Math comes alive and is super engaging in 3rd grade!

8 months ago, Hutto Elementary Media Hub

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🎉 Our top 20 students who reached their Literacy Choice Board goals enjoyed a special Literacy Leader event in the Media Hub! 📚 Mrs. Palmer read Enemy Pie and sparked a great discussion about what makes a friend vs. an enemy. Students picked a friend trait they want to be known for and designed 3D bookmarks with their chosen words—printed right on our 3D printers as keepsakes! 🖨️✨ While waiting, Mrs. Zock introduced them to infographics and how to showcase their reading data visually. What a fun and inspiring day of learning! 🌟

8 months ago, Hutto Elementary Media Hub

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🍂🥗 The October Lunch Menu is Here! 🥪🍎

Our School Nutrition team has some delicious meals lined up this month that you won’t want to miss! From student favorites to nutritious choices, October is full of tasty options. 😋✨

See the graphic below for all the yummy details and plan ahead for your favorites.

Let’s make October a month of good food and full bellies!

#ExcellenceStartsHere #OctoberMenu #HealthyAndDelicious

8 months ago, Dr. Darius Peterson

✨🙌🏾Tiger Families, We’re excited to kick off our Annual HES Fall Giveaway to support HES! Every ticket purchase helps us reach our goals and make a difference for our learners.

See the graphics below for more details about how you can get your tickets and join in supporting this great cause.

Let’s work together and make this year's giveaway a success! 💪🏾🙌🏾

#HESFallGiveAway #Fundraiser #SupportHES

8 months ago, Dr. Darius Peterson

It's all about MANUFACTURING at Hutto Elementary this week as students dig deeper into the Engineering Design Process and how things are made. From design and prototypes to testing and iterations, these students are hands on every day in their WOZ ED STEM PATHWAYS.

4th & 5th grade students have been practicing the design process by creating blueprints of robotic inventions and then testing them in the testing zone to identify enhancements and improve their prototypes.

3rd Grade students have been researching plants and animals from different biomes and designing 3D models of them in Tinkercad to print on the Flash Forg 3D printer.

8 months ago, Decatur County Schools

MANUFACTURING Week at Hutto students design, test and improve their CUBELET Robots

MANUFACTURING Week at Hutto students design, and prototype using the FLASH FORGE 3D printers in their STEAM classes

🍎✨ Teachers had a blast at the Apple Bar today! 🍏🎉
They enjoyed customizing their apples with a variety of delicious toppings. From chocolate drizzles to crunchy nuts, the creativity was flowing and the smiles were big! 😄🍎

8 months ago, Hutto Elementary School

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✨ Mrs. Rand's class took their cursive writing to a whole new dimension! ✍️💫
Using 3Doodler pens, students crafted 3D models of their names in beautiful cursive. Each student picked their favorite color and carefully traced their signature, turning handwriting practice into a creative and hands-on experience. What a fun and innovative way to master cursive and personalize their own signature! 🎨✒️

8 months ago, Hutto Elementary Media Hub

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Decatur County Schools will be closed from 10/8/25 - 10/10/25 for Fall Break.
#FallBreak #Holiday #DCBOE #TheBearcatWay

8 months ago, Decatur County Schools

Fall Break announcement with autumn leaves background. Text reads: Fall Break 10/8–10/10. No school for students Wednesday, October 8th – Friday, October 10th. Teacher in service Wednesday, October 8th

✨ Reflecting on Attendance Awareness Month at Hutto Elementary! ✨

This September, our Tigers came together to celebrate Attendance Awareness Month with energy, creativity, and commitment. From themed spirit days to classroom challenges, we rallied around one important truth: Every day counts!

We are so proud of our learners for showing up, staying engaged, and making learning a priority. Thank you to our educators, learners, and families for encouraging excellent attendance—it truly takes a team effort!

As we move forward, let’s keep the momentum going. Strong attendance builds strong learners, and together we’re helping every to succeed! 🚀📚

#AttendanceMatters #ExcellenceStartsHere

8 months ago, HES PR

Attendance Awareness Month-Every Friday in September!

Chrome Pen Sketching

Students in Mrs. Lewis' class brought technology into reading with style! Using Chrome pens, they sketched their impressions and thoughts in words and doodles during First Chapter Friday, combining creativity and tech to capture key ideas. This was a fun and fresh way to dive into reading!

8 months ago, Hutto Elementary School

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Support our Bearcats this Friday with purple and gold beads! 🏈

8 months ago, Hutto Elementary School

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🕯️✨ Light up learning with us! Our school candle fundraiser is here — and every candle you buy helps support our amazing students and staff all year long.

Cozy up your home and brighten our school’s future at the same time! Grab your favorite scents, share the glow, and be a part of something special.

Let’s shine together — one candle at a time! 💡📚❤️

8 months ago, Hutto Elementary School

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Safety Awareness Month Message:

September is recognized across the state of Georgia as Safety Awareness Month. During this time, we are conducting intruder, lockdown and other safety drills on our school campuses. In Decatur County Schools, we take this opportunity to educate and equip our students to respond quickly and safely to any and all emergency situations. Safety is and will always be our number one priority in Decatur County Schools.

8 months ago, Decatur County Schools

🎉 Happy National IT Professional Day! 👨‍💻

Today we celebrate our tech hero who keeps our digital world running smoothly at Hutto Elementary—from troubleshooting glitches to building innovative solutions. Your expertise, dedication, and problem-solving skills make a huge difference every day.

Thank you for powering progress, protecting data, and enabling connections within our school community. Thank you Mr. Griffin for making technology work efficiently at Hutto Elementary School! We are proud to call you ours!

8 months ago, Hutto Elementary School

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8 months ago, Dr. Darius Peterson

📚✨ September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! ✨📚

Hey parents! Take your kiddo to the library this month and get them their very own library card. Unlock a world of books, fun programs, and amazing resources — all for FREE! 🌟

Don’t miss out — a library card is a key to endless adventures and learning. Let’s make this September one to remember! 🚀📖

#LibraryCardMonth #ReadLearnGrow #FreeFunForKids #UnlockAdventure

8 months ago, Hutto Elementary Media Hub

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📚 3rd graders visited the Media Hub with Mrs. Palmer to explore animal adaptations with the book "What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?" After discussing how animals use their unique features to survive, students experienced two immersive VR videos—one about sharks and another featuring various animals and their adaptations.

Before returning to their classrooms, students completed a main idea and details graphic organizer using evidence from the book and videos. Then, back in class, they wrote paragraphs sharing what they learned from their exciting day of reading and exploration. A perfect blend of literacy, science, and technology! 🌟🦈🐊 #LearningAdventure #AnimalAdaptations #3rdGradeFun

8 months ago, Hutto Elementary Media Hub

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The Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GAETC) annually recognizes educators who exemplify outstanding innovation, leadership, and impact in integrating technology into teaching and learning through the prestigious Rising Star Educator Award. Candidates are nominated by their peers and required to submit compelling evidence along with a video showcasing their contributions, achievements, and the positive influence they have made on students, teachers, and the broader school community through the use of technology.

We are proud to announce that Mrs. Samantha Palmer, Media Specialist at Hutto Elementary School, has been selected as one of this year’s Rising Star Educators. She will be formally recognized and honored at the upcoming GAETC Conference in November, where she will also be considered as a featured speaker. Her dedication and innovative approach serve as an inspiring example of how technology can transform education.

Mrs. Palmer shared, “I am truly honored to be nominated for this award, and being one of just four educators recognized across Georgia is incredible to me. Each week, I organize my time around ensuring students have the best possible learning experiences and that teachers feel supported and equipped. Being a media specialist allows me the unique opportunity to connect with all students and help them build a love for both reading and technology. My goal is for every student to have something meaningful and impactful to share with their parents at the end of the day. There’s nothing more rewarding than hearing a child excitedly share something special they experienced at school that day. What I enjoy most is combining literacy and technology, because when those two come together, amazing things can happen.”

Way to shine, Mrs. Palmer! Congratulations!

#GAETC #RisingStar #HES #DecaturCountySchools #TheBearcatWay #PromisingFuture

8 months ago, Decatur County Schools