Angie Braegger was named the White Pine Elementary School Teacher of the Year for the 2025-26 term. Braegger, a childhood educator, uses methods such as elastic desk bands to maintain focus for ten-year-old students.
The school's academic calendar included several scheduled breaks and events. No school was held for elementary students only on September 28 for a teacher preparation day, which coincided with teacher professional development. Fall break was scheduled from Oct. 8 through Oct. 9.
Other scheduled activities included vision screenings on Oct. 14 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. On Oct. 15, the school held a Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) early release from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a Boo to the Flu event from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The following day, Oct. 16, was a day with no school due to PTC.
White Pine Elementary operates under core values including being student-focused, community-oriented, and emphasizing character and excellence. The school aims to develop graduates who are connected, confident, and possess character and values as part of the Portrait of a CCSD Graduate.
The school emphasizes that every day of school counts toward improving child learning, strengthening relationships, and building success.
