August 26, 2026
"What's Happening Wednesday!"
🔥 School is off to a smooth start, and we’re keeping the momentum going! Check out this week’s What’s Happening Wednesday and remember to check ParentSquare regularly for the latest school and dist...
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Sherrills Ford Elementary — Home of the Tigers! 🐾
At Sherrills Ford Elementary, we believe every child deserves a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place to learn and grow. Serving students in Kindergarten through 6th grade, our school is proud to be a center of academic excellence, community spirit, and whole-child development.
Nestled in the heart of the Sherrills Ford community, we blend time-honored traditions with innovative teaching practices. Our dedicated teachers and staff create engaging, supportive classrooms where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. From building strong foundations in literacy and math to exploring the arts, STEM, and character education, we provide a well-rounded education for every learner.
We are proud to offer opportunities for students to showcase their talents and interests through club participation, helping them grow as leaders and team players beyond the classroom. In addition, our Spanish Immersion program gives students the chance to become bilingual and biliterate, opening doors to global understanding and future success.
We take pride in fostering a culture of kindness, curiosity, and high expectations. Our small-town setting strengthens connections among students, families, and staff—creating a true sense of belonging and Tiger pride.
At Sherrills Ford Elementary, we empower our Tigers to dream big, work hard, and grow into confident, compassionate learners.
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August 23, 2026
Ready to Ignite the Year? 🔥 A Message from Our Superintendent
Hello CCS Families,The energy is building, our doors are about to open, and our entire team is fired up and ready to ignite learning and engagement across our schools!This year, it’s all about the ...
August 19, 2026
"What's Happening Wednesday!"
Football Game Changes for this Week!Due to the potential for severe weather Friday evening, thie following high school football games have been moved to Wednesday and Thursday.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 ...
August 12, 2026
⚡ Ready, Set, IGNITE! Your CCS Back-to-School Guide & Next Steps
CCS...Getting Ready to IGNITE! Back-to-School Edition August 2026 Welcome Back, CCS Families! Dear Catawba County Schools Families, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! As we kick off a brand-new ...
School Profile
Mission Statement:
At Sherrills Ford Elementary, we lead with Tiger PRIDE.
Grades: Kindergarten – 6
Enrollment: 650 students
Principal: Amy Gates
Assistant Principal: Lucy Martin
School Hours: 8:15 AM – 3:15PM
Principal’s Message
"Welcome to Sherrills Ford Elementary! We are proud to build upon the tradition of excellence in which we cultivate a supportive and collaborative school environment that nurtures student success and empowers passionate educators. We are excited to create relationships with our students and families to ensure a positive experience for ALL Tigers."
Warm regards,
Amy Gates
Phone: 828-478-2662 | Email