🐾 WILDCAT HISTORY FACT! 🐾

Did you know Auburn, Kansas, wasn’t always called Auburn—and our school got its start before Auburn was even officially a town! 🤯

In 1855, while the area was still known as Brownville, early settlers were already making education a priority. Classes were held in a pioneer log cabin on the Fred Kresie Farm. 🪵📚

Just two years later, in 1857, a new two-story cement schoolhouse was built at 6th & School Street. It served students in grades 1–10 all under one roof! 🏫

And the school bell? 🔔 It was so large that historical records say it “could be heard throughout town and into the country.”

Then, in 1859, the school system officially organized as District #1—beginning a school tradition that has been part of the Auburn community for generations. 💙💛

Oh, and remember how we said Auburn was originally called Brownville? 👀

Brownville Heritage Park, located just south of Auburn Elementary, honors those very beginnings and the early settlement that became our community.

So when we say Auburn Elementary has history… we REALLY mean it! 🐾💙💛

From a log cabin classroom to the Wildcats we know today—what an incredible history to be part of!

Don't forget! If you're interested, please come see us tonight from 5 to 6!

🐾 WE’RE HIRING! 💛💙

Auburn Elementary is looking for a Paraprofessional to join our Wildcat family! 🐾

If you’re patient, caring, dependable, and love helping kids learn and grow, we’d love to have you on our team! 💛

📚 Paraprofessional Position Available
🐾 Auburn Elementary
💙 Come make a difference with our Wildcats!

👉 Apply today and join the AE family!

Our first official Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting is TONIGHT (Tuesday, September 8th) at 5:30pm in the school library. We will discuss upcoming fundraisers & ways to help our teachers & students. We welcome anyone interested in joining us.

💙 WHO THE PTO IS: We are parents, teachers & staff members working together to make a positive impact at Auburn Elementary!

💛 WHAT THE PTO DOES: We raise money to provide resources, experiences, and opportunities that enrich the lives of our teachers & students!

Feel free to email with any questions (aepto437@gmail.com).

Hope to see you there!

🎶📚 Learning with a little Dolly! 💛💙

Our 2nd–5th grade Wildcats have been learning all about the incredible Dolly Parton!

✨ In 3rd–5th grade, students explored Dolly’s life and accomplishments through a special presentation and completed a fun learning activity.

📖 In 2nd grade, students are reading A Coat of Many Colors, listening to the song that inspired the story, and putting their learning to work with a fun worksheet!

We love bringing books, music, history, and inspiring people together to make learning meaningful—and maybe even a little more fun! 🐾💛

A special thank you to Ms. Murphy for bringing Dolly Parton into her lessons and creating such a fun and meaningful learning experience for our Wildcats! We appreciate teachers who find creative ways to make learning come alive! 💙💛

#auburnwildcats #learningisfun #dollyparton #growingreaders #WildcatPride

From high-fives and ROAR-worthy students to new spaces that inspire learning and play, there is so much to celebrate at our school! We are grateful for the students, staff, families, community partners, and supporters who help make our school such a special place to be. 🥰

🙌 High-Five Friday! 🙌

What a great way to start the day! A huge thank-you to members of the Washburn University baseball team for greeting our students with high-fives and helping start their morning with smiles and encouragement! ⚾️ 💙

We also had the opportunity to celebrate some pretty amazing students through our ROAR Awards! 🦁 Students were nominated by others in our building because they noticed them going above and beyond, showing kindness, responsibility, respect, leadership, and the many qualities that make our school community special. We are so proud of each of our ROAR Award recipients!

And our preschoolers are having a blast exploring their new preschool playground! We are so excited to see our youngest learners enjoying this new space and all the opportunities it gives them to play, explore, and grow. ❤️

So much to celebrate. So many reasons to ROAR!🦁💙🐾💛

Thank you, AE PTO!!! What a great way to end our week!! We appreciate everything you do for our staff and students!

Mark your calendars, future scouts!

🍪🐾 SPIRIT WEAR COOKIE CHALLENGE UPDATE! 🐾🍪

The school pride is STRONG, Wildcats! 💙💛 You all are absolutely AMAZING and have raised $542 back to the PTO! 🙌

We have just 16 DAYS LEFT in the Cookie Challenge, and the race is getting GOOD! 👀🔥

🍪 TOP 2 CLASSES CURRENTLY WINNING A COOKIE PARTY:

🥇 2nd Grade – Mrs. Kayser’s Class: $411.50
🥈 3rd Grade – Mrs. Oyler’s Class: $312.00

But WAIT… 👀
Mrs. Johnson’s Class is RIGHT ON THEIR HEELS at $306.50! 😱

That means EVERY ORDER COUNTS! There is still plenty of time to make a move and get your class into the Top 2! 🏆

📅 Orders must be placed by September 20th to count toward the Cookie Challenge!

🛍️ Shop anytime:
http://www.bluedaisytees.com/ae-fundraiser

Show your school spirit, support your school, and help your class win a COOKIE PARTY! 🍪🎉

🐾 GO WILDCATS! 💙