November 5, 2025
"What's Happening Wednesday!"
: Schedule Reminder for Next Week! CCS Families, please note the following schedule updates: Monday, November 10 Optional Teacher Workday (No school for students) QUEST will be open . . .

Welcome to
Balls Creek Elementary – Home of the Owls! 🦉
At Balls Creek Elementary, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inspiring place to learn and thrive. Serving students in Kindergarten through 6th grade, we are proud to be a cornerstone of the Balls Creek community—where academic excellence, strong character, and community values come together.
Our passionate educators and staff are committed to creating engaging classrooms where students feel supported and challenged to do their best. From foundational skills in literacy and math to hands-on learning in the arts, STEM, and social-emotional growth, we provide a well-rounded education that helps every child shine.
We offer students a variety of opportunities to explore their interests and build confidence through clubs, enrichment activities, and leadership roles. These experiences go beyond academics, helping our students grow into thoughtful and responsible citizens. At Balls Creek Elementary, we are proud to foster a culture of respect, curiosity, and high expectations.
We are honored to guide and empower our Owls as they learn, grow, and prepare for a bright future.

Inclusivity
We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
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November 5, 2025
: Schedule Reminder for Next Week! CCS Families, please note the following schedule updates: Monday, November 10 Optional Teacher Workday (No school for students) QUEST will be open . . .
November 3, 2025
It's FALL FESTIVAL week Balls Creek! You wont want to miss this event its guaranteed fun for the whole family! Wed love for you to join us and dont forget to bring a friend along! Wristbands are on . . .
October 30, 2025
There's only 1 days left to purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets for our playground fundraiser, and THANKS TO YOU our jackpot has soared this week - let's keep the momentum going! Tickets a. . .
October 29, 2025
Reminder....Daylight Savings ENDS! Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 2. Dont forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night! Enjoy that extra hour o. . .
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School Profile

Mission Statement:
"Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts"
Grades: Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment: 738 students
Principal: Natalie Inman Travis
Assistant Principal: Emily Miller
School Hours: 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM
Principal’s Message

Dear Balls Creek Owls,
Welcome to a new and exciting school year at Balls Creek Elementary School! I am thrilled to welcome both our returning families and those who are new to our school community. As your principal, I am honored to lead a school filled with dedicated staff, enthusiastic students, and supportive families.
At Balls Creek, we believe that every child is unique and capable of success! Our goal is to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every student matters and every moment counts. Together, we will continue to foster a love of learning, kindness, respect, and a strong sense of community.
We value communication and collaboration with our families and look forward to working as a team to ensure the success of every student.
Here’s to a fantastic school year full of learning, laughter, and growth!
Warm regards,
Natalie Inman Travis
Phone: 828-464-4766
Email: natalie_inman@catawbaschools.net