August 23, 2026
2026 BCES Car Rider Procedures
It’s time to kick off another great year at Balls Creek! We appreciate your patience as it usually takes us a few weeks to get into a good flow during our morning and afternoon car rider line. Howe...
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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.
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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 18, 2026
Our School Spirit Wear Shop is Open!
Show your Balls Creek Elementary Owl pride with our 2026–2027 Spirit Wear! 🦉💚💛✨ NEW DESIGNS:• Limited quantities of T-shirts only will be available for purchase at Open House sessions.• Want a new ...
School Profile
Mission Statement:
"Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts"
Grades: Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment: 740 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