Welcome to Poston Road Elementary
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger
Helpful Information for New Families
Sincerely,
Dr. Vlcan, Principal
Upcoming Events
August 11th - First Day of School (School Hours 8:40-3:40)
September 6th - Labor Day (No School)
September 15th - Fall Pictures
Back to School Open House
Staff Roster: *There have been several changes*
Office Staff:
- Jill Vlcan, Principal
- Brenda Markitan, Secretary
- Jessica Lashbrook, Clinic Clerk
- Shelby Smith, Counselor
- Patti Ostler, Family Service Coordinator
Grade Level Teachers:
- Pam Verhey, Preschool
- Molly Ferran, Kindergarten
- Amy Brown, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
- Diana Fox, Kindergarten & 2nd Grade Spanish
- Dawn Werne, Kindergarten & 2nd Grade
- Delia Fornero, Kindergarten & 1st Grade Spanish
- Mimi Boyd, 1st Grade
- Tanya Holman, 1st Grade
- Amanda Percifield, 2nd Grade
- Lisa Cameron, 3rd & 4th Grade
- Donna Lehmann, 3rd Grade
- Maria Clor, 3rd & 4th Grade Spanish
- Wynne Deckard & Cheyenne Mappes (co-teach), 4th Grade
Resource Staff:
- Monica Palmore, School Psychologist
- Katie Nix, Speech Pathologist
Jennifer Hansen, Special Education Teacher
- Daniel Davis, Special Education Teacher
- Taylor Schubert, Special Education Aide
- Jo Hall, Special Education Aide
- Sidney Price, Special Education Aide
- Stephanie Blandford, Adult & Child Therapist
- Stacey Davis, Adult & Child Skills Development Specialist
Cafeteria Staff:
- Kim Craig, Cafeteria Manager
- Paula Stanfield
- Shelly Plummer
- Evelyn Burpo
- January Robertson
- Jackie Craven
- Penny Thomas
Custodial Staff:
- Lawanna Riffel, Evening Custodian
- Ron Stevens, Evening Custodian
Title I Staff:
- Becky Fishel, Title I Teacher
- Bev Richardson, Title I Aide
Specials Teachers:
- Caitlyn Hanson, Music Teacher
- Susan Rishel, Gym Teacher
- Crystal Niese, Technology Aide
- McChristie Brooking, Art Teacher
- Cheyenne Mappes & Wynne Deckard, Library
Poston Road's Vision/Mission Statements
Our Vision:
“Creating Globally-Minded, Lifelong Learners."
Our Mission:
Teach for excellence
Inspire academic achievement
Goal driven students
Everyone reaches their potential
Respectful & responsible citizens
Safe learning environment
Policies and procedures
Skyward Family Access is a website that allows parents to access information about the student. For your login credentials - please contact Mrs. Markitan at: brenda.markitan@msdmartinsville.org
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
- Doors open at 8:20AM (we do not have staff members available to supervise students before 8:20) Please DO NOT drop them off at the door prior to 8:20.
- Door 2 & Door 8 are both options for drop off. It is your preference on which door you would like to drop your child off at. Please pull up along the sidewalk before letting your child out of the car. DO NOT allow your child to cross in front of cars.
Dismissal:
- Dismissal bell rings at 3:35PM
- Walkers will be dismissed out Door 2 & Door 8 first.
- Next, the students riding buses and daycare vans will dismiss out of Door 2.
- If you are picking up your child, grades PK-1 as well as Senora Fox/Mrs. Werne's 2nd graders (and older siblings) will be picked up at Door 2. Students in grades 3&4 as well as Mrs. Percifield's second graders will be picked up at Door 8. Please stay in your car, we will bring your child out to you.
STUDENT ABSENCES
EARLY CHECKOUT....
Students will not be called out of class until a parent is present to sign them out. Please plan ahead for appointments, as we would like to minimize missed class time.


