Needville Elementary School

📣 Reminder: Needville Elementary will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day! 🎉
Have a great weekend. 😊
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🎉NES Teacher of the Month Spotlight🎉 Howdy! My name is Marilyn Thomas. This year, I am starting my 39th year of teaching second grade and my 32nd year of service with NISD 💙. Teaching is a passion of mine. They say when you love what you do for a job, you really don’t work a day in your life. Over the years, one of my favorite things has been to coach the second-grade storytelling team. I have been married to Kenny for 31 years. We are the proud parents of Tanner and Ty. We also gained a daughter when Ty married Rachael this past spring. When I am not at school, I love to work in my yard, tending to my vegetable garden and flower beds. I am also involved with the Fort Bend County Fair livestock committee. Congratulations, Mrs. Thomas! NISD is blessed to have a teacher like you for the last 32 years and many more to come! 📚 NES loves you! ❤️🎉📚

✨🎉Congratulations to our Employee of the Month! 🎉✨ Meet Monica Houston, the friendly face and warm heart behind the front desk at Needville Elementary! Monica has proudly served as the school’s secretary for the past 3 years and absolutely loves her role. She has been part of Needville Elementary for 8 years. One of her favorite parts of the day is greeting the Lil' Jays each morning with a smile and a cheerful hello! Monica has been happily married to her husband for 20 years, and together they have two wonderful boys. When she’s not at school, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and making memories with friends. She truly loves her job and feels blessed to be part of such a supportive and caring school community. Here’s to another amazing school year at Needville Elementary — where it’s always a great day to be a Lil’ Jay! 💙🐦📚

Celebrating Needville Elementary’s Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Schwaiger! 🎉 A first-grade treasure at our school, Mrs. Schwaiger is in her 20th year of teaching and her 10th year serving Needville Elementary. Her passion for learning, kindness, and every child’s growth shines in every lesson. Family is at the heart of her story: she’s been happily married to Joe for 20 years, and they’re proud parents to Avery (a senior) and Chloe (a freshman). Thank you, Mrs. Schwaiger, for inspiring young minds and brightening our school every day! #NeedvilleElementary #TeacherOfTheMonth #FirstGrade #EducationExcellence #CommunityStrong #ThankATeacher

Thank you to the Immanuel Evangelical Church for the sweet cookies for our NES staff! 🍪💙

📣 Welcome to the NES Family! 💙🍎

We are thrilled to welcome Katie Vogler to our 1st grade team at Needville Elementary! Katie is a proud Needville native and a 2012 graduate of Needville High School. After 8 years of teaching—most recently in 2nd grade at Boling—she’s excited to return home and step into a new adventure with our first graders!

"I've lived in Needville my whole life, and it feels amazing to come back to the same school I grew up in—this time as a teacher," Katie shared. "I'm looking forward to the challenge of a new grade level and can’t wait to meet all the wonderful students in the NES family!"

Please help us give her a big Blue Jay welcome! 💙✨

#WelcomeToNEW #BlueJayPride #NEWfamily #FirstGradeRocks #NeedvilleElementary

📚✨ Welcome to Needville Elementary, Mrs. Taylor Wleczyk! ✨📚 We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Taylor Wleczyk to our Needville Elementary team! A proud Texas A&M graduate and passionate reading teacher, Mrs. Wleczyk is beginning her 8th year in education—and her second year in Needville ISD! She brings her love for reading and building student confidence to our campus after teaching 4th grade at Needville Middle School and 3rd grade in LCISD. Reading is her favorite subject, and she’s dedicated to helping students discover the joy and power of a great book. 📖💙 Mrs. Wleczyk and her husband are also proud parents of two future Lil’ Jays, making her connection to our community even stronger! Let’s give her a warm Blue Jay welcome as she joins us for what’s sure to be a fantastic school year! 🎉 #WelcomeBlueJay #NeedvilleElementary #ReadingRocks #BlueJayFamily

📣 Welcome to the Blue Jay Family! 💙 We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Sara Wessels to Needville Elementary! 🎉 Mrs. Wessels brings 9 years of teaching experience and a passion for early childhood education. She’s a proud graduate of Grand Canyon University and has taught kindergarten, 1st grade, and 3rd grade science/social studies. This fall is extra special as one of her daughters will be starting kindergarten right here at Needville — joining Mom on campus! 💕📚 She’s not only a dedicated educator, but also a loving wife and mother of two sweet girls. Mrs. Wessels shared, “I am truly excited to be joining the Blue Jay family. I cannot wait to see what this year has in store.” Please join us in giving her a big Blue Jay welcome! 💙🖍️🍎 #WelcomeBlueJay #NeedvilleElementary #TeacherSpotlight

🌟 Welcome to Needville Elementary, Ms. Anahy Martinez Balleza! 🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome rs. Martinez Balleza to our Needville Elementary family! A proud Needville alumna and recent graduate of the University of St. Thomas, she’s beginning her second year of teaching—and we’re so excited she’s chosen to continue her journey right here where it all began. Ms. Martinez Balleza brings passion, heart, and a deep love for our community to the classroom. She is married to her high school sweetheart (and fellow Needville grad!), William Solorio. With her strong roots and dedication, she’s ready to inspire the next generation of Blue Jays to love learning and believe in themselves. Let’s give her a big Blue Jay welcome as she helps shape the future—one student at a time! 💙📚✨ #WelcomeBlueJay #NeedvilleElementary #TeacherSpotlight #BlueJayPride

📚💙 Welcome to the Lil’ Jays family — Ms. Daniela Rincon! 🍎 We’re thrilled to welcome Ms. Daniela Rincon to Needville Elementary, where she’ll be teaching 3rd grade Language Arts and Reading this year! 📖✏️ Daniela is a proud Needville graduate 💙 and is excited to return to her Blue Jay roots! She earned her degree in Early Childhood–6th Grade Education from the University of Houston–Victoria 🎓 and is passionate about helping students grow as confident readers and writers! 🌟📚 She brings valuable experience from teaching 1st grade, where she developed a strong foundation in early literacy and a deep appreciation for student growth and discovery. 📘✨ When she’s not in the classroom, Daniela enjoys spending time outdoors and hanging out with her two adorable fur babies 🐶☀️🐾 We’re so excited to have her back in Needville and can’t wait to see the difference she’ll make in our students’ lives! 🙌 Welcome home, Mrs. Rincon! #WelcomeToNeedville #LilJayFamily #NeedvilleProud #ReadingAndWritingRocks

📚💙 Welcome to NES, Mrs. Debbie Adamson! 🍎 We’re excited to introduce Mrs. Debbie Adamson, who is joining our 2nd grade team at Needville Elementary! With an incredible 35 years of teaching experience, she brings a deep love for learning—especially math—to her students each day! ➕➖📐 Mrs. Adamson earned her Bachelor of Science in Education with a math specialization from Lamar University 🎓, and her passion for education shines through in all she does! She’s a proud Needville mom, with both of her daughters graduating from NHS 💙🎓, and has been married to her husband for 36 wonderful years This year is extra special for Mrs. Adamson as she takes on her favorite new role yet: Grammy to sweet Elsy! 👶🎀💖 She’s thrilled to be part of the Lil' Jay family and is looking forward to a fun and exciting year ahead! 🎉🐥 Welcome, Mrs. Adamson — we’re so lucky to have you! #WelcomeToNES #LilJayFamily #NeedvilleProud

📣💙 Welcome home, Mrs. Laura Howard! 🍎 We’re beyond excited to welcome Mrs. Laura Howard to the Needville Elementary family, where she’ll be teaching ECSC this year! 🎉📚 A proud 2006 graduate of Needville, Laura is returning to her roots — and we couldn’t be happier to have her back where it all began! 💫🏡 With 10 years of experience in Special Education, including the last 7 years in Resource and Inclusion, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to her students. 💙🧩✨ She’s married and a proud mom to two beautiful daughters — Savannah (18) and Caroline (4) — who keep her heart full and life busy! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧💕 Laura is thrilled to start this new journey and is looking forward to connecting with her students, families, and fellow staff members throughout the year. 🫶 Welcome back to Needville, Mrs. Howard — we’re so lucky to have you! 🌟 #WelcomeToNeedville #LilJayFamily #NeedvilleProud #SpecialEducationRocks #BlueJayAtHeart

📣 Join us in welcoming Mrs. Patricia "Trish" Hansen to Needville Elementary! 💙🍎 We are thrilled to have Mrs. Trish Hansen join the Blue Jay family! With an impressive 19 years of experience in both classroom teaching and support roles, Trish brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for education to our team. She holds both a B.A.Ed. and M.Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of Florida and is certified in EC-6, Gifted & Talented, and ESL. Over the years, Trish has taught Pre-K through 3rd grade, with 11 years dedicated to First Grade — her specialty! Having taught in both Florida and Texas, Trish is excited to continue her journey here at Needville, and we’re just as excited to have her. 💬 Let's give Mrs. Hansen a warm Blue Jay welcome as she starts this new chapter with us! #WelcomeBlueJay #NeedvilleElementary #TeacherSpotlight #BlueJayPride

📚🍎 Help us welcome Mrs. Kimber Lehmann to the Lil’ Jay family! 💙 We’re thrilled to have Mrs. Kimber Lehmann join the team at Needville Elementary! With over 20 years of experience in education, she brings knowledge, passion, and a heart for students to our campus! 📖✨ Kimber holds a Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and a Master’s degree from Lamar University 🎓 — talk about dedication to learning! She’s been married to her husband Ricky for 23 years, and is the proud mom of Cole (24) and Aby (17) 💕👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Her favorite moments are those spent with family — creating memories and enjoying time together. 🏞️❤️ Kimber is excited to get to know all the amazing students, families, and staff at NES, and we’re just as excited to have her on board! Welcome to Needville ISD, Mrs. Lehmann! 🎉 #WelcomeToNeedville #LilJayFamily #NeedvilleProud #FamilyFocused

📚💙 Please help us welcome Mrs. Bri Drake to the Lil’ Jay family! 🍎 We’re excited to have Mrs. Bri Drake joining us at Needville Elementary, where she’ll be teaching reading this year! With 18 years of experience in education, her heart for students and passion for literacy will be a wonderful addition to our campus! 📖✨ A proud graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, Bri spent 10 wonderful years teaching 3rd grade at Chandler Elementary—the same school where she once walked the halls as a student—and the past 8 years at Cedar Grove Elementary in Livingston. In 2021, she was honored as Teacher of the Year 🏆—a testament to her excellence and dedication in the classroom! This year, she’s excited to focus solely on reading, and she’s especially passionate about building strong relationships with students, families, and the community. ❤️🤝 Bri has been married to her husband Paul, Superintendent of NISD, for 18 years and they have one son, Paxton, who will be a freshman at NHS! 🏈 Paxton keeps them busy with sports, and Bri loves cheering him on! 🧢⚾ The Drakes also share their home with their two adorable fur babies, Minnie and Cami 🐶🐶. The Drake family is excited to be part of the Needville community, and we’re thrilled to have Bri on campus! Welcome to NES, Mrs. Drake — we’re lucky to have you! 💙 #WelcomeToNeedville #LilJayFamily #NeedvilleProud #ReadingRocks

📣 Welcome to Needville Elementary! 💙🍎 Please join us in giving a BIG Lil’ Jay welcome to Kelly Sims! 👋 Kelly is joining us from West Columbia, TX and will be starting her 14th year in education! 🎉 She graduated from Houston Baptist University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Teacher Specialization. Kelly brings a wealth of experience as a PE teacher and coach across elementary, junior high, and high school levels. 🏃‍♀️🏀📚 After starting her career in Bay City ISD, she spent 3 years in her hometown of West Columbia and the past 9 years in Van Vleck ISD. This year marks a new chapter as she transitions into Special Education — her first year not coaching — and she’s excited to be part of the Lil’ Jays team and the Needville ISD family! 💙✨ Welcome aboard, Ms. Sims — we’re lucky to have you! 🙌 #NeedvilleProud #LilJayFamily #WelcomeToTheNest

📣🍎 Welcome to the Lil' Jay Family — Mrs. Meredith Hamm! 💙 We’re so excited to welcome Mrs. Meredith Hamm to Needville Elementary! 🎉 Born and raised in Rosenberg, Meredith has deep Needville roots and is thrilled to be joining the Lil’ Jays at NES! 🌳🏫 She graduated from Texas State University in 2010 with a degree in education and is starting her 15th year in the classroom — what an amazing milestone! 👏 Meredith has a special passion for working with children with autism, inspired by her own incredible son 💙🧩. Her heart, empathy, and dedication make her a true gift to her students and our school. She’s been married to her husband Brett for 13 wonderful years, and together they have three energetic boys — Jackson, Porter, and Cooper — who keep life full of adventure! 🏈🚴‍♂️⚾ We’re so lucky to have Mrs. Hamm joining us this year — welcome to Needville ISD! 🌟 #WelcomeToNeedville #LilJayFamily #AutismAwareness #NeedvilleProud #HeartForKids

📣 Reminder: Needville Elementary offices and Central Administration will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day! 🎉 🕢 Offices reopen Tuesday, May 27th at 7:30 AM #NeedvilleISD #MemorialDay

We're excited to share our Spring Title I Presentation with you! This presentation provides important updates and information about how Title I supports our campus and students. 📽️ Watch the presentation here: https://tinyurl.com/NESSpringTitle 📝 Please sign in here to confirm your participation: https://forms.gle/a2ToCAu7vvcUhSDG6 Thank you for staying engaged and supporting our Lil' Jays! 💙

📣 IMPORTANT INFORMATION for Returning Blue Jays – Register Now! 💙 Please remember to login to "Skyward Family Access" and register your RETURNING student for the 2025-2026 school year. 🖥️ Log in today and get it done in just a few clicks. 🗓️ Deadline: May 9, 2025 Let’s get our Blue Jays ready for another great year! #BlueJayPride #BackToSchool #SkywardRegistration