C.C. Lee Elementary School

Join the C.C. Lee PTA and help our Eagles soar! 🌟 From Book Fairs, Field Trips, Classroom Grants, Homecoming, Family Events, and 5th Grade Recognition to the Art Show, Spirit Wear, playground projects, and student snacks—these amazing ladies make it happen! Be part of the fun and the difference—join or support today!

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Photos from C.C. Lee Open House - 2025-26!

We were so excited to welcome our amazing students, families, and staff back for another incredible year of learning! A huge shout-out to Beyond the Balloon for creating our awesome photo backdrop and to our incredible PTA for always supporting our learners. 💙

Thank you to every student, parent, teacher, and community member who makes C.C. Lee such a special place to grow and learn. School starts for grades 1–5 on Monday, August 18, and we’ll kick things off with delicious, school-themed Long John’s for breakfast! 🍩 Kindergarten orientation begins at 8:15 AM in the gym.

Welcome Back, C.C. Lee – Let’s SOAR into a fantastic year! 🦅✨

#AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles

It's August, and that means we're gearing up to head back to school! Here are important back-to-school dates for #AberdeenPublicSchools:

🔹Aug 4-5: CHS back-to-school days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
🔹Aug. 5: CHS freshman and new student orientation:,7-8 p.m.
🔹Aug. 14: Open houses at all elementary schools, 3-5 p.m.
🔹Aug. 14: 7th/8th grade open house at both middle schools, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
🔹Aug. 14: 6th grade open house at both middle schools, 3-5 p.m.
🔹Aug. 15: 6th grade WEB at both middle schools, 9-11 a.m.
🔹Aug. 18: CHS school photos and student ID, 8 a.m-noon
🔹Aug. 18: First day of school - a FULL DAY for grades 1-9; grades 10-12 start at noon

➡️ More information and back-to-school resources: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/o/district/page/back-to-school

Welcome to C.C. Lee.

Why should you complete a free and reduced lunch application?

It helps your child get free or reduced prices for healthy, nutritious meals—and it helps your child's school receive important federal funding for resources and services!

Apply now: https://5il.co/2m6t4

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One month to go, Golden Eagles! 💙🦅💛

School starts Monday, Aug. 18 with a full day for grades 1-9. Register your kindergartner or new student to join us at #AberdeenPublicSchools! ➡️ https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/o/district/page/back-to-school

🎻✨ Last week, our young musicians came together for Orchestra Camp led by the talented Mr. Joe Berns, Ms. Noelle Stubbe and Ms. Tatum Waldrop! Students worked hard, made music and built friendship.

Orchestra offers students a chance to unplug, work toward shared goals and feel part of something meaningful. Research also shows that students involved in music perform better academically, developing skills like problem-solving, memory and perseverance.

🎶 Don’t miss out! It’s not too late to sign up for orchestra (or any music class) and see where the music can take you. Contact your school, Noelle.stubbe@k12.sd.us or Joseph.berns@k12.sd.us to learn more. #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools

Have you started your back-to-school shopping? Here is our elementary school supply list! Find this supply list and other back-to-school resources here: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/o/district/page/back-to-school #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

We’re looking back at some highlights from the past school year at each of our schools! Here's a look back at the 2024-25 school year at C.C. Lee! #ThrowbackThursday #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles #TBT

Lincoln Elementary is showing off their new ‘A’ with pride! 🅰️💙 C.C. Lee PTA loved helping spread some district spirit and can’t wait to continue the Driveway Pride project again this fall! #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles

Exciting things ahead for ELA in Aberdeen! 4th and 5th grade teachers from across the district spent the day diving into our new SAVVAS curriculum—ready to spark learning and literacy in 2025-26! #aberdeenpublicschools #goeagles

We kicked off summer with an employee wellness event Tuesday afternoon at CHS! The event included a 20-minute walk in the gym, recognition of our spring wellness challenge winners—and some great prizes! Thank you to all sponsors, and well done, Golden Eagles! See more pictures from Tuesday's event here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙💛

What a SPLASH-tastic way to celebrate Read Across America! Our C.C. Lee students worked hard, read tons, and earned the ultimate reward — the chance to DUNK Mr. Osborn! And that’s not all… the winning teachers got to PIE him too! The excitement was sky-high, and the laughs were even louder. Huge thanks to Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Reierson, Mrs. Lott, and Mrs. Hansen for organizing this unforgettable event. Keep those pages turning, C.C. Lee — reading really does pay off!

Tuesday, May 20, is the last day of school—a half day at #AberdeenPublicSchools! Have a great summer, Golden Eagles! We'll see you back at school on Monday, Aug. 18—a full day for grades 1-9 and half day for grades 10-12! #GoEagles 💙💛

Today, we celebrated our amazing 5th graders as they took center stage one last time at C.C. Lee before heading off to their next big adventure—middle school! Whether they’re bound for Holgate or Simmons, these students are stepping forward with excitement, courage, and backpacks full of memories. They proudly shared their “Top 10 Highlights” from their time at C.C. Lee—laugh-out-loud moments, field trip favorites, and unforgettable friendships. But beyond the highlights, we hope they carry with them the feeling of being known, supported, and celebrated every step of the way. That’s what really matters. To our students: you’ve made us proud. To our parents: thank you for partnering with us. To our teachers and staff: your impact is woven into each goodbye. To our community: your support helped shape these young minds. The journey continues—but C.C. Lee will always be your foundation. Here’s to big dreams, brave hearts, and a future full of promise!

Congratulations to C.C. Lee's Porter Bindenagel, first place local winner of the S.D. Retired School Personnel Grandparent Essay Contest, and O.M. Tiffany's Eleanor Buckhouse, second place winner! https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/2214176 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools

A heartfelt surprise! C.C. Lee teachers were all smiles today after receiving thoughtful “Thank You” cards from former students—now proud Golden Eagles at Aberdeen Central. What a meaningful gesture! Huge thanks to the CHS staff for helping make this happen, and to our incredible C.C. Lee staff for the lasting impact you’ve made. You are making a difference every single day! #aberdeenpublicschools #goeagles