Hello Viking Families!

A beautiful summer is flying by, and the anticipation of welcoming your children to our campus is growing every day. There is a distinct magic that returns to our hallways the moment our students walk through the doors, and capturing that vibrant energy is at the very heart of who we are. Our students' curiosity and enthusiasm perfectly reflect our core mission: We are a community igniting the joy of learning and inspiring leaders.

This is a historic milestone year for Vickery Creek Elementary as we proudly celebrate our 30th anniversary. Three decades of excellence have set the stage for an incredible global spotlight this year. We are officially beginning our journey to elevate our status from a Leader in Me Lighthouse School to a Leader in Me Legacy School. Please see the letter below explaining what each of these mean for your students and our school as a whole. As a testament to this hard work, we have the immense honor of hosting educators from across the globe who are traveling to see leadership in action on our campus during the Atlanta Symposium.

To honor this special chapter, we are expanding our school motto. We are proud to be a community of learners who lead, learn, rise and now grow together. Our strength lies in our unity, and in partnership with you, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where every child feels deeply connected and inspired to achieve their best.

This Google Site, along with your child's teacher weekly newsletter, our website, and direct emails will continue to serve as our primary source of communication, alongside our social media channels. Every two weeks, I will share an updated link, and this main landing page will feature my bi-weekly letter and a central hub for all upcoming events, celebrations, and timely information. Please take a moment to browse the tabs in the top right corner, which house deep-dive resources and school-specific details designed to keep your family informed.

We look forward to connecting with you very soon at our upcoming back-to-school orientation events to kick off the year, meet the staff, and link up with our fantastic parent groups. Please never hesitate to reach out with your questions, feedback, or ideas as we embark on this landmark journey. Thank you for your incredible partnership, and welcome to an unforgettable 2026-2027 school year!

Elizabeth Ihle, Principal eihle@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Ashley Johnson, Assistant Principal 3-5 aejohnson@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Jessica Chambless (formerly Howington), Assistant Principal K-2  jhowington@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Brooke Hagler, Assistant Administrator bhagler@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Together we Lead, Together we Rise, Together we Grow

Elizabeth Ihle

Principal