Greetings WDES Families, Our May newsletter is here! Click the link below or visit our website for important updates, upcoming events, and end-of-year reminders. https://bit.ly/wdesmaynews
Hi, WDES families! Check out our April school newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, and classroom highlights: https://bit.ly/wdesaprilnewsletter .
Thanks for staying connected!
WDES Families, Just a reminder that tomorrow, March 12th, is a 12:00 p.m. dismissal. Thank you!
Join us for our Paint Party Fundraiser on March 12th from 5-7 at The Outpost Event Center! Access Facebook and search Kelli Emfinger. Visit her page to find a design you want, and send her a message to let her know which design you wish to paint. Gather your friends and family and sign up now to secure your spot.
Hello WDES Families! Our March newsletter is here! This month, we’re focusing on being Present, Prepared, and Excellent in all we do. Stay informed about upcoming events and school news. Read more here: https://bit.ly/march2025news
Just a reminder that tomorrow is a 3-hour delay. Our doors will open to welcome students at 10:20 a.m. We will be celebrating student I-Ready growth tomorrow afternoon. Be sure to ask your student about the fun activity! Click the link below to check out our newsletter for important updates! (https://bit.ly/WDESFebruarynewsletter)
We look forward to another wonderful week as a school family! Our students have set goals for the second semester and continue to thrive. As we welcome February, please be sure to review changes to our breakfast and lunch menu.
PTO will be held at 4:00 p.m. on February 3rd. Please join us to collaborate and plan for future events and field trips. Additionally, Wednesday, February 5th, is a 3-hour delay to allow for staff training.
Upshur County Schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st, due to inclement weather and potential flooding. WDES will begin parent pick-up at 1:05 p.m. If there is a change in your student's dismissal arrangements, please notify the school. Thank you!
Menu Update for January 17th
Breaded Chicken Patty Sandwich
Tater Tots
Glazed Carrot
Pears
Jello with Whipped Topping
Hi WD Families,
We’re excited to invite you to participate in our Snow Angel Challenge! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to engage with your child and create special winter memories together.
Check out the video that introduces the Snow Angel Challenge!: https://5il.co/34qlv
We can’t wait to see your creativity and joy in action! Let’s make this a winter to remember.
❄️ Hello, Families and Students! ❄️
We miss seeing all of you during these snowy days and hope you're staying safe and warm! To bring a little joy to your day, we've prepared a short video for you to enjoy together. Stay cozy, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Check out the video here!: https://5il.co/34g66 📹✨
#SnowDayFun #WeMissYou #StayWarm
WDES families, Just a reminder that our Winter concert will be held tomorrow, December 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. with a family activity to follow. We hope to see you there!
🎉 December Newsletter Alert! ❄️
Our latest newsletter is here, packed with exciting updates, upcoming events, and valuable resources to wrap up the year strong! 🎄✨
Click the link below to read more and stay connected! 💌 Let’s make this December one to remember! ❄️
https://upshurengage.edurooms.com/engage/washington-district-elementary-school/newsletters/december-2024-newsletter
WDES Families, Please find a link below for NTI Day activities. Students are required to complete an activity for each subject for it to count toward their grade. Students who do not submit work by December 10th will receive an absence for the remote learning day.
Link for NTI Day Activities: https://wdes.upshurschools.com/o/wde/documents/non-traditional-instructional-day-materials/568489
If you have any questions or encounter any issues accessing the materials, please don’t hesitate to contact us via Rooms. Thank you for your support and partnership in your child’s education! Stay safe and warm!
Our October newsletter is filled with exciting news and important updates for you! Check out what's inside:
🎃 Upcoming fall events and celebrations 🏫 School updates & announcements ✨ Family involvement opportunities
Stay connected and informed! Don’t miss out on all the wonderful things happening at WDES this month! https://bit.ly/3Yainq8
Just a reminder that tomorrow, September 11th, is a 3-hour delay. Doors will open at 10:25 a.m. We hope you can join us for our You and Math Matter activity tomorrow afternoon!
WDES will hold its first Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) meeting on September 12th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. School staff, families, and community members are invited to promote innovations and improvements in our school's teaching and learning environment. We hope you will join us for this time of collaboration!
Our September newsletter is here, with important updates, upcoming events, and fun activities for the month ahead! Make sure to check your email or click the link below for access. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our school family! https://bit.ly/wdesseptembernewsletter
What an amazing start to our school year! The energy and excitement from both students and staff have been incredible. From reconnecting with friends to diving into new learning adventures, these first few days have set the tone for an unforgettable year ahead. Each month, WDES will publish a newsletter to share with our families and community. Click the link below to view our first newsletter!
https://bit.ly/3SZbXqV
A special thank you to all of our school families, who helped to make our day a success. What a wonderful day we shared with our students!
WDES is continuing to experience a phone outage. If you need to contact the school, please call our temporary number, 681-533-5049, or the board office. You can also reach us through the Upshur County App using Rooms. Just a reminder that our doors will open at 7:25 a.m. each day. We look forward to seeing our amazing students tomorrow!