Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Stakeholders. This is Ms. Gallop with an important announcement. This is just a friendly reminder of our Parent Night this evening from 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade and 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm for 3rde through 5th Grade. Parents and Guardians will meet and sign in at the small auxiliary gym. We look forward to seeing you all there. GO AND GROW MIGHTY PANTHERS!!
WCS Maintenance Dept. honored our partners with HES Friday, September 11, 2026, by surprising them with breakfast and custom shirts created by the WCHS CTE Marketplace shop. We are proud of our partnership, and salute them for the tireless efforts they give to ensure our school facilities are maintained with the highest standards. Also highlighted is Ms. Stephanie Swain, Employee of the month for September! Be sure to thank our team members for a job well done. #Crazy&Consistent
We are ecstatic to share with our community the students of the month for September! Pictured with Superintendent Dr. David White are Skylar Williams (WCES), Barbara Sanchez-Ochoa (WCHS), and Michael Stallings (WCECHS). These students not only have demonstrated excellent academic performance, but have been shown to be awesome citizens in our schools, and they represent all the greatness in Washington County Schools! Way to go scholars; we are extremely proud of you!
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Good evening, Panther Family, This is Principal Peele with this week's announcements. Fall picture day for students and staff is Tuesday, September the 15th. Progress reports went home with students last week. Parents, if you have any questions or concerns on your child's grades or progress, schedule a conference with his or her teacher. Parents of Pre K and kindergarten students, make sure your child immunization and health forms are turned in as soon as possible. Parents, make sure your child is at school on time and for the entire instructional day. Make sure students are completing his or her homework and reading for at least 20 minutes every night. Students, I look forward to seeing you this week focused, ready to learn, and following the school and classroom rules and expectations. This is the end of the announcement. Thank you and enjoy your evening.
Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Stakeholders! This is Ms. Gallop an important announcement. AGAPE School Based Health Services is partnering with WCES to help complete required health assessments. If you would like your scholar to have the required health assessment completed at school, return the packet that was sent home today by Tuesday September 1, 2026 and it will be completed Thursday September 4, 2026. If you choose to utilize your own health care provider, the health assessment is still due by September 30, 2026 for your kindergartner to remain in school. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. GO AND GROW MIGHTY PANTHERS!
Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Stakeholders. This is Ms. Gallop with an important announcement. This is just a friendly reminder of our Title 1 Parent Night tonight from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you all there. GO AND GROW MIGHTY PANTHERS!!
Parents/Guardians: Welcome back to a new year! Please take a moment to read this important notice from Superintendent Dr. David O. White. We look forward to welcoming you and your students with open arms. Click this link to read the letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JG1qFCg4T-07VAeCkFVOF_y1it_zWQBi/view?usp=sharing
Greetings! Attached is the WCES School Supply List for the 2026-2027 school year.
Good Evening, Parents and Guardians. This is Ms. Gallop with an important reminder regarding our Summer Camp program for students whose enrollment has been finalized and confirmed.
Summer Camp will be held June 8th through June 11th and June 15th through June 18th. Please note that there will be no camp on Fridays.
Camp hours are from 7:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. each day. Students should arrive on time and ready to learn, grow, and participate in fun learning opportunities.
Bus transportation will be provided for eligible students. Buses will begin rolling at approximately 5:55 a.m. Parents may use the Here Comes the Bus app to track their child's bus location and arrival times. To register, please use our school code: 82281.
Car riders are expected to be picked up promptly at 2:30 p.m. and should exit campus immediately following dismissal.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle each day to stay hydrated. All students are expected to follow the school dress code and adhere to all school rules and expectations while attending summer camp.
Please be advised that behavior expectations will be enforced to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all participants. Students are expected to come prepared to learn, follow directions, and demonstrate positive behavior throughout the program.
We are excited to provide this opportunity for our students and look forward to a successful Summer Camp experience filled with engaging activities and fun learning opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 252-793-3031.
See you at Summer Camp, where we learn, grow, have fun, and keep Lifting As We Climb! Have a wonderful evening.
Dr. Serena Halstead
Chief Academic Officer
Summer Camp will be held June 8th through June 11th and June 15th through June 18th. Please note that there will be no camp on Fridays.
Camp hours are from 7:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. each day. Students should arrive on time and ready to learn, grow, and participate in fun learning opportunities.
Bus transportation will be provided for eligible students. Buses will begin rolling at approximately 5:55 a.m. Parents may use the Here Comes the Bus app to track their child's bus location and arrival times. To register, please use our school code: 82281.
Car riders are expected to be picked up promptly at 2:30 p.m. and should exit campus immediately following dismissal.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle each day to stay hydrated. All students are expected to follow the school dress code and adhere to all school rules and expectations while attending summer camp.
Please be advised that behavior expectations will be enforced to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all participants. Students are expected to come prepared to learn, follow directions, and demonstrate positive behavior throughout the program.
We are excited to provide this opportunity for our students and look forward to a successful Summer Camp experience filled with engaging activities and fun learning opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 252-793-3031.
See you at Summer Camp, where we learn, grow, have fun, and keep Lifting As We Climb! Have a wonderful evening.
Dr. Serena Halstead
Chief Academic Officer
WCS Summer Feeding Program for the community children ages 18 and under. Breakfast will be served daily from 7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
**Community children ages 18 and under are welcome to participate during these designated meal service times.
**Community children ages 18 and under are welcome to participate during these designated meal service times.
FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS ONLY: Check out these flyers for details about our Summer Exploration Camp! Camp will be Monday-Thursday, starting June 8 and ending June 15. See the flyers for details on what to expect. Transportation will be provided for eligible students. Buses will be rolling early, so be on time. Can't wait to see those smiling faces this summer!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!! Click the link below to complete this year's customer service survey. Our goal is to make all customer service interactions as beneficial as possible, but we need to hear from you on both what we are doing great, and what we can improve on. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSdQSd9nE1SFN-NEhIU4YXWpcM4egEIRL9qg6ejR76YpPQhQ/viewform?usp=header
Please join us for our monthly Board of Education meeting happening tonight at 6pm. Join us in person at 509 Adams St., Plymouth, NC or virtually at this link: https://youtube.com/live/SxZrdnNtJak?feature=share
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2026! 🍎
Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff, Scholars and Community Stakeholders from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8, 2026, it’s time to celebrate the incredible teachers who inspire, guide, and shape the future every single day.
📚 We say THANK YOU to every Washington County Elementary School teacher on Teacher Day on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 — the perfect moment to say to those who make learning meaningful and life-changing.
Teachers don’t just teach lessons… they build dreams, spark curiosity, and create brighter tomorrows. 🌟
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #TeacherDay2026
WCES Weekly Announcements 4-12-2026
Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff, Scholars and Community Stakeholders, this is Ms. Gallop with the weekly announcements. We hoped that you all enjoyed your Spring Break and Vacation last week having the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate with family and friends. Starting tomorrow we will continue with our routines and procedures.
The Character Education Words for this month are loyalty, adaptability and self-motivation.
The Sneaker Ball that was held for the PreK - 2nd Graders was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who helped with the planning and monitoring. They all had a great time! We would like to take this time to thank the Ms. Wrighton and Mrs. Harris CTE Career and Technical Education Department and Mrs. James with Community Schools for hosting an amazing CTE Carnival for all scholars and staff! Job Well Done!! 4-16-26 - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - WCES Duke Energy Science/Parent Night, Parents please come out to support and 4-17-26 - Sneaker Ball - 3-5 and PreK and Kindergarten Registration. Parents and Guardians be reminded that Fridays are early release days and school will dismiss at 12:15 pm. Scholars, We look forward to seeing you this week focused, ready to learn, and following the PBIS matrix. This is the end of the announcements. Thank you and enjoy your evening. GO AND GROW MIGHTY PANTHERS!!
WCES Duke Energy Science Parent Night on April 16, 2026 from 5:30–7:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for our students and families to engage in hands-on STEM experiences and celebrate that Science Matters!
We are asking for your support in building excitement around this event. Please take time to promote it in your classrooms, talk it up with students, and encourage strong attendance. Additionally, we ask that you share the flyer with your families and any community partners to help us spread the word.
Thank you for helping make this a memorable experience for our students and families!
We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on some extraordinary staff members whose dedication, heart, and relentless effort have gone far beyond the call of duty. Their commitment makes our school community a better place for every student, colleague, and family they serve.
Good Evening Panther Family
This is Principal Peele with this week's announcements. I would like to say thank you to Staff, students, and parents for the success of our Book Fair and Sneaker Ball for Pre-k - 1st grade students. Both events went very well. Progress Reports will go home with students on Monday 3/30. Parents, please look over your child's progress report to see how they are doing at the start of the 4th nine weeks. Feel free to reach out to the teacher if you have questions or concerns. Spring Break starts for students on Thursday 4/2. I wish everyone a safe, enjoyable and relaxing break away from school. This is the end of the announcements. Thank you and enjoy your evening.
BOOK FAIR EXTENDED! The Scholastic Book Fair event has been extended until noon on Wednesday, March 25th! You still have time to add funds to your scholar's e-wallet to pick up those gotta-have titles and all the accompanying widgets that make reading a pleasure! Thank you for your support so far in making this year's fair a success! Click here for more information https://www.scholastic.com/bf/washingtoncoelemschool
SCHOOL IS IN SESSION MONDAY! This is just a reminder that Monday, March 23rd, will be a regular instruction day for all schools (make up day). Please be sure to arrive on time and ready to learn! See you there!
