Washington County Elementary School

Good Evening Panther Family This is Principal Peele with this week's announcements. Parents, make sure your child is at school on time and for the whole day each day to take advantage of every instructional minute available. Friday 10/17 is the end of the first nine weeks, Students all make up assignments must be turned in before the 17th. Parents please make sure we have updated phone numbers and addresses for your child and that you have accepted your child's teacher Remind request. WCES will have McTeacher Night on Thursday 10/16. Please comes out and have dinner at McDonald with the WCES staff. Parents make sure your child is reading for at least 20 minutes and completing their homework every night. Students I look forward to seeing you this week focus, ready to learn and following the PBIS matrix. This is the end of the announcement. Thank you and enjoy your evening.

Greetings! Come out to support WCES at McDonald's for our fundraising. Have dinner with us from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Good Evening Panther Family This is Principal Peele with this week's announcements. I would like to say thank you for your support on WCES Poppin Popcorn fundraiser. We could not have had success without you, Parents, please save the date of Thursday 10/16 as McTeacher Night. Bring your family out to McDonalds to have dinner with your WCES staff. A reminder that morning drop off starts at 7:45am with instruction starting at 8:15am. Afternoon pickup starts at 3:45pm with early pickups needing to happen by 3:20pm. Fridays are early release days and school will dismiss at 12:15pm. Parents, make sure your child is reading for at least 20 minutes and completing their homework every night. Students I look forward to see 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..

Greetings! Thank You Mr. Tracy Peele for leading Washington County Elementary School Staff, Scholars and Families! National Principals Month takes place every October to recognize and honor the hard work and dedication of school leaders. It is a time to celebrate the pivotal role principals play in creating a positive and successful learning environment for students. You can show appreciation by writing thank-you notes, organizing a celebration, or sharing your appreciation on social media using the hashtag #NationalPrincipalsMonth. What is National Principals Month? Purpose: To acknowledge and thank principals for their leadership, efforts, and dedication to students and their schools. When: Throughout the month of October. How to Celebrate! Thank You Notes: Encourage students and parents to write thank-you cards or letters to principals, highlighting specific things they appreciate. Appreciation Activities: Plan a school-wide assembly, create a class poster for the principal's office, or make a collaborative video message from students. Social Media: Share your appreciation for principals on social media using the hashtag #NationalPrincipalsMonth.

Greetings! Thank You WCS Custodians! National Custodian Day in 2025 is on Thursday, October 2nd. This day is dedicated to appreciating the hard work and dedication of custodians who keep schools, workplaces, and public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Why it's celebrated! Appreciation: It's an opportunity to show gratitude to custodians who often perform thankless jobs. Hygiene and Safety: Custodians play a vital role in maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring safety in our environments. Positive Environment: They contribute to creating pleasant and tidy spaces that improve daily life.

Good Evening Panther Family This is Principal Peele with this week's announcements. Parents, you should have received your child's progress report on Friday 9/26. If you have any questions or concerns on your child's progress, please schedule a conference with your child's teacher. Parents, please make sure your child is at school on time and for the whole school day to take advantage of every instructional minute available. Our Poppin Popcorn fundraiser ends on Friday 10/3. Please support WCES by purchasing items and sharing the link with your family and friends. Be reminded that Fridays are early release days and school will dismiss at 12:15pm. Parents make sure your child is reading for at least 20 minutes and completing their homework every night. Students, I look forward to seeing you this week focused, ready to learn and following the PBIS matrix. This is the end of the announcement. Thank you and enjoy your evening.

Washington County Schools is diligently monitoring the developing weather patterns related to the tropical storm/hurricane activity. While the projected track remains inconclusive at this time, please know that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.

We will continue to follow updates closely and will provide additional information regarding the district’s operating status for next week on Sunday. ALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING TONIGHT'S FOOTBALL GAME) HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure the well-being of our school community.

Superintendent David O. White, Ed. D.

Good Evening Panther Family This is Principal Peele with this week's announcements. Parents, be reminded that our morning drop off starts at 7:45am and the instructional day starts at 8:15am daily. Students arriving after 8:15, will be marked as tardy. Early pickups on Monday - Thursday has to done by 3:25pm. Fridays are early release days and early pickup has to be done by 11:50am. Early pickups after this times will have to wait until dismissal. Parents, please have your child to read for at least 20 minutes and to complete their homework each night. Students, I look forward to seeing you this week focus, ready to learn and following the PBIS matrix. This is the end of the announcements. Thank you and enjoy your evening.

Good Evening Panther Family This is Principal Peele with this week's announcements. MClass testing continues this week. Please make sure your child is at school on time and for the whole day. Picture Day for WCES is Thursday 9/18. Be reminded that Fridays are early release days. School will dismiss at 12:15pm on Fridays. Early pickup on Friday has to be before 11:50am. Parents. please support our Poppin Popcorn fundraiser by purchasing and sharing this with family and friends. Students, I 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.

Good afternoon Panther Family This is Principal Peele with a quick reminder. Please plan to come out to our Title 1 Parent Night this afternoon starting at 5:30pm in the small gym. I look forward to seeing everyone. Thank you.

Check out this media release from our Superintendent about expectations regarding school performance and our vision for the future.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MntjtcrEhrPVbXyu33AtfXz2bHVmQF1A/view?usp=drive_link

Good Evening Panther Family, This is Principal Peele with this week's announcement. MClass BOY assessments will continue this week for all grades. Please make sure your child is at school on time and for the whole day. Thursday 9/11 is WCES Title 1 Parent Night from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Please plan to come out to hear what is going on at school and in your child's classroom. Parents of students in kindergarten, your child's health assessment and immunization form must be turn in by 9/16. If not, your child will not be allowed to return school after the 16th. Our Poppin Popcorn fundraiser starts tomorrow 9/8. Please support WCES by purchasing and sending this to your family and friends. Students, I look forward to see 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.

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Good Evening Panther Family This is Principal Peele with this week's announcements. Tomorrow 9/1 is Labor Day and there is no school for students or staff. Every Friday is an early dismissal and school will dismiss at 12:15pm. Please plan accordingly. Parents of kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students, we will have an informational meeting on 9/4 starting at 5pm to discuss the grade level requirements and expectations. BOY mClass testing for students in K-3 grade has started and will continue until 9/15. Please make sure students are at school and on time each day. This is the end of the announcements. Thank you and enjoy your evening.

Good morning Panther Family This is Principal Peele with a quick reminder. School will dismiss today and every Friday at 12:15pm for WCES. School will be dismissing at 12:15pm today. If you need to pick up your child before the 12:15pm dismissal time, please do so by 11:50am. This is the end of the announcement. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

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Good Evening Panther Family This is Principal Peele with this week's announcements. Parents, starting tomorrow, Monday 8/25, students will be going to class in the morning on their own with the help of the WCES staff. Be reminded that morning car riders drop off starts at 7:45am. Please do not leave your child before 7:45am unattended. Car riders will be dismissed from class at 3:45pm. Please follow the directive of the staff directing the car rider lines so we can move everyone through as smooth as possible. Parents make sure students are at school on time and remain at school for the whole day to take advantage of every instructional minute available. If you have to pick your child up early , make sure they are picked up by 3:20pm. If the pickup is after 3:20pm, students will not be called to the office until the 3:45pm dismissal. Parents, please make sure that your child's teacher has updated contact information and that you have accepted their Remind request for two way communication between you and the teacher. Also, be reminded that every Friday will be an early release day and school will be dismissing at 12:15pm for students. Students, I look forward to seeing you this week focused, ready to learn and following all rules and routines. This is the end of the announcements. Thank you and enjoy your evening.