✨ Exciting news from Mrs. Sprouse’s classroom! ✨ Right before Spring Break, her 1st graders learned all about the life cycle of a butterfly — and now we have real butterflies in the room! 🦋 The kids will be coming back to meet the newest classroom visitors — I can’t wait to see their faces.
Hook: Who helps keep schools running and students thriving behind the scenes? ✨It’s National Assistant Principals Week — time to celebrate the unsung heroes of our schools! We are so grateful for Mrs. Tina Price, our amazing assistant principal at WPS! Her care for students, support for teachers, and leadership in our school culture make every day better. Thank you, Mrs. Price! 💙👩🏫
Did you know that April 4 was National School Librarian Day? 📚✨ School librarians work long hours to keep libraries running smoothly and to help our children find the resources they need to learn every day. We’re so thankful to celebrate Mrs. Katharine Edwards for all she does for WPS students — her dedication creates a welcoming place for learning for our students each day!
Have you ever visited the Grand Canyon? 🌄 Mrs. Long’s 2nd grade class spent time learning all about it — then created wonderful travel guides and slideshows to show what they discovered. From colorful rock layers to wildlife facts, these students brought the canyon to life!
Check out our weekly newsletter! We are on Spring Break through Friday, April 10 so this newsletter includes information through April 17. Enjoy your break!
Wow — our Martin Innovative Elementary Program students amazed us at the Invention Convention on Wednesday, April 1! From shark-protective suits to time machines and everything in between, these young inventors dreamed big and worked hard to bring ideas to life. Huge thanks to our students for their creativity and to parents for your support
Big cheers for Mrs. Thompson! We celebrated her yesterday as she prepares to become Data Manager at EJ Hayes after Spring Break. We’re thrilled for her new role—but she’ll always be part of our WPS family.
Egg-cited students hunted for Easter eggs yesterday — what a way to kick off Spring Break! Thanks to our incredible parents and teachers for making it possible.
Who shows courage in our classrooms? Meet this month’s Character Award nominees for Courage!
Christina Raynor, Aikee Spell, Gaby Felipe-Pascual, Ny'Mir Boone, Ja'Neace Dancy, Amerah Fenner, Harry Thompson, Alden Williams, Kiyaan Patel, Kairo Norman, A'Nila Fenner, ZyMira James, Lehgacy Lawrence, Nolan Yockel, Za'Mari Gray, Adena Little, Tyson Collier. Not pictured: Jaxson Lee & Dashon Spencer.
We’re proud of these students for standing up, trying new things, and supporting others
Christina Raynor, Aikee Spell, Gaby Felipe-Pascual, Ny'Mir Boone, Ja'Neace Dancy, Amerah Fenner, Harry Thompson, Alden Williams, Kiyaan Patel, Kairo Norman, A'Nila Fenner, ZyMira James, Lehgacy Lawrence, Nolan Yockel, Za'Mari Gray, Adena Little, Tyson Collier. Not pictured: Jaxson Lee & Dashon Spencer.
We’re proud of these students for standing up, trying new things, and supporting others
Hooked on heartwarming school moments? Mrs. Darlene Roberson is that teacher — the one every kid runs to each morning for a smile, a hug, and sometimes candy. That playground photo — one child in her lap, then everyone joining in — is pure joy and it's in the WPS 2025–26 yearbook. Grab your copy this month before prices rise in April. Limited quantities — don’t miss out!
Check out our weekly newsletter! Just a friendly reminder that there is NO School on Friday, April 3 as this is a teacher workday. Spring Break is next week (April 6 - 10, 2026). We hope everyone has a great break!
Looking for dinner plans that give back? Mark your calendars for WPS Family Night at Deadwood — Thursday, April 2! Dine in or grab takeout between 5:00–9:00 PM and Deadwood will donate 10% of the proceeds to WPS to support our PBIS initiative. We can’t wait to see our school community come together!
Hooked on hands-on learning! 🌿 Our 4th graders enjoyed a fantastic Environmental Field Day at the Bob Martin Ag Center—exploring nature, trying interactive activities, and building curiosity about the environment. Big thanks to everyone who supported this event!
Who else loved Car Line Coffee last Friday? ☕️✨ Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our fundraiser — you made it special! Huge shoutout to our MIEP students for their amazing barista skills and to Coach Lilley for bringing it all together. Keep an eye on our FB page for our next fundraiser! Be sure to stop by, say hi, and grab a cup!
Our very own Ms. Bowen and Mrs. P. Ivey led an inspiring PD at our last staff meeting after attending a conference on supporting students with disabilities. They shared practical strategies to help all learners thrive in the regular classroom. Thank you for your leadership and dedication!
Shout out to Mrs. Chanda Beach — recognized at the board meeting for mentoring beginning teachers! We’re proud of her dedication to supporting teachers and students. Way to go, Mrs. Beach!
Shout out to our amazing MIEP team — thank you for the thoughtful snacks for teachers on Friday! It was such a meaningful pick-me-up and truly appreciated by everyone.
Guess what Mrs. Long’s 2nd graders did this week? They read A Dinosaur Named Sue — a story about uncovering dinosaur bones — then became paleontologists for the day! Using paintbrushes and toothpicks, they carefully excavated chocolate chip cookie “fossils.” Such a fun, hands-on way to connect reading with science.
Looking for fun and new friends? Our student-led Friendship Club met last Tuesday in the media center and had a blast making slime together! We meet twice a month at 7:15 AM and love watching students connect through hands-on activities. Our next meeting is March 31.
Bus 173 will be running about 20 minutes late this afternoon due to mechanical issues.