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We’re excited to introduce Dr. Anna Thomas, who is joining WPPS as our director of special education and federal programs.

Please help us give Dr. Thomas a warm Pointer welcome as she begins this new chapter with us!

Say hello to Ashley Wrenn! We’re excited to welcome our new Title I math teacher to the Pointer community.

We’re glad you’re here, Ashley—and we look forward to a great year together!

With 3 days left until the start of a new school year, now is the perfect time to get organized!

This weekend, take some time to pack backpacks, label school supplies, charge school devices, and pick out that first-day outfit to help make the first morning stress-free. 🎒✏️

Seniors, don't forget: Join us for Senior Sunrise on Monday, August 24, at 7:10am at the Spirit Rock as we celebrate the start of your senior year! 🌅

Reconnect with classmates, make new memories, and kick off a year full of milestones, opportunities, and unforgettable moments. 🎓☀️

Help us give a warm welcome to Rosalin Ball, who is joining the WPPS team as our director of student services!

We’re excited to have Rosalin as part of our community. Welcome!

A big welcome to Kara Parr! As our new 3rd grade teacher, she will play an important role in supporting our students and school community.

We’re so glad to have her on our team!

There are only 4 days left until the first day of school! As you prepare for the first day, take a few minutes to add important school dates to your family's calendar. 🗓️✍️

Marking holidays, early release days, conferences, and other key events now can help your family stay organized and make the transition back to school even smoother.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

View the 2026-27 calendar: https://www.wpschools.net/page/2026-2027-approved-division-calendar

Help us give a big welcome to Brandon Hardy! As West Point Middle/High School’s new Assistant Principal, he will play an important role in supporting our students and school community.

We’re so glad to have him on our team!

As we look ahead to a great year, we’re excited to welcome Zachary Hines as our new English teacher. We know he will make an important impact on our students as he begins this new role.

Welcome, Zachary!

We're halfway through the countdown–just 5 days until the first day of school! 📆

Before students return to the classroom, we hope you'll join us for Open House for students in 1st-12th grades from 3:00-6:00 p.m. tonight! This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, explore classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get ready for a successful school year.

We look forward to welcoming our students and families and kicking off another great year together.

Please give a warm Pointer welcome to Erin Miller, who joins us as a middle school English language arts teacher! We’re grateful to add her to our team and look forward to seeing the positive difference she will make.

Welcome, Erin!

Meet Karen Smith! WPPS is pleased to welcome her to our division as a new 5th grade teacher. We’re looking forward to the experience, energy, and dedication she will bring to our students.

Welcome, Karen!

In just 6 days, our hallways will be buzzing with excitement once again! 🎉

Every classroom is being prepared, teachers are putting the finishing touches on their lessons, and staff across the district are getting everything ready to welcome students back.

We can't wait to see familiar faces, meet new students, and begin another year filled with learning, friendships, and opportunities to grow!

We love our WPPS clerical staff and coordinators! 💙🧡

It was great getting this amazing group together for a day of professional learning, collaboration, and growth. These team members play such an important role in keeping our schools and division moving forward, and we’re grateful for all they do each day to support our students, families, staff, and community.

There’s something special about bringing people together to learn from one another, share ideas, and continue growing as a team!

#PointerPride #OnePointerFamily #PointedInTheRightDirection

Introducing Elaina Bausone, our new special education teacher! We’re pleased to welcome her to our school division and look forward to the experience and enthusiasm she will bring to our students and staff.

WPPS is excited to extend a warm Pointer welcome to Todd Britt as he joins our team as a history teacher! He brings a valuable addition to our staff, and we’re looking forward to the year ahead.

Welcome, Todd!

Please join WPPS in welcoming Lourdes Pineda-Boykin, our new Spanish teacher! We’re excited to have her joining our school community and look forward to all she will bring to our students and staff.

Bienvenida, Lourdes!

We’re just ONE WEEK away from the first day of school!

Be sure you've completed any required back-to-school forms, updated emergency contacts, and checked transportation information. Taking care of these details now will help make the first day as smooth as possible. ​​📝

Time is winding down! Only 8 days until the first day of school! ⏳

As the countdown continues, start easing back into the school routine by practicing earlier bedtimes and morning wake-up times. A little preparation now can make the first week much smoother.

Only 9 days until the first day of school! Have you checked your school supply list? 📓✏️

Now is a great time to gather everything your student will need for a successful start. If you still need a supply list, visit the links below or contact your child's school.

⭐ Elementary School List: wpes.wpschools.net/o/wpes/page/26-27-supply-lists

⭐ Middle/High School List: wphs.wpschools.net/o/wphs/page/25-26-student-su