The preschool classes had a wonderful time with their families making gingerbread houses. A lot of fun was had by all! Thank you to some special fourth and fifth grade helpers and administrators who helped and joined in the festivities.
Join us tonight (December 14) for the WPPS School Board Meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
REMINDER: On Friday, December 15, all WPPS schools will have an early release. ⏰
West Rock rocks! 6th graders had a blast learning about the mill. They learned how the mill converts their own energy, and how they recycle and reuse materials in the process of making paper. The highlight was making their own sheets of paper from pulp just like the mill does!
In Art/STEAM classes this week, PK-2nd grade students designed “traps” for capturing a snowman after listening to the story How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton. Students (and Mrs. Hixenbaugh!) are hoping to be able to build a real snowman this year!
Students at WPES were treated to some special stories this week from special readers. Our own West Rock Paper Mill shared employees with us to read to our students. We are thankful for great partnerships within our town!
Friday, January 12th will be Hat Day at WPMS/HS! See the flyer for more details.
Happy Hanukkah to all who are celebrating the Festival of Lights! May the warmth of family and the glow of the menorah bring joy and peace to your homes. 🌟
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Pre-K is having a great time getting ready for the holidays with fun activities in S.T.E.A.M. We are working on our fine motor skills by beading and decorating a little tree!
Students in Mrs. Whitehurst’s class are learning about contractions. The students had to search for their contraction partner and make a match! Partner learning is always fun!
Happy International Volunteer Day! Today, we salute the volunteers who contribute to the success of our schools and encourage everyone to explore the rewarding experience of giving back to the community.
It’s a great way to truly make a difference! 🌟
Today in Mrs. Manley’s class, her kids learned a hard lesson of who they could and could not trust, while reviewing all 5 text structures. Mrs. Manley went around to different influential adults in the kids’ lives, and had them read a paragraph. After the paragraph was read, the adult had to tell the kids what text structure they thought it was. BUT… can our students trust these adults? They then had to decided if these adults they loved were telling the truth, or telling a big fat fib. If the adult was fibbing, the kids had to tell them the correct text structure. It was a fun way to review for their test!
t’s Computer Science Education Week! We’re thrilled to highlight the incredible opportunities our students have to explore the exciting world of computer science and 21st century technology.
Thank you to our teachers and staff for making it happen! 🖥️🌟
Today is Special Education Day. It's a tribute to the dedication and compassion of our special education teachers and staff.
Your commitment to empowering students with diverse abilities contributes to the success of every learner in our district. Thank you for all you do.
December is Human Rights Month. We celebrate the principles that bind us as a global community. Our district is dedicated to nurturing a learning environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported in their rights and dignity.
WPPS is hiring for multiple positions! Could this be the beginning of your own WPPS career? 📣
Learn more and apply here: https://www.wpschools.net/en-US/human-resouses-eb5b4997
REMINDER: WPPS will implement the weapon detection system at West Point Middle High School today, November 29th! All students, teachers, and visitors are required to proceed through the detectors when entering the building.
WPPS is collecting new toy and new coat donations in order to support our local community this holiday season. Donations will be accepted from December 1st - December 8th at the both schools, during regular school office hours. Thanks for your help and support!
WPMS/HS students worked with the West Point Farmers Market to create art to be used for advertising the 25th Anniversary of the market. These students submitted their work for judging by the community.
