August 29, 2025
Dear WMES Families,
We are so excited to kick off the new school year!
1st–5th Grade students will begin on Tuesday, September 2nd.
TTK & Kindergarten students will begin on Friday, September 5th with a half-day schedule.
Morning Drop-Off Procedures
If you are dropping your student off, please begin unloading at the first set of stairs closest to the gym.
Students will enter campus through the small gate near the cafeteria and gym.
If your student is eating breakfast, please direct them to the cafeteria. If they are not eating breakfast, they will go to the gym.
In the gym, there will be cones labeled with grade levels where students will line up and have the opportunity to socialize with peers before school begins.
Schedule
The gate/doors open at 8:00 a.m.
School begins promptly at 8:20 a.m.
Teachers will meet their classes in the gym. Each morning will begin with announcements and expectations before classes move to their classrooms.
First Day Only
On the first day only, families may walk students into the gym to help them find their grade-level cone (unless you have an approved background check, this is the only day permitted).
Please keep goodbyes quick, as we want students to begin practicing the daily routine.
If walking your child, please park in designated lots and avoid blocking the drop-off traffic flow.
After the First Day
Families may walk students to the gate only. Unless you are an approved visitor with a background check on file, goodbyes must happen at the gate.
End-of-Day Plans
It is extremely important that you communicate clearly with your student’s teacher about how your student will be getting home on the first day. Without this information, dismissal can be overwhelming for both staff and students.
We are looking forward to a wonderful year together and can’t wait to see our students on their first day!
Warmly,
Mrs. Auckland