To ensure you are well-informed about the happenings at school, we will be sharing a monthly newsletter. This newsletter will serve as a window into our school's activities, achievements, upcoming events, and important announcements. It's designed to provide insights into your child's educational journey. You can find a new newsletter each month posted on our elementary website and shared via Parent Square. I encourage you to read it, share your feedback, and actively participate in the events and initiatives that we will be hosting throughout the school year.

This summer, we filled many open positions and are pleased to welcome seven new educators to the WES family. Nicole Rougie will teach Pre-Kindergarten, and Lauren Smith will join the second grade team. In third grade, Nicole Carpenter (Grade 3) has been hired, and WCS alumnus Isabella DeAmelia will teach fourth grade. Melissa Jay joins the Special Education Department (Grade 6), and Reagan Pieniazek will be our new instrumental band teacher (Music). Heidi LaPrairie rounds out the new staff as the main office secretary. These additions bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our school!

All students MUST enter the building through the main pillar entrance that will open at 7:45am for walkers and drop offs, with classrooms opening at 8:00am. Upon entering the building, students will be welcomed by a staff member and escorted to their to their classroom where supervision will be provided at the following locations:

Bus students will remain on the bus until 8:00am when one of our Teaching Assistants will go out and greet them to bring them inside. All students will report to the designated areas listed above to pick up their breakfast and report to their classroom.

Bus students will be dismissed at 2:45pm.

Parent Pick ups and walkers will be dismissed at 2:50pm daily.

Teachers will bring the class out together in the same location as morning drop off. The only location where you may pick up your child is in the front circle area.

Please remember that once a teacher takes your child outside and dismisses them, the parent becomes responsible for their supervision. Students may not go to the playground or linger on school property.

During the school day, the only entrance available for school business is the main entrance door. If you need to enter the building during the day for any reason you will need to use the buzzer, and our Security Monitor/Greeter will then unlock the door for entrance. You will then need to sign in to the building or sign your child out/in depending on the purpose of your visit. All visitors are expected to show proper identification and will be issued a temporary picture identification badge.

Regular school attendance is crucial for your child's academic success and social development. When students attend school consistently, they not only keep up with lessons and important skills, but they also engage with their peers, fostering friendships and teamwork. Every day in the classroom provides unique learning experiences that contribute to your child’s growth. 

If your child is absent from school, please contact the main office and notify us by phone or in writing with the reason for the absence. Our school uses Parent Square to contact you if we are uncertain as to the reason for your child’s absence.

Thank you for your commitment to your child’s education!

WES has implemented a program to strengthen our school culture and foster the development of social and emotional learning.  The Positivity Project (P2) empowers students to build positive relationships and become their best selves by focusing on positive psychology’s 24 character strengths, such as bravery, perseverance, integrity, and gratitude. P2 partners with Pre-K–12 schools, providing the resources, training, and strategies to help students understand and apply these strengths. This holistic approach involves students, educators, and families, fostering a positive school culture that supports teaching and learning. Click here to learn more about our partnership.

Warrensburg Elementary School teaches students that we expect everyone in our building to follow the rules of being Safe, Responsible and Respectful in all areas of our school building. Each month, we host a WES PRIDE Assembly and reinforce these expected behaviors, as well as recognize students who have exemplified these characteristics throughout the month. Parents are welcome to attend these assemblies. They are usually held on the last day of the month @ 8:30am in the gymnasium.

‘In The Zone’ is a daily after school enrichment program for students in grades 1-5. The program takes place Monday through Friday from 3pm-5pm in the Elementary School. Participating students are provided with several programmed activities including time and assistance for homework and reading, extra practice in math, recreation and outdoor time, and a variety of enrichment programs such as field trips, guest speakers, and STEAM activities throughout the year. Additional information will be sent home in a separate mailing. Because the program is popular and has limited capacity, students will be placed on a waiting list.

We enthusiastically invite new members to join our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)! Our PTSA is a lively community of parents, teachers, grandparents, caregivers, foster parents, and other caring adults dedicated to supporting the well-being, education, health, and safety of all children.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, providing a great opportunity to become involved and make a positive impact.

Interested in learning more or getting involved? Please contact us at yvonnewestwhs@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you!

For questions or concerns, please contact:

Mr. Damian Switzer, Interim Principal PK-6: 518-623-9747 x193, Switzerd@wcsd.org

Mr. Jed Bierman, Assistant Principal PK-6: 518-623-9747 x190, BiermanJ@wcsd.org