• Dec 6 I Winter Wonderland set up 4:00 p.m.
• Dec 7 I Winter Wonderland 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Volunteers still needed)
• Dec. 10-31 | Board of Education Candidacy Filing Window
• Dec. 12 I 3rd Grade Winter Concert 6:00 p.m.
• Dec. 19 | Board of Education Meeting | 6:30 p.m.
• Dec 20 I Winter Party 9:45 a.m.
• Dec. 20 | Early Release K-12 | Last Day of First Semester
• Dec. 23-Jan. 3 | No Classes PK-12 | Winter Break | District Closed Dec. 24-25, 31 & Jan. 1
• Jan. 6 | Late Start, K-12 | No Full-Day PK Classes | No AM BEC Classes

We have a variety of items in our Lost and Found, including:

• Coats
• Jackets
• Lunchboxes
• Gloves
• Hats

You can find these items under the main entrance awning. Please check by Dec. 20 at 2:00 PM. All unclaimed items will be donated.

Thank you!

Our School Lunch Hero program aims to ensure no child leaves the cafeteria hungry. Donate to our Lunch Hero program to help WSD families struggling to keep up with paying for school breakfast and lunch. Read more and make a donation.

WINTER PARTY INFORMATION:

• Parties will start at 9:45 and run through 10:45.
• Lead Room Parents will be able to enter the parties to set up at 9:30
• All other visitors will be able to enter the parties at 9:45
• All treats must be prepackaged / store bought

PARENT INFORMATION:

• Younger siblings are not permitted into the parties.

• You may sign your child out after the parties in your child’s classroom. The teacher will have a sign out form.

• All visitors and volunteers must have their ID available for staff to check. Several stations will be set up to check ID’s. If you do not have a valid ID, you may not attend the parties.

Parents may attend the party as a visitor or volunteer--- a volunteer would be interacting with more than their child (running a game/craft station, etc.). A visitor would attend the party but not be supervising/interacting with children other than their own. Student Handbook. You may also refer to the Visitor & Volunteer information below.

Parents, you can log in to the Focus School Software (web) and customize your notification settings to receive alerts based on grades, absences, and discipline. For a step-by-step tutorial, view the link. Please note that custom notification settings cannot be configured through the Wentzville Schools (Focus) app.

It's time to start thinking about kindergarten registration for next school year! All children who will turn five before Aug. 1, 2025, are eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year. View registration event dates, starting as early as Jan. 14, and get more information here.

This year, we are partnering with Varsity Tutors again (read last year's announcement)! Through VarsityTutors, every student in the WSD can take advantage of powerful learning resources, at no cost. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s education by assisting them in selecting lessons that cater to their specific needs for additional support. Access will still be provided through ClassLink LaunchPad student portal.

Our school's Measurable Results Survey (MRA) data is in! Thank you to our families, staff, and students for participating in this survey. This survey has helped us identify strengths as well as areas where we can improve and track our school's overall progress. Click here PVE MRA Results ensure it is viewable to the public) to view our school's highlights.

View district-wide survey results here.

Has your child's teacher made a significant impact on their education and life? Do you want to recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond? The WSD rolled out a new way to honor our staff, and it only takes a few minutes to do. Nominate a teacher or employee for a Wentzville Wow Factor Award anytime throughout the school year to let them know they are making a difference!

Nominate a Staff Member.

WSD would like to provide additional details on updated district grading practices that were implemented to better reflect your child's understanding and progress in school. See the link below for this information: A New Grading System: Focus on Learning and Mastery

Visitors

i-Ready is an integral part of our curriculum for reading and mathematics. It enables your student's teacher(s) to identify their specific needs, personalize their learning, and track their progress throughout the school year. By meeting your student exactly where they are, i-Ready empowers your teacher(s) to enhance your student's learning gains. How to access my students' results.

PVE staff and students are preparing for the first Hawk Walk of Fame for the year. These monthly ceremonies are based on the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. Teachers nominate a student from their class that has consistently demonstrated their understanding and application of the current habit. These students are honored in that month's Hawk Walk of Fame Assembly. November's Habit is "Put First Things First."

Our next late start days is Monday, Jan. 6. The WSD will provide supervision for K-5 students who need to be dropped off at the regular start time on Late Start Days. This is separate from our Before Care Program through Chautauqua. Register your student.

Has your child's teacher made a significant impact on their education and life? Do you want to recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond? We're rolling out a new way to honor our staff, and it only takes a few minutes to do. Nominate a teacher or employee for a Wentzville Wow Factor Award anytime throughout the school year to let them know they are making a difference!

Dear Families,

The Wentzville School District partners with community agencies that specialize in providing students, families, and educators with preventative education. Agency presenters are credentialed, coordinated through the District, and under the supervision of building administrators. Presentation topics are targeted toward specific grade levels. All students will participate in each program, unless you choose to opt your child out of the lesson(s). If you are interested in opting your student(s) out of presentation(s), please click the appropriate link(s) below.

Kindergarten Opt-Out Form

First Grade Opt-Out Form

Second Grade Opt-Out Form

Third Grade Opt-Out Form

Fourth Grade Opt-Out Form

Fifth Grade Opt-Out Form

If you have additional questions, please reach out directly to your students’ guidance counselor.

Thank you,

Dr. Theresa McCulloch - Principal

Dara Washburn - School Counselor

Danielle Haley - School Counselor

Annelise Daugherty - Educational Support Counselor