Widewater Elementary PTO

05/03/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Taking time for self-care, connecting with others, and seeking support when needed are all important steps in nurturing our mental well-being. Stafford County Public Schools is here for you with resources and support. Explore our mental health resources to find tools and connections to help prioritize mental health for yourself, your family, and our community. 💚

Visit: https://www.staffordschools.net/community/how-can-we-help/mental-health-resources

05/03/2025

05/01/2025

Our students always get so excited to be able to cheer on our visiting seniors!! We can’t wait!!!!

🎓 It's almost time to walk the halls where it all began! Stafford seniors are invited to return to their former elementary schools for the annual Senior Walks on Wednesday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Reconnect, reflect, and inspire.
RSVP by May 21: www.staffordschools.net/seniorwalks

📍Transportation not provided. Seniors must drive themselves.

05/01/2025

Ms. Little and Ms. Leake are amazing and did an excellent job

05/01/2025

Our Wildcat beats!!

05/01/2025

Last chance this year to help out with popcorn Friday! Come help, stay and have lunch with your students. We welcome volunteers from 730-10 am, you do not have to stay the entire time, we’d love all the time and help you can give and are grateful for anytime you volunteer for us and our students.

05/01/2025

05/01/2025

Need the Bus Next Year? You Must Opt In!

www.staffordschools.net/transportationoptin

Bus service will not be automatic for the 2025-2026 school year.
To get transportation for the first 60 days, families must complete the Transportation Opt-In Form by May 1.

📅 Deadline: May 1, 2025
📝 One form per student
🔗 https://scpsk12.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bPBZEnbULpYT37g

No form = No bus route for the first 60 days.

Let’s ride smarter together.

04/29/2025

New Elementary School Start Times Coming 2025-2026

Starting next school year, Stafford County Public Schools will implement a tiered start time schedule for elementary schools to improve bus reliability, reduce delays, and support families with after-school planning.

New Start & End Times:

8:15 AM – 2:45 PM
Falmouth • Grafton Village • Hampton Oaks • Kate Waller Barrett • Margaret Brent • Rockhill • Rocky Run • Stafford • Winding Creek

8:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Anne E. Moncure • Anthony Burns • Conway • Ferry Farm • Garrisonville • Hartwood • Park Ridge • Widewater

Middle and high school start times will remain the same.

We understand this is a shift, and we appreciate your partnership as we work to improve transportation for our students. For more details, visit https://www.staffordschools.net/trending-now/elementary-school-start-time-changes or contact your school office with any questions.

04/29/2025

Our last and final popcorn day is this Friday May 2, if you’re able to stop by in the morning to help us out a little bit we would be greatly appreciative!!

04/21/2025

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Happy National Kindergarten Day! Today, we celebrate our youngest learners as they take their first steps in a lifelong journey of discovery and growth. From curious questions to new friendships, kindergarten is where the magic begins. Let’s give a big cheer for all our kindergartners and the wonderful teachers guiding them along the way!

04/09/2025

The PTO Board is elected each spring, and it's time to elect a new board for the 2025-2026 school year.

Nominations & voting will take place during the April 10 PTO meeting.

You could be the next WES PTO President, Co-Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, or Volunteer Coordinator! All Board members help make decisions about which events the PTO will hold, what fundraisers we'll do, and much more to support the WES community, and all help run meetings, fundraisers, and events. Every board position is key to a successful PTO. Link in comments for more information.