Wellford Academy of Science and Technology - Where Dedication Meets Innovation

🎉 It’s been a day full of excitement and joy at Wellford Academy! From cozy PJ Day to festive class parties in K4-4th grades, our students celebrated the last full day before the holiday break in style! 🛏️🎄🥳 📸 Be sure to check out all the fun in the photo albums posted on our Facebook page. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! 🎅✨

🎉 Celebrating Success at Wellford Academy! 🎉 Our students are continuing to enjoy the rewards of their incredible fundraising efforts! This week, they had a blast at a bingo party and shared a special lunch with Mr. Bringer. We’re so proud of their hard work and thankful for everyone who supported their efforts. Way to go, Wellford Wolfpack! 🐺

🎄✨ Kindergarten Christmas Celebration! ✨🎄 Our kindergarteners had a holly jolly time celebrating Christmas with a day full of festive fun! 🎅🎁 Rotating through classrooms, they: 🤖 Explored with robots 🎨 Created crafts 🎄 Took on a STEM Christmas tree challenge 🎉 Played Christmas bingo 🎋 Made their own Christmas trees Smiles, laughter, and creativity filled the air as we celebrated the season together. Great job, kindergarteners! ❤️🎅

🌍✨ Celebrating Our Cultural Differences! ✨🌍 Wellford Academy came alive with vibrant colors and meaningful stories as students and teachers dressed to honor their natural heritage! From traditional attire to cultural symbols, today was a beautiful reminder of the diversity that makes our school so special. 🌟 Thank you to everyone who shared a piece of their culture—it’s amazing to see how we can learn from and celebrate each other. 💕

🥰 A big THANK YOU to The Mill Church for starting our day with a special treat! Our teachers and staff were thrilled to enjoy Chick-fil-A biscuits this morning. Your kindness and support mean so much to the Wellford Academy family! 🥰

🍧 Kona Ice Day was a hit at Wellford Academy! 🎉 Our students loved cooling off with delicious treats, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our parents. 💙 Thank you for helping us make these special moments possible!

🌟 Today, Wellford Academy had the privilege of welcoming guest readers from the WalMart Distribution Center to our 3rd-grade classes! 📚 They shared a heartfelt book about compassion, inspiring our students to lead with kindness. 💖 We are so thankful for their partnership and the positive impact they bring to our school community.

Don't forget to check out all of our photos and videos from last week on Facebook in our STEM-cember album! Lots of cool things to see!

🌍 Reminder: World Heritage Day is this Wednesday, December 18! 🌏 Join us as we celebrate the rich diversity of cultures represented at Wellford Academy! Students and staff are encouraged to dress up to showcase their cultural heritage or a country they admire. Let's come together to honor traditions, share stories, and embrace the beauty of our global community! 🌟

🍧 Kona Ice is coming to Wellford Academy tomorrow! 🍧 Don’t miss out on a cool treat! Bring your money and enjoy a delicious shaved ice during the day. A portion of the proceeds supports our school. Thank you for helping us make tomorrow extra sweet! 🐺💙

🎄🍬 Candy Cane Day Fun! 🍬🎄 Mrs. Heffner’s 2nd graders at Wellford Academy had a blast celebrating Candy Cane Day! From sweet activities to peppermint-themed lessons, the classroom was full of holiday cheer and creativity. These students are wrapping up the year with festive fun and teamwork! ❤️🤍

🌟 Congratulations to our 2nd 9 Weeks Terrific Kids! 🌟 We are so proud of these amazing students for demonstrating outstanding character, kindness, and a commitment to excellence. You truly embody the values that make Wellford Academy shine! Keep up the great work! 👏🎉 Please watch our video on Facebook to see all the wonderful things our teachers had to say about the Terrific Kids.

🎄✨ A Busy Week Ahead at Wellford Academy! ✨🎄 Get ready for a week filled with fun and festivities! 🎉 Check out the graphic for the full schedule of class parties and optional dress-up days. We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🎶 Annual Sing-Along: While we’d love to invite everyone, our growing school and limited space make it impossible to host parents in person. Instead, join us virtually as we stream the sing-along live on Facebook! 📲 Stay tuned for the link and enjoy the holiday magic from the comfort of home. Let’s make this a week to remember! 🌟

🎄🔬 STEM-cember to Remember at Wellford Academy! 🔬🎄 Today, our students took on an exciting challenge: rescuing our beloved mascot, Wesley the Wolf, from the roof! Using their creativity and STEM skills, they designed parachutes, slides, sleds, ladders, planes, and more. 🚀❄️ We’re thrilled to announce that Wesley is safe on the ground and ready to enjoy the holidays! 🎉🐺 A huge round of applause to our amazing problem-solvers for their teamwork and ingenuity. What a memorable way to celebrate STEM-cember! 🌟 Be sure to check out the album on Facebook for more pictures and videos!

🌍🎄 Celebrate Christmas Around the World! 🎄🌍 Join us for a special day of cultural celebration at Wellford Academy! On Wednesday, December 18th, teachers and students are encouraged to dress up in attire that represents their cultural heritage. Let’s come together to learn, share, and honor the rich diversity that makes our community unique! ✨ Show your pride: Wear traditional clothing, colors, or accessories that celebrate your roots. ✨ Learn together: Explore holiday traditions from different parts of the world through activities and classroom fun. We can’t wait to see the incredible ways you showcase your culture. Let’s make this a day to remember! ❤️💚

🎶✨ Wellford Academy had an amazing time spreading holiday cheer during our Reverse Caroling event! Students and staff were all smiles as the car line came alive with festive tunes and joyful laughter. 🎄❤️ It was a heartwarming way to celebrate the season together and create lasting memories. Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and helped make this event so special! 🎅🎵 Be sure to check our Facebook album for all the pictures!

🎶🎄🎅TODAY IS THE DAY🎅🎄🎶 🎄✨ Reverse Caroling at Wellford Academy! 🎶🚗 Join us TONIGHT, December 12th from 4:30–6:00 PM for a holiday event like no other! 🎅🎄 🎤 Drive through the car loop to see your favorite teachers spreading cheer with holiday songs! 🎅 Special Guests include Santa, the Grinch, and our very own Wesley! Stay cozy in your car and soak in the holiday spirit with your Wellford family! 🎁🎶 We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

As part of our collaboration with the Carolina Family Engagement Center, we send out a survey every year to hear your thoughts on our school and how we can best assist you and your students) moving forward. We would really appreciate it if you could take 5-10 minutes to complete this short survey and share your experiences. Thank you! https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lBp5J7KlvFdTxk

🎅🎁 No Grinches here at Wellford Academy’s Santa Shop—just lots of Christmas cheer and holiday joy! The shop was a HUGE success, spreading smiles and festive spirit throughout the school. 🎄✨ We’re SOLD OUT thanks to your incredible support! There will be no shopping tomorrow, but we are so grateful to our amazing PTO and everyone who helped make this event a holiday hit. ❤️ Thank you for making the season bright!

🎄✨ Wellford Academy is in the holiday spirit! Teachers and students showed off their best Christmas sweaters today—some might call them "ugly," but we think they look pretty awesome! ❤️🎅 Share your festive cheer and let us know which sweater is your favorite! Don't forget to join us tonight (Thursday 12/12) from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm for reverse caroling!