🐣 Exciting news at Wellford Academy! Our chick incubator from Clemson’s 4-H program has officially arrived! Over the next few weeks, students will observe the life cycle of a chicken—from egg to hatchling—in this egg-citing hands-on science experience! 🥚➡️🐥
🐾🚍 Some of our 4th grade classes had a wildly fun day on their rescheduled field trip to Roper Mountain Science Center! 🧪🦎
From hands-on science to up-close animal encounters, students explored, discovered, and learned all about the animal kingdom. It was the perfect mix of education and adventure, and we’re so glad the sunshine finally made this trip possible! ☀️🔬
🚨 Kona Ice Reminder! 🚨
Don't forget — our monthly Kona Ice visit is TOMORROW (Tuesday, April 22)! 🍧🎉
Make sure to bring your money so you can enjoy a cool, sweet treat! 😋💵
We can't wait to see you there!
🏅Sporty STEM Olympics at Wellford Academy! 🧠🏀🏹
While field day fun was happening outside, students inside were giving their brains a workout with our Sporty STEM Olympics! From basketball challenges to archery-themed engineering, our Wolfpack was busy problem-solving, building, and having a blast. 🎯💡
It was a day full of teamwork, creativity, and STEM-tastic fun for kids of all ages! We loved seeing our students rise to the challenge and think like engineers and athletes. 👟⚙️💪
🏃♂️☀️ FIELD DAY FUN! ☀️🏃♀️
What a fantastic day of sunshine, smiles, and spirited competition at Field Day! Our students gave it their all in relay races, tug-of-war, water games, and more. Laughter echoed across the field as our Wolfpack showed teamwork, determination, and school pride. Huge thanks to our staff and volunteers for making this day one to remember! 💪🐺❤️🖤
Be sure to check out Facebook for all the pictures and videos!
🚀🔬 Kindergarten had a blast during a special visit from Spartanburg Science Center! Our little scientists were wide-eyed with wonder as they explored cool creatures and learned all about the amazing world around them. 🌍🦎🔍
Thank you to the Spartanburg Science Center for sparking curiosity and bringing science to life for our youngest learners! 🧪💡
🎉 FIELD DAY FUN AHEAD! 🎉
We’re excited to invite all parents to join us tomorrow, Friday, April 18th, for Field Day at Wellford Academy! 🐾☀️ Come cheer on your Wolfpack as they run, jump, and play their way through a day full of fun!
🕗 K–2nd Grade: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
🕦 3rd–5th Grade: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Please check the flyer in the photos posted for important info on where to stand and how to move around the games to best support your child and keep everyone safe.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎽🥇📣
🌱 All Things Plants with Farm Bureau! 🌱
Our 2nd graders had an exciting Learning Lab visit on Wednesday, April 16, diving into the world of plants! With help from the Farm Bureau team, students explored what plants need to survive through an interactive Nearpod lesson and a hands-on lab.
Each student created their very own soybean living necklace and will now get to observe their seed sprout right in a bag—what a fun way to watch science come to life! 🌿🫘
🐣💬 Hoppin’ into spring with our favorite peeps!
Yesterday’s Chat and Chew, hosted by our amazing Special Education Department and awesome Related Arts teachers, was a "hopping" good time! 🐰💛 From sweet treats to good conversations, we loved spending time with our incredible staff family.
Thank you to everyone who made this event extra special—we’re so lucky to have such a thoughtful and fun-loving team! 💬🍬🌷
🤩Congratulations to Mrs. Blizard’s 2nd Grade Authors!🥳
We are so proud of these young writers who just became published authors! ✍️📚 Each student researched an animal, wrote and edited their own piece, and illustrated their work before sending it off to a real publisher. Now, they’re holding a book filled with their very own writing!
What an incredible accomplishment! ⭐ Families even have the opportunity to purchase a copy of this special keepsake. Way to go, 2nd grade—we can’t wait to see what you write next!
Little authors with BIG dreams! 🐾✨
🚀 STEM on the Go! 🧪🔬
Our 4th graders had an exciting visit today from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics! The STEM on the Go program brought hands-on learning right to our classrooms, sparking curiosity and creativity through fun, engaging science and engineering activities.
From experimenting with circuits to solving real-world challenges, our students were all in—and we loved seeing their faces light up with discovery!
🧠💡 Way to go, Wolfpack scientists!
🤩Look at those smiling faces—our Wolfpack is back and ready to finish the year strong!🤩 We missed the energy in the hallways and are so excited to see everyone refreshed and recharged after spring break. Let’s make the most of these last weeks together!
📢Shout out to Mrs. Coan and Dr. Tucker!! 📢
We know it's Spring Break, but we couldn't let the week pass without celebrating these 🌟AMAZING 🌟 leaders for National Assistant Principals Week! 🙌 It takes so much dedication and heart to do the job they do every day, and we are so grateful for their service to our schools and students! ❤️🐺
🚨Career Day Highlights!🚨
Today, our 3rd–5th graders got a glimpse into their future possibilities during Career Day—and the excitement was off the charts! 🎉 Students had the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths and hear directly from professionals who are passionate about what they do.
From a transportation police officer 🚓 to an NFL scout 🏈, a 3D printing designer 🖨️ to a beautician 💇♀️, and a pilot ✈️ to a college admissions officer 🎓—our school was buzzing with inspiration and curiosity.
Other amazing careers represented included: 👷♀️ Civil Engineer
🏛️ Architect
🍽️ Restaurant Owner & Chef
💼 Business Developer
💳 Bankers
🏢 IT Director
📸 Photographer
👚 Boutique Owner
🏫 Athletic Director & Teacher
...and more!
We hope today planted seeds of ambition and opened our students' eyes to the many exciting paths their futures can hold! 🌟
Check out Facebook for the full album!
🎉🏆 Congratulations to Mary Caroline Maus, our Terrific Kid of the Year! 🏆🎉
Mary Caroline truly represents the heart of the Wolfpack! Her kindness, strong character, and positive attitude shine every single day. We are so proud of her and thankful to have her at Wellford Academy! 🐺❤️
Way to go, Mary Caroline! 🌟
👨⚕️👩🏫👮♂️💻 Career Day Fun for K-2! 🚔🩺🎥
Our K-2 students had a blast today exploring exciting careers and meeting incredible professionals! From teachers and principals to ER nurses, police officers, band directors, and even a baseball coach, our young learners got a glimpse into a world of possibilities.
A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing visitors who shared their time and talents with our students! We hope today sparked big dreams and bright futures. 🌟
Check out Facebook for the full album!
Up next: 3rd-5th grade Career Day tomorrow! We can't wait to see what’s in store! 🎉
📢 Penny War Reminder! 🏆💰
Tomorrow, Thursday, April 3, is the LAST day of our Penny War! 🪙💵 Bring in your spare change and dollar bills to knock out the leaders and claim victory! Who will come out on top? Let’s finish strong! 🔥
🚨 Penny War Update! 🚨
The competition is heating up, and the Wolfpack is bringing their A-game! 🏆💰
🔥 Leading the race: 5th Grade
🥈 Close behind in 2nd place: 3rd Grade
🥉 Holding strong in 3rd: K4/K5
Keep those pennies coming and don’t forget—silver coins and dollar bills can shake up the standings! Who will take the top spot? Stay tuned! 👀
📢 April Parent Newsletter is Here! 🌸🐺
Stay up to date with all the latest news and events at Wellford Academy! Check out our April Parent Newsletter for important updates, upcoming activities, and highlights from our Wolfpack family.
📖 Click the link to read: https://secure.smore.com/n/c75nz
🌸✨ Spring Break Alert! ✨🌸
Wellford Academy students will be on Spring Break from April 7-11! 🎉
We hope our Wolfpack enjoys a well-deserved break filled with fun, rest, and adventure!
Stay safe, have fun, and we’ll see everyone back on April 14! 🐺❤️🖤
