Wellford Academy of Science and Technology - Where Dedication Meets Innovation

🌞 Picnic with a Pal is this Friday, May 16! 🧺 We’re excited to welcome families to join their children during their regular lunchtime for a special outdoor picnic! 🐾 Flyers with details were sent home earlier. 🍔 Reminder: If you plan to purchase a pre-ordered meal, please bring cash or a check—no cards will be accepted. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

🥳Exciting day at Wellford Academy! Our students walked in to a big surprise this morning—our eggs are hatching🐣 The baby chicks are on the move, and we couldn’t be more egg-cited to welcome them into the world!🐥

🍓 First Grade Fun at Strawberry Hill! 🍓 Our first graders had a berry sweet time on their field trip to Strawberry Hill this Friday! They learned all about what it takes to grow strawberries—from planting to harvesting—and even got to pick two juicy strawberries to taste right from the field! 🍓🌱 The day ended with a delicious treat of Strawberry Hill’s famous ice cream 🍦 and a basket of fresh strawberries to take home. What a fun and flavorful way to learn!

🍦Here's the scoop—we really appreciate our volunteers! From lunch buddies who have shown up week after week, to our amazing PTO families who support our students in countless ways, your time and heart make a difference. Thank you for all you do! ❤️

🌸 Muffins with Mom K4 Performance 🌸 This morning was extra sweet at Wellford Academy as our K4 students kicked off the day with a heartwarming performance for their moms! 💕 They sang adorable songs, shared big smiles, and showed off all they’ve learned. After the show, families enjoyed a special Muffins with Mom breakfast, took precious photos, and students proudly gave their moms a handmade gift. We loved seeing so many happy faces and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you to all the moms and mother figures who joined us—we hope you felt the love! 💐🧁📸 Check out the full album on Facebook!

🎶 Calling All Rising 4th–12th Graders! 🎶 Join students from across District 5 for an exciting Summer Choir Camp at BFA! 🌟 No prior choir experience needed—just bring your love for music and a willingness to have fun! 📅 Dates: June 9, 16, 23 & July 7, 14, 21 🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 PM 💵 Cost: $60 📍 Location: BFA 🎤 Learn fun new music 🎶 Participate in social activities 🎼 Prepare for All-State Honor Choir auditions 🎙 Optional private voice lessons available 🎉 Wrap up with a special end-of-summer concert for friends and family! 📲 Scan the QR code to register today—spaces are limited!

🏑 Byrnes Lacrosse Camp - June 2025! 🏑 Calling all future Rebels! 🐾 Don’t miss your chance to learn from the best at the Byrnes Lacrosse Camp this June! Whether you're brand new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, this camp offers top-notch coaching, fun drills, and the chance to train like a Rebel! Bring your gear, bring your hustle, and get ready for a great week of lacrosse! 🥍 📲 Sign up today and join the Rebel lacrosse family!

🥳Happy National School Nurse Day to the one who keeps us all going—Nurse Holly!👩🏻‍⚕️ From scraped knees and broken bones to runny noses and tummy bugs, she takes care of it all with compassion and care. Our Wolfpack wouldn’t be the same without her, and we are so thankful for everything she does for our students and staff each day! 🐺♥️

Our students and families are really stepping up to the plate and making teachers feel like true 🌟All Stars🌟 with their kind letters this week! These smiles say it all!

🎉 Congratulations to Edward Stepanov for receiving the Superintendent's Citizenship Award! 🏅 Eddy is a shining example of leadership, kindness, and integrity. He consistently shows respect for others, takes initiative, and makes a positive impact on our school community. We’re so proud of you, Eddy! 👏🐾

🌧️ Important Update for Girls Running Club 🌧️ Due to the forecast of rain, Girls Running Club has been canceled for Thursday, May 8th. We want to keep our runners safe and dry—thank you for your understanding! Stay tuned for updates, and we’ll see our girls back on the track soon! 🏃‍♀️💪

🏆💌 Thank you to all the families who have already stepped up to recognize our incredible teachers! Your kind words mean the world and remind our staff just how much of an impact they’ve made this year. Let’s keep it going! ⚾ If there’s a teacher who has truly hit a home-run with your student, we’d love for you to write them a quick MVP letter of appreciation. Click the link below to share the love: 🔗 https://forms.gle/9VFcWUJMDBfbpfh99

📢SC READY Testing Reminder!📢 This week begins SC READY testing for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Families, here are a few important reminders to help your child feel confident and prepared: • Get a good night’s sleep before each test day 😴 • Arrive to school on time 🕰️ • Eat a healthy breakfast! 🥞 • Relax and do your best! 💭You’ve got this! 🌟 Also, a friendly reminder to our younger Wolfpack students: please be super quiet in the hallways as you travel through the school—let’s help create the best testing environment possible! Let’s go, Wolfpack! Show them what you know! 🐺🧠

🎉🍦The Wolfbots wrapped up an amazing LEGO Robotics season with a well-deserved ice cream party! This hardworking team showed off their creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills all season long, and we couldn’t be prouder. A special thank you to Mrs. Sill, Mrs. Hardin, and Mrs. Blizard for their incredible guidance and support in leading our team to success! 💡🤖

🎉🍎 Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! 🍽️💪 Today we celebrate the amazing cafeteria team at Wellford Academy! These heroes serve up more than just meals — they dish out kindness, smiles, and a whole lot of love each and every day. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, they work hard to make sure our students are fueled and ready to learn. 💖 We’re so thankful for all you do! You truly are the heart of our school! ❤️👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

We are thrilled to congratulate our first cohort of dedicated educators who have officially completed their LETRS training! 🎉📚✏️ This intensive two-year journey included online coursework, reading, and in-person trainings—all focused on strengthening literacy instruction and understanding how students learn to read. 🧠📖 We are SO proud of these teachers for their commitment, perseverance, and passion for helping every student become a confident reader! 💪🍎👏 Way to go, team!

🎉 Calling all rising Kindergarten families! 🎉 It's time to register your child for an exciting year in K5 at Wellford Academy! 🐾❤️ 👉 Register for Kindergarten here: https://www.spart5.net/page/registration-and-enrollment 📅 Then join us for Cub Camp in June—a special event where families can: ✅ Meet our amazing K5 teachers ✅ Tour the school ✅ Snap a picture with Wesley the Wolf! 🐺📸 👉 RSVP for Cub Camp here by June 16: https://forms.gle/npjd8sFP8gAvLVFG9 We can’t wait to welcome your little one to the Wolfpack! 🐾✨

🎉 Happy Principal’s Day to Mr. Bringer! 🎉 Today we celebrate and thank the heart of our school—Mr. Bringer! His dedication, vision, and unwavering support make Wellford Academy a place where students and staff thrive. Whether he's greeting students with a smile, encouraging teachers, or leading with compassion and strength, Mr. Bringer sets the tone for excellence every day. Thank you, Mr. Bringer, for your outstanding leadership and for all you do to make our school a better place! ❤️🐺

📚📅 Library Book Reminder! All library books are due back on Friday, May 9th! Please help your child check backpacks, bedrooms, cars, and bookshelves so we can get everything returned before the end of the year. Thank you for your support in keeping our library collection complete and ready for next year! 📖❤️