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Welcome to Wahoo Elementary

2025-2026 theme is "United We ROCK!"

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August 2025

 Welcome back to Wahoo Elementary as we commence the 2025-26 school year! This year’s theme, “United we ROCK!” uses rock and roll as a fun way to focus on the importance of relationships in our school. At Wahoo Elementary, we strive to be a positive extension of your families as we guide each child into becoming the best version of himself/herself. We appreciate and benefit from your teamwork in this important endeavor.

Please join us at Elementary Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 12^th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. to begin establishing a great relationship with your child’s teacher. We are excited to see you!

Let’s ROCK!
Ben Kreifels, Elementary Principal

General School Items:
The first student day is Thursday, August 14^th. We will dismiss two hours earlier than normal on that day. 

Back to School Night  Please join us on August 12th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. to meet your child’s teacher and bring school supplies. 

NEW Supervision & School Hours  Breakfast and morning supervision begin at 7:45. Doors to the building remain locked and supervision is not available before this time, so dropping students off early is discouraged. The first bell for class rings at 8:00, and students must be seated in classrooms by the tardy bell at 8:10. School will dismiss daily at 3:10. All children must be picked up within 10 minutes of dismissal. Do not leave children unattended on school grounds before 7:45 a.m. or after 3:20 p.m.  Please be patient during arrival and dismissal. It takes our young students time to learn routines. 

Pickup/Drop Off Instructions Please see the attached map and elementary-specific traffic guidelines.
UPDATE Parents who pick up their children in the north lane will now be allowed to drive north to 23^rd street to exit the campus. You will no longer be expected to loop through the north parking lot. 

Transportation  If you have questions regarding transportation to and from school, contact the Superintendent’s office at (402) 443-3051. 

Security & Signing In  Engaging families and the community within our school is important to us! You are welcome and encouraged to visit during lunch or at a time approved ahead of time by the school principal or your child’s teacher. Please be advised ALL visitors are expected to sign in at the office and wear a nametag while visiting during the school day.

Early Dismissal & School Closing  Please look over the school calendar, which is available on our school website, and make note of scheduled early dismissals. If the school schedule is altered due to weather, it will be announced via the phone alert system, social media, and news stations. Please notify the school if your contact information has changed. Doing so allows us to communicate with you more effectively.

Appointments & Instructional Time  Occasionally, medical appointments and other high-priority meetings must be scheduled during the school day. Please understand when scheduling these and other obligations that instructional time is a high priority. Missing school should be a last resort. If your child does need to leave for such an appointment, please notify office staff and teacher in writing in advance.

Illness & Absences  If your child is ill or misses school for any other reason, call the school office by 8:40 a.m. or earlier on the morning of absence. Per Saunders County Unified Attendance codes, students will be counted truant if a parent does not call to excuse the student prior to this time. Parents of absentees will receive an automated phone call if we do not hear from you.

School Pictures  Studio 123 will take photos of elementary students on Tuesday, August 26^th.

Immunizations & Forms  All students must have current immunizations or meet the waiver requirement. A valid birth certificate must also be on file. Contact WPS Nurse’s office at 402-443-4250 (ext. 1003) if you have questions.

Student-Parent Handbook  Wahoo Public Schools distributes handbooks electronically. Please watch for email notifications sent by the district office. 

School Supplies There is a list of suggested supplies for each grade level available on our school website. Lists were also sent home with children at the end of last school year. Your child may bring school supplies with them to Back to School Night.