NAESP's "Report to Parents": Exercise Kids' Minds During the Summer

The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) offers a monthly publication, Report to Parents.  This month's Report to Parents, "Exercise Kids' Minds During the Summer" offers fun, brain-friendly activities to keep children engaged throughout the summer.  Click here to access this report.

Girls on the Run is so much fun!

This morning, GDW students involved in Girls on the Run participated in a 5K race with their Running Buddies.  A huge shout out to Team GDW and our phenomenal coaches, students, and running buddies.  Girls on the Run is so much fun!

Congratulations, HHS Class of 2019!

This morning, HHS students from the Class of 2019 visited Gary D. Wright Elementary School.  The graduates were dressed in their caps and gowns, and they paraded throughout the hallways to Pomp and Circumstance, as GDW students and staff lined the halls and cheered for their tremendous accomplishment!  Congratulations, Hampshire High School Class of 2019!

Fifth Grade Wax Museum

Today, as the culmination of a biography research project, GDW fifth grade students presented their wax museum projects.  Our fifth graders filled the gym with their presentation boards containing facts about the famous person they researched.  The students also selected props that represented their figure and even dressed the part.  Kudos to the fifth grade students and staff for a job well done!  Thank you to our friends, family, and special guests for taking the time to visit our Wax Museum and learn from our exhibits.

Kindergarten Picnic

GDW's Kindergarten students (Class of 2031) celebrated a successful school year by having a Kindergarten Picnic today.  We are appreciative of our staff and volunteers who helped facilitate the many games and activities that students engaged in throughout the morning.  It was super fun!

Girls On The Run

Gary D. Wright Elementary School's Girls On The Run Spring 2019 season has been amazing!  This week, the girls geared up for their upcoming race day by running a practice 5K.  In addition, they teamed up to complete a community impact project, which focused on beautifying our school grounds through planting flowers and weeding the front entrance of our school.  Way to go, girls!  Good luck on next week's 5K race!

Spring Band, Choir, & Orchestra Concert

This evening, GDW's Band, Choir, and Orchestra performed in their Spring Concert.  Our students' growth as musicians throughout this school year was evident and we are so proud of their hard work and dedication!  Thank you, Miss Crater and Miss Mitchell for guiding our Wildcat musicians! 

GDW Celebrates National School Nurse Day

Today we celebrated National School Nurse Day and thanked Nurse Jackie for all that she does to keep our Wildcats safe and healthy!  We also told Nurse Jackie how much we love hearing "Nurse Jackie's Fun Fact of the Day" each morning on our announcements! 

PTO Candy Bar Bingo

Our PTO Candy Bar Bingo was a sweet way to kick off the weekend! The evening was filled with family, friends, bingo, candy, and raffle baskets.  Thank you, PTO, for another fun-filled event!

Staff Appreciation 2019

GDW celebrated Staff Appreciation Week from April 29-May 3.  Throughout the week, students delivered handmade notes and our PTO, parents, and community members planned a variety of special decorations and celebrations.  Thank you to everyone for recognizing our Wildcat Staff for all they do to make Gary D. Wright Elementary School a great place to learn! 

Kindergarten Music Performance

Today, GDW Kindergarten students performed musical selections during a daytime assembly, where their fifth grade buddies were in the audience to provide support and encouragement in their first ever musical debut!  Then, in the evening, their family and friends came out to see another stellar performance!  Way to go, Class of 2031!