Happy 100th Day of School, Wildcats!

Today the students and staff at Gary D. Wright Elementary School celebrated the 100th Day of School.  It's been 100 days in the 2022-2023 school year that we've been learning, growing, and having fun along the way!  To celebrate this milestone, our kindergarten students created a special quilt showcasing the numbers 1-100!  Students engaged in a variety of activities involving the number 100 including cup stacking, preparing special snacks, and even getting a glimpse into the future as to what they might look like at 100 years old!  Many of our students and staff also dressed up for the occasion.  What a wonderful celebration of learning!  Happy 100th Day of School, Wildcats!

GDW's Partnership with HHS Education Pathway

Today, Hampshire High School students enrolled in Mrs. Matuszewski's Teaching II and Teaching III courses visited Gary D. Wright Elementary School to tour our school and meet the classroom teacher and students they will each be supporting throughout this semester.  We are excited to welcome Mrs. Matuszewski and her students back to GDW and value the ongoing partnership we have with HHS and the Education Pathway!

'Tis the Season For Holiday Concerts

This week, Gary D. Wright Elementary School hosted our first in-person concerts since 2019!  On Tuesday, our Band, Choir, and Orchestra performed a holiday concert under the direction of Mrs. Henning (choir) and Miss Mitchell (band/orchestra).  On Wednesday evening, our second graders presented "The Reindeer Games", under the direction of Mrs. Henning.  On Thursday, our third grade students presented "Jingle Bell Jukebox", under the direction of Mrs. Henning and Mrs. Senior.  It was a wonderful opportunity to listen to the sounds of the season as presented by our Wildcat musicians.  

Hampshire High School's "Pack The Place" Basketball Games

This evening, it was an honor to join students, staff, and families from our Hampshire High School feeder schools as we cheered on the Whippurs during the JV and Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball games! During halftime of the Girls Varsity Basketball Game, I joined Superintendent Harkin, Principal Porsche, and  Principal Nolan as we received a special recognition for our leadership in District 300. What an honor! Also, congratulations to GDW first grader, Olivia Arellano, who won the raffle and received a basketball signed by the HHS basketball teams!  What a great event!

PTO's Holiday Hoopla

This evening, the GDT PTO hosted our Holiday Hoopla, which provided our Wildcat Families with a variety of festive games, crafts, activities, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and delicious cookies and hot chocolate.  A huge thank you to the GDW PTO for coordinating a spectacular Holiday Hoopla, which was a free event for our Wildcat Families!  We are also thankful for our student and staff volunteers who helped to ensure the evening was smooth and successful!  Happy Holidays, Wildcats!

PTO Mom/Son Bowling

The GDW PTO hosted their annual Mom Son Bowling event at Bowlero.  Our Wildcat Moms and Sons enjoyed an evening filled with bowling, laser tag, arcade games, raffle prizes, and more.  It was a wonderful event!

GDW Students Serve as Pledge Leaders at the D300 Board of Education Meeting

This evening, the following Gary D. Wright Elementary School students joined Assistant Principal Monroe and myself as they represented our school by serving as pledge leaders at the District 300 Board of Education Meeting: Jacob Coffey, Sophia Bernaegye, Alexander McDuffie, John Tyler, Autumn Olson, Hendrix Gohde, Brylee Currie, Brooke VanDusen, Rylie Doerner, and Emma Tyrcha.