Wellford Academy of Science and Technology - Where Dedication Meets Innovation

🌟 Gratitude is still flowing at Wellford Academy! 🌟 Our teachers have been so touched by the heartfelt letters sent in by families. 💌 Each note is a reminder of the incredible partnership we share in helping our students grow and thrive. Thank you for spreading kindness and appreciation—it means the world to our educators! 🧡 There's still time to send a shout out to our teachers! Click the link below! https://forms.gle/jqJakXepppDpXawQA

🌿 Third-grade fun at Hatcher Garden! 🌞 Mrs. Blanton and Mrs. Crocker's classes had an amazing time exploring nature, discovering plants, and learning about the environment. 🌱 Their curiosity and excitement made this trip truly unforgettable! 🐾 👀Check out our Facebook albums for more pictures!

☔️Rain or shine ☀️, Kona Ice brings the smiles! 🍧 A little drizzle didn’t stop our students from enjoying a cool treat today!

🏈 Food Drive Update! 🏈 Clemson is still in the lead! 🐅 Let’s keep the donations rolling in to help families in need. Non-perishable food items can be placed in the box for your favorite team—Clemson or South Carolina. ❤️💙 Thank you for your generosity, Wellford Academy family! 🦃 Let’s see who will win this rivalry! 💪

🌟 Spreading Gratitude Across Wellford! 🌟 November is the season of thankfulness, and our Wellford families are sharing love far beyond the classroom walls! ❤️ Students are writing heartfelt letters not only to their homeroom teachers but also to our amazing office staff, related arts teachers, and special area teachers who make a difference every day. 💌 Check out these notes of appreciation that remind us all how much impact a kind word can have. Keep the love coming, Wellford families! 👉 Don't forget to send your letters of gratitude through the form. Let's celebrate every member of the Wellford team! 🧡✨ https://forms.gle/X4kt84H18vyojsGz7

🎄🎁 Let’s Spread Some Christmas Cheer! 🎁🎄 Wellford teachers are collecting packages of candy canes, individually packaged cookies, and snack cakes (like Little Debbie) for an exciting upcoming Christmas event for our school families! 🎅✨ We’d love your support! You can send donations to school with your student—just make sure to mark them “Christmas Event.” 🔔 Important Reminder: For health and safety, all items must be store-bought and individually packaged. Thank you for helping us make this holiday season magical for our Wellford families! ❤️🎄

🐾 Celebrating Winn-Dixie Style in Mrs. Crocker’s Class! 🐾 Mrs. Crocker’s students wrapped up their study of Because of Winn-Dixie with a special celebration inspired by the book and movie! They enjoyed their own “dog party” complete with egg salad, root beer candies (Litmus Lozenges), cake, and dump punch—just like in the story. Students watched the movie and shared in the joy of their own version of Winn-Dixie. What a memorable way to bring literature to life! 📚✨

📚💛 Our classrooms are putting action to our character word- gratitude- this month! 🍂 Students are taking time each day to reflect on the things, people, and experiences they’re thankful for, filling gratitude jars, creating appreciation cards, and sharing kind words with friends and teachers. Seeing our students lift each other up is a beautiful reminder of the power of gratitude! ✨💬 How are you showing gratitude this month?

🌟 Innovation in Action! 🌟 Students in Miss Hill’s Innovation Station are bringing history to life in the most creative way! Using Ozobots, they designed and built intricate mazes to guide historical figures on exciting journeys. 🚀 This hands-on activity combines history, technology, and problem-solving skills, showing how innovation meets education at Wellford Academy. 👀 Check out Facebook for more pictures and videos!

♻️ Happy National Recycling Day! ♻️ At Wellford Academy, we’re always looking for ways to care for our planet and make a positive impact. Today, we encourage everyone to reduce, reuse, and recycle to help create a cleaner, greener future. 🌎 Our students are learning how small actions, like sorting recyclables or using reusable water bottles, can make a big difference. Let’s work together to protect the Earth for generations to come! 💚 📸 Drop a picture of your recycling efforts in the comments below! What steps are you taking to go green? 🌱

Wellford students and families are continuing to put our Character Word of the Month—Gratitude—into action by sending heartfelt letters to their teachers. 📝 💛 We love seeing the smiles these notes bring! Let’s keep the gratitude going! Use the link below to create your letter for a teacher and help us spread thankfulness throughout November. 💌 https://forms.gle/YsWGHE7yD3Bx9b9i7

🏈 Game time at Wellford!🏈 Today, our teachers are enjoying a foot all tailgate-themed Chat & Chew! A perfect way to snack, mingle, and build team spirit. Thanks to everyone who helped put this together and made this time for our team to relax and connect!

📝 Share Kindness and Gratitude! 📝 Today we are continuing to spread kindness and gratitude to our teachers! These smiles say it all! If you’d like to send a message of thanks, please use the link below to submit a letter. Let’s keep the gratitude flowing and make our teachers feel celebrated! 💌 https://forms.gle/nmBbbMPqL8qZYPTD8

🌎💙 Happy World Kindness Day from Wellford Academy! Today, let’s celebrate the power of kindness in our community! Whether it’s a simple smile, lending a helping hand, or sharing a kind word, every act makes a difference. We’d love to see how you’re spreading kindness! Comment below or share a picture of your kind acts to inspire others. Let’s fill our feed with positivity and kindness today!

📣 Canned Food Drive Update! 🥫 Clemson has taken the lead! 🐯 Keep those cans coming! 🏆 Gamecocks, it’s time to step it up and make a comeback! 🐔 Every can counts, and together, we’re making a big difference for our community! Let’s show some team spirit and keep up the great work, Wellford Academy!

Spreading Gratitude 🌟 As we continue into November, our students are learning more about this month’s character word. Teachers were thrilled to receive heartfelt letters from families! 💌 If you’d like to send a letter to a teacher, please fill out the form at the link below. Let's keep the gratitude flowing! https://forms.gle/2p3r9fRFjqbDJ8iw9

📣 Friendly Reminder! 📣 The absolute last day to turn in your fundraising calendars and money is Wednesday, November 13! Please make sure to submit them on time as we will not be able to accept any after this date. Thank you for your support and commitment to our school! 🙌

Today Wellford Academy's first graders proudly showcased their learning during a Veterans Day program. ❤️The students honored local veterans with song, writing, and artwork, demonstrating their appreciation for the service and sacrifices made by these heroes. 🇺🇸Their presentation, filled with enthusiasm and sincerity, reflected the lessons they've learned about gratitude, patriotism, and community. The event was a meaningful way for these young learners to connect with and thank those who have served. 📸Check out Facebook for more pictures of our program and these hard working first graders!

Today at Wellford Academy, we pause to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Our students learned about the sacrifices and courage of veterans, reminding us all of the true meaning of service and freedom. Thank you to all the veterans in our community and beyond—you are our heroes! 💙❤️ If you missed our program this morning, be sure to check Facebook for a video.

📣 Canned Food Drive Update! 🥫 South Carolina is in the lead! 🐔 Keep those cans coming! 🏆 Tigers, it’s time to step it up! 🐯 Every can counts, and together, we’re making a big difference for our community! Let’s show some team spirit and keep up the great work, Wellford Academy!