LABOR DAY HOLIDAY | SEPTEMBER 7

In observance of Labor Day, all Wakulla County Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026.

Students, faculty and staff will return on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

We hope our students, families and employees enjoy a safe and restful Labor Day holiday, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday.

Wakulla County Schools

Science in Action in Mrs. Johnson’s Class! Mrs. Johnson’s first graders learned about the scientific method through a fun ice cube experiment! Students made predictions, tested their ideas, and carefully recorded their observations. They discovered that the ice melted faster in their hands than on the table! They also had the opportunity to practice using a science tool they learned about last week—the magnifying glass! What a fun way to learn, explore, and think like scientists!

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September 2026 Cougar News

Thank You, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 114 – Florida A huge thank you to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 114 – Florida for your generous donation of school supplies! Our teachers are so grateful for your kindness and support. Your generosity helps ensure our students have the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed. We truly appreciate you thinking of our school and supporting our teachers and students! Thank you for making a difference in our school community!

Mrs. Bartnick's second-grade class put their science skills to work during a standards-based investigation. Students explored the effects of sunlight and shade using crayon shavings, applying the scientific process through observation and inquiry.

Mrs. Hand’s class had TWO fun science and engineering activities today! First up: Light Investigation! Students explored the nature of light and what happens when light hits different surfaces, including paper, a mirror, and solid objects like a wall or table. This descriptive investigation encouraged students to observe, explore, and explain what they noticed. Then came the Bridge Challenge! Students learned that engineering is more than just building—it’s building with a purpose! They were challenged to design and build the best bridge to solve the problem of getting across a body of water. Through both activities, our students practiced important STEM skills like observing, questioning, designing, problem-solving, and thinking creatively. We love seeing Mrs. Hand’s students learn by doing!

Learning Through Hands-On Fun! Mrs. Sultemeier’s second graders had a blast using Play-Doh to create hands-on representations of arrays and repeated addition equations! Learning math is even more fun when students can build it, see it, and make it! Way to go!

What can you do with a single chenille stem? Students in Mrs. Pearce’s Kindergarten class explored how some objects can be changed and then changed back through a simple, fun, and hands-on STEM activity! Our little scientists used their creativity and problem-solving skills to discover just how many ways one chenille stem can be transformed. Learning through exploration makes STEM so much fun!

Lunch Account Reminder

Parents/Guardians, please remember that your child's first lunch tray is free. If your child would like a second tray, the cost is $3.00.

Please make sure there is money available on your child's lunch account for any additional trays or other cafeteria purchases.

You can add money to your child's account at myschoolbucks.com

Thank you for helping us keep lunch service running smoothly!

Let's show our Support!!!

Tomorrow, we're asking everyone to wear red, white, and blue to show our support for the WHS Football Team!

The team will be visiting our school during morning drop-off, so let's give them a BIG Cougar welcome!

Wear your red, white, and blue and help us cheer them on!

Thank You, Rivertown Community Church! A heartfelt thank you to Rivertown Community Church for your generous donation of gift cards! Your kindness and support mean so much to our school community. We are truly grateful for your continued generosity!

📚 LITERACY NIGHT IS COMING 📚 We’re excited to invite our students and families to a fun and engaging Literacy Night on September 22nd! Join us for an evening filled with literacy activities, family fun, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate the joy of reading! 📅 September 22nd 📚 Literacy Night 👉 Please register using the QR code so we can plan for your family’s participation! We can’t wait to see our students and families there!

Due to bad weather buses are running 5 to 10 minutes behind schedule. Thank you!

We had an amazing Safety Day with our local sheriff's officers and firefighters! Our students had the opportunity to meet these everyday heroes, learn about safety, and see some of the equipment they use to help keep our community safe.

A huge THANK YOU to our sheriff's and fire departments for spending time with our students and making safety fun and memorable!

We appreciate all you do for our school and our community!

August 2026 Cougar News

Parents/Guardians:

Please keep your Dash Pass visible on the passenger-side dashboard until your child is safely placed in the car.

Mrs. Crawford may have your name memorized, but the staff members loading and unloading cars are still getting to know everyone. Having your Dash Pass clearly visible helps us keep dismissal running smoothly and ensures the safety of all our students.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

Parents/Guardian:

School buses are running late today. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get all of our students home safely. Thank you!

Monday, August 10th, is the first day of school and will be an early release day, with dismissal beginning at 1:20 PM. Morning Drop-Off Reminder: Parents who choose to drop off their child are asked to remain in their vehicles and not walk students up to the school entrance doors. Please pull forward to the front drop-off area, where staff will be available to assist students as they exit their vehicles, enter the building, and make their way to their designated classrooms. Afternoon Pick-Up: Please have your Dash Pass visible during pick-up. If you do not have a Dash Pass, you will be required to provide a valid photo ID/driver’s license before your child can be released. If you need to assist your child with buckling into a car seat after they have been loaded into your vehicle, please pull into the main parking lot so our pick-up line can continue moving safely and efficiently. The safety of our students is always our top priority! Medication Drop-Off & Registration Assistance: If you need to drop off medication or need assistance with registration, please return to the school after 10:00 AM, once students have settled into their classrooms. This will allow our office staff to give you their full attention. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and understanding as we begin a new school year!