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No Off-Season

I was recently counting the days before Christmas – it’s 41 in case you’re wondering. Of those 41 days, 21 are school days. That’s incredible! Over those 21 days, we will see our kindergarten students perform their Thanksgiving program and our third and fourth graders perform their Christmas program. Students will also begin to prepareContinue reading “No Off-Season”

Teaching a Biblical Worldview

All Truth is God’s Truth! We’ve all heard it. Most of us have probably said it. But, do we believe it? I mean, truly believe it. According to Barna Research, most of us don’t. Their research indicates that only 10% of the U.S. population has a Biblical Worldview. I had the opportunity to attend aContinue reading “Teaching a Biblical Worldview”

Whiteout Basketball Game

On November 26, the WCS Eagles will host a WhiteOut basketball night. Games will be played on the following schedule: 3:00 pm–Middle School Girls vs. Lighthouse Eagles 4:00 pm–Middle School Boys vs. Lighthouse Eagles 5:00 pm–JV Boys vs. Lighthouse Eagles 6:30 pm–Varsity Girls vs. Liberty Christian 8:00 pm–Varsity Boys vs. Liberty Christian Students and familiesContinue reading “Whiteout Basketball Game”

Tom the Turkey

My name is Tom the Turkey and I’m as scared as can be. I’m wearing a disguise, so you won’t eat me. Pre-K students in the childcare building recently made Tom the Turkey as part of their study of Thanksgiving. The child care and preschool teachers always have creative, hands-on lessons as theyContinue reading “Tom the Turkey”

WCS receives Unity grant for programming

Ms. Lofton recently received a grant from Unity, a game design software and programming company, to provide additional software for our students. Ms. Lofton will incorporate the content into the high school programming classes she teaches, so the students can have some experience making a simple game. The Unity licenses usually cost around $244 perContinue reading “WCS receives Unity grant for programming”

What’s Happening: November 12-16

Monday, November 12–we will officially celebrate Veterans’ Day with a day out of school. After our wonderful Veterans’ Day program, I hope our students will take some time Monday to thank a veteran. Thursday, November 15–The 9th grade classes will be going to the “Encore” presentation in Rocky Mount. Friday, November 16–The high school drama andContinue reading “What’s Happening: November 12-16”

Developing a Biblical Worldview

This week, Mr. Brenner, Mr. Vohringer, and I, have attended the Biblical Worldview Conference at the Creation Museum. We’ve had the opportunity to hear from some amazing speakers and we are all itching to get back to our school so that we can share all that we have learned. Here’s a small sample of someContinue reading “Developing a Biblical Worldview”

A Day in the Life of an Elementary Principal

A day in the life of a principal brings many interesting challenges. There is never a dull moment and no day is the same. But if I am truly honest, the best part of being a principal is seeing our teachers do what they do best – teach. Over the lastContinue reading “A Day in the Life of an Elementary Principal”

Food Drive

November 1- 20, our SGA will be doing a “Can Food Drive” for the Salvation Army. There are containers in the Day Care, Elementary, Junior High, and gym. Also, for the month of November you can get admittance to the basketball games at WCS for $2 and 5 nonperishable items. Please, help us to helpContinue reading “Food Drive”

Thank You!

November 2, 2018 I am sad … and I am happy … all at the same time. I am sad because Chris Verme will no longer be the cafeteria manager. I am happy because Chris has been afforded a great opportunity. We wish you the best in this new endeavor. Chris was one of theContinue reading “Thank You!”