Help Hurricane Helene Relief! Join us in supporting Nebo Elementary by donating essential school supplies! Pencils, Crayons, Erasers, and more! Thursday, 10/10 until Wednesday, 10/16 The grade level that collects the most supplies will win an Ice Cream Party!
Parents, We will conduct our first lockdown drill tomorrow 10/10/24 at 9:15 AM. During this drill we will send a test alert to your phones to ensure parents receive communications in case of an emergency. Please review with your students the importance of these drills .
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The Salvation Army of Lee County has brand new crib mattresses that were donated to us by Amazon. If your agency could benefit, please call 919.718.1717 or email robin.saenz@uss.salvationarmy.org in order to arrange pickup from the Mann Center.
Artstober is in full effect at the Lee Co. Board of Education Meeting! The Southern Lee Jazz Band performed "Fly Like an Eagle" made famous by Steve Miller Band & WB Wicker's Dance Class showed off a new step routine to celebrate the importance of arts education for all students.
We hope to see everyone at our annual Fall Festival Wednesday 10/16/24 from 4:30-6:00
NC Check-Ins Testing will be administered October 21st-25th. RTA Testing will be administered on Thursday, October 24th. Please make sure your child(ren) are on time each day and get plenty of rest at night! These test will only affect students in Grades 3-5.
Mrs. Brummett and her fifth graders toured the Lee County Library where they became Librarians in Training! We're so proud of our students!
Mrs. Jennings’ 1st-grade class ended their unit on force with an exciting hands-on activity—painting with magnets! The students had a blast exploring how different forces can create unique art. To top off the week, they made colorful hats to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
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Thank You for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Day with Us! Thank you to everyone who came out to our Hispanic Heritage Day event! It was a fantastic night filled with culture, community, and joy. Our staff had a wonderful time celebrating with you all. It was a memorable event!
October is National Principals Month! Let’s give a big shoutout to Mr. Beasley, who’s in his first year as principal after several years of dedicated service as assistant principal at Wicker. We’re proud to have his leadership guiding us through this school year and beyond!
Catch up with Aimee Petrarca, now the Principal at West Lee Middle School following her transition from W.B. Wicker Elementary over the summer. Hear about her new role and see some photos of her in action in our next installment of "Familiar Faces. New Places." Series!
https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/article/1803695 #LCSthrive
Students in Ms. Woodell and Mr. Arnold's first grade classroom were exploring the force of push and pull using magnets to move hot wheels through a track made of 3 different materials! 🧲🚙🛣️
Hispanic Heritage Day Festival Tomorrow! Join us for a celebration and fun as we honor Hispanic Heritage! Tomorrow is also Hispanic Heritage Day:wear your favorite colors representing Hispanic heritage! We’re also collecting donations to support our school friends in McDowell County as they recover from Helene.
Join us for Hispanic Heritage Spirit Day! Friday, October 4th Wear an outfit that represents any Hispanic country and celebrate with us! The classroom with the most participants will win delicious Mexican candy and chocolates! Let’s come together to honor and celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of Hispanic Heritage. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative outfits!
Happy October 1st! Beginning this month, we will start our Attendance Popcorn Parties for students who arrive to school on time and stay the FULL DAY!
#attendancematters #wickerstrong #everyminutecounts
"Today, we celebrate the amazing career of Mrs. Hawkesby as she retires. 🎉 Thank you for your dedication, passion, and years of service. Wishing you a joyful and fulfilling retirement! #Retirement #WickerTigers #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger"
Lee County Schools is partnering with Downtown Sanford, Inc., Visit Sanford and others to collect items for our neighbors in Western NC who have seen their communities and homes devastated by flooding. You can send donation items on the list below with your child to school or you can deliver your items to the Visit Sanford Welcome Center (229 Carthage St.) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
We are accepting:
Bottled water or Gallons of water
Sports drink powdered packets
Baby wipes
Diapers (children's & adult sizes)
Baby formula
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Plastic utensils
Manual can openers
Trash bags
Non-perishable foods
Cleaning supplies
Plastic sheeting & tarps
Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
Toiletries & Sanitation Items
Pet food (dog & cat)
Hand sanitizer & wipes
Heavy duty work gloves
Socks (all sizes, unopened)
Thank you for your generosity and follow Downtown Sanford, Inc. for updates on these efforts.
WB Wicker Tigers are stepping up to help! We’re adopting the Nebo Elementary Bears and the Community of McDowell County, NC to provide relief following the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Let's come together to support those in need! #DisasterRelief #NeboBears #HeleneRelief
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