Today we had a special guest reader, Paige Blackwell, join us for Read Across America Week! She read "If It Were My Birthday Party" to our 2nd graders and even brought a sweet treat for everyone to enjoy. Thank you for helping us celebrate the joy of reading!
Thank you to Rusty Davis for visiting our 2nd graders today for Read Across America Week! 📚
He shared two fun Dr. Seuss stories, Yertle the Turtle and In a People House. Our students loved having a special guest reader and celebrating the joy of reading!
We appreciate you both taking the time to support our students and make reading extra special! ❤️📖
Students created thoughtful and creative projects honoring influential African American figures and their contributions. From detailed posters to inspiring presentations, our young learners put their hearts into recognizing the importance of history, culture, and achievement.
We are so proud of their hard work and the meaningful connections they are making! 🌟 #WCSWarriors #BlackHistoryMonth
Today, our Warriors showed off their wildest styles for Wacky Tacky Wednesday, and the smiles were just as bright as the outfits! Even more special, we welcomed senior student athletes from West Columbus High School who visited our campus to read with several of our classes.
It was a great day of laughter, learning, and leadership in action! 💙📚
#WCSWarriors #ReadAcrossAmerica #WCHSAthletes
On our last teacher workday, a dedicated group of 8th graders stepped up and showed what it truly means to lead during our **When Students Lead Retreat**. While it may have been a day off for students, these incredible young leaders chose to come in, collaborate, and grow together.
Throughout the day, they built leadership skills, strengthened teamwork, and brainstormed ways to make a positive impact in our school community. Their commitment, maturity, and enthusiasm were inspiring to see! 💙👏
Our amazing 5th graders had a blast creating edible food webs using snacks to represent the sun, producers, consumers, and decomposers! From energy flowing from the sun to plants, animals, and even decomposers, students got a hands-on (and tasty!) way to see how everything in an ecosystem is connected.
There was so much creativity, teamwork, and thoughtful discussion happening — and maybe a few sneaky bites along the way! 😉
We love bringing science to life in ways that make learning memorable and fun. Check out these future ecologists in action!
Our Warriors celebrated yesterday by dreaming big—students came dressed as who they hope to be in the future! From future teachers and athletes to doctors and beyond, it was amazing to see their goals and creativity come to life.
We love watching our students imagine all the places they’ll go!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #WCSWarriors
Thank you to the amazing FFA members for taking time out of your day to inspire our young readers and show them that reading is for everyone! 💙💛
We appreciate your partnership and the positive role models you are for our students.
We were so excited to welcome guest readers from West Columbus High School FFA today. Our 2nd graders loved listening to their stories and seeing high school leaders share their love of reading.
Thank you to the amazing FFA members and also to Trenton Ford for taking time out of your day to inspire our young readers and show them that reading is for everyone! 💙💛
We appreciate your partnership and the positive role models you are for our students.
Here’s another round of photos from our Read Across America festivities at WCS! This time, we’re featuring highlights from a special read-aloud by CCS BOE member Irvin Enzor along with our very on AP Laura Ransom! Our students loved having a community leader and administrator join us to share the joy of reading!
You’ll also see even more smiling faces from our Cat in the Hat Hat Day celebration — the red and white stripes were out in full force! 🎩🔴⚪
Thank you to Mr. Enzor, Mrs. Ransom, and to everyone who helped make our reading celebration such a success. We are proud of our amazing readers!
#WCSReads #ReadAcrossAmerica #CatInTheHatDay #WarriorPride
We’re not done celebrating just yet! 📚✨ (2nd grade part 1)
Here’s another round of photos from our Read Across America festivities at WCS! This time, we’re featuring highlights from a special read-aloud by CCS BOE member Irvin Enzor. Our students loved having a community leader join us to share the joy of reading!
You’ll also see even more smiling faces from our Cat in the Hat Hat Day celebration — the red and white stripes were out in full force! 🎩🔴⚪
Thank you to Mr. Enzor and to everyone who helped make our reading celebration such a success. We are proud of our amazing readers!
#WCSReads #ReadAcrossAmerica #CatInTheHatDay #WarriorPride
We’re excited to share even MORE photos from our special read-alouds with Justin Smith from The News Reporter. Our students were all ears and enjoyed every minute of the stories shared!
Plus, check out additional pictures of our fantastic Cat in the Hat-Hat Day participants — the creativity, stripes, and smiles did not disappoint! 🎩🔴⚪
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day such a fun and memorable celebration of reading. Be sure to scroll through the new photos and see if you spot your favorite reader!
#WCSReads #ReadAcrossAmerica #CatInTheHatDay #WarriorPride
Throughout the day, students participated in engaging team-building activities and attended seminars focused on different styles of leadership. They strengthened their communication, built meaningful connections, and grew as confident leaders ready to make a positive impact at WCS.
We’re so proud of these students for stepping up and leading the way! 💪✨
Mrs. Ivey’s 5th grade class enjoyed The Giving Tree read aloud by Ms. Rebecca Ham.
From silly stories to big smiles, our classrooms were filled with the joy of reading and the magic of imagination. Thank you to our wonderful visitors for sharing their time and love of books with our Warriors! ❤️📖
When Students Lead began the work of problem solving and getting to know their colleagues in their one-day student retreat.
What are we really “rebounding” toward?
Rigor = tasks that push students to analyze, justify, create, and problem‑solve – not just recall.
Engagement = students talking, collaborating, making choices, and caring about the work.
During Rigor Rebound we’re asking:
1. Does the learning task cross the Rigor Divide?
2. Do we see multiple qualities of engagement in each lesson?
Every redesign, every walkthrough, every conversation is about giving students a more powerful learning experience — and having fun while we do it.
Comment below: Which do you want to grow more this month – rigor or engagement?
