🎓📸 Attention Kindergarten Families!
Just a reminder that Kindergarten Cap & Gown pictures are TOMORROW!
Please be sure to send in the completed envelope with payment first thing in the morning. 📩 Pictures will begin shortly after the bell rings—don’t be late!
We can’t wait to capture this special milestone! 💙 #WHEKindergarten #CapAndGownPics
🍩 Huge THANK YOU to Bayou Church for the generous donation of delicious donuts for our staffulty! Your thoughtful (and yummy!) treat made our day a little sweeter. We appreciate your support and kindness! 💙 #WHEPride
🌟 Congratulations to our Employees of the Month! 🌟
Every month, our staffulty votes for individuals who exemplify dedication and make WHE the incredible place it is. Join us in celebrating:
👏 Judi Closson - Her passion for helping our Wildcats learn and grow shines through every day.
👏 Dawn Lovett - Always willing to go the extra mile, stepping up to help whenever needed.
👏 Trina Shaw - An amazing support to our teachers, ensuring our team thrives.
Thank you, Judi, Dawn, and Trina, for your outstanding contributions to our school community! 🎉 #WHEPride #EmployeeOfTheMonth
Hancock County School District is proud to partner with Excel By 5 to support our youngest learners and their families! Check out the May calendar filled with quick, engaging learning prompts for parents to explore with their preschoolers each day.
From books to flowers to fun facts about animals, these simple conversations help build early literacy and spark curiosity at home. Download the calendar, hang it on your fridge, and enjoy making memories together all month long!
Awards day information
State Testing schedule
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5–9 at WHE!
We’re celebrating our amazing staffulty who survived another school year!
Each day has a fun theme to show our gratitude — from supplies and treats to handwritten notes and summer goodies.
Thank you, teachers, for all that you do!
#TeacherAppreciation #WHEWildcats #ThankATeacher
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible team who keeps our Wildcat bellies full and our hearts happy!
Our lunch heroes serve up delicious, hot meals every single day—making sure our students and staffulty are nourished and ready to take on the day.
Thank you for your hard work, your warm smiles, and all the love you put on every tray. We appreciate you more than words can say!
#LunchHeroDay #WHEWildcats
🌟 Celebrating Principal Appreciation Day at WHE! 🌟
Today, we honor Ms. Sins, our incredible principal. Her compassion, kindness, and thoughtful leadership make WHE shine brighter every day. Thank you, Ms. Sins, for your heart for our children and staffulty. We couldn't ask for a better leader! 💙 #PrincipalAppreciationDay
Upcoming events in May
Kindergarten Donuts with Grown Ups
May calendar
🍕 Don't miss out on our last WHE Domino's Pizza Night of the school year on May 1st! Let Domino's do the cooking for you!
Please make plans to attend our PTO meeting on Friday, May 2nd. We will hold our annual elections at this meeting.
🍕 Don't miss out on our last WHE Domino's Pizza Night of the school year on May 1st! Let Domino's do the cooking for you!
🥤🎉 Our Coca-Cola Fundraiser kicks off TODAY at WHE! 🎉🥤
Help support our school by participating in this delicious opportunity! All order forms and money are due by 9 AM on Friday, May 9th — no late orders will be accepted, so don’t miss out!
🗓️ Fundraiser Dates: Now through May 9 🕘 Deadline: Friday, May 9 @ 9:00 AM sharp
Thank you for helping us make a difference at WHE! 💙
WHE 5th Grade Families,
Please mark your calendar for the 5th Grade Flight Ceremony at Hancock Middle School!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Ms. Ali & Ms. Meagan!
Your hard work, patience, and dedication make everything at WHE run smoothly. From organizing the chaos to supporting staff, students, and families with grace—you truly go above and beyond every single day. We are so lucky to have you as the heart of our school!
Thank you for all you do!
🍧 ATTENTION all Parents/Guardians! 🍧 Kona Ice is coming to West Hancock Elementary on Monday, April 28 This event will be Pre-Pay only -Pay online here: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K616701949 💻 Want to spread the love? Gift a Kona with our Pay it Forward option—just write 'Pay it Forward' in the student name box. 🎁 Online payments close at 11pm on April 27, so don’t wait! ⏰
🌟 March Employees of the Month 🌟
We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate three outstanding team members whose dedication, heart, and hard work shine every single day!
👩🏫 Ms. Gineca Garriga – Our amazing Assistant Principal! Her unwavering love for the children and commitment to excellence light up our school. She leads with compassion and purpose, and we are so lucky to have her!
🍎 Ms. Katherine Garriga – Our wonderful Kindergarten Assistant Teacher! Ms. Garriga’s positive spirit and can-do attitude inspire both her coworkers and students. She’s always ready to lend a hand and brighten the day with her smile.
📚 Ms. Savannah Saucier – The backbone of our curriculum support! Savannah works tirelessly to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Her support to our staffulty is second to none, and we are beyond grateful!
