WES New Canned Goods Record-7,144

In collaboration with the Waynesville American Legion, students from Waynesville Elementary brought in canned goods to support the needy families in the area and replenish the food pantry.  We challenged our students to bring in over 6,800 canned goods, and they EXCEEDED the challenge with a new Waynesville Elementary School record of 7,144 canned goods. Mrs. Denier’s5th grade set a new individual class record and enjoyed ‘free gym’ with Miss Hartman! Teaching students community service directly relates to and reinforces our 3^rd Pillar of Excellence: “We will provide the example, leadership, information, and training to help each student function in an honest, moral, and ethical manner in their family, community, and society.”

Here is a list of the top three winning classrooms:

Gr. 4 & 5 Mrs. Denier’s Fifth Grade – 1,151 canned goods

Gr. 2 & 3 Mrs. Richards’ Second Grade – 732 canned goods

Gr. K & 1—Mrs. Muterspaw’s First Grade—367 canned goods

Honorable Mention:

Mr. Adams’ 5th grade—831 canned goods

Mrs. Winter’s 2^nd Grade – 546 canned goods

Mrs. Pendergraff’s 3^rd Grade- 527 canned goods