Hello, Powell Families!

Welcome to the First Week of School for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Overview of Staggered Entry for Families:

At Powell, we start Kindergarten with a “staggered entry” process. This gradual transition from home to school ensures your child’s first day is calm and positive. It also gives our teachers important one-on-one time with each child to provide reassurance and understand them as learners.

Arrival for Staggered Entry: Families will walk their students into the building. Staff will have a table set up to greet you.  On that table, staff will have a sign-in sheet to get an emergency contact for the day, allergy information, and how students are getting home for that particular day. Staff will also have Walker Applications, Before/After School Applications, and Carpool information to ensure that everyone is ready for afternoon dismissal. 

Afternoon Dismissal: Students will dismiss at the same time as the rest of the school. Staff will walk students to carpool to ensure that they get there safely, same with bus riders and walkers.  

WCPSS Transportation Information:

If your student rides any WCPSS issued transportation, please read this letter from our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Hart.

Important Dates:

• Monday, 8/26: Meet the Teacher for our 1st-5th grade students from 4:00-6:00 pm! We’d love to hear about your experience. Please share your feedback by filling out this survey.

• Tuesday, 8/27: First day of school for 1st-5th grades and staggered entry begins for Kindergarten students with last names beginning with (A-D).

• Wednesday, 8/28: Staggered entry day for Kindergarten students with last names beginning with (E-K).

• Thursday, 8/29: Staggered entry day for Kindergarten students with last names beginning with (L-W).

• Friday, 8/30: Meet the Teacher for our Kindergarten families from 3:00-5:00 pm.

We look forward to welcoming you and your children to an exciting new school year at Powell!