Dear Wells Academy Students and Families,

It’s hard to believe this is already our final newsletter of the school year—time has truly flown by! I hope this has been a wonderful and rewarding year for everyone. While we’re nearing the end, we still have one month to go, so let’s finish strong together.

Please take a few moments to review this newsletter and make note of the important dates coming up in May and June.

Important Dates:

• Preschool Graduation – Friday, May 1st at 9:30 AM in the auditorium
• 3rd & 4th Grade Awards Ceremony – Friday, May 22nd at 9:30 AM in the auditorium

As always, be sure to check your child’s folder and teacher apps regularly for the latest updates.

Thank you for your continued support!

Morning Drop-Off:

Location: Please pull up to the gymnasium doors to drop off your child.

Vehicle Rules: Remain in your vehicle; staff will assist your child in exiting safely.

If You Need to Exit the Vehicle: Please park in a designated parking lot and walk your child to the entrance.

Street Parking: Do not park or exit your vehicle on the street.

Afternoon Pick-Up:

Parent/Guardian Presence: No student will be dismissed unless a parent/guardian is present on the sidewalk.

No Parking Zone: There is no parking in front of Wells Academy from Dock Street to Logan Street between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Signing Out: If you are signing your child out after 2:00 PM, please do not park on 4th Street.

📱 Follow us on Facebook – Stay up-to-date with school news, events, and announcements by following our official page.

💻 Visit our School Website – You’ll find essential information including supply lists, uniform policy, and other back-to-school details.

Sincerely,

Tommy Kotsanis

Principal

Wells Academy

Reminders!

Attention Wells Families: Please be sure to label all of your child's personal items. This includes jackets, sweaters, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. Thanks for your continued support!

Gymnasium Doors will be open for students arrival at 8:25AM. Latchkey is available for students starting at 7:30AM and is also available after school until 5:30PM. Fees are $10 per day, per child. Cash or Checks made out to Steubenville City Schools are the only forms of payment for the Latchkey services. Balances should be paid on a weekly basis. Non-payment within 2 weeks will result in suspension of latchkey privileges. Thank you for your continued support!

Buses will be dropping off in front of the auditorium doors. They will have a designated spot to drop off. Anyone dropping off a child please pull to the gymnasium doors and do not exit your vehicle. Staff will be on the street to help your child get out of the vehicle. If you would like to get out of your vehicle park in a parking lot and walk your child to the doors. Do not park and exit your vehicle on the street. Steubenville City Schools will not be responsible for any damages to vehicles. Thank you for your cooperation on this matter. The safety of everyone is our top priority.