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Building the Future, One Student at a Time

The Winston School teachers and support staff have completed our professional development week, and we are ready and enthusiastic to kick off the new school year! See you on Monday, August 12!

Welcome back to campus for the 2024-2025 school year! I am thrilled to welcome all of our returning and many new students to this exciting new year of growth and development for The Winston School. We're focused on strengthening relationships, enhancing our programs, and striving to be our best. We have a dream team of passionate educators and support staff - ready and energized for the new year.  

With all the positive changes, I'd like to introduce our exceptional leadership team:

• Kelsey Garrison, Principal. Our dynamic and talented Assistant Head of School has been promoted to Principal. After a summer of planning, Kelsey has prepared a fantastic year for our students! I'd like you to please watch for her regular communications in this newsletter for program updates, developments, and good news.
• Joshua Weeden, Assistant Principal. Joshua excels at enhancing students' school experiences every day. As one of his many roles, he leads our expanded Student Affairs department, bringing many new opportunities for our students.
• Leah Deza, Director of Special Education. Leah is an exceptional special educator with extensive experience and a solid commitment to advocating for our students. 
• John Weber, Director of Admissions. John will work to increase our school's profile and exposure, attracting more students into our program who align with our mission and vision for enriched social and academic opportunities.
• Maureen Kendrick, Communications Director and Community Liaison; Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors. As our chief communicator, Maureen keeps us updated on all school activities, events, and news.

Lastly, after a summer of jackhammers and dust, our remodeled Building Five is beginning to take shape! I'm excited to open the doors to these beautiful new classrooms this fall that will benefit all our students. This building improvement is the first step in our larger campus plan, providing a home base for the next phase of remodeling the remaining campus buildings. Please stay tuned as we roll out plans for the long-awaited complete campus transformation.

As we await the completion of this first phase, I want to express my gratitude for everyone's patience, flexibility, and collaboration. Your support is invaluable as we work together to improve our school.

I look forward to seeing each of you at the many school events we have planned this year. Please get involved, stay informed, and participate in your student's experience here at Winston. Make sure you sign up for The Winston School Parent Association - there's no better way to get involved and make a difference.

Welcome! And thank you for your tremendous kindness and support as we start this new year!

Kim Kanetis

Executive Director

Winston Students, Families, and Staff,

I am excited to introduce myself as your new Principal as we embark on this school year together. Our staff has been working hard this week to prepare for our students' return on Monday! 

Strong teamwork among teachers, parents, and the community empowers our students is essential for empowering our students to thrive. Working together, we can create a supportive environment that celebrates each child's unique talents and needs. Understanding our students personally allows us to tailor our approaches, ensuring every child feels valued and engaged.

This year, we will emphasize the importance of effort, social-emotional skills, life skills, and responsibility. We can help our students develop academically and as responsible and empathetic individuals by nurturing these qualities.

I look forward to a fantastic year filled with growth and achievement. Together, let's make this school year memorable!

Kelsey Garrison

Principal

The 2024-2025 Winston Academic Calendar is on our website. Click here.

Monday, August 12

~ First Day of School

Thursday, August 22

~ The Winston School Back-to-School Night, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Monday, September 2

~ Labor Day, School Closed

While the campus is under construction, please follow the guidelines below. 

All student drop-off and pick-up will take place in the front parking lot.

There will also be upcoming city construction on Stratford Court beginning this month.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility.

Drop-off and pick-up procedures.

All vehicles must enter the campus via the ramp off Stratford Court and proceed to the front parking lot to drop off and pick up students. Vehicles may not enter the parking lot from 9th Street.

If you choose to park, you must park on 9th Street, walk to the front parking lot, and drop off/pick up your student from the designated staff member. 

A indicates where bus drop-off and pick-up will be and 

B indicates where parent drop-off and pick-up will occur. 

Arrival Time: Students are expected to arrive on campus between 8:00 AM and 8:10 AM before the first period at 8:15 AM. Students can wait in the courtyard or in front of their first-period class but can only go inside once a staff member is present. 

Bus Drop-Off/Pick-Up: All buses and rideshare vehicles will drop off/pick up in the front parking lot (A on the map). Buses will take the ramp up into the parking lot for drop-off and pick-up.

Parent Driver Drop-Off/Pick-Up:  Parents of students should drop off/pick up in the front parking lot (B on the map). Parents should remain in their vehicles and utilize the ramp up to drop off/pick up their student. A staff member will welcome students on campus and guide them to their ride at dismissal.

Dismissal: Dismissal is the same way buses and parent drivers pick up their student(s). Students are dismissed at 3:15 PM and must check out with the designated staff member for bus or parent pick-up before departure.

Students should always walk on the sidewalk and carefully cross the parking areas. They should also follow the staff member's instructions on duty in the area.

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