Woodfin Elementary School

☀️🎉Field Day was in full swing at Woodfin Elementary!

From exciting games and friendly competition to lots of laughter, our students made memories that will last a lifetime.

Thank you to our staff and volunteers who helped make this day special.

Volunteers needed! Woodfin Elementary is thrilled to invite volunteers to join us for our whole school field day on Thursday, June 4th. This event will include a variety of fun games and activities! For this to be successful, we need the help of many parent volunteers. If you are able to help, please e-mail [email protected]

Friday, Woodfin Elementary School had the honor of welcoming back our former wolverines that are now graduating from Erwin High School! Witnessing these seniors walk the halls of their elementary school and return to the place where so many of their learning journeys began was a special moment for all!
The seniors loved revisiting their elementary school campus, reconnecting with former teachers, and remembering the memories they made at Woodfin years ago.
Seeing these graduates walk the halls in their caps and gowns also meant so much to our current Woodfin wolverines. Friday's senior walk was inspiring and exciting for everyone ; a powerful reminder that with hard work and determination, you can achieve your goals!
We are so proud of these Erwin High graduates and wish them all the best in the exciting journey ahead!

During National Police Week, Woodfin Elementary School wants to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible police officers who serve and protect our community each and every day; especially our amazing Woodfin Police Department!

The care, dedication, and support that the Woodfin Police Department show to our students mean more than words can express. From helping keep our campus safe, to building positive relationships with students, to stepping in with kindness, encouragement, and guidance when needed they make a lasting impact on our school family every single day.

Our students look up to the Woodfin Police officers as helpers, protectors, mentors, and role models. We would be remiss not to give an extra special thank you to Officer Holden, our Woodfin Elementary School SRO! Whether she is greeting students in the morning, supporting during school events, helping teach safety lessons, or simply taking the time to connect with children, her presence brings comfort and care to our school.

To all of the officers at the Woodfin Police Department, thank you for the sacrifices you make and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and whole community. Woodfin Elementary School is deeply grateful for you ; and especially thankful for the positive difference Officer Holden makes every day.

During this season of celebration and appreciation, our Wolverine Family is filled with gratitude for the incredible staff members who make our school such a special place each and every day. From our dedicated teachers who inspire, encourage, and support students in countless ways, to our cafeteria superheroes who ensure every child is cared for and nourished, to our compassionate school nurse who goes above and beyond to support the health and well-being of students and families — we are truly blessed to have such an amazing team.
We are also incredibly thankful for our custodial staff, whose hard work behind the scenes keeps our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Welcome back Mr.Randy and a special thank you to Mrs. Natalia over the last few months for going above and beyond to keep everything exceptional. Their dedication and care for our building help create an environment where students and staff can thrive each day.
Each staff member plays an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where students can learn and grow. Their kindness, commitment, and daily acts of service do not go unnoticed. We are deeply thankful for the heart, passion, and care they bring to our Wolverine community every single day.

It is impossible to put into words just how grateful Woodfin Elementary School is for our incredible teachers. Every single day, the Woodfin Elementary School teachers pour their hearts into our students!
They stay late, show up early, cheer students on through challenges, celebrate successes big and small, and create classrooms filled with learning, kindness, and care. The impact they make reaches far beyond the walls of our school.
Our teachers are role models, encouragers, problem-solvers, and champions for children every day. We are so incredibly thankful for the dedication, patience, compassion, and love they give so freely to our students and school community. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Our Cafeteria Staff are true SUPERHEROES! 🦸‍♀️🍎🦸‍♂️
Every single day, they go above and beyond to support our students with kindness, care, and dedication. Making sure students are fed and nourished is such an important part of student success, and our cafeteria team does so much more than serve meals — they serve smiles, encouragement, and love.
Thank you for the early mornings, hard work, and caring hearts you bring to our school each day. We appreciate all you do to help our students learn, grow, and thrive! 💙🍽️✨

Happy Nurses Day to our incredible school nurse! 💙

Nurse Meredith, your dedication to every student and family does not go unnoticed. You go above and beyond each day to ensure our students feel safe, cared for, and supported. From comforting worried children to helping families navigate challenges, your compassion and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of so many.

Thank you for the countless ways you serve our school community with kindness, patience, and heart. We are so grateful for all that you do each and every day! 🩺🍎✨

"At a school still carrying the aftershocks of disaster, teachers have chosen not to lower expectations. Instead, they tightened systems, deepened relationships, and expanded support.
The result is visible in classrooms, where young readers are sounding out words with confidence and where educators believe catching students up is not only possible, but already happening."

At Woodfin Elementary, urgency, trust, and small groups are changing early literacy outcomes after Helene Woodfin Elementary School in Buncombe County, NC has grown student literacy after Hurricane Helene thanks to targeted support.