Washington Center School

09/08/2026

09/06/2026

📢 Reminder: No School Monday! 📢

All Greenville County Schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy the long weekend with your families, and we'll see everyone back on Tuesday! 🇺🇸💙

09/06/2026

🌟 You Are Valued! 🌟

We love recognizing the amazing work happening in our building!
Here are some highlights from August:

Team Cater (Ms. Cala, Ms. Dee, and Ms. Tiffanyon C Hall) gave their newest student a red carpet welcome! From day one, they made sure she felt like part of the family. The result? She has the entire class wrapped around her finger and comes to school every single day with a permanent smile on her face! 😊

Ms. Cara, our incredible Program Facilitator, has jumped in with both feet! She's been handling student intakes, helping establish classroom systems, facilitating IEP meetings, learning names in record time, and keeping our principal on track.

Ms. Amanda in Art continues to lead by example, sharing her expertise in supporting complex needs by training other related arts teams across the entire district. 🎨

Team PT (Ms. Lisa, Ms. Terri, and Ms. Margaret) have worked tirelessly to get transportation chairs approved, refine student positions, organize bike rides, and order vital new equipment for classrooms in need.

Matt, our School Psychologist, has supported our new and returning students through the eligibility process, unlocking the specialized services they need to thrive.

This is what Washington Center is all about—dedicated staff creating a welcoming place where every student can thrive. Thank you all for your hard work and heart! ❤️💙

09/05/2026

💙 CELEBRATING DEAF AWARENESS MONTH 💙

September is Deaf Awareness Month, and we're taking time to celebrate and honor the Deaf community, their rich culture, and beautiful language! 🤟

At Washington Center, we believe in the power of communication in ALL its forms. Whether through ASL, spoken language, or assistive technology, every voice matters and deserves to be heard.

This month, let's: ✨ Learn more about Deaf culture and history ✨ Practice inclusive communication ✨ Celebrate the diversity that makes our community stronger

Together, we can create a world where everyone is understood and valued! 💛

09/05/2026

🌟 Spotlight Winners of the Week! 🌟

We're thrilled to celebrate this week's amazing spotlight winners!

🎉 Elementary Winner: Vinson (Kindergarten). Vinson brings incredible energy and intelligence to our classroom every day! He shines during fine motor activities and tasks, showing focus and enthusiasm in everything he does.

🎉 Secondary Winner: Logan (7th Grade). Logan is an absolute joy who has a special way of keeping everyone smiling! He loves sharing laughs with teachers and friends, dancing during morning meeting, and bringing his fun personality to our school. His communication skills and friendly greetings brighten our days!

🎉 Staff Member: Paraprofessional Lexi Betzer. Lexi is always ready to help with a smile on her face! Her positive attitude and joyful spirit make a real difference for our students every single day.

Congratulations to all three of you for making our school such a wonderful place! 💙

09/04/2026

🎉 Friday Recap! 🎉

What an amazing week at Washington Center! Everyone has been hard at work, and here are some of the things that have been happening:

🔬 Ms. Laurie's Class conducted a science experiment from the N2Y article "Earth Guardians" to determine the best way to clean up oil from water. Sam picked cotton balls, Juan chose dish detergent, and Jayse helped pour the oil into the water. Great teamwork, scientists!

🎨 Ms. Emily's Class created beautiful artwork by swirling coconut oil and milk together!

💜 The Purple Pod created a mural of friendship!

🍔 We had the return of Seagull Grill—always a favorite!

🎂 Ms. Prentice and Ms. Marisa's classes joined forces to celebrate a special birthday!

📅 Coming Up:

Monday, September 7 - No school (Labor Day)
Thursday, September 10 - Back to School Vaccine Clinic (see flyer)
Friday, September 11 - College Colors Day! Wear your college team colors or your Washington Center shirt
September 14-18 - Spirit Week (see flyer)

Greenville County Parent Academy is back! First sessions are Wednesday, September 16:

Conflict to Calm: De-Escalation Strategies (9:00 am, virtual)
Empowering Families: Navigating Special Education (9:00 am, virtual)

Their Future, Their Plan! Navigating the Road to Adulthood! (6:00 pm, in-person at MT Anderson)

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! 💙

09/03/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW CLASS PRESIDENTS! 🎉

After an amazing debate last Friday, the votes are in! Please join us in congratulating our newly elected class leaders:

🏆 Room 216: GAGE K. 🏆 Room 218: ANGELA A. 🏆 Room 221: KING C. 🏆 Room 223: RHETT B.

We are so proud of ALL our candidates who participated in the debates and showed incredible courage, and communication skills. Each one of you brought amazing ideas to the table! 👏

To our winners: We can't wait to see you lead your classrooms with kindness, creativity, and enthusiasm. Your classmates believe in you! 💙

09/03/2026

📚 Parent Academy is Here! 📚

Greenville County Schools invites you to join us for FREE workshops designed to support families at every stage! Choose virtual OR in-person attendance.

🧘 Conflict to Calm: De-Escalation Strategies. Learn practical techniques to navigate challenging moments with your child.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Empowering Families: Navigating Special Education. Get the tools and knowledge you need to advocate for your child's educational needs.

🛤️ Their Future, Their Plan! Navigating the Road to Adulthood! Help your student prepare for life after high school (IN PERSON at MT Anderson).

📅 Multiple Sessions Available:

September 16, 2026
November 19, 2026
January 12, 2027
March 10, 2027
Sessions offered at 9:00am, 12:00pm, and 6:00pm to fit YOUR schedule!

📍 In-person location: MT Anderson, 100 Blassingame Rd, Greenville, SC 29605

✨ Register today or join us virtually!

09/03/2026

🏈 IT'S COLLEGE COLORS DAY TOMORROW! 🏈

Get ready to show your team spirit this Friday! Whether you're repping your favorite college team or rocking your Washington Center gear, let's fill our halls with school pride! 💙💛❤️💚

Wear your college colors and let's celebrate football season the right way! 🎉

Who's your team? Drop it in the comments! 👇