Wintergreen Schools

09/03/2026

Wintergreen Schools have done it AGAIN!

We’re excited to share that both Wintergreen has EXCEEDED GROWTH on the NC EOGs for the 3rd straight year.

What does that mean? Simply put, our students grew academically more than expected this year.

EOG scores are only one piece of the puzzle, but this is definitely something worth celebrating. It reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the continued support of our Wintergreen families.

We are incredibly proud of our Gators and Eagles!

Two schools. One Wintergreen family. EXCEEDED GROWTH!

08/30/2026

Greetings, Wintergreen Families!

First and foremost, thank you for making our first week of school such a success! Our Eagles and Gators were excited to be back in the building and we are grateful for your continued partnership and support as we work together to ensure a safe, positive, and successful learning environment for all students.

Please review the following important reminders and updates.

Morning Arrival & Car Line Reminders

Doors open at 7:25 AM.

The tardy bell rings at 7:50 AM.

We understand that the beginning of the school year can be a busy adjustment for families. Therefore, official tardies will begin on Monday, September 14th.

Tardies will be recorded for any student arriving on campus after 8:30 AM.

Kiss & Go Lines – Primary and Intermediate

Car riders may begin exiting vehicles at 7:20 AM once staff are on duty. Students should remain in their vehicles until staff are present. Please place your vehicle in park while students are unloading.

For safety, no left-hand turns are permitted into the Primary Entrance between 7:20–8:00 AM, Monday through Friday. We appreciate your cooperation as this helps keep our traffic flow smooth and safe.

Bus Lot Drop-Off

Parents may drop students off in the bus lot after 7:35 AM unless a bus is unloading or arriving late.

Please do not line up for Bus Lot drop-off before 7:35 AM, as early arrivals are causing traffic congestion.

At 7:50 AM, students must enter through the office and receive a tardy pass.

Bus Transportation

Our team has worked hard to provide bus numbers, stop locations, and estimated pick-up and drop-off times. If you need assistance, please call the school and ask for Mrs. Kimberley Gilbert, Assistant Principal (WGP).

Please remember:

Students should be at their designated bus stop 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

Buses may arrive up to 15 minutes after the listed time.

We do not provide door-to-door transportation. All students must be at their designated bus stop.

Labels & Car Tags

Please label book bags, lunch boxes, devices, and other personal belongings with your child’s first name, last name, and grade level.

If your child forgets a lunch, book bag, device, or another necessary item, please plan to deliver it to the school by 9:30 AM. Items dropped off after 9:30 AM will not be accepted unless approved by administration.

Afternoon Pick-Up & Dismissal

Afternoon pick-up requires a car hang tag. For safety, students will only be released to vehicles displaying the appropriate tag.

If you do not have a car tag, you will need to come into the office with identification in order to pick up your child.

Afternoon walk-ups are not permitted. All afternoon pick-ups must take place through the Kiss & Go lane.

Student dismissal time is 2:30 PM. Students cannot be checked out during the last 20 minutes of the school day, after 2:10 PM.

The process of moving approximately 1,600 children in an orderly and safe manner is critical. For student safety and accountability, we ask that all families support this procedure.

Practice Fire Drill

This Wednesday, September 2nd, we will conduct a practice fire drill.

These are routine safety practices that help prepare our students and staff for emergency situations. We wanted to make you aware in advance so that you may talk with your child beforehand if needed.

Our goal is to prepare students without overwhelming them.

A friendly reminder that our schoolwide Independence Day begins this Monday, August 31st. All students are expected to walk to class independently, with the assistance of staff members strategically placed throughout our hallways. Rest assured, our scholars are in good hands. We are excited to continue building independence, confidence, and responsibility in our Eagles and Gators.

Pre-K Families: By law, Pre-K parents/guardians are required to walk their children to class and sign them in.

Labor Day Reminder

School will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

Thank you again for your continued partnership, patience, and support as we begin another great school year together. We are excited about what is ahead and are grateful to have such supportive families behind our students and staff.

Go Eagles and Gators!

Dr. Briney

08/28/2026

Greetings Wintergreen families!

A friendly reminder that our schoolwide Independence Day starts this Monday, August 31st.

All students are expected to walk to class independently with the assistance of our staff members placed strategically throughout our hallways.

Rest assured, our scholars are in good hands!

*Pre-K families, by law, are required to walk their children to class and sign them in.

08/26/2026

We’re Off to a Great Start, WGP Families!

We have loved welcoming our students back to campus and seeing so many smiling faces!

We’re excited to have all of our kindergarteners on campus tomorrow!
Here are a few friendly reminders for PM car dismissal:

🚗 Please make sure you are using your designated grade-level dismissal lane, if you arrive before 2:30.

Right Lane: Kindergarten
Middle Lane: 1st Grade
Left Lane: 2nd Grade

Picking up multiple grade levels?
Please use the lane for your oldest child’s grade.

⏰ After 2:30 PM: You may use any lane, choose the shortest available!

Thank you for your patience and grace as we get back into our routines. We appreciate your help in keeping dismissal safe and efficient!

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

Greetings Wintergreen Families,

I hope this message finds you well and that everyone enjoyed a wonderful summer! This is Dr. Briney, Principal of Wintergreen Schools, with your Wintergreen Weekly updates.

We are thrilled to officially kick off the 2026-2027 school year tomorrow. A BIG thank you to all who joined us for Open House this past Thursday. The hugs, smiles, and excitement we saw from our students made it clear that they are ready to be back in the classroom and ready to learn!

Morning Arrival & Car Line Reminders
Doors open at 7:25 AM
Tardy Bell rings at 7:50 AM

We understand the start of gthe school year can be quiet busy, therefore, tardies will offically begin on Monday, September 14th. With that said, tardies will be recorded for any student arriving on campus past 8:30 AM starting Monday, August 24th.

Car riders in the Kiss and Go lines (Primary and Intermediate) may begin exiting vehicles at 7:20 AM, once staff are on duty. Students should remain in cars until staff are present. Please put your car in park while students are unloading.

For safety, no left-hand turns are permitted into the Primary Entrance from 7:20–8:00 AM, Monday–Friday. We appreciate your cooperation, as this keeps our traffic flow smooth and safe.

Bus Lot: Parents may drop off students in the bus lot after 7:35 each morning unless a bus is unloading or is arriving late. At 7:50, students must enter at the office, and receive a tardy pass.

First Day of School
We know tomorrow will bring a mix of excitement and nerves for both children and parents. Families may walk students (K–5) to class during the first week of school. Overflow parking is available at Eastern Carolina Village and Farm Museum as well as across the street at the Alice Keene Community Center. If parking across the street, please us the crosswalk as the safety of our students and families is our top priority.

Beginning Monday, August 31st Wintergreen Schools will celebrate Independence Day as students will transition to class on their own, supported by our staff stationed throughout the hallways.

Bus Transportation
Our team has worked hard to provide bus numbers, stop locations, and estimated pickup/drop-off times. If you need help, please call the school and ask for Mrs. Kimberley Gilbert, Assistant Principal (WGP).

Please have students at their stop 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Be prepared for buses to arrive up to 15 minutes after the listed time.

The first couple of week always comes with a few hiccups so we thank you in advance for your patience as drivers learn routes. If a stop is missed, please bring your child to school and notify our admin team so we can correct it quickly.

Reminder: We do not provide door-to-door transportation; all students must be at their designated stop.

Lanyards, Labels & Car Tags
Students should begin wearing the lanyards distributed at Open House tomorrow and every day moving forward. (If your child did not receive one, they will get it tomorrow.) Please label book bags, lunch boxes, and other items with first name, last name, and grade level.

I kindly ask that if your child forgets their lunch, bookbag, device, or anything of the sort please plan on delivering those items to school by 9:30 AM. Items dropped after 9:30 AM will not be accepted unless approved by administration.

Afternoon pickup requires a car hang tag. For safety, students will only be released to vehicles with tags. Without one, you will need to come into the office with identification in order to pick your child up. Afternoon walk-ups are not permitted; all pick-ups must take place in the Kiss and Go lane.

Student dismissal time is 2:30 PM. Students cannot be checked out during the last 20 minutes of school (after 2:10). The process of moving approximately 1,600 children in an orderly and safe manner is critical. For student safety and accountability, we ask that parents support this procedure.

Opening Day Photos
We’d love to see your smiling faces! Tomorrow, I’ll post a Welcome Back message on our Wintergreen Schools page. Please share your child’s first-day photo in the comments!

Holiday Reminder
School will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

We thank you in advance for your understanding, patience, and grace as the opening week of school is always a busy and exciting time. With the intake and dismissal of more than 1,600 students, there may be a few delays and adjustments as we work to ensure that every child arrives and departs safely. We truly appreciate your support and partnership as we begin this school year together

We are excited to begin this journey with you and look forward to a fantastic year ahead!

08/20/2026

Please join us in giving a warm Wintergreen Gator welcome to the newest member of our school family!

08/19/2026

Greetings Wintergreen families!

We are HIRING!

08/19/2026

🍎 Kindergarten Staggered Enrollment✏️

We are excited to welcome our newest kindergraten students and families to Wintergreen Primary!

To help our kindergarten students have a smooth and successful start, we will begin the year with a 3-day staggered enrollment. During these three days, kindergarten students will attend one assigned day in a smaller group setting.

This gives our teachers an opportunity to:
Get to know each child individually
Introduce classroom routines and expectations
Help students become comfortable with their new school
Create a positive and welcoming start to kindergarten

Please be sure to check your child's information for their assigned staggered enrollment day.

Kindergarten, here we come! 💚