Wellington Christian School

01/23/2014

Come out and join WCS families on Saturday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. for a night of music, food, and fun for all ages. Our MC for the evening will be WAY FM's Danielle Madsen. We are proud of the community of parents, students, and alumni that we have around us. They created the "Save the High" campaign throughout their Christmas break which included reaching out to local TV news, newspapers, and radio stations. Working together they organized a music concert to benefit the school and invite the public to learn more about our WCS. Admission for the event is $20 for ages 2 and up. We hope you can join us! For more information about the event, please contact Lainie Guthrie at [email protected] and also visit the Event Page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1411661829075291/

01/21/2014

The Great Charity Challenge is on! Here is a chance for us to win a potion of the $50,000 prize. Don't forget to vote for Wellington PTA/PTO/PTSA group!
http://www.ftigreatcharitychallenge.com/home/vote

We chose 32 local charities will compete for over $1.5 million at the 2012 FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge. Vote online for your charity to win additional money. Prizes will be distributed at the end of the event on February 17, 2012.

01/21/2014

SAVE OUR HIGHSCHOOL CONCERT EVENT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 7:00 P.M.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY WCS PARENTS/STUDENTS/ALUMNI

Come out and support our school and enjoy a musical event that was coordinated and but together by WCS parents, students, and alumni. There will be music, food, vendors, and children's activities.

The concert even will be held on our WCS Campus. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Onsite parking will be available and don't forget to bring your blanket or chairs to sit and enjoy the music.

Admission is $20 and it goes directly to the Save Our Highschool fund. For event information, please contact Lainie Guthrie at [email protected]

Here is the link for the full page event flyer.
http://www.wellingtonchristian.org/about-us/docs/flyer_concert1CLR.pdf

01/21/2014

WCS HOMECOMING WEEK INFORMATION
JANUARY 21-24

Tuesday, January 21
HS Only – Tacky Tourist Day
Elementary/MS - School Uniforms

Wednesday, January 22
HS Only – Pajama Day
(no nightgowns, shirts with sleeves and long pants only)
Elementary/MS - School Uniforms

MS/HS - BBQ Lunch – Bring $ for hamburger/cheeseburger/hot
dog lunch OR bag lunch from home; no cafeteria food for MS/HS

HS - Powder Puff Game, 2:00 p.m.*

BBQ LUNCH MENU & PRICES
Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers $3.00
Hot Dogs $2.00
Drinks (soda & water) $1.00
Chips $1.00
Ice Cream Cookies $2.00

Thursday, January 23
HS Only - Dress Up For Your Float Day
9th – Finding Nemo
10th – Monsters, Inc.
11th - Up
12th – Toy Story
Elementary/MS - School Uniforms

School-wide Float Parade – 2:00 p.m.*

Friday, January 24
MS/HS-School Colors Day (navy blue, hunter green, gold or yellow)
Elementary - Spirit Day attire

PEP Rally - MS/HS (5th grade invited also), 2:00 p.m.
Homecoming Court Presentation, 6:00 p.m.*
Basketball Game, 7:00 p.m. *
NHS HS Dance immediately following game

Students choosing not to participate in Dress up Days must wear school uniform clothing. WCS dress code rules apply on all days. Please see the WCS Student/Parent Handbook for specifics.

The following clothing items are not allowed: flip-flops, spaghetti straps, bare backs or midriffs, halter tops, tank tops, plunging necklines, short shorts or dresses; low heeled shoes only and no graphics on T-shirts unless Christian themed; no torn or ripped jeans.

*Families are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Janet Ratty, 793-1017, ext. 2617

01/10/2014

Due to widespread flooding and continuing flash flood warnings, Palm Beach County schools are closed today. WCS Policy is to follow county decisions on weather closures to ensure the safety of students and faculty. As a result, WCS is closed for all teachers and staff.

01/06/2014

Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow morning, K-12 students will be allowed to wear plain, blue jeans in addition to their regular uniform choices. If students do not have plain, blue jeans they must wear regular uniform bottoms.

Please note students have appropriate cold weather uniform choices available to them. Tuesday's uniform exception is being made because it has been a warm winter and this is expected to be a very short cold spell. Students should not expect to be able to wear jeans on future cold days should the weather shift to a more generally cool pattern.

12/20/2013

The high school support page is now active at
http://www.wellingtonchristian.org/supportwcs/pledge.cfm.

Please note that for now, HS donations must be submitted to the school office by check to ensure they are deposited to the restricted account. You may also pledge the amount you will contribute by January 31, 2014 if the full $1.6 million dollar goal is reached. All donations for the HS fund will be returned if the HS is closed for 2014-15.

WCS is able to accept donations of appreciated stock. For more information please call the school business office.

12/19/2013

Wellington Christian School Seeks Donors

The community of students and parents of Wellington Christian School are engaged in a fundraising drive to save their high school program. As a result of the enrollment decline shared by all private schools during the economic downturn and the slow recovery in enrollment since, operating a strongly college preparatory high school in Wellington has presented a financial burden to the rest of the organization.

The school constituents are currently seeking gifts and contributions of $1.6 million to restore the school to a sustainable level of cash reserves and to restructure the organization to see it continue as the only private Christian school in Wellington. Otherwise, the school will begin the 2014-15 school year continuing the strong program for students from two years old through eighth grade.

Wellington Christian School is a ministry of Wellington Presbyterian Church and has been part of the Wellington community for over thirty years with 500 students and a mission to teach students to be lifelong thinkers, learners, and readers equipped to know and serve God and enjoy him forever. The school families and administration ask any potential supporters to contact the school office (561) 793-1017.

12/18/2013

This was written by a parent of one of this year's graduating seniors.

Why did you choose WCS?
I chose WCS for my son because of the family like atmosphere I sensed as soon as I stepped on campus. I loved that it was smaller and once he was in the classroom, the nurturing and true caring for my son was immediately felt. As he moved into MS/HS, the nurturing was different—it has been a mentoring that has moved him from 6th grade to his Senior year. The teachers know him, have counseled him, coached him; understood where he was as a student and person and set an example to help him grow in confidence, stretch himself to try/achieve things that he may never have believed were possible. He is so well prepared for college—I truly believe (like many students before him) he will arrive on whatever campus he chooses and say, “Is this it?” WCS, the teachers throughout every year—have been a part of preparing him spiritually, academically, mentally. He has never been “just another student”. Oh.. and don’t forget the now required "Student Resumes". Colleges will not care if your child attended a school with thousands of students and was among hundreds of kids vying for that spot on the . They want to see the applicants involved, leading. AT WCS, if your child has the desire, the opportunities are there. Could there be more…sure.. but that comes when families commit to stay and grow the school. Higher enrollment and retention means more “stuff” for our kids… but even today—there is so much for them—if they have a desire—there is opportunity. Remember why you chose WCS… choose to stay and be a part of helping to grow the school, insure its future and be the voice that adds those things you may want today for your children but give up because the foundation and academics and what is there today is great—and can be better. We need families to stay and be a part of the growth.

12/18/2013

Parents were stunned Tuesday night when they were told that Wellington Christian School might be closing grades 9-12 at the end of this school year.

12/18/2013