Wakefield K-12 School

Mr. Gower is the new A/V Tech Communications teacher, and he has a big caseload! To help, he has students working on multiple projects in the same class. Yesterday, his students completed photography education courses, took photos around the school, and learned how to run a successful sports/activities media day, which they plan to hold later in the year. Stay tuned! #Celebrate379

Mrs. Hughes' culinary arts students have been talking about recipes to start the year. Yesterday, students tried their hand at writing a recipe for a grilled cheese sandwich. Then, Mrs. Hughes attempted to follow their recipes exactly as written. Students learned how important it is to have precise, detailed instructions! #Celebrate379

Wakefield alums, do any of these faces look familiar? A group of teacher retirees gathered at the Bomber Grind today to meet new principal Rob Leis, and hear from Superintendent Brett Nelson about bond updates, enrollment figures, new hires, and more. Some legendary staff members were in attendance, and they had some legendary stories! #Celebrate

Mrs. Judy's K-1 class has been working on their leadership skills! During a teamwork activity this week, they practiced Habit 6: Synergize. Together is better! #Celebrate379

Being healthy is not just about getting bigger and stronger. It's also about staying flexible! Every Thursday is Mobility Day in Mr. Freeman's strength and conditioning classes. He incorporates stretches into his workout routine. #Celebrate379

One part of the Leader In Me character education program includes giving each student classroom jobs. The goal is to help each student feel valued and part of their classroom and school community while also feeling pride in accomplishing goals each day. Some of Mr. Yenni's classroom jobs include:

Plant Water Engineers
Window Washer Technician
Weather Anchor
Tech Gurus
Floor Sweeper Architect
Library Organizer
Pencil Sharpener Master
Desk Inspectors
Whiteboard Cleaner
#Celebrate379

Mrs. Woolever is the new WMS/WHS science teacher and is doing a great job! For her Chemistry bellringer activity today, her students paired up and answered this question. Do you know the answer? #Celebrate379

Got i-Ready? Wakefield 5th graders have completed their I-Ready Math Diagnostic and are now working on their I-Ready path daily to build their math knowledge.

i-Ready Math is one of many tools our teachers use to help students grow and succeed. Students spend very little time on a screen each week, so when they do, it needs to be highly instructional. Teachers use i-Ready insights to identify individual needs, guide small-group instruction, and provide hands-on learning opportunities. #Celebrate379

You are invited to Mr. Nelson's next community conversation tour stop! #Celebrate379

Mr. Yenni's 5th graders are tackling the Leader In Me curriculum. Yesterday, they collaborated and composed their class motto!
"OUR FUN & COOL 5TH GRADE CLASS IS KIND, CALM, AND SUPER SMART!
Students repeat this motto every morning while acting it out. #Celebrate379

Mrs. Judy's K-1 class has been busy getting to know each other! Yesterday they participated in an activity called "Find a Friend". They worked on their communication skills and name writing! They interacted with one another, asking and answering questions in order to find friends who enjoy various activities. #Celebrate379

One of Mrs. Blackburn's first assignments in her speech class was for students to get to know one another more deeply through a "Getting To Know You" speech. Students interview a partner and then present what they learned to the rest of the class. #Celebrate379

Sometimes it can be challenging working at each student's level, especially when you are teaching a 2nd and 3rd combo class. Mrs. Trembath uses small group rotations to help with this. These groups include reading, spelling, and Lexia Reading independent work. Each group rotates during the week so every student can access Mrs. Trembath, and she can work with them at their level. #Celebrate379

Mr. Yenni’s 5th graders enjoyed drawing and painting “Picasso” portraits during the first week of school. He uses it as a reminder that “Every child is an artist!” #Celebrate379

It's time for some staff vs. students pickleball! FYI, the teachers won both games! #Celebrate379

Mr. McDonald is the new K-12 P.E. teacher at Wakefield. He is already fitting in well and getting his students (like the 6th grade class) to be competitive and have fun at the same time! #Celebrate379

Today, students discovered some important factors of teamwork during a puzzle activity in Mrs. Bybee's math classes.

She initially took away two things they often take for granted: communication and a clear goal. Students worked in small groups to solve a puzzle, but at first they were not allowed to talk, and they didn't even know what the finished puzzle was supposed to look like.

Students quickly realized that effective communication, a shared goal, and teamwork are essential for success! #Celebrate379

New principal Mr. Leis has jumped right in to help in multiple ways during his first few days with the kids, including photobombing class photos! #Celebrate379

Today, students discovered some important factors of teamwork during a puzzle activity in Mrs. Bybee's. math classes.

She initially took away two things they often take for granted: communication and a clear goal. Students worked in small groups to solve a puzzle, but at first they were not allowed to talk, and they didn't even know what the finished puzzle was supposed to look like.

Students quickly realized that effective communication, a shared goal, and teamwork are essential for success! #Celebrate379

It didn't last long because of this morning's rain shower, but these messages greeted staff and students as they walked in! Here is to a GREAT year at Wakefield Schools in 2026-27! #Celebrate379