Lower School Announcements

Written on 06/09/2026
Brianna Akers

For Lower School Parents and Students

Verse of the Week

“He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.”

Psalm 23:2-3

This Week:

  • Summer Camps: Check out our camp list for all the fun things happening at WC this summer! Sign up now!
  • 1st Day School Supply Sale: Order school supply kits here.
  • School Supply List 2026-27: Please see list for all grades here.
  • Summer Reading Assignments:
    • 5th Grade: Wonder by RJ Palacio. You may check out from the library or here is the Amazon link.
    • 6th Grade: Students may choose their own book this year – please see requirements here.
  • School Closet Uniform Sale: Discounts available through the summer. Please see flyer here for sales and codes.
  • Uniform Dress Code: Here are the uniform changes for the 2026-27 school year.
    • What’s Changing
      • Standard crewneck sweatshirt for all students (K–12): Students may now wear a standard logo crewneck sweatshirt in red, white, or grey at all campuses. A uniform polo needs worn under the sweatshirt.
      • More affordable khaki and shorts options: Students may wear chino-style, khaki-colored shorts or pants. Cargo, skinny, and jogger styles are not permitted.
  • What You Can Expect
    • We hope the expanded khaki options are more cost-conscious for families by allowing students to choose any appropriate chino brand. Students no longer need to purchase khakis from only Lands’ End or School Closet.
    • The new standardized crewneck sweatshirt is available at School Closet for $30. This provides a more affordable outerwear option for both Lower and Upper School students.

Coming Up:

  • Summer office hours are posted here.
  • Open House: August 11
  • First Day of School for 2026-27: Thursday & Friday August 13 & 14.
  • Marmon Valley Mother Daughter Weekend: September 11-13
  • Marmon Valley Father Son Weekend: September 18-20

Reminders

  • Hours
    Office Hours | 8 AM – 4 PM
    School Hours | 9 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Attendance (Hotline: 614-410-4343)
    To report an absence, late arrival, or early dismissal before 9 AM on a school day, call the attendance hotline at 614-410-4343. Messages can also be left the night before and will be adjusted in attendance the next day. After 9 AM on a school day, please call the main office at 614-431-8240.
    • Attendance Flowchart: Please note that all excused absences will be marked as “unexcused” until proper documentation is turned in.
    • Extended Absence: If you are aware of a future absence that will be 4+ days, please fill out our Extended Absence Pre-verification Form and turn it in to the office at least a week prior to leaving if possible.
    • Attendance Policies: This is a brief summary of our policies regarding academic integrity and regulated attendance rules. More details can be found in our student handbook beginning on page 27.
  • Chapel
    Parents are welcome to attend any of our chapels during the school year! They are every Thursday in the Lower School Gymnasiums (K-2 starts at 9:05 AM, 3-6 starts at 9:30 AM). Please remember that you must sign in at the Lower School office before going to chapel.
  • Email Grade Notifications
    If you would like to receive an email notification from FACTS when there is a missing or zero entered on your student’s assignments, and to receive a weekly progress report, please follow our instruction page to set it up.
  • Praying Parents Group
    Please join us on the second Monday of each month from 8:45 to9:45 a.m. in the Auditorium on the K-2 Campus. Contact Tisha Nussbaum.
  • Uniforms need to be uniform, so all uniforms must be purchased from School Closet or Land’s End. Over the past couple of years, we have overlooked the pants that have been purchased elsewhere, but this year we will be enforcing the dress code once again. Some reminders:
    • Skirts and jumpers are to be no shorter than 3 inches above the top of the kneecap.
    • The only outerwear pieces allowed to be worn in class are the navy fleece and uniform sweaters.
    • Socks, tights, and leggings are to be white, black, gray, or navy with no pattern/print.
    • Shoes must be closed toe/closed heel – no crocs.
    • Please see the handbook for all the details on dress code (beginning on page 16).
  • Drop Off & Pick Up
    • Parents may begin dropping-off students at 8:30am.
    • If you arrive before 8:30am:
      • At K-2, we have plenty of room in the carline.
      • At 3-6, we cannot have any cars in line because we use the same line for buses. At 3-6, if you arrive before 8:30am, you must park in the K-2 parking lot to wait then drive over.
    • All students must be picked up no later than 3:40pm.
    • Shuttle Drop Off Map: If you utilize the morning shuttle at the US, please take a look at this map for drop off location. It is important to follow these routes for the safety of both our students and drivers.
  • Find Out About School Delays & Closures:
    • Subscribe to Text Updates: Directions here.
    • WC App: Updates found under All-School News
    • WC Website: Banner added on the top for delays or cancellation announcements.
    • Parent Hub Tab on WC Website: Announcements with more detailed info.
    • Delays/Cancellations will also be available on local news outlets.

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