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The Wildcat Fam Jam

Week of August 24, 2026

The WildcatFam JamWeek of August 24, 2026
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Mission Statement Mission Statement

Our mission is to create a strong academic foundation within a safe learning environment where empowered students acquire the necessary tools to become self-confident, problem solvers, critical thinkers, and contributing members of our community.

Vision Statement Vision Statement

Our vision is to provide a safe environment where students are encouraged and inspired to work collaboratively and build on individual strengths in order to become productive citizens and life-long learners.

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🎶🎸WAYE Will ROCK This Year!💞🐾 🎶🎸WAYE Will ROCK This Year!💞🐾

7.1K views · 110 reactions | 🐾❤️Wildcats are ready to ROCK this...

7.1K views · 110 reactions | 🐾❤️Wildcats are ready to ROCK this...

🐾❤️Wildcats are ready to ROCK this year!!! 🎸🐾

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Upcoming Dates 🗓️ Upcoming Dates 🗓️

24 Aug, Mon

  • First Day of School for 1st - 5th Graders

26 Aug, Wed and 27 Aug, Thurs

  • Staggered Entry for PreK and Kindergarten students

28 Aug, Fri

  • ALL PreK and Kindergarten students attend with our 1st-5th graders!

31 Aug, Mon

  • K-5 BOY Benchmark Window Open (mClass, STAR, No Red Ink) (August 31-September 16)
  • BOE Work Session, OHRC, 6-7pm

1 Sep, Tue

  • Attendance Awareness Month (September 1-September 30)
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7 Sep, Mon

  • Labor Day - No School

8 Sep, Tue

  • PTO Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm

9 Sep, Wed

  • BOG 3

10 Sep, Thu

  • BOG 3 Make ups (Day 1/2)

11 Sep, Fri

  • BOG 3 Make ups (Day 2/2)

14 Sep, Mon

  • Grandparents Lunch Week - More Info Coming Soon!
  • BOE Meeting, 6-7pm

16 Sep, Wed

  • Last Day of BOY Assessments
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PTO PTO

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High Country STEM - Strategies That Engage Minds High Country STEM - Strategies That Engage Minds

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Melissa Street, Principal

📩 melissastreet@burke.k12.nc.us

📍 325 Conley Road, Morganton, NC, 28655

📞 828-584-0632

🌐 wayes.burke.k12.nc.us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WAYEgoCats

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waye_wildcats/

W. A. Young Elementary
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