The Wildcat Fam Jam
Week of September 14, 2026
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
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.
Attendance
Upcoming Dates 🗓️
mClass Window August 31 - September 15
September - Attendance Awareness Month
Grandparents Lunch Week September 14 - September 18
14 Sep, Mon
- Annual United Way Campaign Begins
- 2nd Grade Grandparents Lunch, 11:50-12:15pm
- 5th Grade Grade Grandparents Lunch, 12:30-1pm
- BOE Meeting, 6-7pm
15 Sep, Tue
- 3rd Grade + 3rd/4th Combo Grandparents Lunch, 12:15-12:45pm
16 Sep, Wed
- 1st Grade Grandparents Lunch, 11:20-11:45 am
- 4th Grade Grandparents Lunch, 11:40-12:05pm
- Last Day of BOY assessments
17 Sep, Thu
- Dilda Grandparents Lunch - IN CLASSROOM, 11:05-11:30am
- Morrow Grandparents Lunch, 11:05-11:30am
- Ball Grandparents Lunch, 12-12:25pm
- PTO - Back to School Dance, 2:30-4pm
18 Sep, Fri
- Pre K Grandparents Lunch, 11:20-11:45am
- Kindergarten Grandparents Lunch, 11:30-11:55am
22 Sep, Tue
- Interim Reports sent home
- Fall Title I Curriculum Family Night, 5:30-7pm
24 Sep, Thurs
- Special Superhero Birthday Party - for one of our very special Wildcats! - wear your favorite Superhero gear!
25 Sep, Fri
- Teacher Assistant Appreciation Day
- 📸 Fall Picture Day (Room 214)
- School PTO Appreciation Day
Yearbook Picture Day! 📸 September 25, 2026
High Country STEM - Strategies That Engage Minds
Melissa Street, Principal
📩 melissastreet@burke.k12.nc.us
📍 325 Conley Road, Morganton, NC, 28655
📞 828-584-0632
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WAYEgoCats
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waye_wildcats/