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10 Reasons Waynewood Stands Out

Waynewood Elementary School is a welcoming community that serves students in grades K-6. With a focus on fostering a love of learning, Waynewood provides a strong foundation in core subjects while also offering a variety of enrichment opportunities. The school's dedicated teachers and staff create a supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, Waynewood prepares students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. 
 

Academic Excellence

Waynewood students strive to achieve academic excellence through rigorous curriculum and opportunities.  As a result, Waynewood students scored well above the state average on  both reading and math Standards of Learning Assessments.

Unique Programs

Waynewood has several unique programs, including a robust full time Advanced Academic Program and Enhanced Autism Classes.

Robust Enrichment Opportunities

Waynewood also offers a variety of enrichment opportunities through the PTA  before and after school.  We have a chess club, drama class, Girls on the Run program, Running is Elementary, a gardening club, and other various opportunities throughout the year.

Waynewood is a Strong Community

Waynewood has a variety of community events for students and families to participate in throughout the year.  They include a Back to School Family Picnic, Fall Fun Night, a Thanksgiving Luncheon, the Gobbler Gallop Fun Run, BINGO Night, a Spelling Bee, the Spring Fling, Around the World with Wayne, the Running is Elementary Track Meet at West Potomac High School, and Movie Nights.

Waynewood Welcomes Military Families

Waynewood was one of the first schools in Virginia to receive the Purple Star Award.  We recently earned the Purple Star 3rd Award.  The Purple Star award is given to schools who demonstrate a commitment to military families.  Waynewood offers a military club for students to

 connect with other military families. We have student ambassadors that welcome military connected students when they arrive.  We also have a military representative on the PTA who helps to ensure military connected families are up to date with all the community activities.  We have a Military and Family Life Counselor that works with our military connected students to ensure they feel connected and valued in our school community.

Waynewood has a Strong and Supportive PTA

We have a very active PTA that supports our school in many ways.  One way is through facility improvements.  Recent PTA improvements include the addition of a walking path, raised garden beds in the courtyard, a weather station, a composter, and several shade structures. 

The PTA actively supports the school through planning community events, working with teachers to support classroom instruction, and fostering a strong community and school partnership.

Waynewood is a Modern Learning Environment

Waynewood was fully renovated from 2017-2019.  The Renovation included a two story addition, technology updates, an expanded cafeteria, library and gym. There was also a beautiful outdoor courtyard space that was added to the grounds. 

Waynewood is Committed to Environmental Stewardship

We are proud to have received Energy Star recognition for three consecutive years. Our school participates in the Get2Green program, which focuses on energy conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable practices. Through the Get2Green program, our students learn about environmental issues and take action to make a positive impact on our planet.

As part of our commitment to green initiatives, Waynewood has been selected to join the Solar Panel Project.  This project aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce our environmental footprint.  By harnessing the power of the sun, we’re taking steps toward a more sustainable future.  

Waynewood Empowers Students to be Critical and Creative Thinkers

Waynewood offers an innovative Lab special where students in K-6 have opportunities

 to engage in a variety of problem solving tasks and activities.  These activities include Lego Robotics, coding, and critical and creative thinking skills.  These tasks are tied to the Portrait of a Graduate attributes.

Waynewood Values The Strength of its Volunteers

School volunteers play a crucial role in enhancing the daily educational experience for students. By donating their time and talents, volunteers can support teachers, assist with classroom activities, and provide enrichment opportunities. They can also help with administrative tasks and organizing and running school events. Volunteers not only contribute to the academic success of students but also foster a positive and supportive school environment.

Waynewood Elementary School is more than just a school--it's a place where young minds are nutured, and spirits are uplifted.  Together we learn, grow, and make an impact.