
🥧 3.14 reasons to love our WCES cafeteria ladies...but honestly, we lost count!
Happy (early) Pi Day from the best pastry chefs in the county!
Our WCES cafeteria ladies did it again! To help us celebrate PI day (a day early) they served the students and staff a variety of pies!
Yes, homemade pies- Apple, Chocolate Chess, Lemon Ice box, Chocolate Custard Pie, Chocolate Chip, Chess, and Banana!
And here's what makes this even more remarkable: these incredible women purchased every single ingredient, supplied every single material, and covered every single cost entirely out of their own pockets. Four generous, big-hearted ladies who wanted to do something special for our kids and staff because that's exactly who they are.
We are so thankful to have these Pastry Chefs at West Carroll Elementary!
Thank you Shelia, Tina, Kay, and Hope, you help make our school extra special. 🍎🍫🍋
#PiDay #WestCarrollElementary #WCSSD

Using problem-solving, teamwork, and a little imagination, the young engineers carefully planned their traps. The excitement continued as students created colorful “Wanted” posters that now decorate the school hallways, warning that a sneaky leprechaun may be on the loose.
Will anyone catch the leprechaun? 🍀
Submitted by Cindy Smith




On 3.14, we will celebrate Pi Day. Although we won't be in school on March 14th, Mrs. Robinson's classes celebrated in the most delicious way possible, with our very own mini pies!
We kicked things off with the story of Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi and then got to work like true mathematicians! Students measured circumference, found center points, diameters, and radii. Using this information, each student wrote their very own formulas based on their discoveries! 📏📐
But the real magic? Using string cut to the length of each circle's circumference, students kept cutting diameter-length pieces… and every single time, they were left with 3 whole cuts and a little piece left over. Time after time. Circle after circle.
That little leftover piece? That's the moment it all clicked. THAT'S why pi = 3.1415…
Students didn't just learn about pi. They discovered it just like mathematicians did thousands of years ago. We couldn't be more proud of these junior high and elementary problem-solvers! 🎉
#PiDay #March14 #WCSSD

Last week, our Advanced Art students traveled to University of Tennessee at Martin to participate in UTM College Art Day. This was a wonderful opportunity that allowed students to enter work into a juried art show, take various art classes, and socialize with other art students from the West Tennessee area. Our students were able to take classes such as: Figure Drawing, Sculpture, Print Making, and Theatre.
West Carroll brought home two awards from the juried art show! 3rd place in Mixed Media as well as Honorable Mention in Sculpture. We are so proud of our Art program and our students for representing West Carroll so well!
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #WCSSD #WestCarroll









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The WC 3-2-1 Update for March is out! From academic celebrations to new programs, check out what WC Students have been doing this month! Read it here: wcssd.org/321

Classes are offered Tuesday OR Thursday evenings from 5:30–7:30, so you can pick the day that works best for your family. Contact kmingle@unitedway.tn.org or 731-265-6675 to register.


Students in Mrs. Lisa Brown’s third-grade class were busy solving mysteries this week as they participated in an engaging math lesson focused on Tennessee Math Standard 3.NF.A.1. The lesson challenged students to explore fractions as parts of a whole by acting as “Fraction Detectives.”
Students worked together to break apart shapes and objects into equal pieces. The goal of the lesson was to help students understand that a fraction represents one or more equal parts of a whole that has been divided into equal sections.
After the lesson, students worked in small groups at learning stations. At one station, students used a pizza pan to sort “food” fraction magnets to make a whole. At the other stations students quizzed one another using flash cards, worked to complete fraction games on their computers, and participated in a fraction scavenger hunt.
By the end of the lesson, students were confidently explaining fractions and demonstrating their understanding with drawings and models. The interactive activities helped turn what can sometimes be a difficult concept into a fun and memorable learning experience.
“This lesson was designed to help students build a strong foundation for future math learning,” shared Mrs. Lisa Brown, 3rd grade Math/Science. “This was a very exciting week and the children enjoyed learning about fractions!”







🏐 8th Grade Night Tonight! 🏐
Join us as we celebrate our 8th grade volleyball players tonight. These athletes will be honored between the JV and Varsity matches as we recognize their hard work and dedication to the program.
📍 JV Match begins at 5:30 PM
Come out and support our team and help us celebrate our 8th graders!

We are grateful for the support of our community and appreciate each guest who helped make Read Across America Week at WCES such a success.
Thank you to our guest readers: Ms. Donna Ward, Mrs. Pamela Joyner, Mrs. Teresa Norton, Mrs. Claudia Argo, Mrs. Terry Cupples, Mrs. Betty Wallace, Mrs. Lynn Grimes, Mandy Drewery, Dr. Adam Douglas, Anastin McAlin, Jasmine Dodd, Emma O'Brian, Meri Dodd


A special thank you goes to the many community readers who took time from their busy schedules to visit WCP and read to our students. They helped bring stories to life and filled the school with enthusiasm and joy.
School librarian Mrs. Karen shared her appreciation for the support, saying, “When our community comes together to read with our students, it shows them that books matter. We hope these moments spark curiosity and inspire our children to become lifelong readers.”





As one teacher joked, “Whoever said school isn’t fun clearly hasn’t visited kindergarten at WCP.”
Submitted by Cindy B Smith








At West Carroll our readers shined bright!
We celebrated Seuss with giggles and cheer,
And Read Across America for the first time this year!
We read and we read—oh we read quite a lot!
In classrooms and corners—each cozy book spot.
With cupcakes so sweet and stories so fun,
Our reading adventures had only begun!
We gave away prizes—hip, hip, hooray!
For readers who turned page after page.
An EXTRA big thank-you (let’s give them a cheer!)
To Centennial Bank for sponsoring this year!
Your kindness and support helped make it grand—
With happy young readers all across the land.
The more that we read, the more we all grow—
And West Carroll’s love for books continues to glow!
Thank you to everyone who made WCJSHS Read Across America Week so wonderful! Check out our daily West Carroll Junior High and High School Read Across America trivia winners from the week!




We’re continuing our Senior Sunday series by highlighting six more members of the Class of 2026. These seniors have worked hard, created great memories, and made their mark on West Carroll. Join us in celebrating them as they finish their final year as War Eagles!
Seniors, if you’d like to be featured, check your Google Classroom and complete the Senior Sunday form. We want to celebrate every one of you this year.
📸: Amy Bratton Photography www.amybrattonphotography.com
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #WCSSD #WestCarroll






West Carroll Elementary School recently celebrated Read Across America Week with a variety of fun and engaging activities designed to promote a love of reading among students.
Throughout the week, students participated in themed dress-up days and school wide contests centered on literacy. The dress-up schedule included Dress as Your Favorite Character Monday, Hat Day Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Pajama Day Thursday, and Favorite USA Apparel Friday. Each day, grade-level winners were selected to recognize creativity and participation.
In addition to the themed days, homeroom classes competed to see who could read the most books and earn the most Accelerated Reader points during the week. The top homeroom in each grade level received a special reward for their reading efforts.
Students also took part in a bookmark design contest and a creative activity decorating the iconic hat from The Cat in the Hat. A highlight of the week was the generosity of the WCES cafeteria staff, who donated books so that every student received one of their own to take home.
Read Across America Week concluded with guest readers visiting classrooms to share stories with students.




Pre-K & Kindergarten
Cap & Gown Pictures
March 31st
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Money and orders due March 18th.

Students received books during lunch on March 3 and 4, giving each child the chance to take home a new book of their own. This generous effort supported the school’s focus on literacy and gave students another reason to keep reading beyond the classroom.
West Carroll Elementary is grateful to the WCES cafeteria staff for the care they show students every day and for the meaningful way they supported this celebration of reading.


🎓 Student of the Month: Kahli Baum, Senior
🍎 Employee of the Month: Tammy Davis
🤝 Supporter of the Month: Amy Bratton Photography
Each of these individuals reflects the pride, dedication, and positive spirit that make West Carroll special. We appreciate the effort, leadership, and support they bring to our school every day.
Congratulations to our Eagles of the Month!
📸: Amy Bratton Photography
#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #WCSSD #WestCarroll


