This morning, as part of our Red Ribbon Week finale, students in grades 7-12 had the powerful opportunity to hear Johnny’s story, shared by his mother, Laura Stack. Johnny was a bright, talented young man whose life was tragically altered by his use of marijuana products. Unlike in decades past, today’s marijuana contains much higher levels of THC—potent chemicals that can profoundly affect the developing brain. Laura’s heartfelt message urged students to avoid marijuana products and prioritize their physical and mental well-being. Ending Red Ribbon Week with Johnny's story served as a powerful reminder of the importance of making choices that protect our health and our future.
#RedRibbonWeek #JohnnysAmbassadors #WaterfordCares #WUSD
🌟 Happy School Psychology Week! 🌟
This week, we celebrate our amazing school psychologists who provide vital support to our students, families, and staff! 💙 At Waterford USD, we are proud to have psychologists and clinicians available at every site, ensuring every student has access to the care and guidance they need to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.
Thank you to our school psychologists for championing mental health, well-being, and student success! 🌟
#WaterfordCares #WUSD
Happy Dia de los Muertos to all who celebrate!
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Enjoy the feeling of an extra hour of rest tomorrow morning, as clocks fall back an hour tonight with the end of daylight savings time.
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Happy Diwali to all who celebrate!
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Get ready for a Halloween night full of fun and frights! 👻 Our Expanded Learning and Transportation Departments will be there hosting a trunk, along with plenty of other thrills:
✨ Highlights Include:
🎶 Music & Dancing
🚚 Food Trucks
👗 Costume Contest
📅 When: Halloween Night, 6-8 PM
📍 Where: Downtown Waterford
Bring the whole family and enjoy a safe, fun evening packed with entertainment, delicious food, and lots of treats! 🍬
Don’t forget to show off your best costume for a chance to win the contest! 🎃👑
See you there for an unforgettable night of Halloween fun! 🎃👻
#TrunkOrTreat #WUSD #LoveWaterfordCA
Join Beam Circular for a community information meeting on agricultural innovation!
Parents, community members, and local business owners are invited to a special presentation featuring Beam Circular, a leader in agricultural innovation. Discover the future of the BioEconomy, Agriculture, and Manufacturing industries, and learn about the exciting opportunities for quality jobs in these rapidly growing fields.
This presentation is perfect for:
* Workers and business owners in BioEconomy, Agriculture, or Manufacturing
* Orchard owners and managers
* Individuals seeking employment in these fields
* Entrepreneurs
* Parents of students interested in pursuing careers in BioEconomy, Agriculture, or Manufacturing after graduation
Date & Time:
October 30, 2024
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Room 35, LWIS
To attend, please preregister here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/beamccstan
We hope to see you there!
#WUSD
Please note that Waterford Junior High and the Transportation office are currently experiencing a connectivity issue affecting both email and phone communication. We are working closely with Charter to resolve the problem, and expect to have a temporary solution in place by late morning to restore phone services at these locations. In the meantime, if you have any urgent needs, please contact the district office at 209-874-1809. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
You're invited to the ELOP Cultural Showcase!
Join us TODAY, October 24, from 3:30-5:30 at Richard M Moon Primary for the ELOP Cultural Showcase, open to all families in the district. Come enjoy a display of artwork and crafts created during the expanded learning program from students in grades TK-8, and sample a variety of delicious foods at no cost, including spicy Aztec chocolate, blini with cream, stroopwafels, vegetable spring rolls, cornbread, Peruvian nuts, tamales, and hummus. Don’t miss the folklorico dance performance by our students from 4:15-4:30.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
🎉 Get ready, students! Red Ribbon Week is just around the corner! 🎉 Get pumped for an awesome week full of dress-up days, fun activities, and important lessons on how to live a healthy, drug-free life!
#EveryMomentMatters #WaterfordCares
Waterford USD is supporting Operation Hope and Love in collecting new and gently used clothes for victims of hurricane Helen. You can drop off donations in the red trash can outside your school from October 21 until October 31.
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Schools across our district will be participating in The Great ShakeOut today - the world's largest earthquake safety drill.
Find more resources about how to stay safe during an earthquake and how to talk to your children about earthquake safety at
https://www.shakeout.org/
#WaterfordCares #EveryMomentMatters #WUSD
🎃👻 Ready for a Spooky Night? 👻🎃
Join us for some frightful fun at the FFA Haunted Farm this Friday & Saturday from 7-9 PM! 👀 Get your scare on while supporting a great cause!
💀 Admission:
* $3 per person OR
* Donate 2 cans of food to help our food drive! 🥫❤️
Don’t miss out on the thrills and chills—bring your friends and family for a night to remember!
📍 Location: Waterford High School Farm
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
See you there... if you dare! 😱👻 #HauntedFarm #FFAFun #WUSD
🌟 It's National School Lunch Week! 🌟
Did you know? WUSD serves over 219,487 nutritious lunches every school year, at no cost to our families! 🥪🍎 We are proud to ensure that every student has access to healthy meals that fuel their learning and growth. 🙌 Let's celebrate our amazing food service team for making this possible!
#SchoolLunchWeek #WUSDCares
It's cyber safety week! Screen time management tools are an important way for parents to limit the time that their children can look at content on their phones or other devices. There are many from which to choose. Read more about them in these free parental guides: https://www.waterford.k12.ca.us/documents/parents%2F-students/safety-and-wellness/cybersafety/503375
#WaterfordCares #EveryMomentMatters #WUSD #CyberSafetyWeek
Our annual Homecoming Parade kicks off at 1:15 tomorrow, October 11th! We hope to see you there to cheer on our Wildcats!
#Wildcats #WUSD
Save the date for the Cultural Showcase, October 24th!
Families are invited to explore the After School Program and experience the diverse tastes, arts, music, and cultures from around the world.
#EveryMomentMatters #Waterford Cares
Remember to grab a gallon of milk after school on Monday, September 30th from 2-4pm, courtesy of Maureen Lemos and Real California Milk!
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📣 Join us for the Every Child Matters Event!
Join your community as we come together for an evening of learning, action, and community support. Hear from experts about the challenges our youth face, including homelessness, foster care, and human trafficking.
🎤 Panel & Q&A 🍽️ Complimentary Dinner & Dessert 💙 Help Assemble Comfort Kits for children in foster care and survivors of human trafficking.
This is a chance to make a difference while enjoying a meaningful evening with your loved ones. Let's come together because Every Child Matters!
📅 Date: Sep 26 📍 Location: WHS Auditorium ⏰ Time: 4-6pm
#EveryChildMatters #WaterfordCares #LoveWaterfordCA
Join us for a Family Night where you'll learn about the special education process and gain valuable insights into the IEP process. Staff members are welcome to attend as well!
🗓️ Date: September 23
⏰ Time: 5:30-7pm
📍 Location: WHS Auditorium
🎟️ Pre-register today to reserve your spot: https://www.waterford.k12.ca.us/forms/wusd-family-night-intro-to-ieps
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and ask questions! We can’t wait to see you there!
#WaterfordCares #WUSD #EveryMomentMatters
