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Our mission is to foster critical and creative thinking, resiliency, strong character, collaboration and communication in students by creating rigorous learning experiences that challenge them as 21st-century learners.
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Announcements

2020-21 Updated Supply Lists

Our classroom teachers and specialists have revised our supply lists to assist students with our virtual start.

Grade Level Virtual Learning Schedules

Please review our K-6 Virtual Daily Learning Schedules for Tuesdays - Fridays starting on September 8, 2020. Asynchronous and small group learning schedules for Mondays will be shared by classroom teachers.

2020-21 Virtual Kindergarten Orientation

Welcome to Wakefield Forest ES! We are SO excited to welcome the Class of 2033, our rising kindergartners for the 2020-21 school year. We missed seeing you in person for this year's kindergarten orientation, but we are so happy to introduce our school to you online!

2020-21 Kindergarten and New Student Registration

We're excited to welcome our newest Wolves to Wakefield Forest! Looking for information about registering a new student or kindergartener with us for 2020-21? Please fill out this form to start the registration process!

Return to School – Frequently Asked Questions

View the answers to questions that parents have submitted about the 2020-21 school year. 

Grab and Go Meals

FCPS is providing grab and go meals at several schools and community centers, pop-up locations, and along several bus routes throughout the county.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Upcoming Events at Wakefield Forest Elementary School

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School Hours

View our regular and special schedules!

New to WFES?

Visit our student registration page

Online Attendance Form

Submit an absence online!

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Wakefield Forest Elementary School Features

Parents Return to Math Class at Wakefield Forest Elementary School

December 02, 2019
After Back to School Night in September, Wakefield Forest Elementary School third grade teacher Jessica Yaman realized something: parents were having problems supporting their children in math.

Highlights from Wakefield Forest

July 10, 2019
Photo highlights from 2019!

Five Wakefield Forest Staff Members Recognized at FCPS Honors!

June 17, 2018
Congratulations to Special Education Teacher Catherine Wilkerson, First Grade Teacher Angela Stotka, Library Assistant Michelle Lucas, Technology Support Specialist Brian Hubler, and, and Principal Sharyn Prindle who were recognized at the 2018 FCPS Honors Ceremony!
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FCPS News and Features

Superintendent’s Technology Advisory Council Submits Final Report and Recommendations

FCPS today announced the submission of the final report and recommendations by the Superintendent’s Technology Advisory Council, concluding the Council’s work and bringing its existence to a close.

Return to School Countdown - August 10, 2020

As we enter the homestretch before school starts in September, we’ve changed our Five Things to Know This Week newsletter. For the next six weeks, Return to School Countdown will be shared with you, pointing parents to information to help you prepare for the virtual start to the new school year.

Message for Parents on Tutoring Pods

Across the country, many parents are joining together to engage private tutors (who are often school teachers) to provide tutoring or home instruction for small groups of children. We are aware of these tutoring pods, as well as some accompanying community concerns.

FCPS 2020 Leadership Kickoff

Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand welcomed FCPS administrators back for the 2020-21 school year.  His keynote message was focused on Keeping Equity at the Center of our Work.
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