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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 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!

Wakefield Forest News You Choose

Read the latest and greatest about Wakefield Forest ES.

Return to School – Frequently Asked Questions

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

2020-21 Enrollment Deadline Extended to July 15

The deadline for completing the enrollment form for Fall 2020 has been extended to July 15.  Complete the form. 

Return to School - Fall 2020 Enrollment Options and Form

For the coming year, parents and caregivers have two learning options for their students. Compare the two options and complete this enrollment form by July 15, 2020.

FCPS Virtual Summer Learning

FCPS is offering a variety of optional virtual opportunities to support student learning throughout the summer months.

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?

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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

2020 Collect for Kids School Supply Drive to Be Online Only

As we look forward to a new school year, whether students are in person or virtual, they will need school supplies to be prepared to learn. Once again, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Foundation for FCPS are leading the “Collect for Kids,” effort, a consortium of not-for-profit, for-profit, and government organizations promoting and coordinating school supply and backpack drives to benefit FCPS students.

Five 2020 Graduates Named 2020 National Merit Scholarship Winners

Five Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) graduates from the class of 2020 have been named winners of college-sponsored scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

Welcome to Our Newest Principal at Garfield Elementary School 7-13-20

April Cage, who currently serves as principal of Bonnie Brae Elementary, has been named the new principal of Garfield Elementary, effective Monday, July 27.

Five Things to Know This Week - June 29, 2020

In this week's issue, learn about return to school options, giving feedback on the 2021-22 school year calendar, the School Board voting to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School, and a webinar for parents on setting the stage for summer success.
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