It's a Great Day to be a part of the Wolf Pack!

10 Reasons Wakefield Forest Stands Out

At Wakefield Forest, our purpose is to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community where everyone is valued while engaging in meaningful academic and social-emotional learning.

Wakefield Forest Wolves Are High Achievers

Wakefield Forest students consistently demonstrate high levels of achievement as measured on the Virginia state Standards of Learning (SOLs). Overall scores in math and reading are routinely well above the state and division levels, with 90% or more of our students who take the exams obtaining passing scores and roughly one in four students achieving “Pass Advanced” standing.
 

WFES Staff Know that Music Inspires

Music is a huge part of our academic programming at WFES. Our band, strings, chorus and music teams work together to inspire our students. Students in all grade levels participate in either an Informance (in class demonstration K and 1st) or Performance (grades 2-6). Our music team also puts on a musical every other year with 5th and 6th grade students. Past performers have dazzled in Willy Wonka, Lion King and Annie. 

WFES Embraces Student Creativity

Wakefield Forest offers Innovation Hour for grades K - 4. During Innovation Hour students engage in non-curriculum based activities, such as coding, building with recyclables, creating puppet shows, etc.

Wakefield Forest offers electives classes for 5th and 6th grade students Friday afternoons from 2:20 - 3:20 PM. Elective class offers vary by year, this year a few offerings are: Ultimate Frisbee, Musical Theater, Anime Club, Kids on Bikes, Video Game Design and Creative Writing. 

WFES Grows Student Leaders

We build student leadership through our Patrols, Student Council, Military Ambassadors, Get-2-Green Leads, and News Crew. Students have the opportunity to shine and develop their skills under the guidance of our amazing teacher leaders. 

WFES Leaders Win FCPS Honors

Principal Prindle was recognized as Region 5 Principal of the Year 2023 and FCPS Outstanding Principal Finalist 2023. Ms. Prindle also won the FCPS Advisory Committee - First Class Award for modeling excellence in supporting students with disabilities and a commitment to inclusive practices.

WFES Values Family Engagement

Community engagement is very high at Wakefield Forest ES. We are thrilled to have families so actively participate in activities. In collaboration with our  very engaged PTA we offer a variety of fun activities like Family Culture Night, Fun Run, Ice Cream Social, Glow Parties, Movie Night, and BINGO.

We also engage families in informative opportunities such as sessions on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), The Power of Our Words, Supporting Students with Anxiety, Safety and Security, and Literacy Development.

WFES Honors Our Military Families

Wakefield Forest ES is a proud Purple Star School. As a military connected school WFES hosts several events for families and students throughout the year, including a Veteran’s Day event. Our Purple Star program includes student ambassadors who help develop our activities and provide support to our new military students.

WFES Buildings Are Brand Spankin’ New

Wakefield Forest ES is newly renovated with a full completion date expected in January 2025. The school boasts great lighting and the newest technology.

Our Former Wolves Make Us Proud

WFES alum Heman Bekele was chosen as Time Magazine’s 2024 Kid of the Year after winning 3M’s “America’s Top Young Scientist” honor in 2023 for his work on a soap that aims to treat skin cancer. Heman was among the first groups of students to engage in Wakefield Forest’s weekly Innovation Hour. You can often hear Principal Prindle say our kids are, “Always a Part of the Pack!”

WFES Knows Mental Health Matters

Wakefield Forest ES has been recognized for their commitment to developing social emotional skills and mindfulness. In 2023 MindsInc. Granted our school $27,000 for the implementation of mindful practices. Additionally, we implement Zones of Regulation and Positivity Project schoolwide.