🌟🐼 Celebrating Success at WES! 🐼🌟
We are excited to celebrate the outstanding achievement of some of our current and former students! Congratulations to Bryant Rogers (ELA), Nolan Rogers (Math), and Dax Rister (ELA) for earning a perfect score on the SC READY test! Also, congratulations to sixth graders Cora Venturella (ELA) and Lillian Whitfield (ELA) for their SC READY perfect scores! We are so proud of all five students and their incredible accomplishments! A special thank you to their amazing teachers for supporting and encouraging these students to strive for excellence! Way to shine, Pandas! 🌟🐼✨
📚🍎 Meet the Teacher is Almost Here! 🍎📚
We can't wait to welcome our students and families on Tuesday, August 4, from 2:00–6:00 PM!
Before you arrive, please make sure all school fees have been paid through MySchoolBucks: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/
💻 Pay online before August 4 for the quickest check-in.
💵 If you wait until August 4 to pay, payment must be made by cash or check. Online payments will not be accepted that day.
We look forward to seeing everyone and kicking off an amazing school year! 🎉✏️
We can't wait to welcome our students and families on Tuesday, August 4, from 2:00–6:00 PM!
Before you arrive, please make sure all school fees have been paid through MySchoolBucks: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/
💻 Pay online before August 4 for the quickest check-in.
💵 If you wait until August 4 to pay, payment must be made by cash or check. Online payments will not be accepted that day.
We look forward to seeing everyone and kicking off an amazing school year! 🎉✏️
🎉 We're excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2026–2027 school year! As we prepare for the first day, here are a few important reminders:
📋 Registration
Parents/Guardians of all new and returning students must complete the 2026-2027 registration at https://www.anderson2.org/page/registration-information. Online registration must be completed by July 17 to ensure that bus transportation (if applicable) is in place for the beginning of the school year.
💳 School Fees
The $20 school fee is due before the start of the school year. Payments can be made online through MySchoolBucks: https://www.myschoolbucks.com
🍎 Meet the Teacher
Join us on Monday, August 4, from 2:00–6:00 p.m. to meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and get ready for a fantastic school year!
📅 First Day of School
The first day of school is Thursday, August 6. Kindergarten students will have staggered start dates. These families will receive additional information regarding staggered start dates in the coming weeks.
🎒 School Supplies
WES will provide most of the school supplies needed for the upcoming school year. Please visit the link below for the remaining items needed, as well as optional items from our teachers’ wish lists.
http://bit.ly/4wHirfE
✨ Here's to a wonderful 2026–2027 school year—we'll see you soon!
📋 Registration
Parents/Guardians of all new and returning students must complete the 2026-2027 registration at https://www.anderson2.org/page/registration-information. Online registration must be completed by July 17 to ensure that bus transportation (if applicable) is in place for the beginning of the school year.
💳 School Fees
The $20 school fee is due before the start of the school year. Payments can be made online through MySchoolBucks: https://www.myschoolbucks.com
🍎 Meet the Teacher
Join us on Monday, August 4, from 2:00–6:00 p.m. to meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and get ready for a fantastic school year!
📅 First Day of School
The first day of school is Thursday, August 6. Kindergarten students will have staggered start dates. These families will receive additional information regarding staggered start dates in the coming weeks.
🎒 School Supplies
WES will provide most of the school supplies needed for the upcoming school year. Please visit the link below for the remaining items needed, as well as optional items from our teachers’ wish lists.
http://bit.ly/4wHirfE
✨ Here's to a wonderful 2026–2027 school year—we'll see you soon!
Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Cacy Rice!
Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Support Staff of Year, Mrs. Haylee Richey!
The countdown is on for the WES Talent Show — we are less than two weeks away! Doors will open at 5:15. Admission tickets will be sold at the door for $5 per person. Admission is FREE for ALL WES students. Please make plans to come out and show your support!
Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens February 1st 2026
More information can be found on our district website, anderson2.org. To register your child for Kindergarten or PreK, visit our website, anderson2.org and click "Enroll"
K & PreK Flyer link
Anderson School District Two will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, February 4.
Anderson Two Families,
Anderson School District Two will operate on a 2-hour delay Thursday, January 29 due to icy conditions on secondary roads.
Safety is our top priority and this later start time will allow students, parents, and staff to travel during daylight hours with better visibility.
As a reminder, buses will operate 2 hours later than normal. Buses will not travel on roads that remain icy. Our Transportation Department will notify those on all affected routes.
As we get ready to return to school, we want to thank you for your continued flexibility and understanding this week.
Anderson School District Two will operate on a 2-hour delay Thursday, January 29 due to icy conditions on secondary roads.
Safety is our top priority and this later start time will allow students, parents, and staff to travel during daylight hours with better visibility.
As a reminder, buses will operate 2 hours later than normal. Buses will not travel on roads that remain icy. Our Transportation Department will notify those on all affected routes.
As we get ready to return to school, we want to thank you for your continued flexibility and understanding this week.
Anderson Two Families,
Due to the road conditions following the winter storm, Anderson School District Two will have an eLearning day on Wednesday, January 28.
As of Tuesday afternoon, many of our primary roads are clear, however, several of our secondary roads remain unsafe for travel due to ice. Based on the latest forecast, below freezing temperatures are expected overnight which could cause refreezing and black ice.
eLearning reminders:
Teachers will continue to provide details regarding all eLearning assignments for Wednesday.
Students have 5 days to complete assignments.
The district continues to work closely with emergency management officials as we monitor the road conditions and forecast for our area.
As always, student and staff safety is our top priority. We will provide updates regarding school operations for Thursday as soon as possible.
Due to the road conditions following the winter storm, Anderson School District Two will have an eLearning day on Wednesday, January 28.
As of Tuesday afternoon, many of our primary roads are clear, however, several of our secondary roads remain unsafe for travel due to ice. Based on the latest forecast, below freezing temperatures are expected overnight which could cause refreezing and black ice.
eLearning reminders:
Teachers will continue to provide details regarding all eLearning assignments for Wednesday.
Students have 5 days to complete assignments.
The district continues to work closely with emergency management officials as we monitor the road conditions and forecast for our area.
As always, student and staff safety is our top priority. We will provide updates regarding school operations for Thursday as soon as possible.
Anderson Two Families,
Due to the winter storm expected to impact our area this weekend, Anderson Two will move to an eLearning day on Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27 to ensure the safety of our students and staff. All extracurricular activities and athletic events scheduled for Saturday, January 24 through Tuesday, January 27 are canceled.
The National Weather Service is forecasting ice for our region causing potential power outages and unsafe travel conditions. We will be working closely with Anderson County Emergency Management to monitor the conditions over the weekend and will provide further updates on the status of school as necessary.
As a reminder, teachers will provide details regarding all eLearning assignments. Students will have 5 days to complete their work.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we shift to eLearning days. Further updates will be shared through our communication system, website, and social media platforms.
Thank you, and stay safe!
Due to the winter storm expected to impact our area this weekend, Anderson Two will move to an eLearning day on Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27 to ensure the safety of our students and staff. All extracurricular activities and athletic events scheduled for Saturday, January 24 through Tuesday, January 27 are canceled.
The National Weather Service is forecasting ice for our region causing potential power outages and unsafe travel conditions. We will be working closely with Anderson County Emergency Management to monitor the conditions over the weekend and will provide further updates on the status of school as necessary.
As a reminder, teachers will provide details regarding all eLearning assignments. Students will have 5 days to complete their work.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we shift to eLearning days. Further updates will be shared through our communication system, website, and social media platforms.
Thank you, and stay safe!
🔬 STEM Night is Coming! 🔬
Join us for an exciting STEM Night on Thursday, February 26, from 4:30–6:00 PM!
✨ Explore hands-on STEM activities
📚 Shop the Scholastic Book Fair
🍽️ Enjoy dinner together
🦎 Experience Scaly Adventures up close!
Bring the whole family for an evening of learning, fun, and discovery. We can’t wait to see you there! 🚀
Join us for an exciting STEM Night on Thursday, February 26, from 4:30–6:00 PM!
✨ Explore hands-on STEM activities
📚 Shop the Scholastic Book Fair
🍽️ Enjoy dinner together
🦎 Experience Scaly Adventures up close!
Bring the whole family for an evening of learning, fun, and discovery. We can’t wait to see you there! 🚀
🎉 Happy Retirement, Nurse Pam! 🩺💙
Today we say a heartfelt goodbye to a very special member of our Wright Elementary family — Nurse Pam! After 26 years of dedicated service in Anderson School District 2, with the last 8 years spent at Wright Elementary, she is hanging up her stethoscope and heading into a well-earned retirement.
Thank you, Nurse Pam, for your years of love, care, and service. You’ve made a lasting impact on so many lives, and you will always be a part of the Wright family.
We love you and will miss you dearly! 💐✨
Today we say a heartfelt goodbye to a very special member of our Wright Elementary family — Nurse Pam! After 26 years of dedicated service in Anderson School District 2, with the last 8 years spent at Wright Elementary, she is hanging up her stethoscope and heading into a well-earned retirement.
Thank you, Nurse Pam, for your years of love, care, and service. You’ve made a lasting impact on so many lives, and you will always be a part of the Wright family.
We love you and will miss you dearly! 💐✨
Wright Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, with impressive performance on state assessments. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 76% to 88.9%, compared to 61.8% to 63.5% for the state. In Mathematics, Wright Elementary's proficiency rates ranged from 72% to 81.1%, compared to 48.1% to 56.3% for the state. The school also excels in Science, with a 4th-grade proficiency rate of 72.2%, compared to 49.1% for the state. (www.schooldigger.com)
You’re invited to the Track Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Join Wright Elementary for the official ribbon cutting of our new walking track on Friday, September 5th at 2:00 PM on the school track. We’ll celebrate this awesome addition to campus and thank everyone who helped make it happen.
Students will enjoy light refreshments during the last 30 minutes of the school day.
Families and community members are welcome—come cheer with us!
Join Wright Elementary for the official ribbon cutting of our new walking track on Friday, September 5th at 2:00 PM on the school track. We’ll celebrate this awesome addition to campus and thank everyone who helped make it happen.
Students will enjoy light refreshments during the last 30 minutes of the school day.
Families and community members are welcome—come cheer with us!
🎨🏃♂️ WES Color Fun Run – Registration Opens Next Monday! 🏃♀️🎨
WES families, get ready! Registration for the Color Fun Run opens next Monday, March 17th—and it’s FREE! Plus, if you sign up in the first week, you'll get a special prize from Mrs. Whitt! 🎉
In the meantime, we still need business sponsors to help us reach our $15,000 goal for a walking track! If you can help, sign up to reach out to a local business. Every sponsorship gets us closer!
Click the link below to sign up for sponsorships, and be ready to register next week! Let’s do this, WES!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A44A4AD2AA4F49-55422430-sponsorship
Save the Date! WES Color Fun Run – Friday, April 11th!
Get ready for a fun, colorful day as we raise funds for a walking track—Wright is the only school in our district without one, and we’re changing that!
We need everyone to participate and local sponsors to help us reach our goal. Know a business that might want to support? Spread the word!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details—let’s make this the best Color Fun Run yet!
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Shana Vipperman!
Congratuations to our 2025-2026 Support Staff of Year, Mrs. Wendy Cothran!
We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Honea Path Presbyterian Church for their generous donation to WES!
