🎉☀️PWES End of Year Events☀️🎉
🎉 Exciting news! 🎉
Dr. Lybarger has been named a finalist in Coastal Style Magazine’s Best of 2026 for School Administrators in Sussex County! 💙
Now we need YOUR help! 🗳️
Please take a moment to vote for Dr. Lybarger at:
👉 https://coastalstylemag.com/best-of-2026-sussex/#/gallery?group=546075
Voting is open through May 31st!
Congratulations to our March Cafeteria Stars – Mrs. Manion, Mrs. Raymond, and Mr. Raymond's classes and to our April Cafeteria Stars - Mr. Barnes & Mrs. Carpenter's class. ⭐🍕
These students did an outstanding job demonstrating positive behavior in the cafeteria by following expectations, showing respect, and keeping their area clean. We are so proud of the great example they set for others!
A big thank you to Hungry Howie’s Pizza for helping us celebrate our Cafeteria Stars with a special treat. We appreciate your support of our students at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School! 👏💙
🎨🎶 What an incredible Evening of the Arts at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School! 🎶🎨
A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Roache, our amazing art teacher, and Ms. Baker, our wonderful music teacher, for all of the hard work, time, and dedication they poured into making tonight such a special event for our students and families. 💙
We are so proud of all of our talented student artists whose beautiful artwork filled the halls, as well as our outstanding chorus members and band students who did an incredible job performing tonight! Your talent, confidence, and hard work truly shined. 🌟🎤🎺
Thank you as well to all of the families and community members who came out to support our students and celebrate the arts with us. Your encouragement and support mean so much to our students and staff.
The night was a wonderful reminder of the creativity, talent, and heart that make PWES such a special place! 🎉
If you missed the concert, you can still watch it on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@PWESBroadcasting
💙 We Love Our PWES Teachers! 💙
Today we’re celebrating the heart of our school—our incredible teachers! 🍎✨
At Phillis Wheatley Elementary, we are proud to have 44 amazing educators, each one making a difference in the lives of our students every single day. From inspiring young minds to creating safe, supportive classrooms, our teachers go above and beyond in ways that truly matter.
We are truly grateful for each one because each of our teachers brings something special to our Blue Raider family. 💙
Thank you for your passion, your dedication, and the love you pour into your work every day. We appreciate you more than words can express! Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍎💙
Today we’re celebrating the heart of our school—our incredible teachers! 🍎✨
At Phillis Wheatley Elementary, we are proud to have 44 amazing educators, each one making a difference in the lives of our students every single day. From inspiring young minds to creating safe, supportive classrooms, our teachers go above and beyond in ways that truly matter.
We are truly grateful for each one because each of our teachers brings something special to our Blue Raider family. 💙
Thank you for your passion, your dedication, and the love you pour into your work every day. We appreciate you more than words can express! Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍎💙
🌟 Woodbridge School District Staff Appreciation Week🌟
This week, we celebrate the incredible individuals who make our schools strong, supportive, and student-centered every single day. From the classroom to behind the scenes, each member of our team plays a vital role in shaping the success of our students. Thank you to all of our wonderful employees and community partners!
#WSDBLUERAIDERS
This week, we celebrate the incredible individuals who make our schools strong, supportive, and student-centered every single day. From the classroom to behind the scenes, each member of our team plays a vital role in shaping the success of our students. Thank you to all of our wonderful employees and community partners!
#WSDBLUERAIDERS
🎉 Congratulations to our Weekly Attendance Winners for the week of April 20th-24th, 2026! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mrs. Vanderwende - 99% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 5th Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 3B – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mrs. Vanderwende
2nd – Mrs. Painter
3rd – Mrs Spotz
4th – Mrs. Beenick
5th – Mrs. Zimmerman
6th – Mrs. Sasso
7th – Ms. Shockley
Keep up the great work! 💪
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mrs. Vanderwende - 99% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 5th Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 3B – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mrs. Vanderwende
2nd – Mrs. Painter
3rd – Mrs Spotz
4th – Mrs. Beenick
5th – Mrs. Zimmerman
6th – Mrs. Sasso
7th – Ms. Shockley
Keep up the great work! 💪
🎉🦸♀️ Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸♂️🍎
Today we celebrate the real superheroes of PWES—our amazing nutrition staff! 💙 From early mornings to busy lunch waves, they keep our students fueled, smiling, and ready to learn each and every day.
Thanks to a little help from AI magic, we were able to transform our nutrition team into the superheroes they truly are—and let’s just say, the capes fit perfectly! 🦸♀️✨ But in all seriousness, their kindness, hard work, and dedication do not go unnoticed.
They serve so much more than meals—they serve care, consistency, and connection to our students every single day. 🥪🥛🍕
Take a moment to thank a School Lunch Hero today! 👏💫
Today we celebrate the real superheroes of PWES—our amazing nutrition staff! 💙 From early mornings to busy lunch waves, they keep our students fueled, smiling, and ready to learn each and every day.
Thanks to a little help from AI magic, we were able to transform our nutrition team into the superheroes they truly are—and let’s just say, the capes fit perfectly! 🦸♀️✨ But in all seriousness, their kindness, hard work, and dedication do not go unnoticed.
They serve so much more than meals—they serve care, consistency, and connection to our students every single day. 🥪🥛🍕
Take a moment to thank a School Lunch Hero today! 👏💫
Happy National School Principals’ Day to our building principals! We appreciate all that you do! 💙
Go Blue Raiders!
Go Blue Raiders!
Our students had a wonderful time visiting the high school to see Seussical the Musical! 🎭✨ It was a fantastic production—and even more special because it featured some of our very own PWES stars!
We are so proud of Ashton, Ryan, Teagan, Harper, Brooklynn, Madalyn, Will, Myles, and Cambree for taking the big stage and shining bright! 🌟
Way to represent, PWES Blue Raiders! 💙
We are so proud of Ashton, Ryan, Teagan, Harper, Brooklynn, Madalyn, Will, Myles, and Cambree for taking the big stage and shining bright! 🌟
Way to represent, PWES Blue Raiders! 💙
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month! 🎉
These students have been recognized for demonstrating our CARE-ing behavior of Responsibility—showing accountability, making positive choices, and taking ownership of their learning and actions each day.
We are so proud of the example you set for others. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
Congratulations to Jah'lia, Alberto, Evie, Gadiel, Isaac, Adeline, Brayden, Ayva, Melody, Andres, Violett, Aubree, Zimal, Blayke, Lincoln, Natalie, Ashton, Liam, Raelyn, Robert, Major, Harper, Beverly, Camila, Bryce, Harlym, Lillyanna, Jeilin, and Heidi. 🎉
These students have been recognized for demonstrating our CARE-ing behavior of Responsibility—showing accountability, making positive choices, and taking ownership of their learning and actions each day.
We are so proud of the example you set for others. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟
Congratulations to Jah'lia, Alberto, Evie, Gadiel, Isaac, Adeline, Brayden, Ayva, Melody, Andres, Violett, Aubree, Zimal, Blayke, Lincoln, Natalie, Ashton, Liam, Raelyn, Robert, Major, Harper, Beverly, Camila, Bryce, Harlym, Lillyanna, Jeilin, and Heidi. 🎉
PWES Conservation Club sponsored a weeklong event to celebrate Earth Week from April 20th - 24th.
We kicked the week off with "Monarch Monday", which was a butterfly scavenger hunt! Each class had to find 20 hidden butterflies throughout the school and record the environmental vocabulary word on the butterfly on a word bank sheet. Each day after that, we focused on different topics, such as recycling, observing nature, and conservation. On Friday, each class that participated in the butterfly scavenger hunt was included in a drawing for a prize! Congratulations to Mr. Barnes and Mrs. Carpenter's Class. Each student won a "rotating earth pen", an earth themed notepad, and a pack of pollinator seeds. Their teachers won assorted succulents. We hope that your child enjoyed these learning activities, and they learned a great deal about how to be environmentally conscious.
We kicked the week off with "Monarch Monday", which was a butterfly scavenger hunt! Each class had to find 20 hidden butterflies throughout the school and record the environmental vocabulary word on the butterfly on a word bank sheet. Each day after that, we focused on different topics, such as recycling, observing nature, and conservation. On Friday, each class that participated in the butterfly scavenger hunt was included in a drawing for a prize! Congratulations to Mr. Barnes and Mrs. Carpenter's Class. Each student won a "rotating earth pen", an earth themed notepad, and a pack of pollinator seeds. Their teachers won assorted succulents. We hope that your child enjoyed these learning activities, and they learned a great deal about how to be environmentally conscious.
Today we celebrated our final PBS event of the year… on the WILD side! 🐾🐍🦘
Our Blue Raiders had an amazing time with our friends from the Coastal Wild Zoo Crew, getting up close and personal with some incredible animals—including a tortoise, an armadillo, and even a kangaroo!
This special assembly was earned through students consistently showing CARE-ing behaviors and making positive choices each and every day. We are so proud of the way our students have worked hard to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn!
What a fun and memorable way to celebrate their success—way to go, Blue Raiders! 💙🎉
🎉 Congratulations to our Weekly Attendance Winners for the week of April 20th-24th, 2026! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mrs. McFarland - 99% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 3rd Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 3B – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mrs. McFarland
2nd – Mrs. Spotz
3rd – Ms. Armentrout/Mrs. Phillips
4th – Mr. Voss
5th – Mrs. Painter
6th – Mrs. Geyer
7th – Mrs. Gilbert/Mrs. Robinette
Keep up the great work! 💪
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mrs. McFarland - 99% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 3rd Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 3B – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mrs. McFarland
2nd – Mrs. Spotz
3rd – Ms. Armentrout/Mrs. Phillips
4th – Mr. Voss
5th – Mrs. Painter
6th – Mrs. Geyer
7th – Mrs. Gilbert/Mrs. Robinette
Keep up the great work! 💪
🎉📚 Congratulations to our March Attendance Winners! 📚🎉
We are so proud of our students who made attendance a priority in March! Each month, students who have 90% or better attendance are entered into a drawing, and our winners are randomly selected from that group to receive a special token to our Book Vending Machine! There is nothing better than watching students “shop” for a brand-new book of their choice. 📖✨
Showing up matters, and these students are proving it! Way to go, March winners — we are proud of you! 👏💙
This week, our Special Olympians and their unified partners participated in the Special Olympics Soccer Tournament—and we could not be more proud! ⚽💙🩶🤍
Our incredible team showed determination, teamwork, and true sportsmanship, and our competitive team, coached by Mrs. Gravelle, brought home the GOLD! 🥇👏
Special Olympics is about so much more than competition—it brings students together through shared experiences, building friendships, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging. Unified Sports allows students of all abilities to play on the same team, breaking down barriers and creating a culture of inclusion and respect both on and off the field.
We are beyond proud of our athletes and partners for representing our school with heart, hustle, and pride. Way to go, team! 🎉⚽💙
🎉 Congratulations to our Weekly Attendance Winners for the week of April 13th-17th, 2026! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mr. Raymond- 100% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 4th Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 3A – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mr. Raymond
2nd – Mrs. Countryman/Ms. Taylor
3rd – Ms. Shockley
4th – Ms. Jones
5th – Mrs. Zimmerman
6th – Mrs. McFarland
7th – Mr. Barnes/Mrs. Carpenter
Keep up the great work! 💪
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mr. Raymond- 100% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 4th Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 3A – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mr. Raymond
2nd – Mrs. Countryman/Ms. Taylor
3rd – Ms. Shockley
4th – Ms. Jones
5th – Mrs. Zimmerman
6th – Mrs. McFarland
7th – Mr. Barnes/Mrs. Carpenter
Keep up the great work! 💪
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Mrs. Crisco and Mrs. Barringer. 😊
Thank you for the work you do each day to support our PWES main office and help keep things running. Your efforts are appreciated, and we recognize the role you play in supporting our staff, students, and families. 💙🩶🤍
Oh, the Places You’ll Go… at the Show!
Step into a whimsical world of imagination, music, and heart as our talented students bring a beloved story to life!
Woodbridge High School Theatre Company proudly presents:
Seussical the Musical
From the Jungle of Nool to the tiniest speck of Whoville, this vibrant production features unforgettable characters like Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and JoJo. Filled with laughter, colorful storytelling, and show-stopping musical numbers, this is a performance you won’t want to miss.
**Location: Woodbridge High School Auditorium
**Show Dates: April 24, 25, and 26
**Tickets: Available online at (https://our.show/whsseuss), from participating students, or at the door
Take a break from your daily routine and join us for an evening of entertainment that celebrates creativity, dedication, and the magic of live theatre.
We look forward to seeing you there- you DO NOT want to miss this show!
Special Family Event: The Cat’s Hat-tastic Hullabaloo!
Families with young children are invited to join us for a fun-filled, interactive experience before select performances!
Enjoy an afternoon of:
* Games, activities, and treats
* Meet-and-greets with your favorite Seussical characters
* Photo opportunities with the Cat in the Hat, Horton, Gertrude McFuzz, JoJo, and more
Event Details:
***April 25 at 5:30 PM
***April 26 at 12:30 PM
Designed for children ages 2–10 (with a supervising adult), this event is the perfect way to immerse young audiences in the magic of Seuss.
Each Hullabaloo ticket includes:
* Admission to the interactive event
* A ticket to *Seussical the Musical* following the experience
**Tickets are required and must be purchased by April 22.**
Purchase online at:(https://our.show/hullabaloo)
(See attached graphic for QR code access.)
Join us for a celebration of imagination, joy, and community—we can’t wait to welcome you!
🎉 Congratulations to our Weekly Attendance Winners for the week of March 30 - April 2, 2026! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mrs. Manion, Mr. Raymond, & Mr. Barnes/Mrs. Carpenter - 100% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 3rd Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 3A – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mrs. Manion, Mr. Raymond, & Mr. Barnes/Mrs. Carpenter
2nd – Mrs. Zimmerman
3rd – Mrs. Glanden
4th – Ms. Shockley
5th – Mrs. Spotz
6th – Mrs. Beenick
7th – Mrs. Bean
Keep up the great work! 💪
We’re thrilled to announce last week’s attendance champions! 🏆
🌟 Homeroom Winners: Mrs. Manion, Mr. Raymond, & Mr. Barnes/Mrs. Carpenter - 100% Attendance! 🙌
🌟 Grade Level Winner: 3rd Grade – Way to go! 🎉
🌟 Team Winner: Team 3A – Amazing!
👏 Top 7 Classrooms:
1st – Mrs. Manion, Mr. Raymond, & Mr. Barnes/Mrs. Carpenter
2nd – Mrs. Zimmerman
3rd – Mrs. Glanden
4th – Ms. Shockley
5th – Mrs. Spotz
6th – Mrs. Beenick
7th – Mrs. Bean
Keep up the great work! 💪
