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Good things...

Students and adults lined up to write on a poster which say "Good Things" in large colorful font.

Students at WSIS line up during lunch to share their "Good Things" and celebrate with one another.

A teacher walks down a school hallway with a small group of students, engaging with them as they return to class. Colorful bulletin boards and classroom doors line the corridor.

Even simple moments—like walking scholars back from class—can launch their whole day. Thank you, Mrs. Hill, for the meaningful conversations that uplift and "launch" our scholars!

A student stands behind a classroom table arranged with chips and snacks for a student-run school store. A small refrigerator, social contract poster, and alphabet strip decorate the room.

Mrs. Myers’ class runs their own school store each Friday, giving scholars a fun and meaningful real-world learning experience! A special thank-you to our third grade team for pulling together resources to purchase the refrigerator that helps make this project possible.

A person dressed in an inflatable gingerbread costume wearing a Santa hat greets arriving students outside a school entrance as cars drop off scholars on a winter morning.

A positive greeting can change a child’s entire day. Thank you to all of our amazing staff who make mornings warm, welcoming, and truly special for our scholars!

Staff member wearing a festive elf outfit smiles in a school hallway, modeling a joyful attitude that reflects how everyday interactions and positivity help create a welcoming environment for students.

A smile, a warm greeting, a little fun in the hallway—our attitudes set the tone for our scholars’ day. Thank you to our staff who show up with joy, positivity, and heart, reminding our students that school is a place where they are seen, valued, and welcomed.

Person dressed as Santa peers through high cafeteria window.

Huge thank you to Kevin Barney and Jake Miller for bringing the holiday magic to lunch!

Students help set up long tables with red, green, and white coverings in a school cafeteria.

We love seeing our scholars take the lead! By including students in the planning and preparation of school experiences, we build ownership, pride, and leadership. These amazing scholars stepped up to help set up for our holiday lunch, where we welcomed nearly 200 families.

A group of students performing in front of an audience with a festive Christmas-themed backdrop, including decorations and holiday lights.

Our scholar demonstrated courage and creativity during the holiday concert! A huge thank you to our amazing music teacher, Ms. Smith, who worked collaboratively our related arts and third-grade teachers to prepare our scholars for an incredible performance.

Students view science fair projects displayed in a school gymnasium

Our scholars proudly celebrated one another’s hard work and dedication as they explored each other's science fair projects.

Student checks in at school office beside a decorated Christmas tree

At WSIS, we empower our scholars to take ownership of the morning announcements—building confidence, leadership, and responsibility as they help start each day for our school community.

Hand-decorated paper bags and handwritten notes filled with positive affirmations from students, created during a Secret Santa activity to celebrate kindness and encouragement in the classroom.

Scholars in Mrs. Lykins’ class, took part in a Secret Santa activity by writing positive affirmations to one another—spreading kindness and encouragement This is an example of Capturing Kids’ Hearts in action, where relationships come first and every child feels valued.