Stay informed about the latest WS/FCS news with this Community Update.

Determined Kimmel Farm Teacher Earns Doctorate from Hospital Bed

Jeanette Williams Stamper, a fourth-grade teacher at Kimmel Farm Elementary School, has spent the last seven years working on her doctorate while also battling cancer. Last month, she delivered her dissertation from a hospital bed and finally completed that journey. See the full story from WS/FCS Cable 2 Photojournalist Kevin Wrenn here.

Open House and Orientation Dates

Schools will begin hosting open houses and orientations during the first week of August. Find your school’s exact date and time here.

Back to School Health Checklist

Does your student have all the health assessments and immunizations they need before school starts? Check our Back to School Checklist here to make sure.

Board of Education Schedule Change

The Board of Education will begin meeting on a new schedule starting on Tuesday, July 28. From now on, the full board will meet only on the fourth Tuesday of each month, while the second Tuesday of the month will be used for a work session featuring all four board committees. Agendas can be found here once posted.

Summer Meal Program

WS/FCS is feeding children in need all summer long with its summer meal program, including a new take-home option that’s proving more popular than anyone could have guessed. Check out the full story here.

Metal Water Bottle Ban

To maintain a safe learning environment, students will not be allowed to have metal beverage containers at school beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Learn more here.

Upcoming  

-          June 1-July 30 – Summer Meal Program

-          July 28 – Board of Education Meeting

-          July 28-30 – Beginning Teacher Orientation