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WHES Named National Magnet School of Excellence
Weddington Hills Elementary, an
IB World School, has been named
a National Magnet School of
Excellence by Magnet Schools of
America, the national association
for magnet and theme-based
schools.
As an IB World School,
Weddington Hills Elementary
School uses an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning.
The school offers language study in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
Students are encouraged to take action through service to others.
WHES Principal Mrs. Chasity Dolan was recognized and received
a National Magnet School of Excellence Merit Award on behalf of
the school during an awards ceremony held at Magnet Schools of
America’s 36th National Conference hosted by Chicago Public Schools
in Chicago, Illinois April 25-29, 2018.
Magnet School of Excellence Awards are only given to a select group
of magnet schools. Schools of Excellence are eligible to receive
monetary awards and are eligible to be named the nation’s top
Elementary, Secondary, or New & Emerging Magnet School. One of
the Schools of Excellence will also be selected to win $5,000 and the
Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Distinguished Merit Award, which is considered
the most prestigious magnet school award in the nation.
To receive a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools
of America must submit a detailed application that is scored by a
panel of educators. These schools are judged and scored on their
demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote
racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and
instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that
enhance the school’s magnet theme.
To learn more about the national merit awards program, please visit
www.magnet.edu.
WMIES Hosts 2nd Annual Spanish Spelling Bee
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W.M. Irvin Elementary School hosted
its 2nd Annual Spanish Spelling Bee on
March 15th. Congratulations to Ranferi
Perez on his repeat victory as champion!
After multiple rounds that required the
use of additional words, Ranferi was
the last speller standing and correctly
spelled “refresco.” Melanie Ortiz Marin
was the runner-up.
Students in grades 3-5 were eligible
to compete. The top 16 contestants
qualified to compete in the bee from an
initial field of 35 with two elimination
rounds.
Congratulations to Ranferi!