Wellford Academy of Science and Technology - Where Dedication Meets Innovation

EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY! Our First Grade Scientists have been learning about growth, development, and change while studying plants. They've been learning and exploring the life cycles and characteristics of plant life. As they read Informational Texts, Fiction, and Poetry, the plants are growing before their very eyes! 👀How cool! What do plants need to live and grow?🌱🌿🌻

Happy Administrative Assistant Day to our amazing front office team—Jessica, Sheila, and Susan! ❤️

Your warm smiles, helping hands, and positive attitudes make Wellford a better place every single day. We appreciate all you do to support our students, staff, and families! 🐾

Give these ladies a shoutout in the comments!

Kona Ice day = the sweetest treat 🍧✨ Nothing beats big smiles, colorful cups, and a little brain break fun! 😄

Miss Carson‘s class enjoyed cashing in on a class reward this past Friday. The students voted to have a visit from Miss Carson‘s schnauzer, Maggie. Students had a great time learning how to train a dog, as well as sneaking in some snuggles!

Be sure to check out all the pictures on Facebook!

Ms. Walt’s class turned into little scientists today! 🥚🔬

Students checked out the egg cam, made predictions on which egg would hatch first, and even graphed their results! 📊🐣 So much excitement, curiosity, and learning all in one activity! ❤️🐺

We’ve got some egg-citing news! 🐣📸 Our Chick Cam is officially live thanks to a newly installed camera focusing on the incubator! Students can now watch the magic happen in real time as our chicks get ready to hatch. 🥚✨ Stay tuned for all the peeps and squeaks—you won’t want to miss this! 👀🐥❤️🐺

🎓 It’s almost time to celebrate our amazing 2026 graduates!

Join us for our Grad Walk on
📅 May 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Wellford Academy

We can't wait to welcome back familiar faces and celebrate you! ❤️🐺

🎉What an incredible inaugural year for the Wellford Academy STEM Advisory Board! 🎉 We are beyond grateful for our amazing business partners who poured their time, expertise, and support into building meaningful opportunities for our students. Because of you, our STEM vision is stronger, more connected, and full of possibility. Thank you for helping us launch this partnership with purpose and impact. We can’t wait to keep growing together! 🥼🧑‍💻🐺

Our 3rd graders had an amazing trip to Charleston on Monday as they explored the aquarium! 🐠🌊 They loved discovering sea life up close and learning through hands-on experiences. Such a fun day filled with curiosity and smiles! ❤️🐺 Check out Facebook for the full album! 📷

Our Chat & Chew yesterday was the perfect after-school pick-me-up! 🌎✨ Hosted by our Related Arts & Special Ed teachers, this Earth Day–themed event gave staff time to mix, mingle, and catch up while creating their own trail mix treats. 🥨🍫 Great conversations and even better company! ❤️🐺

Huge thanks to 4-H Youth Development, Clemson University, and Spartanburg County Farm Bureau for bringing the Hatching Egg Project to Wellford! 🐣 Our students are diving into a 21-day, hands-on science adventure. Incubating eggs, tracking development, and watching new life hatch right before their eyes. Science in action at its best!

Six students (1 absent) from Ms. Walts' First Grade Class, earned a special "Picnic With Pals!" Each of these students met their Stretch Goal in BOTH iReady Reading AND iReady Math! What a celebration with cookies, drinks, ice cream, conversation, and laughs! A BIG thanks to Mrs. Kinard, Mr. Neyman, Officer Wright, and Ms. Walts for joining the party! Thanks for your hard work! Way to go!

Betas busy building bracelets! Our Beta Club members are hard at work for a great cause! ❤️✨ As part of their service project, students are creating and designing bracelets to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They’ll continue working on their bracelets and making signs to get ready to sell them at school in the mornings soon! We are so proud of their creativity, teamwork, and heart for helping others. Stay tuned for more details on how you can support this amazing cause! ❤️

📣 SC READY Testing is coming up for our Wolfpack students in grades 3–5!

Here’s what to know for May:
✏️ May 5 – Reading (Day 1)
📖 May 6 – Reading (Day 2)
📝 May 8 – Writing
➕ May 12 – Math (Day 1)
➗ May 13 – Math (Day 2)
🔬 May 14 – Science (4th grade only)

🔁 Make-ups begin May 7 and will continue as needed.

🚫 No electronic devices are allowed during testing.
🍎 Help your child do their best by getting a good night’s sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, and arriving on time!

Let’s cheer on our students as they show what they know! ❤️🐺

Happy Assistant Principals Week to Mrs. Coan and Dr. Tucker! 🎉 Thank you both for your incredible leadership, unwavering support, and the care you show our students and staff each day. Our Wolfpack is stronger because of you! 🐺❤️

From garden to table! 🥬✨

Our 5th graders enjoyed the fruits (and veggies!) of their labor by harvesting from their hydroponics garden and making a delicious, fresh salad! 🌱🥗 Learning has never tasted so good!

Our 5th graders had an unforgettable adventure at Barrier Island yesterday! 🌊🌿 From exploring coastal ecosystems to hands-on learning in nature, they made memories that will last a lifetime. We’re so proud of their curiosity, teamwork, and excitement for learning beyond the classroom! ❤️🐺 Huge shoutout to the teachers who braved the long bus ride and extended hours to make this trip happen!

Check out the full album on Facebook!

Powered by curiosity (and a little wind)! 🌬️🔬 Our 3rd graders used fans to explore how force can move objects—turning science into a hands-on adventure! ⚙️ Learning really blew us away! ❤️🐺

Mrs. Wells’ first graders had an egg-citing time dyeing eggs today! 🥚🎨 So many bright colors, big smiles, and springtime fun in our classroom! 🌸✨ ❤️🐺

Our kindergarteners are getting FIELD DAY READY in PE! 🏃‍♀️☀️ They’ve been practicing their skills, building teamwork, and having so much fun along the way. We can’t wait to see them shine after spring break! 🎉 Let the countdown begin!