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Monday 9:30am - 4pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm Thursday 9:30am - 4pm Friday 9:30am - 4pm

William S. James Elementary School

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“Lead the Learning. Live the Learning. Love the Learning.”

11/02/2026

Reminder to our Jaguar families, Wednesday kicks off our Fall Food Drive! 🥫

Small cans make a big difference! If you are able, we are collecting non-perishable items to donate to those in need this holiday season!

Together we can make a difference 💛🖤

11/02/2026

We are excited to connect with our Jaguar families during Parent-Teacher Conference Day today! 💛

While you're here, don't forget to treat yourself! ☕ Travelin' Tom's Coffee will be at WJES from 2:00–7:00 PM with the perfect afternoon/evening pick-me-up.

We look forward to seeing you today!

11/01/2026

Mark your calendar, Jaguar families! 🗓️

On Thursday, November 5th, from 6:00-7:30, Dr. Mack and her team will be partnering with families at Patterson Mill high school for another community connection meeting! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the budget, strategic plan and vision for the future of HCPS!

Make sure you scan the QR code to register! 💛🖤

10/31/2026

We can’t end National Principals Month without celebrating our fearless leaders! 💛🖤

A big THANK YOU to Ms. Farver and Ms. Stahm for all that you do for our students, staff, and school community. Your leadership, dedication, hard work, and the heart you put into making our school a special place do not go unnoticed.

Thank you for always believing in our Jaguars and helping us ROAR! 🐆💛

10/31/2026

🚨 Attendance Alert 🚨

Wow! Check out our leaderboard this week!

Every Jaguar counts! 💛🖤

10/30/2026

💙🧡💜 HOUSE DAY ❤️💚💛

Today was a busy day at WSJ! Not only was it golden character day, but it was also our first HOUSE DAY of the school year! 🐾

Congratulations to our Jaguars who won ROAR awards! We all had fun celebrating those students who are always showing ROAR behavior every day! 🐆

Today our Jaguars had fun playing games, making crafts, building community and creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Together we learn, together we grow 💛🖤

10/30/2026

🐾💛🖤 Jag Pal Day at WSJ! 🖤💛🐾

This morning our Jag Pals brought the energy to start our Friday! Thank you to our Jag Pals for always bringing the smiles, high fives and positive words of encouragement to our Jaguars!

Together we learn, together we grow 💛🖤

10/29/2026

💛Hat Day at WSJ!!! 🖤

Hat’s off to all of our Jaguars who participated in Hat Day. Our Jaguars earned hat day for showing safe behavior during our safety drill this week! 🐆

Way to go Jaguars! It’s always a fun day at WSJ! 💛🖤

10/29/2026

🐆💛 A Day in the Life of an Assistant Principal! 🖤💛

Congratulations to the top earner of our Jag Jungle Walk fundraiser, Assistant Principal Pike! 🎉 As the top earner in our school fundraiser, Mr. Pike earned a very special reward — Assistant Principal for the Day! 👏

Today AP Pike completed a safety walk, helped with lunch duty, had a meeting with Principal Farver, prepared a 5th grade PBIS lesson, and ran bus duty! It was truly a day to remember!

We are so proud of the hard work and enthusiasm that made this opportunity possible! 🐾 💛🖤

10/27/2026

📣 LOST & FOUND REMINDER! 📣

Please take a moment to check for any missing jackets, sweatshirts, lunchboxes, water bottles, or other belongings.

📅 All remaining Lost & Found items will be donated on NOVEMBER 2nd!!

Our Lost and Found is located outside of the cafeteria! Make sure to swing by on conference day💛🖤

Address

1 Laurentum Parkway
Abingdon, MD
21009

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4pm
Friday	9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+14106383900

Website

https://wjes.hcpsschools.org/o/wjes

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