Wahoo Public Schools
Inspiring Our Students to Thrive
It's time to round up for another school year at Wahoo Elementary!
This year, our staff will use the theme "WILD about LEARNING!" to help students discover three important things:
The thrill and adventure of exploring new ideas
The value of hard work
The importance of grit and determination when challenges arise
We believe children build confidence when they are allowed to face challenges. Our approach is to stand alongside them, providing coaching and encouragement rather than helping them avoid challenges altogether.
Saddle up and join us for our Elementary Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, August 18, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. It's a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher and get settled in.
We're excited for another year of learning, growth, and success with your family.
Happy Trails,
Ben Kreifels
Elementary Principal
Morning Supervision Begins: 7:45 a.m.
Building Doors Open: 7:45 a.m.
Students should not be dropped off before supervision begins.
First Bell: 8:00 a.m.
Tardy Bell: 8:10 a.m.
Students should be seated in their classrooms by 8:10 a.m.
Dismissal: 3:10 p.m.
Student Pickup: Within 10 minutes of dismissal.
Important Reminder
Students may not be left unattended on school grounds:
Before 7:45 a.m.
After 3:20 p.m.
Please review our traffic guidelines for student pickup and drop-off. We appreciate your patience during arrival and dismissal times as our youngest students learn routines and procedures.
View the Pickup & Drop-Off Map
If you have questions regarding transportation to or from school, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (402) 443-3051.
Engaging families and the community within our school is important to us. Visitors are welcome during lunch or at a time approved in advance by the principal or your child's teacher.
All visitors are required to:
Parents are welcome to walk their children to their classroom on the first day of school only.
After the first day, parents may not accompany students to classrooms without prior approval from both the principal and teacher.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for all students.
If your child is ill or will miss school for any reason, please call the school office by 8:40 a.m. on the morning of the absence.
You may also report an absence electronically by using the Email an Absence button below.
Per Saunders County Unified Attendance Codes, students may be counted truant if a parent or guardian does not notify the school prior to this time.
Parents of absent students will receive an automated phone call if the school has not been notified.
Please review the district calendar available on the school website.
If the school schedule changes due to weather or other circumstances, notifications will be shared through:
Please notify the school whenever your contact information changes so we can communicate important updates promptly.
We understand that medical appointments and other important commitments may occasionally need to be scheduled during the school day.
Because instructional time is a high priority, we encourage families to schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.
If your child must leave school during the day, please notify both the office and your child's teacher in writing in advance.
All students must have current immunizations on file or meet waiver requirements.
A valid birth certificate must also be on file with the school.
For questions, please contact the WPS Nurse's Office at (402) 443-4250 ext. 1003.
Wahoo Public Schools distributes student handbooks electronically. Please watch for email notifications from the district office.
Suggested school supply lists for each grade level are available on the school website.
Lists were also sent home with students at the end of the previous school year.
Students may bring school supplies to Back to School Night.
Studio 123 will take elementary school pictures on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
