Lunchroom Reminder: Keeping Our Students Healthy & Focused!
Dear WBE Families,
As we settle into the new school year, we want to share a quick reminder regarding lunchroom expectations to help ensure our students have the best possible day at school. We discourage students from bringing carbonated beverages (sodas, energy drinks, fizzy drinks, etc.) to drink with their lunches.
Our goal is to foster a healthy mind, body, and learning environment for every child. High-sugar and carbonated drinks often lead to energy spikes, mid-afternoon crashes, and upset stomachs, making it harder for students to focus and participate during class.
Thank you for your partnership in promoting healthy habits that set our students up for success every day!
Building a Stronger Community Together: Child Find Screening
At West Bourbon Elementary, we are committed to supporting every child’s unique learning journey! USD 235, in partnership with SEK Interlocal #637, provides free Child Find Screenings to help identify, locate, and evaluate children ages 3–5 who may have a suspected disability or developmental delay.
We assess growth across key developmental areas:
* Motor Skills** (Fine & Gross Motor)
* Communication & Language
* Cognitive Development
* Adaptive & Personal/Social Skills
Upcoming Screening Dates at West Bourbon Elementary:
* Wednesday, August 26 (Morning session)
* Wednesday, January 20 (Morning session)
Additional appointments are also available as needed during September, December, February, and April.
To schedule a screening appointment for your child, please reach out to Julie Akins or Jennifer Vaughn at (620) 235-3155. Let’s work together to give our youngest learners the best start possible!
Hydration and Water Bottle Guidelines
Proper hydration is key to keeping our students energized, focused, and ready to learn! To support this, every student has been provided with a WBE water bottle.
If you choose to send a personal water bottle from home instead, please ensure it meets our guidelines:
Clear/See-Through (No glass)
Water only (No drink mixes, powders, or flavor infusers)
Spill-resistant lid
Arrives at school empty (Students fill them at designated school stations)
Sent home for cleaning
Thank you for your partnership and support in making the start of this school year a success. It is going to be a fantastic year at WBE!
Dear WBE Families,
It was wonderful to see our hallways filled with energy and smiles today as students reconnected with friends and met their new teachers!
To help our days run safely and efficiently, please review the following important arrival, dismissal, and hydration guidelines:
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Student drop-off begins at 7:30 AM. Parent pick-up begins at 3:30 PM.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Locations: Southeast corner of the WBE gymnasium.
Traffic Flow:
Morning Drop-Off: Travel in a clockwise direction around the east parking lot.
Afternoon Pick-Up: Travel in a counterclockwise direction around the east parking lot.
Bus Lane Notice: DO NOT use the north driveway between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. This lane is strictly reserved for bus drop-off during this time.
(Please refer to the attached maps for visual reference.)
Pre-ordering for the 2026-27 UHS yearbook is now open at: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/1COKaNWP0MdLKOPWjV3qbQzy
Please use coupon code "EARLYBIRD" for $5 off your order.
If you order on the website or in person by Sept 1, we'll put your name in a drawing to win one of these two custom stainless steel water bottles!
Dear WBE Families,
We are excited to invite you to our Open House tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM!
This is a great opportunity to:
Tour the school and help your child get comfortable with their new learning environment.
Meet your child's teachers and build a strong partnership for the upcoming school year.
Submit any necessary documentation so our team can best support your child and family.
We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow evening as we kick off a new school year together.
WE ARE HIRING!!! USD 235 WBE - Instructional Paraeducator
Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? We are looking for a dedicated Instructional Paraeducator to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year!
In this rewarding role, you’ll work directly under the guidance of our Special Education Teacher to support, encourage, and guide students with special needs across regular classrooms and resource settings.
Ready to Apply?
USD 235 WBE - Instructional Paraeducator
Questions? Reach out to me directly:
Dustin Miller, Principal
(620) 224 - 2350
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Reminder!
August 17th, first day of practices. All students must have a physical on file before they are allowed to practice.
August 18th, team pictures starting at 1pm.
August 18th Fall Sport Parent meeting at 6pm after Open House in the commons
We are excited for our upcoming fall sports and activities!
@UniontownUSD235, @TMobile and use #FN5GL and #entry
As we get ready to kick off another fantastic school year, we want to make sure USD 235 staff feel appreciated and energized from day one! Our team puts so much heart into supporting our students, and this is a great way for our school community to give back.
We are holding a "Stock the Lounge" drive during Open House on Wednesday, August 18, from 4 to 6 PM.
Every donation, big or small, makes a big difference in showing our staff how much they are valued. Thank you so much for your ongoing support and generosity—we can’t wait to see everyone at Open House!
Hey Eagle fans! T-Mobile is teaming up with Rob Gronkowski and Patrick Mahomes to give $1,000,000 for a game-changing homefield upgrade to one deserving school. We are excited to announce Uniontown has won the first round pick. Uniontown will be presented $5,000 at one of our home games! We don't want to stop here!
How You Can Support:
The schools that go the farthest are the ones that rally their communities and show school spirit on social (Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok)! Help us by spreading the word on social, engaging local businesses, and talking to community leaders, family
and friends to share the buzz and get everyone involved! Share your school spirit then tag us!
Make sure you tag @UniontownUSD235, @TMobile and use #FN5GL and #entry.
Pictures! Kenny Felt will be at school on Aug 18th for Fall sport photos. Please see the times. The reason for the early date is to get senior banners done and to prepare for game day post. Papers will be handed out at practice but also can be found in this post. Any questions please contact Megan Mason at memason@uniontown235.org
August 18th:
1pm Cheer (Football field)
1:30pm Cross Country (Football field)
2pm JH Volleyball (WBE)
2:30pm HS Volleyball (WBE)
3pm JH Football (Football field)
3:30pm HS Football (Football field)
Equipment Check out will be August 14th from 5pm-6pm. Come to the side of the UHS gym.
First day of practice is Aug 17th @ 3pm-5pm.
Any questions contact Coach Criss at ccriss@uniontown235.org