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MAIN ACADEMY OFFICE NUMBER: 336-884-3333
MAIN EARLY EDUCATION NUMBER: 336-884-3143
WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY APP
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THIS WEEK AT WESLEYAN
Weekly e-newsletter emailed to families every Monday.
ELEMENTARY EXPRESS
Elementary e-newsletter that is sent at the beginning of each month.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
Sent to parents on an as-needed basis.
THE WEE TROJAN
Early Education Center e-newsletter that is emailed to EEC families at the beginning of each month.
SOCIAL MEDIA
School Acronyms
| Acronym | Organization | |
| ACSI | Association of Christian Schools International | |
| ASP | After School Program | |
| AUD | Auditorium | |
| CESA | Council on Educational Standards & Accountability | |
| EEC | Early Education Center | |
| ENR | Enrichment Center | |
| ESA | Education Student Accounts | |
| FCA | Fellowship of Christian Athletes | |
| FKC | Farlow Kennedy Center | |
| HS | High School | |
| K | Kindergarten | |
| MAP | Measure of Academic Progress | |
| MIP | Moms In Prayer | |
| MS | Middle School | |
| NCISAA | North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association | |
| NCSEAA | North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority | |
| NHS | National Honor Society | |
| OSP | Opportunity Scholarship Program | |
| PTAC | Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference | |
| PVA | Parent Volunteer Association (formerly PTO) | |
| PreK | Pre Kindergarten | |
| SST | Student Support Team | |
| STEM | Science, Technology, Engineering, Math | |
| TK | Transitional Kindergarten | |
| WCA | Wesleyan Christian Academy | |
| WCF | Wesleyan Christian Fund (formerly AGG) | |
| WEC | Wesleyan Education Center | |
| WISL | Wesleyan Instructional Soccer League |
ENSURING YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY
Explore our comprehensive school security page to discover how we prioritize safety through advanced technology, trained personnel, and collaborative partnerships with local authorities.
JUL 30th, 6-8 PM: NEW FAMILY NIGHT | AUDITORIUM
All new parents and students are invited to attend our New Family Night. Parents will hear from our Head of School and Divisional Principals, while students will participate in fun fellowship activities with returning students. A School Information Fair will also be held.
AUG 6th, 3:30-5:30 PM: TK-8th OPEN HOUSE | CLASSROOMS
New and returning elementary and middle school parents and students are welcomed on campus to find their homerooms, drop off school supplies, meet their teachers, and walk an abbreviated schedule.
AUG 6th, 4:30-6:30 PM: 9th-12th OPEN HOUSE | CLASSROOMS
New and returning elementary and middle school parents and students are welcomed on campus to find their homerooms, drop off school supplies, meet their teachers, and walk an abbreviated schedule.
AUG 7th, 10-12 AM: HALF-DAY EEC OPEN HOUSE
Our Half-Day Program staff are excited to welcome new families and greet our returning ones across the street at Conrad Memorial Baptist Church!
AUG 7th, 4-6 PM: FULL-DAY EEC OPEN HOUSE | CLASSROOMS
Our Early Education Center staff are excited to welcome new families and greet our returning ones!
AUG 10th: FULL-DAY EEC FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Our full-day program will begin their first day of school on Monday, August 10th, 2026.
AUG 11th: HALF-DAY EEC FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Our half-day program will begin their first day of school on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026.
AUG 11th, 8:00 AM: TK-12 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Important Note: Parents of TK and K students. You will follow a staggered entry the first few days of school. Please look for an email from the Elementary School explaining dates and times!
FLIK HOSPITALITY GROUP
Wesleyan is pleased to partner with Flik Hospitality Group for our students’ breakfast and lunch needs. Our food service program is an optional service for parents, and the cost is not included in the annual tuition and fees.
Monthly menus can be found on our Dining Services page.
To add money to your family’s FLIK lunch account, please login to your Wesleyan Family Portal (the district code is wca-nc), then click on Financial. In the Prepay Accounts section, click on the ADD FUNDS button. Here you will be able to connect your debit/credit card or your checking account to add money to your family’s lunch account.
Teacher and homeroom assignments for grades TK-12 will not be available until the first week of August. Please log in to Wesleyan’s Family Portal Account to see your child’s information.
Early Education Center Assistant | Brandie Perry at 336-884-3143
Elementary School Assistant | Kristy Morrison at 336-884-3333 x215
Middle School Assistant | Cheryl Martin at 336-884-3333 x218
High School Assistant | Tammy Russell at 336-884-3333 x216
FULL DAY PROGRAM SUPPLY LISTS
Please click the link above to see individual classroom supply lists for our 2026-2027 school year.
HALF DAY PROGRAM SUPPLY LISTS
Please click the link above to see individual classroom supply lists for our 2026-2027 school year.
| Early Education Director | Casey Fowler | cfowler@wcatrojans.org |
| Early Education Assistant Director | Becky Charles | bcharles@wcatrojans.org |
| Half Day Program Supervisor | Andrea Fulk | afulk@wcatrojans.org |
| Administrative Assistant | Brandie Perry | bperry@wcatrojans.org |
The Early Education Center at Wesleyan Christian Academy has partnered with Flik Hospitality Group to provide nutritious and child-friendly meals to your children. Each day, Flik provides a morning and afternoon snack, along with a well-balanced lunch to our Early Education Students. Each month, we will post the menu on our Food Service and Menu tab, as well as our Calendars page.
THE WEE TROJAN
This is an Early Education Center e-newsletter that is emailed to EEC families at the beginning of each month.
CLASS DOJO
Class Dojo is a safe and effective app that helps teachers and families. It fosters communication and involvement through messages, weekly photos and/or videos. Parents will receive instructions on how to get connected to the app the first week of school.
FULL DAY PROGRAM – OPEN HOUSE
Friday, August 7th – 4:00-6:00 (Floating)
HALF DAY PROGRAM – OPEN HOUSE
Friday, August 7th – 10:00-12:00 (Floating)
You may bring your child’s school supplies to Open House.
FULL DAY PROGRAM – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Monday, August 10th
HALF DAY PROGRAM – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Tuesday, August 11th
The first day of school at Wesleyan is always an exciting time for all! The start of a new school year brings new classrooms, new teachers, and new friends. We know that sometimes the new transition can bring nervous feelings, but rest assured that our teachers are prepared to welcome your little one with open arms, while making that transition as smooth as possible for all involved.
26-27 Elementary Supply List
Prepare your young learners for success with our elementary school supply lists, carefully curated to support their educational journey and classroom needs.
| Elementary Principal | Emily Orman | 336-884-3333 ext. 212 |
| Elementary Assistant Principal | Amanda Leonart | |
| Administrative Assistant | Kristy Morrison | 336-884-3333 ext. 215 |
| Guidance Counselor | Molly Scarbrough | 336-884-3333 ext. 262 |
| Spiritual Life Director | Quintin Ayers | 336-884-3333 ext. 237 |
| Elementary Event | Time |
| First Bell Rings | 8:00 AM |
| Tardy Bell Rings | 8:10 AM |
| Chapel (Mondays) | 8:30 AM |
| Lunch | 11:00 AM |
| Recess | Times Vary |
| Dismissal | 2:30 PM |
Optional Summer Reading for Elementary students is a fantastic way to stay sharp, focused, and ready for the year ahead. We’re so grateful to our outstanding Media Center Specialist, Mrs. Emily Mack, for curating a thoughtful and engaging list of resources to help students grow in knowledge and curiosity all summer long! The lists below are for rising grade levels.
Rising TK Reading List
Rising K Reading List
Rising 1st Grade Reading List
Rising 2nd Grade Reading List
Rising 3rd Grade Reading List
Rising 4th Grade Reading List
After School and Extended Care is for families needing care after school hours and/or during some teacher workdays and school holidays. This program is an optional service for students in TK-5th grade for an additional fee.
| One Hour Care | Monday – Friday | 2:30-3:30 PM |
| Three Hour Care | Monday – Friday | 2:30-5:30 PM |
| Daily Care | As Needed | 2:30-5:30 PM |
| All-Day Camps | Holidays | 7:30-5:30 PM |
To register, please visit our After School Care page or contact Ashton Jackson at ajackson@wcatrojans.org.
Elementary Curriculum Specials include Art, Chapel, Media Center/Library, Music, Physical Education, STEM, and Technology. The schedule for these specials rotates weekly. Parents are welcome to attend our Chapels.
26-27 Middle School Supply List
Ensure your middle school student is fully prepared for the academic year by downloading the comprehensive supply lists for grades 5-8. Please note that these lists include traditional Academy and Resource classes ONLY. Please visit the Enrichment tab above if your child is enrolled in Enrichment classes.
| Middle School Principal | Brad Clodfelter | 336-884-3333 ext. 247 |
| Assistant Principal | Tom Penland | 336-884-3333 ext. 244 |
| Assistant Principal | Kendra Randazzo | 336-884-3333 ext. 234 |
| Administrative Assistant | Cheryl Martin | 336-884-3333 ext. 218 |
| Guidance Counselor | Molly Scarbrough | 336-884-3333 ext. 262 |
| Spiritual Life Director | Quintin Ayers | 336-884-3333 ext. 237 |
The 2026 middle school summer reading lists for grades 5-8 offer a curated selection of engaging and age-appropriate books to inspire a love of reading and enhance literacy skills over the summer.
Rising 5th Grade Reading List
Rising 6th and 7th Grade Reading List
Rising 8th Grade Reading List
26-27 High School Supply Lists
Ensure your high school student is fully prepared for the academic year by downloading the comprehensive supply lists for grades 9-12, including Resource, Enrichment, Honors, and AP classes.
Homeroom Expectations & Reminders
While there are very few changes to our Parent / Student Handbook this year, we wanted to remind students of the expectations early. Each homeroom teacher reviewed these slides with our students during the first week of school.
| High School Principal | Leah Totel | 336-884-3333 ext. 232 |
| Assistant Principal | Tom Penland | 336-884-3333 ext. 244 |
| Assistant Principal | Kendra Randazzo | 336-884-3333 ext. 234 |
| Administrative Assistant | Tammy Russell | 336-884-3333 ext. 216 |
| Guidance Counselor | Erika Lance | 336-884-3333 ext. 243 |
| College Counselor | Michelle Ledbetter | 336-884-3333 ext. 245 |
| Spiritual Life Director | Quintin Ayers | 336-884-3333 ext. 237 |
Required 2026 High School Reading List
Don’t forget to download the 2026 high school summer reading list to stay ahead and enjoy great books during the break!
STUDENT FELLOWSHIP & ACTIVITIES
New and returning Wesleyan students are highly encouraged to get involved in one or more of our various student clubs and organizations. For a full list of possibilities, visit our Student Clubs and Organizations page.
26-27 Enrichment Center Supply Lists
All Enrichment Center supplies for grades 2E-12E students can be found below.
Enrichment Supplies for Grades 2E-4E
Enrichment Supplies for Grades 5E-8E
Enrichment Supplies for Grades 9E-12E
| Enrichment Principal | Nadine Davis | 336-884-3333 ext. 274 |
| Assistant Principal | Tom Penland | 336-884-3333 ext. 244 |
| Administrative Assistant | Cheryl Martin | 336-884-3333 ext. 218 |
| Guidance Counselor (3-8) | Molly Scarbrough | 336-884-3333 ext. 234 |
| Guidance Counselor (9-12) | Erika Lance | 336-884-3333 ext. 243 |
Enrichment students will follow the correlating division’s daily schedule (elementary, middle, or high school). Each day, Enrichment students will meet in their Academy homerooms and then attend the Enrichment classes assigned to them. All electives, curricular specials, lunch, and weekly chapels will be held with the larger Academy.
HIGH SCHOOL
Fall sports will begin for high school students on August 3rd.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Fall sports will begin for middle school students on August 17th.
| Athletic Director | John Hughes | 336-884-3333 ext. 239 |
Students will be able to register online through Dragonfly. More information will be sent out directly through email to high school and middle school families when it’s available.
All athletes that are participating in any school activities need to have a current physical in the past calendar year. Physicals are current for one calendar year only from the date when the doctor signs the approved form.
