William S. James Elementary School

08/31/2026

We had a GOLDEN first day of school! ✨💛🐆 Our Jaguars were excited to learn, grow, and begin another amazing year together!

We can’t wait to welcome some of our Kindergarten Jaguars tomorrow for gradual entrance. We are so excited to have everyone joining us soon! 💛🖤

08/30/2026

🌟 ’Twas the Night Before the First Day of School…and all through WJES, Our Jaguars were ready, our excitement was endless!

The classrooms are sparkling, the halls dressed in gold, a brand-new year of learning is ready to unfold. ✨

Our teachers are ready, our staff standing tall,
With hearts full of hope and a welcome for all. 💛

Tomorrow we gather—each Jaguar, each day,
Ready to learn, lead, live, love, and play! 🐾

So rest up, Jaguars, and dream BIG tonight…
Here’s to a GOLDEN year filled with learning, laughter, growth, and memories we’ll treasure.

08/04/2026

We can't wait to see OUR Golden Families on August 27th!

07/28/2026

Calling all incoming Kindergarten Students:
We are so excited to welcome our newest Jaguars for 2026–2027 Gradual Entrance! This is the beginning of an amazing journey, and we can't wait to meet our newest members of the WJES family!

Haven't registered your child yet? Be sure to complete your registration as soon as possible so your Jaguar is ready to start the school year!

07/22/2026

🐾✨ ATTENTION KINDERGARTEN CUBS ✨🐾

Attention families of incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students! Harford County Public Schools has a gradual entry schedule to help your child ease into the new school year.

Pre-K gradual entry dates are Tuesday, September 8 or Wednesday, September 9, with the first full day of school on Thursday, September 10.

Kindergarten gradual entry dates are Tuesday, September 1 or Wednesday, September 2, with the first full day of school on Thursday, September 3.

Your child's elementary school will communicate the specific date. Please note that no transportation is provided on gradual entry dates.

For more information, visit https://www.hcps.org/webfiles/WebFilesHandler.ashx?id=8897.

07/15/2026

06/24/2026

School Supply Ordering:
Skip the store and save time by ordering your student's school supplies online. Click the link below to place your order by July 1st to ensure your supplies are ready for the start of the school year!

🔗https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/48026

Thank you for helping us get our Jaguars ready for a great year of learning!

06/18/2026

Mrs. Hamilton’s class sure does have some awesome hairstylists!😍

The students in Mrs.Hamilton’s class worked hard to earn 130 pawprints in the cafeteria, and today they got to style Ms.Farver’s and Mrs.Stahm’s hair. What a treat!