Walterville Elementary School

10/22/2026

This Friday, October 23, is an early release day for all students.

Elementary students will be released at 12:30 p.m.
Middle and high school students will be released at 1:15 p.m.
Lunch will be served as usual.

Bus riders will be dropped off at their bus stops 2 hours and 20 minutes earlier than their regular time.

*This does not apply to A3, The Academy of Arts & Academics, which has its own calendar.

View and download the 2026-27 academic calendar here: https://www.springfield.k12.or.us/families/academic-calendar

10/22/2026

❤️🧦💙 🧦 Socktober is a month of giving back by collecting new socks for those in need! All socks collected will be donated to Catholic Community Services of Lane County. 💙

10/18/2026

💙 Happy Sunday, Wildcats!
A couple of reminders for this week!
🍔 Monday: Red Robin Fundraiser! Skip cooking and support our school!
⏰ Friday: Early release at 12:30 PM!
Have a great week, Wildcats! 💙

10/17/2026

Thank you to Ivy Barr for putting a fun new spin on Walter the Wildcat with this year’s Jog-A-Thon shirt design! 💙 We appreciate her creativity and our wonderful PTO for purchasing shirts for all students and staff!

10/17/2026

🎉 Way to go, Wildcats! 💙🐾
What an amazing Jog-A-Thon! We are so proud of all our students for getting out there, running, and having fun!
👟 Miles by Grade:
* Kindergarten: 47.85 miles
* 1st Grade: 51.15 miles
* 2nd Grade: 70.62 miles
* 3rd Grade: 60.72 miles
* 4th Grade: 52.14 miles
* 5th Grade: 68.64 miles
🏃 Total: 351.12 miles!
💰 We’ve raised $6,383 of our $8,000 goal! We’re just $1,617 away!
A huge thank you to our Walterville families and everyone who donated, volunteered, and cheered on our students. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙
Let’s keep those donations coming and reach our goal! 🎉

10/16/2026

🧦 Socktober Reminder! 🧦
We’re still collecting socks, and our donation box could use some love! 💙 If you’re able, please consider donating a new pair of socks to help those in need.
Donations can be dropped off in the school office. Every pair makes a difference! 🧦

10/15/2026

⭐️Announcing Walterville's September Star Students of the Month! ⭐️
Selected by teachers for being safe, respectful, responsible, and kind!

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month:
Kindergarten: Colton W.
1st grade: Sebastian L.
2nd Grade: Elizabeth S.
3rd Grade: Kenzley S.
4th Grade: Emmitt B.
5th Grade: Ryn O.
PE: Evie S.
Library: Orion M.
Music: Livi G.
Principal/ Staff pick: Camden A. (Not Pictured)

10/14/2026

👟 Jog-A-Thon Visitor Reminder! 💙

Parents and family members planning to attend Friday’s Jog-A-Thon, please contact the school office ahead of time to let us know you’re coming.

All visitors must have a current, approved Raptor application.

👉 Raptor Application:
https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzU2ODplbi1VUw== #

🏃 Running Schedule
Starts running at:
* 9:10 AM: 3rd–5th Grade
* 10:10 AM: Kindergarten–2nd Grade

A few important reminders:

* No minors or pets.
* Spectators are not allowed to run on the track.
* A designated spectator area will be available.

We look forward to seeing everyone cheering on our students! 💙

We appreciate your interest in sharing your time with Springfield Public Schools. Our district offers a variety of activities you may choose from when volunteering. Simply complete and submit a volunteer application and upon approval you will receive instructions on next steps. It is very important....

10/14/2026

👟💙 Our Wildcats have raised $3,906 toward our $8,000 Jog-A-Thon goal!

🎉 Congratulations to our students who have already earned their Jog-A-Thon party invitation and raffle ticket!
Keep those donations coming! Every dollar helps support our students! 💙💛

Donate here!⁠

Walterville Elementary 2026 Jog-a-Thon The Walterville Elementary Jog-a-Thon is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and every dollar raised goes directly toward making our students’ school experience even better! Last year, thanks to the incredible support of our families and community, Jog-a-Thon...