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LS Terranova School Project Update

The Lower School Ambassador’s Club would like to thank the Lower School community for their generosity and participation in the spring service project for the Terranova School, Woodward's sister school in Zambia, Africa. Lower School students raised $3,675.00 for new reading and spelling books. Lower School Principal, Andy Phillips, will personally present this to the Terranova School when he visits this summer.

Posted May 10, 2013
LS Students Receive Awards for Essay Contest

Three Lower School fifth graders were recognized with awards during morning announcements on April 23 for winning top honors in the No Place for Hate student essay contest.

Victoria D. won first place in Elementary Writing; Ella W. won second place in Elementary Writing; and Sarah B. won first place in Elementary Media/Songs/Poetry. In addition to having three winners, Woodward also had the most entries of any school.

Click on the link at right to read the award winning essays. Click the following link to listen to the award winning song: No Place for Hate Award Winning Song.

Posted April 24, 2013
Soaps for Terranova

Here is a way you can help our sister school in Zambia, Africa! If you have unused soaps, hair conditioners and shampoos, or other small travel items you have collected, they need them. These products are the perfect size for the staff at the Julia Burke Medical Clinic at the Terranova School to hand out to their community.

It may be hard to believe, but in their world, soap is a special thing. Your help will be greatly appreciated and Mr. Dietz (MS assistant principal) thanks you from the kids at Terranova School. Please gather these new items and drop them off at the Middle School front desk.

Here is a way you can help our sister school in Zambia, Africa!

Posted March 26, 2013
LS Walk-a-thon Gallery

Posted April 24, 2013
2013 Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club Walkathon

Posted March 26, 2013
Lower School Students Raise the Bar

The Lower School collected more than $6,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as part of their annual "Put Cancer to Bed" program. 92 percent of the Lower School student body participated. They also raised $6,500 for the American Heart Association during their Jump Rope for Heart event held on Feb. 15. The top fundraiser was Faiza M. with $1,036.

Posted February 20, 2013
Lower School Ambassadors Volunteer at Food Bank

The Lower School Ambassador Club visited the Atlanta Community Food Bank on December 18. The fifth and sixth grade students, along with their sponsors Julia Duke and Leigh Ann Peek, worked a three-hour shift alongside other volunteers from the Atlanta community. The day's work resulted in 9,740 pounds of food boxed and ready to distribute. This amount translates to 6,486 meals to serve people in need.

Posted January 15, 2013
2012 Academy Wide Can-A-Thon

Woodward Academy's campus-wide can drive benefits the Atlanta Food Bank and surrounding tri-city pantries. It will run from Monday, October 29 through Friday, November 9. Collection barrels will be located on each campus, so please contact each school for locations.

Historically, Woodward has been one of the largest contributors to this worthy cause. We are proud that we “CAN” make a difference!

Posted October 29, 2012
Students, Principal Donate Hair to Locks of Love

Sixth grader Zoe B., her sister, third grader Mirabel B., and Primary School Principal Missy Duncan Smith recently donated their hair to Locks of Love. This is the second time for both Zoe and Mirabel to donate to Locks of Love. Woodward parent and hair stylist, Rochelle Andrews, donates her professional services to Woodward students and faculty who donate their locks.

Posted October 26, 2012
Students Walk for Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club

Students from across the Academy raised fund by participating in the 18th annual Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club Walk-a-thon on Friday, March 30, in support of the club neighboring Woodward's campus. Students from the Primary, Lower, Middle and Upper Schools participated in the fundraising walk.

Posted March 30, 2012