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Wanamaker Elementary
When does school start?
8:45 AM
When does school end?
3:45 PM
What time do busses
8:15 AM
When can my student enter the building?
The doors open at 8:35 AM for students not eating breakfast.
Where do children go if they are not eating breakfast?
They are to go to the gymnasium where all the grade levels meet. Teachers are ther to supervise until it is time to go to the classroom.
What should I do if my student is going to be absent?
Call the office first thing in the morning at 339.4800.
What should I do if my student is going to be late?
Call the office first thing in the morining at 339.4800. You will need to sign the student in when you drop them off.
What should I do if my student needs to leave early?
Have your student bring a note to the office in the morning. You will need to sign the student out when you pick them up.
When is breakfast?
8:15 AM
When is lunch?
Grade Start End
Kindergarten 11:40 AM 12:10 PM
1st Grade 11:00 AM 11:30 AM
2nd Grade 12:10 PM 12:40 PM
3rd Grade 11:35 AM 12:05 PM
4th Grade 12:15 PM 12:45 PM
5th Grade 11:05 AM 11:35 AM
6th Grade 12:55 PM 1:25 PM
How much do meals cost?
When does the school need to know about visitors eating lunch?
The office needs to be notified of every visitor who will be eating lunch no later than 9:30 AM. Please note there may be special procedures to follow for holiday lunches.
Who do I pay guest lunch fees?
Please pay in the office on your way to the lunchroom.
My child has special dietary needs, what should I do?
There are forms that need to be filled out depending on your students needs. Visit the district Child Nutrition page for more information and for the forms.

Child Nutrition
How do I enroll my new student?
Yes, but students are not allowed to carry some items on the bus. Therefore, you must come to pick up the item.

Enrollment Information
Can I send flowers or balloons to my child at school?
Yes, but students are not allowed to carry some items on the bus. Therefore, you must come to pick up the item.

Transportation FAQ's
What should students do if they miss the bus home?
If a student misses the bus home they are to go to the office and ask the secretary to call a parent. They will then wait in the office to be picked up.
Why are the doors locked during the school day?
To help create a more secure learning environment, our doors are locked after school begins in the morning. There is a camera and buzzer at the main entrance. In order to be admitted into the building, you must use the buzzer and identify yourself. The secretaries will then release the lock, so you may enter.
Do you still have questions? Contact us at 785.339.4800.

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