Wedgefield School recently hosted its annual Multicultural Night, a campus tradition that brings together the school's diverse community for an evening of cultural celebration. The school's official Facebook page, which posts regularly under the Wedgefield K-8 account, covered the event with photos and family participation. Principal Matthew Pritts opened the current school year with a message focused on academic challenge and resiliency, themes that run through the school's three-program academic offering of GATE, Project Lead The Way, and Cambridge International curriculum.

Q1. What programs make Wedgefield School stand out from typical elementary campuses?

Ans. Wedgefield School offers a combination of programs that is unusual for a public PK-8 campus: a Gifted and Talented program, a Project Lead The Way curriculum that gives students engineering and technology-focused coursework, and a Cambridge International program that provides an internationally benchmarked academic framework. Having all three at a single rural K-8 campus is genuinely uncommon in Orange County.

Q2. What is the Extended Day Program at Wedgefield School?

Ans. Wedgefield School runs its own Extended Day Program before and after school hours, offering activities including homework support, supervised free play, crafts, computer time, and organized games. Supper and a snack are included daily. Families interested in the program can contact Extended Day Coordinator Kryzia Calderon at (321) 413-2989 ext. 4372230 or through the front office.

Q3. Does Wedgefield School have a parent organization?

Ans. Wedgefield School has an active PTSA with its own Member Hub and email for family contact at wedgefieldptsa@gmail.com. The PTSA runs monthly meetings and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Given the school's community-centered campus culture in the rural Wedgefield area, the parent organization tends to have stronger-than-average engagement compared to more urban OCPS campuses.

Q4. How does Wedgefield School communicate with families?

Ans. Wedgefield School uses ParentSquare for family communications and maintains an active Facebook page at the official Wedgefield K-8 account, which posts updates and community news on a regular basis. Principal Matthew Pritts can be reached at (321) 413-2989, and the school website at wedgefieldk8.ocps.net is updated with current events and calendar information.

Q5. What happens after eighth grade at Wedgefield School?

Ans. Students completing eighth grade at Wedgefield School typically transition to East River High School or another OCPS high school serving the eastern Orange County area. Because Wedgefield runs through eighth grade, students are on a different timeline than most elementary-only OCPS campuses, and families should plan the high school transition conversation with the school's guidance team beginning in seventh grade.