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Woerther Elementary

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Dedicated to developing responsible citizens and productive, lifelong learners within a nurturing environment.

Welcome to Woerther Elementary!

Woerther Waterballoon day. Students and Dr. Walz pose after a waterballoon day fun

We are excited that you are visiting our website. Please take a little time to view all of the great features. 

At Woerther Elementary, we take pride in the high academic standards and character expectations that we set for our students.  So, we are very pleased to share the following achievements:

Points of Pride:

  • Recognized as a U.S. News Best Elementary School as one of the top 40% of elementary schools in Missouri.
  • Woerther is one of only 11 Missouri Schools of Character in 2021 by Character.org
  • Recognized as a National School of Character 2011, 2016, and 2021
  • Recognized by Character.org with 19 Promising Practices Awards for promoting student leadership and a caring school community
  • American Heart Association Award recipient for Missouri Volunteers of the Year and Missouri Young Heart Leadership Award for Top Students in Missouri
  • Received an Exemplary Gold Physical Education Program Award

At Woerther, we strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment that is focused on our core values of respect, responsibility, and perseverance. These values are vital to the success of our students now, and in the future as they progress through their secondary learning years and beyond.

Woerther Elementary school is a diverse community that provides students the opportunity to learn from and interact with children from different backgrounds and cultures. Our origin story begins and ends with our students, who represent over twenty different countries, with over fifteen native languages. We proudly celebrate those countries and cultures in programs and events throughout the school year.

Parents are valuable partners and we encourage our parents to visit our school, consult with our staff and participate in all the great activities that we have planned this school year. We realize that an optimal elementary school education is essential preparation to a student's long-term success. With your support, Woerther Elementary School will continue to be a positive environment where everyone is successful in reaching their potential.  We value and appreciate our students, staff and families! Thanks again, for visiting our website!

If you are new to the area, please come by for a tour. We would love to show you our wonderful school! Please contact the office at 636-891-6175 for more information, or to set up a tour.

Thank you,

Dr. Joshua S. Walz
Principal
Woerther Elementary
 

Students from Woerther Elem smile for a patriots day photo
School fun at Woerther's waterballoon day. Students gather after having a day of waterballoon games
First day at school welcome card from teacher