Wiederstein Elementary is looking for outstanding educators to join our Family! We are currently hiring a Special Education Pre-Kindergarten teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional, 2nd Grade Math/Science Teacher, & a Special Education ALE Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
At Wiederstein, we are committed to building trusting relationships, supporting the whole child, and creating meaningful opportunities for both students and staff. We believe success happens when things are clear, supportive, and student-centered. Here is the link to learn more and apply. Come be part of something special at Wiederstein!
At Wiederstein, we believe excellence starts with gratitude, and we love taking the time to recognize the amazing educators who make a difference every day! 🐾
These outstanding teachers were nominated by someone who recognized the excellence they bring to our campus through their dedication, hard work, and commitment to our Wolverines.
We are so grateful for each of you! Thank you for your continued commitment and dedication to our students, families, and school community. Your impact matters, and we are proud to celebrate YOU! 💙💛
Excellence starts with gratitude—and we are grateful for YOU! 🐾✨
If you have a student who would benefit from G/T services, please submit a referral by Oct 2nd, 2026.
To submit a referral to test a student for G/T services, go to G/T Parent
Referral Link: https://scucity.projectedu.net/home/CustomGTParentReferral
Testing FAQs for Parents:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10SQcXZ2YaMzh_G89AWOOp3kM6hlTlqbgy2aZKDrrh70/preview?tab=t.0
Wiederstein Elementary experienced a heart‑lifting moment on Wednesday when the Make‑A‑Wish Foundation arrived on campus with an unforgettable surprise for first‑grader Carrigan Caston.
Surrounded by her classmates, Carrigan learned she will receive what many first‑graders dream about — a weeklong wish trip to Walt Disney World and other Orlando‑area theme parks.
Carrigan, a student in Mrs. Denise Trejo’s class, was joined for the announcement by her parents, Brittany Caston and U.S. Army Maj. Brian Caston, along with her three sisters. The moment carried special meaning for the family. Carrigan spent much of her kindergarten year learning from home while battling leukemia and returned to campus this year despite continuing treatments.
“It’s unbelievable — kind of hard to comprehend,” Maj. Caston said, fighting back emotion. “It’s not something we could have done without Make‑A‑Wish. This is a chance to celebrate, especially since she finishes her treatments in three months.”
To help mark the occasion, the Make‑A‑Wish Foundation treated Carrigan’s class to cupcakes, juice, and goodie bags, filling the room with festive balloons and smiles. Ashley Garcia, Director of Development, said every detail of the trip — including costs and travel logistics — will be covered through donations from Make‑A‑Wish supporters.
Among those visibly moved by the celebration was Jennifer Mills, who served as Carrigan’s homebound teacher last year. After finishing her own school day as a second‑grade teacher, Mills visited the Caston home to ensure Carrigan stayed connected to learning during treatment.
“It was an amazing experience,” Mills said. “I was welcomed into their home like a family member. There were good days and tough days depending on how Carrigan felt, and I feel very fortunate to have been part of her journey.”
The Caston family’s wish trip is scheduled for May 17–23.
They greet our families with kindness, support our teachers with care, and ensure that even the smallest details are handled with excellence. Their patience, flexibility, and heart for service make our school a better place for everyone.
We are so thankful for the countless ways they go above and beyond. Our school simply wouldn’t be the same without them.
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The Steele computer science classes came to visit our computer classes recently to discuss Internet Safety.
Parades, concerts, and most of all, thank-yous, were the focus of campus Veterans Day observances throughout SCUC leading up to the observance on November 11th. Processions were held through the halls of some campuses; students beamed with pride as they walked with parents, grandparents and other family members who currently serve or have served in the United States military.
Meanwhile, Samuel Clemens High School Air Force and Byron P. Steele High School JROTC cadets led the yearly observance at their respective campuses. Family members, many of them military-connected, watched as school choirs paid tribute to their guests with patriotic songs and expressions of gratitude for their service.
Veterans Day, first recognized as Armistice Day after World War I, reminds us of the men and women who serve to protect the nation from enemies, foreign and domestic. They trade comfort for duty, endure long deployments, often to volatile locales around the world. These sacrifices are felt by the service members themselves, and by their families at home.
SCUC is grateful and proud to be a military-connected school district, with approximately 40 percent of its enrollment tied to current or former military veterans. We express our deepest thanks for those who volunteer to serve to keep our nation safe and free.
October 5th is World Teachers Day, and today, we celebrate our incredible educators who inspire minds, shape futures, and lead with heart. Your dedication, patience, and passion make a lasting impact far beyond the classroom.
To our Wiederstein teachers, thank you for all that you do for our students day in and day out. 💛
