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Waddell Elementary School

Rebuilding Our Legacy

6101 Miller Road

Columbus, GA. 31907

Phone: 706-569-3722

Fax: 706-569-3727

Waddell Warriors are
Respectful, Responsible, & Kind

Our Day at a Glance:

Arrival & Breakfast

Drop-off begins at 7:00am

Breakfast is served from 7:00am - 7:35am

Students are tardy if they arrive to their classroom after 7:45am

Is it Lunch Time Yet?

Pre-K/K: 10:00 - 10:30 A.M.

1st Grade: 10:30 - 11:00 A.M.

2nd Grade: 11:00 - 11:30 A.M.

3rd Grade: 11:30 - 12:00 P.M.

4th Grade: 12:00 - 12:30 P.M.

5th Grade: 12:30 -  1:00 P.M.​

Afternoon Dismissal

Any transportation changes must be done in writing

Car Riders:

  • Car rider numbers begin to be called around 2:15 P.M. 

  • Hang your car tag from your rearview mirror.

    • Cut the car tag along the dotted line, then cut around the white circle to create a hook.​

  • Pay attention to your surroundings. 

    • Keep a minimum distance between your car and the car in front of you. ​

    • Watch for students who are walking.

  • Slow and/or stop the vehicle until the staff members entering the car number has indicated the number has been added.

  • If you have forgotten your car rider number, you must park and wait in your car until 2:35 P.M. At that time you may come to the canopy with your state issued ID to be verified in the front office.

    • Please understand that even though some staff members know some parents, we need to ensure each child's safety and verify IDs if there is no car rider number.

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Walkers:

Students who are walking home will be escorted to Miller Road by a Waddell staff member.

  • Please remind your child(ren) to walk with the staff member. It is unsafe for your child(ren) to run ahead.

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Day Care & Bus Riders:

Day care & bus riders wait in their classrooms until their bus is called over the school-wide intercom.

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