Wynne
Primary School is located in northeast Arkansas in Cross County.
It is approximately 45 miles south of Jonesboro, Arkansas and 45
miles northwest of Memphis, Tennessee. The address is 1500 North
Lemons Street, Wynne, AR 72396. Wynne has a population of approximately
9,000.
Wynne
Primary School is an accredited school with North Central Association.
Enrollment in kindergarten through second grade varies between
650 to 700 students. An Arkansas Better Chance for School Success
preschool program sponsored by Arkansas State University is located
within Wynne Primary School. The ABC program has two classes serving
an enrollment of about forty children.
There
are twelve kindergarten, eleven first grade, and eleven second
grade classes. All students attend weekly classes in music, P.E.,
art, library, and computer lab. Gifted and talented classes and
guidance counseling classes are offered biweekly. Title I literacy
and math teachers and special education teachers provide additional
assistance for students.
Other
school personnel include two full time counselors, two speech-language
pathologists, a full time registered nurse, principal, and assistant
principal. Three literacy coaches and one math coach are on staff
to support effective instruction in a balanced literacy and math
program. A district parent coordinator and a parent facilitator
for Wynne Primary School work together to coordinate family events
and improve communication between school and home.
The
parent center for Wynne Public Schools is located on the campus
of Wynne Primary School.
The Wynne PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is very active in the
school and community. The local chapter has been recognized for
awards at the state level.
Hours
of operation for Wynne Primary School on regular school days are
from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM. Breakfast and lunch are served daily.
Curriculum
information is published on the web page for easy access. For
additional information, the school telephone number is 870-238-5000, ext. 3050. |