Dear Visitor,

It is a privilege for me to welcome you to the web site of John Wayland Elementary School - the home of the "Jaguars." Our school community is dedicated to helping each child succeed and flourish. We welcome you to this site, and I would welcome you to visit our wonderful school.

We are a community school, located in Bridgewater, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We are proud to be one of 20 schools in the outstanding Rockingham County Public School district. John Wayland has about 550 students in preschool through fifth grade.

John Wayland is a fully-accredited public school in Virginia, with strong student achievement. Our goal is to get to know each individual learner, and help them achieve their best. We strive to make our instruction meaningful and relevant, actively engaging children in learning, while making sure they master basic skills.

Historically, the school was built in 1966 as an intermediate school, serving grades six through eight. In 1989, the building became John Wayland Elementary School, merging students from elementary schools in Bridgewater and Dayton.

I invite you to explore our web page, which has so much to offer. I also invite you to visit the Rockingham County Public Schools' web site (www.rockingham.k12.va.us).

If you are visiting the area, please call me to set up a time to tour our school (540-828-6081). You are also welcome to e-mail me at dburchfield@rockingham.k12.va.us.

Again, welcome!

David W. Burchfield, Principal