• Assistance League of Charlotte

    The is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through community-based philanthropic programs. 

    Operation School Bell

    For the 2017-2018 school year, WES will participate in Operation School Bell.  This Assistance League program provides basic new school clothing and books to children in need.   Selected scholars will participate in a field trip to the Assistance League Center to shop for uniforms and shoes to ensure they have adequate clothing to wear to school

    Blessings in a Backpack

    Winterfield has a partnership with the students at Charlotte Latin. The students provide snack bags for scholars to take home on Fridays.  The Bear Scholars selected to participate in have been recommended by a staff member.

    Communities in Schools (CIS)

    The mission of Communities In Schools (CIS) is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.  As the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, Communities In Schools is helping build a stronger local community where every child is capable of reaching his or her greatest potential.  An affiliate of the national Communities In Schools network, CIS of Charlotte-Mecklenburg serves over 6,000 students annually in 43 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools that have some of the greatest needs but the fewest resources. Through full time school-based Site and Program Coordinators, CIS connects students and their families to the relationships and resources they need to be successful.  The scope of CIS-Charlotte’s current programming includes school-based dropout prevention (grades PK-12); college access and career readiness; support for teen mothers balancing the challenges of childcare and high school graduation; and working with youthful offenders to continue their education.

    Latin American Women’s Association Partnership

    Padres Y Padrinos

    The goal of Padres y Padrinos is to support the academic and social development of Latino students.  This comprehensive and culturally sensitive program has three components: 1) Weekly tutoring for students to increase academic performance, 2) Parenting sessions to engage Latino parents with their children’s school and community, 3) Dancing for Diversity an inter-cultural activity to build self-confidence, trust, and understanding among students of all backgrounds.  

    Winterfield Neighborhood Association

    The Winterfield Neighborhood Association works to improve the quality of life in the Winterfield Neighborhood. From the Garden Buds to special events , The Winterfield Neighborhood Association partners with our school in a wide variety of ways.