About Weddington Elementary
About Our School
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Weddington Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth-grade students and is located in Matthews. We are dedicated to upholding our mission of The Weddington Way. We are proud of our family-like staff, which includes veteran teachers committed to the Weddington community. We provide a variety of dynamic and engaging student programs, including STEAM, Music, Art, a Dual Language Program, and numerous after-school teacher-led clubs. We are proud of our students' high levels of achievement.
- Address: Weddington Elementary School, 3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road, Matthews, NC 28104
- Phone: 704-296-6317
- Fax: 704-849-7239
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Fast Facts
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- Traditional Calendar
- Start Bell: 7:30 a.m.
- End Bell: 2 p.m.
- Mascot: Wildcats (Kit-Kat)
- Colors: Green and blue
- Vision: Changing the world with our minds, hearts and hands.
- Mission: All Children, All Together, All In, All Ready!
- NC Report Card Grades: Grade A School
- Current Enrollment: 672 students
- Classroom Information:
- Traditional English Classroom teachers: 28
- EC Teacher Classroom Teacher: 1
- Pre-K Classroom Teacher: 1
- Specials Area Teachers: 6
- Dual-Language Spanish teachers: 7
- AIG teachers: 2
- Specials: Art, PE, music, IMPACT (project/service learning), media, STEAM
- Programs: A variety of teacher-led after-school clubs, Dual-Language Spanish Classrooms, Terrific Kids, Positive Behavior Program (PAWS), Student Council, Afterschool Program, PreK Program, Battle of the Books, Student Leadership Programs (Safety Patrol, Broadcast Team, and Student Council)
Meet Our School Leaders
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Terri Adams (Principal)
About Mrs. Adams
Mrs. Terri Adams is in her first year as principal of Weddington Elementary School. She has served UCPS since 2004 as an ELA and AIG teacher at Parkwood Middle and Weddington Middle, and as a High School English Facilitator and Instructional Coach at Parkwood High before joining the administration team as Assistant Principal in 2019.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications at the University of Georgia, a Master of Arts in Teaching at UNC-Charlotte and National Board Certification, and Post-Graduate Certification in Administration at Wingate University. Mrs. Adams previously worked in public relations at Roanoke College and in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mrs. Adams and her husband, Bill, are both avid runners and hikers. Their six children live in three states and two countries! Mrs. Adams is excited to return to the Weddington community and build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Contact Mrs. Adams
- Email: terri.adams@ucps.k12.nc.us
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Katie Colson (Assistant Principal)
About Ms. Colson
Ms. Katie Colson is in her first year as an assistant principal at Weddington Elementary School. She has served in UCPS as an instructional support specialist at Weddington Elementary School in the 2022-2023 school year.
Ms. Colson is originally from Georgia and moved to North Carolina in 2022. The 2023-24 school year will be her 22nd year in education. She is certified to teach kindergarten through sixth grade. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University, a Masters in Education Degree and Specialist in Education Degree from Troy State University. She is currently enrolled at Wingate University in their Post-Graduate Certification in Administration.
Ms. Colson has one son who is currently attending Weddington Elementary. She is excited to continue to be a part of the Weddington Community. She looks forward to getting to know you, your children, and your families. Ms. Colson is thankful for the opportunity to build strong relationships with the teachers and staff.
Contact Ms. Colson
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School Performance Director
- Dr. Jennifer Topper
- 704-296-9898
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Professional Advisory Council Representatives
- Principal: Terri Adams
- Representative: April Helwege