School Hours

Gates Open—8:40 a.m.

First Bell—9:00 a.m.

Classes begin—9:10 a.m.

Dismissal—3:21pm.

• The office hours at Wasden are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Children should not arrive at school prior to 8:40 a.m. This is a safety issue, as no supervision is available on school grounds before 8:40 a.m.

Safe Key is available, for a fee from 7:00-8:40 a.m. and 3:21-6:00 p.m. Children must be registered to attend. Registration is before or after school in the MP room.

Mission Statement

The mission of Howard Wasden Elementary School is to involve parents, staff, community and students in the full development of the potential of all students academically, socially and emotionally to become life-long learners by providing a safe, nurturing and motivating educational environment.

History

Did you know Howard Wasden Elementary was once called West Charleston School?

West Charleston School was built in 1952-1953 and was surrounded by mostly desert.

At first West Charleston was a k-8 school before it was an Elementary School.

This was the first school built with Federal funds in Las Vegas. This was due to the large amount of families in the area that worked for the Test Site and at Nellis Air Force Base.

In 1974 the school was renamed to Howard Wasden Elementary School After its first Principal Howard Wasden.

Principals of the Past to Present

Howard Wasden 1953-1964

Paul Anderson 1964-1966

Neil Baughn 1966-1975

Dovie Evans 1975-1978

Frederick Watson 1978-1986

Susan Bernheisel 1986-1989

Jan Bennington 1989-1993

Frank Cooper 1993-1995

Diane Reitz 1995-1999

Frank Cooper 1999-2000

Elizabeth Gallifent 2000-2004

April Key 2004-2006

Stephanie Taylor 2006-2009

Scott Du Chateau 2009-2017

Tammy Martin 2018-present