About Our School
Mission Statement
Whetstone Wildcats will challenge, teach, and encourage one another to inspire life-long learning.
Our Vision
Whetstone Elementary School is a community that values rigor, risk-taking, respect, and responsibility.
Address and Phone Number
19201 Thomas Farm Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Phone: (301) 840-7191
Fax: (301) 840-7185
School Hours
Grades K - 5: All students in grades K through five will attend school from 8:50 to 3:05. Please remember students who walk should not come to school prior to 8:40 a.m., as supervision is not available until that time.
Pre-K (morning session) begins 8:40 a.m. and ends at 11:05 a.m.
Pre-K (afternoon session) begins at 12:35 p.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m.
On Early Release Days dismissal will be at 12:35.
Whetstone Student Pledge
I pledge to:
Be Here!
Be On Time!
Be Prepared!
and to Be Respectful!
So that everyday I can learn more and more!