Recognized for Academic Excellence

Wolftrap Elementary School is proud to have received the Virginia Board of Education Highest Exemplar Award in 2019 and 2020. We were also recognized as the #4 Best Elementary School in Virginia by U.S. News and World Report in 2024.

Enrichment through the Arts

Wolftrap Elementary School offers Band (grades 5-6), Strings (grades 4-6), and Chorus (grades 5-6). We also have class plays/musicals in grades 1, 5 and 6.

State-of-the-Art STEAM Lab

The Candace Leyton Learning Lab is Wolftrap Elementary School’s state-of-the-art STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) lab. It was donated by a former student in honor of his math teacher, Ms. Candace Leyton.

Walking Wednesdays

Every week Wolftrap Elementary School has Walking Wednesdays, when families stroll to school and students sign in for fun rewards — like colorful charms and the coveted Golden Sneaker! It's a chance to connect with neighbors, get some fresh air, and build a stronger school community. Plus, there's coffee! 

See us in action!

Staff Spotlight

Wolftrap Elementary School’s dedicated staff have been recognized as finalists in the Fairfax County Honors awards.

Celebrating Family and Culture

During World Heritage Night, families share their important cultural and home traditions with food and performances. We also have a Parent Panel that shares their experiences with school staff so that our teachers are prepared to welcome families each year. 

New Outdoor Spaces

Wolftrap Elementary School has a beautiful Butterfly Garden and our new playground features a Buddy Bench to help build positive social connections for students. 

Wolftrap 5K and Fun Run and More!

This is an annual event that draws participation from all over the area! Other PTA-sponsored community events to connect families with our school include Bingo Night, Edison Expo (science fair), Faculty Volleyball Game, Skate Night, Talent Show, Wolftrap Under the Stars Picnic, and more!
 

Diverse Student Activities

Our student activities include Girls on the Run and Battle of the Books, which is a reading club and competition featuring sixth graders from Wolftrap and other FCPS schools. We also have a student-produced daily TV news program.

Community Support

Our students collect food not opened in the cafeteria. This food is donated to Food for Others. Wolftrap students also partner with division schools to provide clothes and food for food banks.