"Classics In Our Daily Lives" is the theme of the Washington County GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Summer Program. The program is open to rising 3rd - 8th grade students identified for the GATE program in Washington County Schools. The program will be located at the Neff Center for Sceience and Techology, 255 Stanley Street in Abingdon, Virginia. The Schedule will operate from 9 A.M. to 12 noon , July 26 - 30, 2004. There is no charge for this camp for identified GATE students. Registration forms have been mailed to each student and responses are due by April 23, 2004.
For additional information contact:
- Carol Sutton - csutton@wcs.k12.va.us
- David Winship - dwinship@wcs.k12.va.us
The Neff Center's Skills USA contestants placed well in the state competition held in Roanoke from April 2-4, 2004. We congratulate the following students:
- Advertising Design
- Adam N. - 10th Place
- Melissa P. - 8th Place
- John S. - 4th Place
- Bricklaying
- Jason N. - 1st Place
- Carpentry
- Logan F. - 11th Place
- Industrial Motor Control
- Tyler H. - 14th Place
- Internetworking
- Jason A. - 13th Place
- Job Interviewing
- Scott S. - 10th Place
- State Tee-Shirt Design
- Kelly B. - 3rd Place
- Steven R. - 1st Place
- John S. - 2nd Place
- State Web Page Design
- Kelly S. - 4th Place
An Opening and Closing Ceremony Team consisting of Chris B., Amanda C., Courtney C., Mica D., Montana M., Brandon S., and Jeremy V. had a 4th Place finish.
Chris B. was chosen as a state officer-at-large.
Mr. Goff Discusses Student Carpentry Projects with WMS Students
During the month of March 2004, Washington County Public Schools' four middle schools toured the Washington County Technical School and heard information on the Program of Studies offered at the school from Mr. Douglas Sparks, Principal. Students from Damascus Middle School, E.B. Stanley Middle School, Glade Spring Middle School, and Wallace Middle School visited the programs offered at the Technical School and participated in actual activities in the classes. The tours give all of the county's 8th grade students an opportunity to see first hand the skills required to be a Auto Body Technician, Carpenter, Computer Repair Technician, Bricklayer/Mason, Cosmetologist, and Health Care Provider.
The students gather for a group photo on Emory and Henry College's campus
Mollie S. won first place at Saturday's National History Day Competition at Emory and Henry College. National History Day affords students the opportunity to show their creativity by making history come alive in an exhibit, documentary, paper or performance. Students in Ms. Cumbo's AP English Class - Adam W., Laura L., Kyla H., Maureen G., Katie L., Carl W., and Mollie S. - participated in the essay competition.
Adam W., alternate, will represent our district at the state competition in Williamsburg since Mollie will be performing with the All-Virginia Chorus.
When:
Wednesday, April 7, 2004 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Washington County School Board Office
812 Thompson Drive
Abingdon, VA 24210
Please Bring:
A completed employment application (including resume, college transcripts, licensure status, recommendation forms). Employment applications are available from the Personnel Department. You must have Adobe Acrobat to open the application
All potential candidates are welcome. Applicants with applications on file are encouraged to attend.
Current Vacancies:
- Elementary
- Classroom Teachers-Pre K-5
- Special Education
- Reading Specialist
- Middle School
- Classroom Teachers - 6 ,7,& 8
- Algebra I
- Special Education
- Secondary
- English
- Social Studies
- Media Specialist
- Nursing
- Special Education
- Mathematics
- Science
Principals will be on site for preliminary interviews