Christian D., Kyla D., and Haley D. are always on Santa's Nice List!
Santa took time out of his busy schedule to stop at High Point Elementary School to take pictures with students. During the two days Santa was at High Point, over 500 pictures were made. Santa didn’t stop here with his fight to raise funds to cure cancer. Santa teamed up with High Point Elementary School Relay for Life Team and sold chances to ride on his float in the Bristol Christmas Parade. Students could purchase a cut out Christmas tree for $1.00 and were displayed on Relay for Life Showcase in front of school. Santa had two High Point students on his float and twenty students road on Relay for Life float in Bristol Christmas Parade. With Santa's help, High Point raised $3,400.00. A big thank-you to Santa and the High Point student body for making a difference in our Relay for Life campaign.
Meadowview Elementary first graders present a check to the Red Cross.
In December 2011, Meadowview Elementary's first grade chose not to trade gifts for the Christmas Holidays; instead they decided to give to others. Students brought money to be donated to the Red Cross. The Red Cross was chosen because of the tremendous help they gave to the Glade Spring community last April, after the terrible tornadoes swept through. Many of the students themselves were helped by the Red Cross; others knew someone who had been helped by the organization. Supplies as simple as water, food, and hand sanitizer were provided during the tornado's aftermath, which helped students realize how important these things can be when people don't otherwise have access to them. The first grade raised over $200.00 for the Red Cross. By helping others, the students learned an important lesson at a very good time of year: it is truly better to give than to receive.
The 2012-2013 Calendar and Handbook Cover Art Contest is underway. The Office of Academic Operations is seeking out the next great artist in Washington County Schools. Over 11,000 copies are printed and distributed to every student and employee in our school system along with copies distributed throughout the community.
Please note the following rules/guidelines for entries:
- All Washington County students K-12 are eligible for entry.
- Theme must portray Washington County or a school activity.
- Cover may consist of any type of art work (drawing, painting, photo, etc.).
- Entries cannot exceed 8½ x 11 in size - any entry submitted that is larger will be disqualified.
- Writing is discouraged and any entry with a misspelled word will be disqualified.
- Entries should have an entry form taped to the back, which includes student’s name, school, and grade. (See your principal or teacher for an entry form.)
- All entries must be submitted no later than Friday, March 9, 2012, to the school board office attention “Foney Mullins - Office of Academic Operations.”
- Contest winner will be announced no later than April 20, 2012. The winning entry will be displayed on the cover of the 2012-13 School Calendar and Handbook.
After School Driver Education is being offered at the Neff Center this spring.
Each year the Washington County Public Schools offers an after school course for Driver Education. This course includes both the Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel training. This training is for students enrolled in private, home, or church schools where driver training is not offered. It is also for Washington County Public Schools students who have been unable to obtain this training in their home schools.
Orientation for this class will be held at the Neff Center February 20, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. Class begins on February 21. Class will be held Tuesday and Thursday nights until the required instruction is delivered. An application packet may be obtained from the Neff Center office, Washington County Technical School office or from the administration of any of the county’s four high schools. A packet may also be emailed to you from Mike Mitchell upon request.
For further information or if you have questions regarding this program contact Mike Mitchell at 276-739-3140.
Meadowview Elementary Principal Dr. Beth Litz stands with spelling bee winner Madison H. and runner-up Jackson B.
…and the winner is… Madison H! On Tuesday, January 17, 2012 , Madison H. and Jackson B. were in close competition through round 22--that's right 22 rounds of spelling competition! Madison H. is in Mrs. Herndon’s third grade class and was the Meadowview Elementary county-wide spelling bee competitor last year, as well as this year. Jackson B., our runner-up, is in Mrs. Blevins fourth grade class. Our other un’bee’lievably talented spellers are: second graders--Mackinley Osborne, Keila Eskridge, Lucas Lynch, Mackenzie Blazier, and Madison Osborne; third graders-- Adam Davenport, Madison Dixon, Abigail Ray, and Andy Heil; fourth graders--Brandon Widener, Chloe Holmes, Zack Goodpasture, and Carly Taylor; and fifth graders- Chance Tuell, Haven Hill, Tucker Heath, Tabitha Little, and Faith Holmes. Madison H. will be competing in the Washington County Spelling Bee on February 8. Good luck, Madison!