Lucas R., Blake M., and Randy H. finish up spreading mulch around the new dogwood tree in front of Patrick Henry High School.
On Friday, April 26, members of the United Way of Washington County, United Way of Russell County, and a long-term recovery group visited Patrick Henry High School to plant a maple tree and a dogwood tree in front of the school. This project intends to aid in the restoration of damages from the 2011 tornadoes in the Glade Spring area. Students in Mr. Scypher’s Landscaping class assisted in the actual planting of the trees. On Arbor Day, April 27, these organizations will be planting trees at approximately 400 Glade Spring households affected by the tornadoes.
Sujean Bradley shares her experiences in China.
Second graders at Watauga Elementary were fortunate to welcome a guest speaker, Sujean Bradley, to discuss Ancient China. She teaches preschool at Rhea Valley Elementary. She has visited China twice. Her grandfather, John Wilson Bradley, was a Presbyterian medical missionary to China who helped raise money to build a new hospital in Suqian, China in 1905. In 2005, family members of those who had helped were invited to visit Suquian to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the hospital. As a result of her trip, she has many experiences to share. She showed a slideshow of photographs and discussed many interesting facts about life in China. Many of the photographs focused on ancient architecture, artifacts, and Chinese inventions which are studied in second grade. Pictures of Ms. Bradley and other people on the Great Wall of China really brought the history books to life! The attention of all 100 of the second graders was captivated by the presentation!
Kylie B., Miguel B., Kagan K., Dylan K., and Juli P. show off their scientific abilities!
High Point Elementary School students have been gathering all of their scientific skills to showcase in the First Annual School-wide Science Fair! Third-grade students in Mrs. Miller's class worked hard on their projects; Oil slicks, bread mold, plant growth, and dissolving substances were just a few of the topics studied. Students worked in groups of four or five, and followed the scientific method to create and carry out an investigation. They created boards to display their work and creativity, and practiced their typing skills in order to include information they learned while doing their projects. Students were also encouraged to create their own projects at home to be entered in the Science Fair. On Thursday, April 25, the students were able to showcase their talents for family and friends!
First grade first place winner, Lona B.'s self portrait.
On Thursday, April 11th Watauga Elementary had its first Preschool through Fifth grade Spring Art Show. Each student had one piece of their original artwork on display for the Art Show. The winners (as judged by a panel of staff) for the Art Show are as followed: Fifth grade first place winner, River C. and second place winner, Victoria C. Fourth grade first place winner, Aiden R. and second place , Ella J. Third grade first place winner, Eva B. and second place, Jazmine R. Second grade first place winner, Sophia C. and second place Delaney D. First grade first place winner, Lona B. and second place, Edison T. Kindergarten first place winner Anna T., and second place Aiden C.
Students gather in the Wallace Middle School auditorium for a pizza banquet held in their honor.
On April 25, nineteen Wallace Middle School eighth-graders attended a pizza banquet in their honor. These students earned letters in reading when they were in the sixth and seventh grades, and because they earned a third letter despite the rigor of block schedules and receiving high school credit for up to three courses, Mr. Lambert rewarded them, congratulated them for their hard work, and love for reading.
The honored students included Kailey Blaylock, Chandler Boothe, Timothy Burnette, Ian Combs, Bethany Marcum, Tom Williams III, Alexandra Raynes, Zack Pennington, Brenham Staubitz, Landon McNew, Christopher Hobbs, Corey Helton, Zack Dingus, Coleton Burke, Dylan Felty, Katie Lathrop, Kennedy Hearl, Kellie Johnson, and Matt Tipton.