Kim Hobbs and Jane Osborne participate in a story telling activity.
On April 1st, Jill Jessee, librarian at HHS, and Jane Osborne, librarian at HPES, led the VEMA Clinch Regional Conference. Working as Co-Directors, Mrs. Jessee and Ms. Osborne were responsible for planning this wonderful conference which was attended by librarians throughout our region. The conference featured Flora Joy, renowned storyteller, as the keynote speaker. Participants were able to attend a variety of sessions, visit with a multitude of vendors, and take home a door prize.
The Washington County librarians offered assistance and were a part of the planning committee. In the photo, Ms. Osborne, Sherry Hurt and Julia Davis staff the registration desk. Kim Hobbs and Ms. Osborne participate in a story telling activity.
Kindergarten registration will be Wednesday, April 14, 2004 from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Children who will be five years of age by September 30, 2004 are eligible for kindergarten enrollment. Please plan to register your child on registration day at your child's school.
- Abingdon Elementary
- Greendale Elementary
- High Point Elementary
- Meadowview Elementary
- Rhea Valley Elementary
- Valley Institute Elementary
- Watauga Elementary
Documentation required for registration: Birth certificate, social security card, immunization records, evidence of physical examination in the past year.
During registration all children will be screened for instructional needs. Your participation in the registration process will help us be ready to help your child when school begins.
"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.