Winter Fun: From sled riding and building snowmen to doing snow related science experiments and even soaking up warmer temperatures – our students have been staying busy!
We have been missing our students during break and inclement weather days. With more snowfall expected, keep those photos coming! We would love to see what our students and families have been up to. Please feel free to share pictures with our school outreach specialist, by emailing Ashley Hoak at ahoak@wcs.k12.va.us
*Please Note: Submitted photos may be posted to social media platforms.
School Menu Changes: Due to weather-related school closures, the School Nutrition Department has modified the January lunch menu. Please see the link below if you have not already signed up to receive menus via email. In addition, you can download the app "Web Menus by Isite Software". Once you download the app, you will be able to add your child's school.
Click this link to have school menus emailed to you automatically -- Choose the school menus that you would like to receive: https://shorturl.at/Gzs7b
We wanted to make you aware of a couple upcoming alterations to the WCPS Calendar. During the Board Meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025, Board Members voted to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President’s Day regular school days. If you recall, these days were previously built into the school calendar as make-up days in the event of inclement weather and the use of snow days.
*Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 20, 2025) – SCHOOLS OPEN – NOW A REGULAR SCHEDULED SCHOOL DAY
*President’s Day (Monday, February 17, 2025) – SCHOOLS OPEN – NOW A REGULAR SCHEDULED SCHOOL DAY
With students now scheduled to be in the classrooms during these two important days, teachers will use that time to educate students on the importance of honoring and recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President’s Day.
Our road checkers have been busy surveying roads across the county all day today. While we believe we would be able to have students return to school on a regular schedule tomorrow morning, the expected timing of the winter storm in the afternoon could make safely transporting students home difficult. Accumulating snow is expected to start at noon tomorrow. As a result, WCPS will be CLOSED Friday, January 10, 2025. Childcare will not be provided.
We have put much thought and discussion into this decision, but based on conversations with multiple meteorologists, we feel this is the safest option for our students and staff.
Be safe and stay warm!
Winter Weather Activities: Check out some of the fun our students had during winter break and how they have been spending their snow days!
We have been missing our students during break and these inclement weather days. We would love to see what our students and families have been up to! Please feel free to share photos with our school outreach specialist, by emailing Ashley Hoak at ahoak@wcs.k12.va.us
*Please note: Submitted photos may be posted to social media platforms.
Mental Health Series: Please remember to check out these FREE webinars through our partners at Parent Guidance. Events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help you support your child. Registration, attendance, and interaction are anonymous from other viewers. To register for any topic, click here: https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex/
Share Your Photos: We have been missing our students during break and these inclement weather days. We would love to see what our students and families have been up to! Please feel free to share photos with our school outreach specialist, by emailing Ashley Hoak at ahoak@wcs.k12.va.us
*Please note: Submitted photos may be posted to social media platforms.
SCHEDULE UPDATE: We have had multiple snow squalls in different parts of the County this evening. Unfortunately, it’s snowing again now. As a result, Washington County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025. Childcare will still be offered at elementary schools. Please be on the lookout for information from your student's principal. Stay warm and be safe!
A reminder that WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delay tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to expected wind chill temperatures in the single digits. Childcare will be provided at all elementary schools for working families who need it. Please be on the lookout for additional childcare information from your student’s elementary school.
We are looking forward to starting the second semester and welcoming our students and staff back to their classrooms. Stay warm and be safe!
SCHEDULE UPDATE: While we were excited and planning on welcoming back our students to start the second semester today, due to unexpected heavy snow flurries that have covered many roads throughout the county, some of which have black ice, WCPS will be closed Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Childcare will still be provided at elementary schools. That information will be provided by each principal. Stay warm and be safe!
WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Childcare will be provided at all elementary schools for working families who need it. Please be on the lookout for additional childcare information from your student’s elementary school.
Our biggest obstacle for tomorrow is parking lots and drop off lines. We have worked those hard this afternoon and will hit them again in the morning. For parents and students who will be driving, please take extra care in those areas.
Due to expected sub-zero wind chills, we will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule on Thursday, January 9, 2025, as well. We understand how inconvenient delayed schedules can be for families so we are providing this advance notice to give everyone ample time to make arrangements.
We can’t wait to see our students and staff back in their classrooms tomorrow (Wednesday)! Stay warm and be safe!
Your Future Starts Here with the Washington County Promise Program: Funded by Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia, the Promise Program is an amazing opportunity for students who live in Washington County, VA to attend Virginia Highlands Community College for free. This generous scholarship is available for the Class of 2025 through 2037 and is designed to make college and workforce training more accessible and affordable, covering tuition, fees, and books.
To learn more about the Washington County Promise Program, click here: https://promiseprogram.org/
Due to deteriorating conditions in many parts of the county overnight, WCPS will be closed today, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Because of these conditions, childcare will not be available. Stay safe and warm!
WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We have had multiple folks checking roads across the county this afternoon -- kudos to VDOT for getting roads in such good shape! As a result, our current plan is to operate on the two hour delayed schedule. We will reevaluate roads in the morning as temperatures are predicted to fall, with the potential for roads to ice over. Childcare will be provided at all elementary schools for working families who need it. Childcare will also be available in the event that we need to close in the morning (a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m.) There will be no virtual option tomorrow. Please be on the lookout for additional childcare information from your student's elementary school. Be safe and stay warm!
Stay Connected: As we are now in the winter months and know weather can be unpredictable, it's important to stay connected with Washington County Public Schools.
Did you know you can receive push notifications directly on your phone?
*Download the Washington County VA Schools Mobile App for your smartphone
*The app is available for FREE download in the Apple Store and the Google Play Store
*The app will provide instant access to district and school announcements and calendars
*Select the menu button -- Scroll down to settings; toggle the school(s) you would like to receive push notifications for
To learn more about the mobile app and how to receive news and notifications, watch this helpful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOcFhm3VBbg
Due to inclement weather, all WCPS buildings and offices are closed today, Monday, January 6, 2025. Stay safe and warm!
Parent Coaching: As we enter the New Year, please remember the valuable resources available through our partners at Parent Guidance, designed to help you thrive in your parenting journey. Click here to register for support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Happy New Year from Washington County Public Schools! We are excited to start 2025 with a renewed energy for learning and teaching -- and wish you a New Year filled with new hopes, new joys, and new beginnings!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Washington County Public Schools! We hope your day is filled with laughter, joy, and creating wonderful memories with family and friends!
Merry Christmas Eve! Remember to leave out milk and cookies for Santa -- and don't forget about some carrots for the reindeer! We hope all of our students, families, staff and friends have a wonderful evening.
