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.
Health Clinic: The School Based Health Clinic at John S. Battle High School will be open the following days over Christmas Break from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to see patients by appointment only.
*12/26/2024
*12/27/2024
*12/30/2024
*12/31/2024
Please call the clinic at 276-642-5335 to schedule an appointment.
Musical Lunch: Students in Ms. Mitten's Chorus and Guitar classes at Holston High School performed a selection of holiday songs for Damascus Middle School students during lunch. Thanks to these students for sharing their talents!
Holiday Performance: Greendale Elementary 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students recently traveled to the Paramount in Bristol to watch Bristol Ballet's production of The Nutcracker. For many students, it was their first time seeing a ballet, and for others, it was their first time seeing The Nutcracker. Prior to this field trip, Mrs. Gates spent time teaching students in music classes about Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky and specifically, the music for The Nutcracker.
Vote Now: We are proud to announce we had two Abingdon High School Track athletes nominated for Virginia Male Athlete of the Week and Virginia Female Athlete of the Week! Cast your vote now to help these athletes win statewide recognition for their awesome performance!
*Virginia Male Athlete of the Week -- Tyler Stanley (Abingdon) VA #1 23-4 in the LJ -- Click here to vote: https://va.milesplit.com/articles/354163/vote-boys-performer-of-the-week-week-2-of-indoor-track
*Virginia Female Athlete of the Week -- Josie Jackson (Abingdon) VA #1 3:00.29 in the 1K -- Click here to vote: https://va.milesplit.com/articles/354162/vote-girls-performer-of-the-week-week-2-of-indoor-track
Mystery Solved: Mrs. Davenport's senior English class at John S. Battle High School channeled their inner Sherlock Holmes and worked together to solve a mystery. After reading the first part of "A Study in Scarlet", the students used their powers of deduction to find the suspect!
Special Thanks: Rhea Valley Elementary School would like to thank some very special guests that brought enough toys for each child to take home on Wednesday. The toys were supplied by Will Archer, Michael Daywalt, and the congregation of Potomac Valley Church. RVES would also like to thank Del. Israel O'Quinn, County Administrator Jason Berry, School Board Member Debbie Anderson, and all of the other amazing volunteers that made this event a success!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Safety and security continue to be a major focus for Washington County Public Schools. A ribbon cut Wednesday morning, celebrated the newly renovated front entrance of Patrick Henry High School. This new entrance features a security vestibule, adding an extra layer of protection for students and staff. Other improvements include canopies at the entrances to help students stay out of the weather when getting on and off buses, as well as energy efficient windows on the front of the building.
“We had a safe school before, but we have a much safer school now,” said Dr. Tim Duncan, principal, of Patrick Henry High School. “It is very safe and secure."
This improvement project has been a priority for the school division for the past few years and was made possible with help from school division leaders, local lawmakers, and the Washington County Board of Supervisors.
Patrick Henry students and staff say they are grateful for the enhanced security, and new look of the high school.
“It is really impressive to see all of the improvements we’ve made in the last few years,” said Isabella Stuart, a senior at PHHS. “My parents went to Patrick Henry, and I have a lot of family that have went through the school, so to see these changes and see the improvements has just been impeccable.”
“As a 1990 graduate of Patrick Henry myself, as far as the aesthetics and how the school looks from the front and from the road, very little has changed in a long time,” added Dr. Duncan. “For people in Glade Spring, Emory, and Meadowview communities, this is a big change, and so it brings a level of excitement and sense of pride for our community.”
The ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday featured members of the Rebel Regiment playing the National Anthem, while members of the Rebel Voices sang a few Christmas tunes for those in attendance.
The ceremony also included remarks from Dr. Tim Duncan, Dr. Keith Perrigan, superintendent of Washington County Public Schools, school board members Dr. Lee Brannon and Mr. Sanders Henderson, and Delegate Israel O’Quinn.
