Washington County Public Schools

🍎✨ Great things are happening in the mornings in Washington County Public Schools! From Grab-and-Go options at the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center to Breakfast After the Bell at our high schools, students are starting their day full and focused. Want to see how innovation and collaboration are making a real difference? Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXwMjzRizpU

Stay Connected Be sure to check out the latest edition of The Washington Way! It's our division newsletter to help you stay updated with what is going on across the WCPS system. Visit this link to read the news: https://shorturl.at/e29Kj

🎉 Big News from High Point Elementary School Mrs. Caitlyn Lester, our amazing music teacher at High Point Elementary, is now in the quarterfinals of a national competition to be named the Top Teacher in America -- and she needs our help moving forward! If she makes it to the top spot in the next few days, she'll move on to the semifinals -- and she's so close! If she wins it all, she'll receive $25,000 for her family and classroom -- but that's not all! It would also bring Bill Nye the Science Guy to High Point for an unforgettable day of learning with HPES students and staff. You can vote once a day, so let's rally around Mrs. Lester and make this happen -- every vote counts! Click here to vote: https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/caitlyn-lester

When it comes to sparking an interest in collision repair, no tool is more powerful than real-world engagement. Check out this great article featuring Mr. Brian Casey, Auto Body Repair Instructor at Washington County Career and Technical Education Center. He's showing how partnerships with local industry pros are making a big impact on student's futures. https://www.grecopublishing.com/hd0425wmabaschoolprofile/

Are you concerned about your child's development or speech? Scan the QR code below to learn more about FREE early childhood screenings on April 22, 2025.

Our students at Abingdon Elementary School boogied the night away at Friday's Glow Dance -- and wow, did they bring the energy! From dancing under the lights to playing glow-in-the-dark putt-putt and munching on goodies, it was a night full of fun and laughter. Thank you to the Abingdon Elementary School PTO for putting together such a fantastic event for AES families!

Rhea Valley Elementary Pre-K students recently took a fantastic field trip to Emory & Henry University -- and it was more than just a day out! Not only did our youngest learners get to explore campus, run on the football field, catch touchdown passes, and cheer with pom poms, but they also learned some important lessons -- like how to safely use sidewalks and crosswalks. Even better? Patrick Henry High School's Teachers for Tomorrow Dual Enrollment students were right there helping every step of the way. They guided Pre-K students across streets, modeled safe walking practices, and helped make sure everyone stayed safe while learning! https://youtu.be/RViX0MIcufo

🎤🏆 The School Board gave a big round of applause to Greyson Pruitt and Will Duncan of Patrick Henry High School for their standout performances at the VHSL State Speech/Forensics Championships! *Greyson Pruitt ~ Patrick Henry High School ~ Extemporaneous Speech State Champion and All-State Honors *Will Duncan ~ Patrick Henry High School ~ Impromptu Speech 3rd Place and All-State Honors Way to go, Greyson and Will! We are so proud of you!

🥇 The School Board gave a well-deserved shoutout to our incredible Indoor Track State Champions! *Tyler Barrett ~ Patrick Henry High School ~ Shot Put Class 1 State Champion *Josie Jackson ~ Abingdon High School ~1000m and 1600m Class 3 State Champion *Tyler Stanley ~ Abingdon High School ~ Long Jump Class 3 State Champion Congratulations to these student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, and well-earned victories! We’re proud to have you representing WCPS!

🎉🏀 Congratulations to A.J. (Annsley Jadyn) Trivette of Abingdon High School for being named the Class 3 Girls State Basketball Player of the Year! With standout plays and unstoppable drive, A.J. dominated the court this season. Way to represent Abingdon and WCPS!

🏀⏱️ During a meeting this evening, the School Board proudly recognized Elijah “Eli” Gilliam of Abingdon High School for an unbelievable basketball performance: 7 Points – 3 Rebounds – 2 Steals – All in just 23 seconds! Congratulations, Eli! Way to make Abingdon and WCPS proud!

🌟Sending a big thank you to the John S. Battle High School Cadet Leadership Class for proudly presenting the colors at tonight’s School Board meeting. Their dedication and poise were a perfect reminder of the strong leadership and community spirit that defines our students. We couldn’t be prouder of these future leaders.

Fifth grade students at Greendale Elementary School participated in Mean, Median, Mode, and Range Boot Camp as part of their study of statistics. They recorded data from doing exercises, organized it, and found the mean, median, mode, and range for each data set. Who knew learning could be so much fun?!

🎉 It's National Assistant Principals Week, and we're celebrating our amazing assistant principals in Washington County! They support our students, encourage staff, and help keep things running smoothly every day. Their dedication, kindness, and leadership make a difference, and we are lucky to have them on our team.

🌟WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Makayla Harrison ~ Holston High School ~ Class of 2012. We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Makayla Harrison, a proud Holston High School graduate! Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community. Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community? Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8

We had an awesome turnout at Wallace Middle School for the GO TEC Open House! Families, students, and community members got to visit the GO TEC Career Connections Lab and see what our students have been working on -- from robotics to hands-on tech training tied to real careers in our region. It's exciting to watch our students explore future pathways and build skills that matter right here in Southwest Virginia!

Some of our amazing staff showed their support for Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing blue today. This group is sending a big message -- every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and cared for. By wearing blue, you can raise awareness and spark conversations about recognizing signs of abuse and standing in solidarity with prevention efforts. Thank you to those who participated in Wear Blue Day.

Real-World Learning in Action Check this out -- Our Pre-Nursing students from Washington County Career & Technical Education Center got an up-close look at radiology and the robotics operating room during a recent job shadowing visit to Bristol Regional Medical Center. From textbooks to tech tools, these future healthcare heroes are getting hands-on experiences that bring their learning to life!

Celebrating Our School Libraries and Librarians April is School Library Month, and today, we are giving a special shoutout for National School Librarian Day! Today, on National School Librarian Day, we want to send a big thank you to the amazing librarians across Washington County Public Schools who make reading fun, research easier, and every book a new adventure!

🌍✨ Cultural Connections in Action Washington County Public Schools is proud to support the mission of World Heritage Student Exchange, fostering cultural enrichment and global understanding. This year, exchange students from Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, and South Korea are bringing new perspectives and experiences to Abingdon High School. From shining on stage in the school musical to engaging in meaningful discussions with Del. Israel O'Quinn at the State Capitol and sharing their cultures with E.B. Stanley Middle School -- these students are making a lasting impact! To learn more about World Heritage Student Exchange Programs, click here: https://www.world-heritage.org/