On behalf of High Point Elementary School I would like to thank the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police for their assistance with the situation that led to High Point going on a soft lockdown for most of the school day today. They provided guidance and extra personnel to ensure our students and staff were safe. We greatly appreciate their expertise, professionalism, and collaboration. I would also like to thank the Administration at High Point Elementary for making decisions that erred on the side of student/staff safety and for communicating the status of the situation multiple times throughout the day to our parents. We will brief the situation with administration and law enforcement tomorrow to ensure that we continue best practices and improve in the areas that need adjustments. One of the early take aways is that we can communicate more efficiently by encouraging parents and stakeholders sign up for the Washington County App. Please visit this site (https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1133965) for more information about this app and a link to download it. Again, thanks to everyone who helped keep our kids and staff safe, nothing we do is more important. If you have suggestions on how we can make our schools safer, please don't hesitate to share your ideas with us.
Just a reminder that Dr. Perrigan will be at John Battle High School this afternoon from 5:00-5:45 pm for a Meet and Greet with anyone who would like to stop by with questions or comments. This will be immediately prior to the Meet the Trojans Program.
HPES is in soft lockdown based on advisement by local law enforcement due to a search for an individual in the area. All students continue to be safe. Students are doing their normal indoor activities, and all exterior doors are secured and being monitored carefully.
If the individual is not located by the end of the day, HPES will dismiss in a modified manner which may increase car rider wait time and possibly the arrival of buses home. In addition, we will have an increase in law enforcement presence to ensure the safety of everyone. Thank you so much for your patience and for trusting us with your children.
Two Abingdon High School students have been elected to the VA State TSA Executive Council for the current 2023 - 2024 school year:
E. Morrell was elected as the VA State Parliamentarian
E. Johnson was elected SW Region President
Additionally, the TSA National Conference was held in Louisville, KY over the summer. AHS's Chapter Team, who finished 2nd at the state level, were top 10 finalists at the national level. The members of that team are: W. Collins, S. Herndon, E. Johnson, E. Morrell, N. Musick, and B. Puckett
WCPS School Nutrition is operating a new software program. Serving lines may be slow at first, while point of sale operators are learning the new system. The new site is here: https://www.wcpsvacncafe.com/index.php?sid=1560448952848&page=mobile-menus-app-guide
Tomorrow is the big day! Everyone stay safe, be cautious, and always put student safety first! #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper
Due to forecasts of strong thunderstorms with high winds, afternoon activities/practices for Washington County Public School students will be canceled this evening.
Unless, the forecast significantly changes, we will continue to hold registration events at schools as scheduled. However, if parents are unable to attend the registration events tonight, they can contact individual schools tomorrow to make other arrangements. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and make adjustments if necessary.
As we start a new school year, Dr. Perrigan wants to provide opportunities for parents to engage with him to ask questions and share ideas. He will be available at the School Board Office on August 7th, at Holston High School on August 8th, at Patrick Henry High School on August 10th and at John Battle High School on August 15th. All Meet & Greets will be from 5:00-5:45 pm. Drop in as your schedule allows.
What an amazing way to start the 23-24 year! To top it off, School Board and Board of Supervisors announced that both bodies would be considering and voting next week on a proposal to increase contracted WCPS employee salaries by an average of 3%! We are so thankful to Board Members for their support of our schools. @washcoSuper #washcoconvo23 #TheWashingtonWay
Excited to see the energy for #washcoconvo! Welcome back Washington County Schools! And what a treat to have the AHS Jazz Choir open us up with The National Anthem!
Excited to see the energy for #washcoconvo! Welcome back Washington County Schools! And what a treat to have the AHS Jazz Choir open us up with The National Anthem!
John Battle Boy's Soccer is hosting the first youth (boys & girls welcome) soccer camp on Aug. 15-17, 6-8 pm. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6lpBfQ4Ay-P4bfXSeOgcvJziL9hdNXanNZiKf3SdohssPRg/viewform
John Battle Boy's Soccer is hosting the first youth (boys & girls welcome) soccer camp on Aug. 15-17, 6-8 pm. Click the link to register! https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc6lpBfQ4Ay.../viewform
Please see the following link for important information from our School Nutrition Department - https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1188151
New teachers in Washington County are learning by "building brains" in preparation for the new school year. #WCPSBest
Washington County Teachers learning and collaborating. Always getting better for our students! #WCPSBest. @WashCoSuper
Excited to announce that WCPS will be implementing a telehealth option through the schools for students and staff in the 2023-24 school year! More details will be coming at the start of school! @washcosuper #WCPSBest
As the new Superintendent, I couldn’t be more pleased to inherit, and expand great relationships with local law enforcement! Thanks to WC Sheriff’s Office, VA State Police, & the Town Police Departments of Abingdon, Glade Spring, & Damascus for keeping our students & staff safe!
As the new Superintendent, I couldn’t be more pleased to inherit, and expand great relationships with local law enforcement! Thanks to WC Sheriff’s Office, VA State Police, & the Town Police Departments of Abingdon, Glade Spring, & Damascus for keeping our students & staff safe!
