Wallace Middle School

Families, we hope that you'll take advantage of this very timely and informative session being offered free of charge for all our families. Join via ZOOM tonight for the next session in our Mental Health Series The ABCs of Substance Use and Vaping!

During the month of February, WMS students are participating in a variety of activities to celebrate Black History Month. Some of these activities include researching notable African Americans and completing an art project called The Body Biography Project, writing persuasive essays concerning the renaming of schools, and discussing the Jazz Era and how the spirituals of African American slaves and their descendants would shaped American music forever.

Due to downed trees and power lines in some parts of the County, bus service will be delayed for some students as we reroute buses. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

On Friday, February 9, 2024, the WMS Cafeteria staff prepared a special Super Bowl treat for students, faculty, and staff. Friday's meal consisted of traditional "football food", like wings and nachos. WMS is honored to be served by Ms. Miranda and her Super Crew!

Today, February 12, 2024, was the kick off for our World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser.  Students will be bringing home permission slips today.  As students return signed permission slips, they will be given one box of candy bars.  A few reminders/guidelines:  --Each box contains 60 candy bars (Students are responsible for $60.00 value). --No door to door selling. --Students should not bring their boxes to school to sell as most students will be participating. --When finished, please put money in a sealed envelope with the student name and give it to the homeroom teacher. --Prizes are awarded for top sellers (see attached information sheet). The last day for our fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, February 29, 2024.  

Next week is kindness week! See the flyer for more information and dress up days!

WMS loves Mrs. Buffalow!  In recognition of National School Counseling week, the WMS Student Ambassadors, SCA, and Beta Club presented Mrs. Buffalow with a variety of gifts to show their appreciation for all that she does.

Lacrosse Opportunity for Washington County Students:

Attention 8th Grade Students and Parents: Join Ms. Munsey from the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center for a presentation discussing what the WCCTEC has to offer! 6:00 PM in the WMS Auditorium on Thursday, February 8, 2024

In compliance with Washington County Public Schools policy and Virginia Code 22.1-137.2, Wallace Middle School will be practicing a lockdown drill on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Beginning on Monday, February 5, 2024, there will be some changes in how students are dismissed for car rider line. In order to promote efficiency and increased safety, students who are picked up in the car rider line will stay in the gym. A teacher will be stationed outside and radio inside for the student(s) needed. Students will then exit the gym doors to the waiting car. Please be prepared to share your child's name with the teacher on duty. As always, thank you for your support.

It's safety first for the WCPS Transportation Support Team! This team is up early and staying late daily to ensure safe travels for all Washington County Students for school days and for afterschool activities! #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

Be sure to check out Varsity Tutoring's Practice Tests and Personalized Learning Plans that are free to all WCPS Students through their SSO Portal. This week's highlight is on Practice Tests. Be sure to take time to log in and see how this could enhance your students' learning.

Wallace Middle School Students in Ms. Ratliff's Class are learning about Algebra systems of equations through simulated flight control with Virtual Reality headsets this morning. #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

Tonight, Washington County Schools is proud to recognize some of our excellent teachers who were chosen as Teacher Of The Year by their colleagues for the 2023-2024 school year. #WashingtonWay #WCPSBest @WashCoSuper

Wallace Middle School is host to several WCPS Teachers and Administrators for Safety Care Training today. Just another way our staff is putting the needs of our students first! #WCPSBest #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

Good afternoon, Increased temperatures today not only allowed ice to melt, but enabled VDOT to treat roads more efficiently and effectively. As a result, Washington County Public Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Unfortunately, there are still a few roads and turn arounds that we can’t access by bus. We have contacted those families to make other transportation arrangements. We appreciate your patience as we have worked through this weather event. I will be making recommendations to our Board on Thursday to reschedule and account for the days we have missed to this point. Based on our policy, we are now able to implement virtual learning days if we have adverse weather in the future. I will also recommend that we have a virtual learning day on March 5, 2024 (Presidential Primary) rather than closing. I anticipate that our Board will take action on those recommendations in February. Stay tuned, we will keep you updated! Thank you, Keith Perrigan, Ed.D. Superintendent

Boy's & Girl's basketball teams will travel to Chilhowie tonight. Games start at 5:30 PM. The 7th-grade field trip that was scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 has been canceled. The 8th-grade tour of the Washington County Career & Technical Center has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 1.

This is just a reminder that Varsity Tutoring is available FREE to ALL Students through their SSO Portal. This is a service provided by the VDOE. This week's spotlight is on the 24/7 On-Demand Tutoring Chat.

Good afternoon, There are still at least 27 roads in Washington County that are impassable by school bus. In addition to the safety of students who live on these roads, these roads are connecting roads to other students on our bus routes. Even though I would love to bring students back to school tomorrow, we are going to close school on 1-23-24. Childcare will be provided at our elementary schools for working parents who need the service. I apologize for the inconvenience this causes our families. Thank you, Keith Perrigan, Ed.D. Superintendent Washington County Public Schools 812 Thompson Dr. Abingdon, VA 24210 276-739-3000 @WashCoSuper “Committed to the Success of Every Student“