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This week is School Bus Safety Week! Please help us recognize the tremendous responsibilities of the Transportation Department this week in their efforts to keep the students of Washington County Safe on route to school and all school sponsored events! #WashingtonWay #WCPSBest
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This week is National Safe Schools Week! This week we celebrate our efforts to work together to make our schools safe, secure & peaceful places for learning, teaching and working, free from drugs, alcohol, weapons & fear. We will continue to improve in this area! #WashingtonWay
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Washington County Schools is partnering with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide resources to our students and families to help deal with anxiety and other mental health issues. For more information, please visit https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1289377
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Fourth grade students had a great time with Halloween and Fall themed activities during the Fall Literacy Night! In one activity, students used their senses to investigate different types of Halloween candy and compare and contrast the textures, colors, tastes, smells and more!
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Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 have really enjoyed playing Container Ball this week. They have learned what it means to work cooperatively!
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The students learned a lot about music this week in Mrs. Farnum's Music class:
Picture 1- Students in Mrs. Briscoe's kindergarten class made music notes out of playdoh; Picture 2- Student in Mrs. Ellison's class learned how to notate a pair of eighth notes; Picture 3- Students in Mrs. Casteel's class played the boomwhackers to the song " Skeleton Dance"; Picture 4- Students in Mrs. Persiani's class played a Trick or Treat card game in which they have to read, clap, and say the rhythm in order to earn a treat.
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Washington County VA Schools has several employment openings at this time. Some include Special Education Aides, Child Nutrition Assistants, Bus Drivers, ESL Tutors, and more. Check out the listings by clicking here: https://washingtonco.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
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AHS's Softball Team receives a huge gift from @jellyroll615 after the Country Thunder Concert to send them to a Spring Tournament in Orlando, Florida. See more https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/abingdon-high-softball-team-receives-donation-from-country-thunder-artist-jelly-roll/
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Reminder to register for tonight's webinar on Your Child’s Anxiety. LINK: http://cookcenter.info/Oct10Washington
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The 2nd grade students dressed in their best for Western Wildcat Wednesday and Tropical Tourist Thursday.
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Fifth graders love having DARE with Officer Watson. He even sneaks in some police stories which are their favorite thing.
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A preview of updated Family Life Instructional materials and an opportunity to ask questions will be held on October 26, 2023, from 6-7 p.m. in the Abingdon High School Library. Your child’s school will notify you of topics and content to be covered in Family Life. This notification from your child’s school will also include consent and opt-out options.
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Oct. 9-13 is National School Lunch Week. Join us in showing our appreciation to the our food service workers for the hard work and dedication they provide on a daily basis! #WashingtonWay
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Watauga Pre-K students enjoyed team dress up day for Homecoming Spirit Week!
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Oct. 2 is National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day! Washington County Schools has the finest custodial staff around and we want to recognize the hard work and effort that goes into keeping our facilities safe and clean each day! Reach out in appreciation. #WashingtonWay
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October is National Bully Prevention Month.
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WCPS teachers, administrators and School Board Member, Mr. Bill Brooks, learning how to use Virtual Reality as an instructional tool. #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper
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WASHINGTON COUNTY DAY OF SERVICE. This Day of Service offers multiple community service projects across Washington County by our students. These effort will build leadership, citizenship and a sense of pride in our community. For more details see https://5il.co/24w04
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Mrs. Laken's kindergarten kiddos are learning to write their numbers 0-5.
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Watauga kindergarten students have been excited to learn about American symbols.
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