Watauga Elementary

Watauga kindergarten students have been excited to learn about American symbols.

First Grade Mathematicians: First grade students have been working hard in math to build number sense. We have practiced subitizing with dice, ten frames and dominoes, as well as counting and comparing numbers. The students below are constructing a life-size number line. The number line was used to gain a deeper understanding of number order, greater than, less than, and even and odd. We love math!

Pave the way for your child’s social success. The October Mental Health Newsletter (English) (Spanish) is a trusted resource for helping teach your child how to make and maintain healthy friendships. Check out the Schools' websites to access ParentGuidance.org resources.

Hey Jr Falcons! Be sure to check out this information about the Abingdon Youth Basketball Clinic.

Washington County Schools is excited to announce the opportunity for our families to qualify for assistance with their local internet service. For full details, see the article on the WCS Website. https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1252948

Dr. Westfall (Abingdon) has kicked off Westfall Orthodontics second annual Teacher Wishlist Giveaway, 5 teachers will be awarded $300 in gift cards to stock their classroom full of wish list supplies. Each student/parent that nominates the winning teacher will be awarded a Pizza Party for their entire classroom compliments of Dr. Westfall. Nominations accepted Sept. 1st through Nov. 15th on our website https://westfallorthodontics.com/teacher-wishlist-giveaway/

REMINDER: Tomorrow (Thursday) is an early dismissal day for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Students will dismiss 2 hours early.

Check out this opportunity for Washington County Students.

REMINDER: Tomorrow (Thursday) is an early dismissal day for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Schools will dismiss 2 hours early.

Fun times in 4th grade at the Abingdon Muster Grounds. Students took a step back in time to the Revolutionary War. Students learned about the foods they ate, the clothing they wore, and the weapons and supplies needed for the war.

Be sure to take the time to check out this Month's The Washington Way Newsletter!​ Highlights include budget information, updates about the new Parentguidance.org program, and upcoming events in the month of October. For the full newsletter, click here: https://5il.co/253nt

WCPS is proud to present our Virtual Mental Heath Night! Be sure to register and join us to find out more about supporting your child's mental health. Sept. 19, 7-8 pm. Find out more here: https://cookcenter.info/WCPSSept19 @WashoCoSuper

WCPS is proud to present our Virtual Mental Heath Night! Be sure to register and join us to find out more about supporting your child's mental health. Sept. 19, 7-8 pm. Find out more here: https://5il.co/24s0z @WashoCoSuper

This is just a reminder that today is an early dismissal day. Schools will dismiss 3 hours early today for School Days at the Fair!

Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia and the Town of Damascus are proud to announce the grand opening of Josie's Nature Playground on Sept. 22 at 5:30 pm For more details see https://5il.co/24w2w

WCPS is proud to partner with parentguidance.org to help support the mental health needs of our students and families. We invite you to join us for the first of two Virtual Mental Health Family Nights tonight. More information here: https://5il.co/24s0z

Pre-K students enjoyed special guest readers for Grandparent’s day!

Thanks to the School Based Health Workforce Grant our division has been able to purchase 25 AED's (Automatic External Defibrillators) to have in our schools. For more information see: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1238855

@WashCoSuper Keith Perrigan dove into the K-12 funding formulas with #VRLI and shared the need for adequate funding support for small and rural school divisions. Great examples shared of key partnerships and pioneering workforce development initiatives!

School days at the fair begins this week! Check out the activities for our students and be sure to take part!