Attention Students participating in Junior Washington County Community Scholars. The last day to turn in completed hours is Friday, April 5. Please turn in forms/hours to Ms. Buffalow.
Just a reminder:
Students must complete 8 hours of community service.
Students must have a minimum of a “B” average.
School attendance must be 95% or above.
A student with 3 disciplinary office referrals or any out-of-school suspension will not receive recognition for that school year.
Any questions, see Mrs. Buffalow
Tonight the Washington County School Board recognized students from all four high schools in the areas of World Language and Fine Arts. These students have excelled at the STATE level, and we are extremely proud of their accomplishments. #WashingtonWay #WCPSBest @WashCoSuper
Please help WCPS celebrate the annual PAWS Campaign. More information can be found at your school.
Beta Club at WMS presents Penny Wars!
Do you know someone who will be ready for PreK or Kindergarten in the Fall? Be sure to share this information with them for our Pre-Registration!
Based on guidance from the CDC and The Virginia Department of Health we will transition to streamline recommendations for common respiratory virus illnesses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV. Below is a link to more information. https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1500744
Middle and high school students devoured the pulled pork nachos today! #schoolnutrition
Middle and high school students devoured the pulled pork sandwiches today! #schoolnutrition
Dear Families,
We are excited about our partnership with Ballad Health that provides our students and staff with the opportunity to have an Urgent Care visit without ever leaving school grounds. Through telehealth equipment provided by Ballad, students and staff can live stream with an Urgent Care physician or nurse practitioner to receive an evaluation, take a test, receive a diagnosis, and order a prescription.
In the coming weeks all schools will have this service available to them. We are already up and running at Greendale, Meadowview, Damascus, E.B. Stanley, Glade Spring, Holston, Wallace, Valley Institute, Patrick Henry, Abingdon Elementary and Watauga. As a matter of fact we had our first employee take advantage of the service last week. SRO Mike Reid had a visit at Damascus Middle School. Here is what he said about the experience. "I used the telehealth system last week. The process was simple and very user friendly. I didn't have to take time out of my day to run to urgent care or otherwise. After the visit, meds were called in to my pharmacy. Would definitely use this service in the future."
I know this will be a great service to our students, families and staff. When combined with the in-person clinic at John Battle, access to affordable healthcare has never been more available to our stakeholders.
If you have any questions, please contact me or Head Nurse Paula Nichols pnichols@wcs.k12.va.us
Thank you,
Keith Perrigan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Washington County Public Schools
812 Thompson Dr.
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-739-3000
@WashCoSuper
WMS 6th grade students Olivia L. and Annalyse Q. were recently named as third and fourth place winners in the Washington County Art Show. Additionally, Aubrey C. won the poetry competition. Congratulations to these young ladies!
Next week, March 4-8, is National School Breakfast Week. Be sure to show your appreciation for all those to make it possible for the students of WCPS to have a delicious and nutritious breakfast daily! #WashingtonWay
During the week of February 26-March 1, WMS students collected pajamas to be donated to the new Bristol area Isaiah 117 House. Any student who donated during the week was allowed to wear pajamas on Friday. WMS is excited to help provide for our community.
Be sure to tune in on March 12th for this very informative information about how to help build your child's confidence.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS:
CORRECTION IN DATE FOR 8TH GRADE ORIENTATION
To allow students interested in attending the WCCTEC open house on March 12, we have moved the 8th grade orientation date at Wallace Middle School to March 14 @ 6 pm, still to be heald in the WMS auditorium. Any questions, contact Mrs. Buffalow.
Good evening,
Earlier this week we received additional information concerning instructional hours and remote learning. This led to a conversation with VDOE staff which provided a new perspective on our plan to offer virtual instruction on March 5. As a result of this conversation, I am announcing that WCPS will be closed on March 5 and that our last day of school will remain the same (May 29).
We hope to offer childcare for working parents of elementary students on March 5. If possible, we will provide additional information in the near future.
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“
So thrilled to have Dr. Jerry Jones share his talent and story of being educated in SWVA during Segregation with PHHS students. Check out some of the other Black History Month activities held in @washcovaschools here - go.boarddocs.com/vsba/wcps/Boar…
Be sure to check out the information below about Little League Sign ups in the Bristol Area.
Wallace Middle School Spring Sports Schedules
Candy Bar fundraiser deadline has been extended until Thursday, Feb. 29. All money is due by Friday, March 1.
WMS will partner with Isaiah 117 House to collect items they will need for their new location on Exit 5. We will start collecting pajamas starting on Monday, February 26. We are asking students to bring in brand new pajama sets to donate. The pajamas should still have the tags (price tags can be removed). Each homeroom will collect the donations and keep a tally of the students who donated a set of pajamas. On Friday, March 1, any student who donated a set of pajamas will be allowed to wear pajamas to school that day (pajamas must be school-appropriate and meet the dress code standards).
If you're not familiar with their work, check out these links
https://isaiah117house.com/purpose
https://vimeo.com/861409232
https://vimeo.com/804006053
