First graders at Watauga Elementary School have been learning about different kinds of animals. As a culminating activity, each student picked an animal to learn more about them. They researched to discover what their animal eats, its habitat, and some interesting facts. Their curiosity and hard work showed how much first graders could discover when given the opportunity to explore.
💙 Happy Boss’s Day to our amazing Principal and Assistant Principal! Your leadership, compassion, and dedication make our school a place where students thrive and staff feel valued. Thank you for all the ways you go above and beyond every single day — leading with wisdom, heart, and a smile. We’re so thankful for you both! 💙
Students in 2nd grade at Watauga Elementary are learning about the three states of matter and how they change properties. Science experiments are always fun!
👶🗣️ Concerned about your child’s development or speech?
Washington County Public Schools is offering free developmental and speech screenings for children ages 2–5. These screenings are a great way to check in on your child’s growth and help them get off to the best possible start. 🌟
📅 Upcoming screening dates are available now!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
Washington County Public Schools is offering free developmental and speech screenings for children ages 2–5. These screenings are a great way to check in on your child’s growth and help them get off to the best possible start. 🌟
📅 Upcoming screening dates are available now!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
Music Class Happenings at WES:
Picture One- Students from Mrs. McCall’s class learning a song called " Autumn is Here." Students used the instruments such as the woodblock, hand drums, guiros, maracas, sleigh bells, and triangles to play along with the lyrics of the song.
Picture Two: Students in Ms. Morrow’s class learning a song called " Blowing in the Wind." Students acted out the lyrics to the song by moving their scarves to the music.
Picture One- Students from Mrs. McCall’s class learning a song called " Autumn is Here." Students used the instruments such as the woodblock, hand drums, guiros, maracas, sleigh bells, and triangles to play along with the lyrics of the song.
Picture Two: Students in Ms. Morrow’s class learning a song called " Blowing in the Wind." Students acted out the lyrics to the song by moving their scarves to the music.
Pre-K students enjoyed a day at Stickley Farm. Students visited a variety of fall themed stations, including a corn tube slide, corn maze, hayride, inflatables, petting zoo, tractor climbing equipment, and more! It was a beautiful day to be outside and experience fall!
🔬✨ Young innovators, get ready!
The K–5 STEM Academy at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is the place where curiosity meets creativity. 🧪🤖📐 With engaging curriculum, dedicated teachers, and top-notch facilities, students in grades K–5 will explore science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, hands-on ways.
🗓 October 21 – November 18
📍 SWVA Higher Education Center
⏰ Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM (Kindergarten dismisses at 7:15)
💲 $35 registration covers the entire camp!
👉 Register now: swcenter.edu/k5stemacademy
The K–5 STEM Academy at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is the place where curiosity meets creativity. 🧪🤖📐 With engaging curriculum, dedicated teachers, and top-notch facilities, students in grades K–5 will explore science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, hands-on ways.
🗓 October 21 – November 18
📍 SWVA Higher Education Center
⏰ Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM (Kindergarten dismisses at 7:15)
💲 $35 registration covers the entire camp!
👉 Register now: swcenter.edu/k5stemacademy
WCPS is excited to announce the kick off for the Parent Resouce Center. Come out to the EO Building in Abingdon to explore the resources available to families! Also check out the online presence @WashingtonCountySchoolsParentResourceCenter
Local children’s book author, Glen Thomason, is continuing the tradition of
reading his books to Watauga Elementary’s first graders. A new group of
students are being introduced to Thomason’s beloved character Duke the dog.
Not only does Thomason read his books to the children throughout the year, he
also speaks with them about the writing process.
reading his books to Watauga Elementary’s first graders. A new group of
students are being introduced to Thomason’s beloved character Duke the dog.
Not only does Thomason read his books to the children throughout the year, he
also speaks with them about the writing process.
Fourth grade scientists at Watauga Elementary have been busy practicing the scientific process, identifying variables, and collecting data! Students completed a tissue investigation to see which of three different brands of tissues absorbed the most liquid. In case you’re curious, the Member’s Mark brand was the conclusion they reached! They also collected qualitative and quantitative data in a lemon lab. They collected quantitative data using balance scales for mass, rulers for diameter, and graduated cylinders for liquid volume. They used their five senses to collect qualitative data. Tasting the lemon was the favorite part of the lab for most students!
Watauga Elementary would like to recognize the students that represented our school at the School Days at the Fair Talent Show. Kayode Frazier (5th grade) performed “ In the Hall of the Mountain King” and “ Third Movement from Classical Sonatina” on piano. Ellie Ellison, Juliette Farnum, and Mary Grace McReynolds (4th grade) performed a dance and tumble routine to “ We On Top”.
☀️💛 Our Watauga Wildcats are spreading kindness through our Bags of Sunshine campaign! 🌟
Our Paws for a Cause club members are working hard to organize these special bags filled with encouragement and care. Each bag is a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day. ✨🐾
We’re so proud of our students for leading the way in showing compassion and making a difference in our community! 💙
Our Paws for a Cause club members are working hard to organize these special bags filled with encouragement and care. Each bag is a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day. ✨🐾
We’re so proud of our students for leading the way in showing compassion and making a difference in our community! 💙
At Watauga, our students are nominated each week as World Changers—and we celebrate them with random weekly winners. But there’s one person who shows us what it means to be a World Changer every single day, all day long: our principal, Mrs. Nunley!
Through her leadership, kindness, and vision, Mrs. Nunley reminds us that changing the world starts right here in our school. She encourages us to be World-Class learners, Optimistic thinkers, Resilient problem-solvers, Leaders with character, and Determined students—because that’s what it means to be a Watauga Wildcat.
Thank you, Mrs. Nunley, for being our example and leading the way as the ultimate Watauga World Changer!
Through her leadership, kindness, and vision, Mrs. Nunley reminds us that changing the world starts right here in our school. She encourages us to be World-Class learners, Optimistic thinkers, Resilient problem-solvers, Leaders with character, and Determined students—because that’s what it means to be a Watauga Wildcat.
Thank you, Mrs. Nunley, for being our example and leading the way as the ultimate Watauga World Changer!
Here's some happenings from Mrs. Farnum's Music classes:
*2nd grade Mrs. McCall's class played a singing game titled “ Good King Leopold” in which students have to use their whisper, speaking, singing, and shouting voice.
*Students in Ms. Hoffman’s 5th grade class performed a cup routine to the song “ The Fig Leaf Rag”.
*Students in Mrs. Combs' 2nd grade class practiced ascending and descending on the glockenspiels as they learn about pitch movement: Up, down, and the same.
*Kindergarten from Mrs. Cunningham's class practiced high and low sounds on the glockenspiels with a song about going up and down the tone ladder.
In science class, students in Mrs. Jones’ class investigated with celery to explore how water is transported throughout the plant. After this investigation, students enjoyed a snack entitled “Ants on a Log”. It was a delicious way to learn!
🚌🛑 Bus Safety at Watauga! 🛑🚌 Today our PK–1st grade Wildcats learned all about bus safety with Mr. Pat and Mr. Darrell! They practiced how to safely get on and off the bus, the importance of staying seated, and how to be respectful to their driver and classmates while riding. A big thank you to Mr. Pat, Mr. Darrell, Mr. McCroskey, Mr. Thomas, Ms. Beverly, Ms. Marilyn, Ms. Val, and Mr. Charlie for keeping our Watauga students safe on the road every day! 🚌 💙
🎨🌎 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing art teacher, Ms. Jasmine Wiles, for creating our front hallway mural!
It perfectly reflects our Watauga Elementary mission of changing the world one student at a time and ties beautifully to this year’s theme. Your creativity and talent have brought our vision to life in such a vibrant and inspiring way. 💙💛
It perfectly reflects our Watauga Elementary mission of changing the world one student at a time and ties beautifully to this year’s theme. Your creativity and talent have brought our vision to life in such a vibrant and inspiring way. 💙💛
Join me in welcoming our newest Wildcat Teachers! 🐯💙
Ms. Lorelai Thomas-Kindergarten
Ms. Lillie Ruble-Special Education
Mrs. Gracie Yates-2nd Grade
Ms. Kyndall Foster-5th Grade
Ms. Sara Kate Turner-1st Grade
Mrs. Elizabeth Cox-4th Grade
It's going to be a great year at Watauga!
Ms. Lorelai Thomas-Kindergarten
Ms. Lillie Ruble-Special Education
Mrs. Gracie Yates-2nd Grade
Ms. Kyndall Foster-5th Grade
Ms. Sara Kate Turner-1st Grade
Mrs. Elizabeth Cox-4th Grade
It's going to be a great year at Watauga!
Kickoff to Connection
The Washington County Public Schools Parent Resource Center is hosting its very first event—Kickoff to Connection!
* When: September 25
*Where: EO Building, Abingdon
*Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
This resource fair is designed to support and empower families of students with disabilities. You’ll have the chance to meet community partners, each hosting a table with valuable information, resources, and support for your family.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with local organizations offering a wide range of services—come join us and start building your network!
Be sure to give the Parent Resource Center Facebook page a follow: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577049952532
The Washington County Public Schools Parent Resource Center is hosting its very first event—Kickoff to Connection!
* When: September 25
*Where: EO Building, Abingdon
*Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
This resource fair is designed to support and empower families of students with disabilities. You’ll have the chance to meet community partners, each hosting a table with valuable information, resources, and support for your family.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with local organizations offering a wide range of services—come join us and start building your network!
Be sure to give the Parent Resource Center Facebook page a follow: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577049952532
Hello Wildcat Families!
We hope you are all having a wonderful summer and enjoying some well-deserved time to relax and recharge! We are already looking forward to seeing all of our students and families back in August. 💙
📚Attached you will find the 2025-2026 Supply List! Be sure to check it out so your child has everything they need to start the year off strong.
Please note --There will NOT be a $10 supply fee this year!
🗓️ Registration Day will be held on Tuesday, August 5th — more details will be shared soon, so stay tuned!
If you have any questions, feel free to call the school at 276-739-3600 — we’re happy to help.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
Watauga Wildcats are going to change the WORLD!🌍
We hope you are all having a wonderful summer and enjoying some well-deserved time to relax and recharge! We are already looking forward to seeing all of our students and families back in August. 💙
📚Attached you will find the 2025-2026 Supply List! Be sure to check it out so your child has everything they need to start the year off strong.
Please note --There will NOT be a $10 supply fee this year!
🗓️ Registration Day will be held on Tuesday, August 5th — more details will be shared soon, so stay tuned!
If you have any questions, feel free to call the school at 276-739-3600 — we’re happy to help.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
Watauga Wildcats are going to change the WORLD!🌍
