This RSS feed displays the 10 newest news articles from Washington County Schools. en-us http://www.wcs.k12.va.us Copyright 1998-2004, Washington County Schools http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/articles/2012/05/17/patrick-henry-high-school-hosts-2012-prom On April 21, 2012, Patrick Henry High School students attended the 2012 Prom at the Virginia Ballroom in Abingdon, Virginia. The theme was based on the Michael Jackson and Akon song Hold My Hand, and the colors were black, white, and yellow. Many students were involved in planning this event, including the junior sponsor, Mrs. Tammy Snapp, the prom committee members, and many students in Mrs. Hick’s art classes. Juniors Carlie M. and Tyler S. were crowned Prom Princess and Prom Prince respectively. Prom Queen was Casey K., and Prom King . . . http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/articles/2012/05/16/the-wallace-middle-school-girls-on-track-club-had-an-awesome-season The Wallace Middle School Girls on Track Club had an outstanding spring! With a team of 25 to 30 girls from grades 6th, 7th, and 8th, much was learned about running, exercise in general, good eating habits, getting along with others, and being part of a "team." These girls learned the important basics of running - warm-up, stretching, and agilities - over the 8 week period and how to apply and use these basics in their lives. On May 5th, three of the girls went on to compete in the Animal Chase Creeper Trail Run along with Coach Patti Turpin. . . http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/articles/2012/05/16/abingdon-high-school-teacher-receives-super-teacher-award Steve Ahn, Abingdon High School science/biology teacher, has been selected as one of eight educators statewide to receive the Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Award. The award was created to honor outstanding Virginia public school teachers for dedication and commitment to students. This program is sponsored by the Virginia Lottery, the Virginia PTA, and Virginia-based The Supply Room Companies. on May 8, Mr. Ahn received a $2,000 cash prize and an additional $2,000 classroom credit from The Supply Room Companies. He will also receive an educ. . . http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/articles/2012/05/15/ground-breaking-at-the-washington-county-career-technical-centers Washington County Career & Technical Centers have formed a partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Lowe's Home Improvement for a new community service project after receiving a $10,000 grant from SkillsUSA and Lowe's. The grant was awarded to the Career & Technical Centers for site preparation and safety equipment for the modular home project. This project will allow over one hundred students from different programs to be involved in the actual designing and building of modular homes for Washington County Habitat for Humanity. The b. . . http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/articles/2012/05/15/wallace-middle-school-student-takes-first-place-in-t-shirt-design-contest Wallace Middle School art students recently participated in a t-shirt design contest that ended during National School Breakfast Week which was held March 5th through March 9th. Students had the opportunity to create their own school breakfast t-shirt design highlighting the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. A first, second, and third place winner was selected from elementary, middle, and high school levels. Wallace Middle School is proud to announce that the entry from sixth grader, Hannah A., was selected to represent Washington County. . . http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/articles/2012/05/14/meadowview-elementary-students-and-staff-give-back On May 3, 2012, members of the United Way of Russell and Washington Counties held a Tornado Volunteer Appreciation Dinner for individuals and groups who assisted with the Tornado Recovery efforts over the past year. The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Grand Ballroom was full of volunteers who gave of themselves, with time, effort, and money, in order to help our community rebuild after last spring’s devastation. Students and staff from Meadowview Elementary School were in attendance with many others from our area. Many thousan. . . http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/articles/2012/05/14/second-graders-at-watauga-invite-guest-speakers Watauga Elementary second graders recently completed a unit on famous Americans. The students are always intrigued by Helen Keller, an individual who was able to accomplish so much despite being deaf and blind. As a culminating activity, teachers invited Beverly and Gene Williams, grandparents of McKinzie W., to visit second grade. While Mr. Williams has limited hearing, his wife is deaf. The couple shared some of their past jobs. Mrs. Williams has worked at Warner Brothers Studio and Capitol Records in California. Mr. Williams talked about. . . http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/articles/2012/05/11/occupational-and-physical-therapy-rfp The Washington County Virginia Public School System solicits bids from all responsible vendors of Physical and Occupational Therapy Services. Specifications and documents pertaining to this solicitation can be obtained by contacting the Special Services Department, 220 Stanley Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 at (276) 739-3041. Sealed bids for this project shall be received until May 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. and opened at that time in the conference room at the Washington County School Board Office, Annex building, 220 Stanley Street, Abingdon, VA.. . . http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/articles/2012/05/11/meadowview-students-remember-one-year-anniversary-of-tornado On April 27, on the one-year anniversary of the tornados that affected many of our families and friends in the area, Meadowview Elementary students helped to plant a tree in memory of Mr. Bobby Blevins, a victim of the storm. These students were part of the efforts of the United Way of Washington and Russell County to replace trees destroyed by the tornado. This effort to plant trees is taking place across the county as part of the Support Relief program. By planting the tree donated by the family of Mr. Blevins, these students were part of the. . . http://www.wcs.k12.va.us/articles/2012/05/11/watauga-elementary-receives-a-butterfly-garden Brownie Troop #185 built a beautiful butterfly garden outside the windows of the second grade at Watauga Elementary. This was an effort to “give back” in honor of Earth Day. The girls, their parents, families and teachers recycled aluminum cans for two months. The cans were cashed in at the local recycling center, and all the money raised along with parent donations was used to build the butterfly garden. The girls learned that habitats for this beautiful animal are disappearing due to construction sites and climate changes. The garden i. . .