Dear Washington County School Community:
In the continued wake of the most recent school shooting in Florida, we have heavy hearts full of sympathies, sorrowfulness, and even, fury. Like most of you, our attempts to fathom the mindless and senseless loss of innocent lives is confounding at best. Our schools and school communities should be havens of safety void of unnecessary distress, fear and anxiety. Conversely, our schools should be places of remarkable student learning and engaging leadership development opportunities for all. That remains our expectation.
Third Graders at Greendale Elementary School recently participated in a “real-life” simulation called The Kidz Marketplace provided by 4-H.
On March 29, Ms. Rose's Intervention/Enrichment group performed their version of "My Weird School: Deck the Halls, We're off the Walls". 
On April 7th, 2018 members of the Holston FFA chapter traveled to Turner Ashby High School to compete in the Virginia State Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event. Holston competed against 10 other teams and took home top honors and placed 1st in the competition.
On April 9th, GATE students from Watauga Elementary School had the opportunity to watch the Korean Children's Choir perform at Virginia Highlands Community College. The performance featured high energy choreography and elaborate costumes that dazzled the audience from start to finish.
During the month of April the Glade Springs Town Square Arts Center will be hosting an art show with artwork from Meadowview Elementary, Glade Middle, and Patrick Henry High School.
Students worked in groups to create a museum exhibit for each of the ancient civilizations that were studied during the nine weeks. Students who created for Greece created Columns, a Parthenon, and Mosaics.
On February 27th and 28th, Mrs. Cathy Hutton’s fifth grade IE group gave play performances about the life of Phillis Wheatley, famous poet of colonial America.
Students in Ms. Miller's English class have been working on an author study of Gordon Korman.
The Holston Chapter of the FBLA is having an outstanding year. . Led by sponsors Sammy Campbell and Lisa Rose, the club has exposed members to new opportunities and challenges.
The second grade students in Mrs. Ratliff's classroom at High Point Elementary are learning all about contractions.
On Thursday, March 29, nine students from Patrick Henry High School attended Bristol Herald Courier's High School Media day. Students participated in panel discussions with BHC reporters, business managers, photographers, and editors.
Meadowview Elementary students are getting a global education by celebrating National Foreign Language week with guest readers, and lots of labels throughout the building.
On March 17, 2018, John S. Battle held their second-annual Mr. and Miss JSB pageant.