š¢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon. At this time, there are a few roads and bus turn-around spots that remain snow-covered. A list of impacted roads, listed by high school attendance zone, will be shared via email and posted on each schoolās social media page.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your childās elementary school.
We are also monitoring the potential for snow this evening. Should a change need to be made to tomorrowās schedule, a decision will be made by 7:30 a.m.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your childās elementary school.
We are also monitoring the potential for snow this evening. Should a change need to be made to tomorrowās schedule, a decision will be made by 7:30 a.m.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
š¢Applications are now open for the Washington County Preschool Program for the upcoming school year.
Children must be 3 or 4 years old by September 30 and live in Washington County to apply. One application is used for all preschool and childcare options in the county. While proof of residency and income is required, acceptance is not based on income.
Please note:
*3-year-old programs are offered at Meadowview Elementary, Rhea Valley Elementary, and the Child Development Center in Abingdon
*4-year-old programs are offered at all elementary schools
The application deadline is April 15. Additional details can be found in the attached flyer.
Children must be 3 or 4 years old by September 30 and live in Washington County to apply. One application is used for all preschool and childcare options in the county. While proof of residency and income is required, acceptance is not based on income.
Please note:
*3-year-old programs are offered at Meadowview Elementary, Rhea Valley Elementary, and the Child Development Center in Abingdon
*4-year-old programs are offered at all elementary schools
The application deadline is April 15. Additional details can be found in the attached flyer.
āļøšø Snow Day Fun
From sledding to cozy moments at home, we loved seeing how our WCPS families spent their snow day. Thank you for sharing the smiles, laughter, and winter fun with us!
From sledding to cozy moments at home, we loved seeing how our WCPS families spent their snow day. Thank you for sharing the smiles, laughter, and winter fun with us!
šReminder: Due to todayās Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department is providing breakfast and lunch meals today for students at four locations. Meals are available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School.
Any student 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may pick up meals at one of the listed locations. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
Any student 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may pick up meals at one of the listed locations. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
š¢REMINDER: Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. No childcare will be provided.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
āļøShare Photos of Your Snow Day Fun
We hope everyone is enjoying this snow day! Whether you are having a blast outside or cozying up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa, we want to see how you are spending your snow day!
Feel free to share photos with our school outreach specialist, by emailing Ashley Hoak at ahoak@wcs.k12.va.us
*Please note: Submitted photos may be posted to WCPS social media platforms.
šWCPS Alumni Spotlight: Cynthia Russell ~ Abingdon High School ~ Class of 2020.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Cynthia Russell, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Cynthia Russell, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
Happy National School Counseling Week! š
Shoutout to our WCPS school counselors -- champions of student success, wellness, and dreams for the future. Weāre so grateful for all you do! š
Shoutout to our WCPS school counselors -- champions of student success, wellness, and dreams for the future. Weāre so grateful for all you do! š
š¢SCHEDULE CHANGE: In order to help families, teachers, and staff better prepare, WCPS is announcing that we will be closed on Monday February 2 and we will have a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday February 3, 2026. Students can enjoy an āofficialā snow day on Monday and our staff will have time to get schools ready for meal sites which are required when we have a Remote Learning Day. Hopefully, rising temperatures on Tuesday will give us a chance to return to school on Wednesday. No childcare will be provided. Letās all hope that groundhogs see no shadows tomorrow!
We will have our Board meeting as scheduled on Monday night.
šReminder: Due to todayās Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department is providing breakfast and lunch meals today for students at four locations. Meals are available from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School.
Any student 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may pick up meals at one of the listed locations. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
Any student 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may pick up meals at one of the listed locations. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
š¢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to the Winter Weather Watch being upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning for Washington County, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Friday, January 30, 2026. No childcare will be provided.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any student 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
šHuge Shoutout to Our Amazing Transportation Team
From dispatch to mechanics, bus drivers, aides, and car drivers -- our WCPS Transportation Team went above and beyond this morning to get students safely back to school!
Earlier this week they checked routes, delivered diesel for a generator at a warming center in Green Cove, chiseled ice off of buses and cars, and more. Today they navigated icy roads, cracked windshields, a broken down bus (non-weather related), escaped pigs and cows, -- all while ensuring students arrived at school safely.
Their dedication, teamwork, and quick thinking make a real difference every day. Join us in thanking our entire transportation team!
šø Additional photos are posted in the comments below!
š©ŗ Just a reminder that our WCPS School-Based Health Clinics are open and operating during regular business hours today. Students and staff can access in-person urgent care services right at school when they need it.
āRecently, students at the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center had the opportunity to learn from former Pharmacy student Haley Carrier, now a Pharmacy Technician, and Brandon Browning, a Compounding Technician from Michaelās Pharmacy.
During the visit, students explored pharmaceutical compounding through a hands-on demonstration and created their own compounded hand lotion and hand sanitizer to take home. Thank you to Haley and Brandon for sharing your expertise and helping inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals!
During the visit, students explored pharmaceutical compounding through a hands-on demonstration and created their own compounded hand lotion and hand sanitizer to take home. Thank you to Haley and Brandon for sharing your expertise and helping inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals!
š¢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only. In addition, bus drivers have discretion and may adjust routes as needed based on local conditions to ensure student safety.
We will provide a list of impacted roads this evening.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your childās elementary school.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
We will provide a list of impacted roads this evening.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your childās elementary school.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
šCongratulations, Coach Chase Nunley!
Weāre proud to share that Chase Nunley has been named the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) Northeast Regional Coach of the Year!
Since launching Abingdon High Schoolās strength and conditioning program in 2018, Coach Nunley has transformed the athletic culture at AHS -- supporting more than 200 student-athletes each year, promoting inclusion, and helping pave the way for state championships, national recognition, and success both on and off the field.
This well-deserved honor recognizes his leadership, dedication to student-athlete development, and commitment to excellence. Way to represent Abingdon High School and WCPS!
Weāre proud to share that Chase Nunley has been named the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) Northeast Regional Coach of the Year!
Since launching Abingdon High Schoolās strength and conditioning program in 2018, Coach Nunley has transformed the athletic culture at AHS -- supporting more than 200 student-athletes each year, promoting inclusion, and helping pave the way for state championships, national recognition, and success both on and off the field.
This well-deserved honor recognizes his leadership, dedication to student-athlete development, and commitment to excellence. Way to represent Abingdon High School and WCPS!
ššŖ Learning thatās out of this world
Last week, fourth graders at Meadowview Elementary School explored the phases of the moon with a hands-on (and tasty!) activity using Oreos. From waxing to waning, students built each moon phase and strengthened their science skills -- all while enjoying a sweet treat.
Last week, fourth graders at Meadowview Elementary School explored the phases of the moon with a hands-on (and tasty!) activity using Oreos. From waxing to waning, students built each moon phase and strengthened their science skills -- all while enjoying a sweet treat.
š¢SCHEDULE CHANGE: WCPS will need to remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. VDOT and AEP have done a terrific job helping our community recover from the significant ice event over the weekend. We are also thankful for our custodians and maintenance staff for their hard work to get our buildings and grounds safe and ready for our students to return. However, there are still severalĀ obstacles preventing us from returning to school on Wednesday.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your childās elementary school.
We are hopeful that we can return to school on Thursday by running buses on clear roads only. If that is not possible, Thursday would be a Remote Learning Day.Ā Until then, stay warm, be safe, and send a huge thank you to the workers and employees who have worked so hard in these treacherous conditions.
šØ Creativity After the Bell at Damascus Middle School
Students at Damascus Middle School had the opportunity to stay after school last week for an Art MakerSpace, hosted by art teacher Mrs. Mitten-Stanford. During this creative hour, students explored hands-on artmaking and worked with clay in a relaxed, collaborative environment.
Shoutout to Marleigh A., Sophie B., Allana C., Lily D., Alyssa W., and Ellie W. for their creativity and enthusiasm!
Students at Damascus Middle School had the opportunity to stay after school last week for an Art MakerSpace, hosted by art teacher Mrs. Mitten-Stanford. During this creative hour, students explored hands-on artmaking and worked with clay in a relaxed, collaborative environment.
Shoutout to Marleigh A., Sophie B., Allana C., Lily D., Alyssa W., and Ellie W. for their creativity and enthusiasm!
š Celebrating Our Community Schools
Washington County Public Schools is proud to share that 14 of our schools have earned the Virginia Community Schools Designation through the Virginia Department of Education!
This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting studentsā academic success and well-being by strengthening partnerships with families and community organizations. Through the Community Schools approach, our schools help address barriers to learning, expand access to supports, and increase student engagement -- so every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Congratulations to our designated schools:
*Abingdon Elementary School
*Abingdon High School
*Damascus Middle School
*Glade Spring Middle School
*Greendale Elementary School
*High Point Elementary School
*Holston High School
*John S. Battle High School
*Meadowview Elementary School
*Patrick Henry High School
*Rhea Valley Elementary School
*Valley Institute Elementary School
*Watauga Elementary School
*Wallace Middle School
Special thanks to EO and Danielle Dye for their leadership and tireless work preparing our schools for this rigorous designation process. Your partnership made this achievement possible.
We are proud of this recognition and remain committed to building strong school, family, and community connections that support student success.
