š Looking for a fresh start?
Whether youāve worked in a restaurant, deli or food service, or have no kitchen experience at all, Washington County Public Schools has an opportunity for you!
Weāre looking for Substitute School Nutrition Assistants to help prepare and serve meals to our students. These part-time, flexible positions pay $15 per hour and are available at schools across the division.
No previous food service experience? No problem! Training is provided to help you get started.
Subbing is also a great way to learn more about school nutrition and explore opportunities in the field, including contracted positions that may open in the future.
*$15 per hour
*Part-time, flexible positions
*Multiple positions across WCPS
*Food preparation and service
*Kā12 schools
*Friendly and welcoming environment
Interested? Learn more and apply: https://washingtonco.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4980135
Come be part of the team that helps keep our students fueled throughout the school day!
Whether youāve worked in a restaurant, deli or food service, or have no kitchen experience at all, Washington County Public Schools has an opportunity for you!
Weāre looking for Substitute School Nutrition Assistants to help prepare and serve meals to our students. These part-time, flexible positions pay $15 per hour and are available at schools across the division.
No previous food service experience? No problem! Training is provided to help you get started.
Subbing is also a great way to learn more about school nutrition and explore opportunities in the field, including contracted positions that may open in the future.
*$15 per hour
*Part-time, flexible positions
*Multiple positions across WCPS
*Food preparation and service
*Kā12 schools
*Friendly and welcoming environment
Interested? Learn more and apply: https://washingtonco.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4980135
Come be part of the team that helps keep our students fueled throughout the school day!
ššØ A Little Fall Art at High Point Elementary
Second-grade students at High Point Elementary School brought a pumpkin patch to life through art! Using tempera paint and oil pastels, students created colorful scenes featuring pumpkins of different sizes, adding texture and details to make each piece unique.
Their festive artwork is now on display in the second-grade hallway for everyone to enjoy!
Second-grade students at High Point Elementary School brought a pumpkin patch to life through art! Using tempera paint and oil pastels, students created colorful scenes featuring pumpkins of different sizes, adding texture and details to make each piece unique.
Their festive artwork is now on display in the second-grade hallway for everyone to enjoy!
šāāļøš Run for a Cause: Brighter Paths Trail 5K
Greendale Elementary and Valley Institute Elementary Run Clubs are teaming up for the Brighter Paths Trail 5K on Saturday, November 21, in Mendota!
Join the fun and support two meaningful causes! Proceeds will be split between St. Jude Childrenās Research Hospital in honor of WCPS students Leeland and Caden and the Mendota Kids Club.
*Saturday, November 21, 2026
*Start time: 1 p.m.
*Location: 2562 Mendota Road, Mendota, VA 24270
*Early registration: $10/child | $20/adult
*Race-day registration: $20/child | $30/adult
Ready to hit the trail? Register here: https://runsignup.com/race/va/mendota/brighterpathstrail5k
Greendale Elementary and Valley Institute Elementary Run Clubs are teaming up for the Brighter Paths Trail 5K on Saturday, November 21, in Mendota!
Join the fun and support two meaningful causes! Proceeds will be split between St. Jude Childrenās Research Hospital in honor of WCPS students Leeland and Caden and the Mendota Kids Club.
*Saturday, November 21, 2026
*Start time: 1 p.m.
*Location: 2562 Mendota Road, Mendota, VA 24270
*Early registration: $10/child | $20/adult
*Race-day registration: $20/child | $30/adult
Ready to hit the trail? Register here: https://runsignup.com/race/va/mendota/brighterpathstrail5k
šš The future is looking bright at Holston High School
VA College Application Week is underway at HHS, and students are exploring their options and taking steps toward their futures. Whether they're researching colleges or submitting applications, it's an exciting time to consider what's next!
VA College Application Week is underway at HHS, and students are exploring their options and taking steps toward their futures. Whether they're researching colleges or submitting applications, it's an exciting time to consider what's next!
ššThe new inclusive playgrounds at Abingdon Elementary School and Greendale Elementary School are ready for play!
Made possible through federal funding secured with the support of U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, these playgrounds create welcoming spaces where students of all abilities can play, explore and enjoy time together.
Weāre grateful to everyone who helped bring this vision to life, including Playground Specialists Inc. These new spaces are more than playgrounds -- theyāre opportunities for connection, inclusion and fun for all our students!
We canāt wait to see the memories made here for years to come!
Made possible through federal funding secured with the support of U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, these playgrounds create welcoming spaces where students of all abilities can play, explore and enjoy time together.
Weāre grateful to everyone who helped bring this vision to life, including Playground Specialists Inc. These new spaces are more than playgrounds -- theyāre opportunities for connection, inclusion and fun for all our students!
We canāt wait to see the memories made here for years to come!
šøš From John S. Battle High School to the Grand Ole Opry
11th grader Easton Compton took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday, showcasing his guitar skills at one of country musicās most iconic venues!
Help us congratulate Easton on this exciting opportunity! Weāre proud to see our students sharing their talents on such a special stage!
11th grader Easton Compton took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday, showcasing his guitar skills at one of country musicās most iconic venues!
Help us congratulate Easton on this exciting opportunity! Weāre proud to see our students sharing their talents on such a special stage!
šUpcoming Parent Resource Center Workshop: Anatomy of an IEP
Washington County Public Schoolsā Parent Resource Center, in collaboration with PEATC, will host an Anatomy of an IEP workshop on Thursday, October 22, from 5:30ā7 p.m.
The workshop will help families better understand the different sections of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), what each section means, and how it connects to their childās educational experience.
Families can choose to attend in person or virtually!
In person: Washington County Library ā Abingdon. Attendees can connect with a PEATC representative and community partners to ask questions and learn about available resources.
Virtual: Join from wherever you are!
Pre-register today:
In-person registration: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/2421605
Virtual registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../dqJGvUTJTSeEAD8j4Gj9Xg
We hope youāll join us for this opportunity to learn more about the IEP process and connect with resources to support your child!
ā¾ļø A Wildcats Welcome
Thank you to Coach Trey McCall and the Emory & Henry baseball team for greeting Watauga Elementaryās Wildcats Friday morning!
We appreciate you taking the time to welcome our students and start their day with a smile!
Thank you to Coach Trey McCall and the Emory & Henry baseball team for greeting Watauga Elementaryās Wildcats Friday morning!
We appreciate you taking the time to welcome our students and start their day with a smile!
š National School Bus Safety Week
Every stop matters. Every student matters.
Help us keep WCPS students safe by staying alert around school buses, stopping when required, and watching for students getting on and off the bus.
School bus safety is everyoneās responsibility! Let's work together to make sure every student gets to and from school safely.
Every stop matters. Every student matters.
Help us keep WCPS students safe by staying alert around school buses, stopping when required, and watching for students getting on and off the bus.
School bus safety is everyoneās responsibility! Let's work together to make sure every student gets to and from school safely.
šWCPS Alumni Spotlight
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
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
šāļø Learning about the world, one continent at a time
Third graders at Abingdon Elementary School recently explored the seven continents through partner research and shared what they learned by creating their own travel booklets.
What a fun, hands-on way for our students to discover the world!
Third graders at Abingdon Elementary School recently explored the seven continents through partner research and shared what they learned by creating their own travel booklets.
What a fun, hands-on way for our students to discover the world!
š§ Hands-on learning at the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center!
Students in the Heavy Equipment/Utility/Construction class are building real-world skills through a hands-on drainage project. Theyāve been learning how to lay concrete pipe, install a concrete flume for drainage, set risers and place a culvert.
A big thank-you to Jones Construction for donating the materials that made this learning experience possible! These opportunities help our students develop practical skills they can carry into future careers.
Students in the Heavy Equipment/Utility/Construction class are building real-world skills through a hands-on drainage project. Theyāve been learning how to lay concrete pipe, install a concrete flume for drainage, set risers and place a culvert.
A big thank-you to Jones Construction for donating the materials that made this learning experience possible! These opportunities help our students develop practical skills they can carry into future careers.
šš High Point Elementary School kindergarten students had a great time exploring all things apples
Last week, students made homemade applesauce, learned about the apple life cycle, practiced measuring, taste-tested different apples and even used apples to paint!
We love seeing our students learn through hands-on activities and creativity!
Last week, students made homemade applesauce, learned about the apple life cycle, practiced measuring, taste-tested different apples and even used apples to paint!
We love seeing our students learn through hands-on activities and creativity!
šŖš Itās National School Lunch Week!
The theme this year is Cafeteria Circus, and weāre celebrating the meals, choices and WCPS School Nutrition teams who help keep our students fueled and ready to learn.
Hereās to a great week of school lunch!
The theme this year is Cafeteria Circus, and weāre celebrating the meals, choices and WCPS School Nutrition teams who help keep our students fueled and ready to learn.
Hereās to a great week of school lunch!
š Enjoy your fall break, WCPS! We hope you enjoy the day off and get a chance to relax, recharge and enjoy a little bit of fall.
š¢ On August 10, the Washington County Board of Supervisors asked Washington County Public Schools to present a conceptual plan for consideration of a 1% local sales tax referendum that included a plan for consolidation of schools. The School Board submitted a conceptual plan and on September 22, the Board of Supervisors approved placing the referendum on the ballot for a special election on April 6, 2027.
Now that the referendum is officially on the ballot, our immediate focus will shift to providing information about the sales tax referendum, which if approved, would help address millions of dollars in mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) needs across the school division without the need for a significant increase in other revenue sources. As a result, Washington County Public Schools has separated its school facilities and planning information into two webpages to make it easier for families and community members to find information about two separate topics; the Sales Tax Referendum and the potential for unification.
Discussions about potential school configuration adjustments will slow down dramatically as additional information is gathered and the best configuration for Washington County Public Schools as a whole is evaluated. We do not anticipate significant updates about unification or other potential school configuration adjustments in the near future.
Information about each topic can be found on the following webpages:
*Sales Tax Referendum Information: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/o/wcps/page/school-facilities-and-capital-improvement
*School Configuration Adjustments Information: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/page/school-configuration-adjustments
The sales tax referendum webpage will continue to be updated regularly as additional information becomes available. Community members are encouraged to visit the appropriate webpage for updates and information about each topic.
šØš A little creativity goes a long way
First graders at Meadowview Elementary School have been working hard painting the clay fish they made in art class. We love seeing our students bring their creations to life through hands-on learning!
First graders at Meadowview Elementary School have been working hard painting the clay fish they made in art class. We love seeing our students bring their creations to life through hands-on learning!
šš What a night for E.B. Stanley Middle School
More than 250 students came out for a fun-filled tailgate Monday evening before heading to Abingdon High School to cheer on the E.B. Stanley Falcons middle school football team.
Students enjoyed games, face painting, pizza and ice cream before showing off their school spirit from the stands!
A big thank you to the E.B. Stanley staff members who helped make the evening possible -- and to our students for bringing so much energy and school spirit!
More than 250 students came out for a fun-filled tailgate Monday evening before heading to Abingdon High School to cheer on the E.B. Stanley Falcons middle school football team.
Students enjoyed games, face painting, pizza and ice cream before showing off their school spirit from the stands!
A big thank you to the E.B. Stanley staff members who helped make the evening possible -- and to our students for bringing so much energy and school spirit!
š¢ Washington County Public Schools Demonstrate Strong Performance Growth in State Accountability Results
Washington County Public Schools is celebrating strong results following the release of Virginiaās 2025ā2026 School Performance and Support Framework results.
Thirteen of Washington Countyās 15 schools earned the stateās Distinguished rating, while the remaining two schools earned Meets Expectations. As a result, all 15 WCPS schools met or exceeded state expectations under Virginiaās accountability framework. We are extremely excited to announce that Holston High had the highest Framework score in the State!
The 2025ā2026 ratings for WCPS schools are:
*Abingdon Elementary School ā Distinguished
*Abingdon High School ā Meets Expectations
*Damascus Middle School ā Distinguished
*E.B. Stanley Middle School ā Distinguished
*Glade Spring Middle School ā Meets Expectations
*Greendale Elementary School ā Distinguished
*High Point Elementary School ā Distinguished
*Holston High School ā Distinguished
*John S. Battle High School ā Distinguished
*Meadowview Elementary School ā Distinguished
*Patrick Henry High School ā Distinguished
*Rhea Valley Elementary School ā Distinguished
*Valley Institute Elementary School ā Distinguished
*Wallace Middle School ā Distinguished
*Watauga Elementary School ā Distinguished
In addition to Holston Highās top overall score, several WCPS schools were recognized among the stateās highest-performing schools based on their overall framework scores. All four Washington County high schools ranked among the top 20 schools statewide. John S. Battle High School ranked seventh, Abingdon High School ranked ninth and Patrick Henry High School ranked 17th. With more than 1,800 public schools statewide, this is an amazing accomplishment for our students and staff!
Several WCPS schools were also recognized among the stateās top schools for growth in their overall framework scores.
Five Washington County schools ā Abingdon Elementary School, Damascus Middle School, Abingdon High School, Holston High School and John S. Battle High School ā ranked among the top 10 schools in Virginia for score gains within their respective school levels from last year to this year. Abingdon Elementary School had the highest growth in overall framework score statewide. Patrick Henry High School ranked among the top 20 in growth as well.
We realize that there will be confusion about the discrepancy between Abingdon High Schoolās excellent performance and its designation. The school was rated Distinguished in 2024-2025 and was among the highest-growth high schools in the Commonwealth in the 2025ā2026 results. The schoolās score was 23 points above the minimum standard for Distinguished status and had the ninth-highest overall score in the Commonwealth. However, due to a federal accountability model variation, Abingdon High Schoolās final reported designation was adjusted to Meets Expectations. WCPS will provide further information about this adjustment soon.
āWe are very proud of the academic performance of all schools in Washington County. Our success can be attributed to our focus on doing whatever it takes to help our students succeed,ā Superintendent Keith Perrigan said. āThat recipe includes amazing students, dedicated teachers, supportive parents, a board that is focused on academic excellence and recruiting/retaining the best staff possible to ensure that classrooms and students have the support they need to excel.ā
Virginiaās School Performance and Support Framework provides a broader measure of school performance than traditional accreditation measures. The framework considers multiple indicators, including student achievement, academic growth, chronic absenteeism and other measures of student readiness and success.
The framework places schools into four performance categories: Distinguished, Meets Expectations, Approaching Expectations and Needs Intensive Support. The 2025ā2026 results mark the second year Virginia has used the current framework.
Washington County Public Schools is celebrating strong results following the release of Virginiaās 2025ā2026 School Performance and Support Framework results.
Thirteen of Washington Countyās 15 schools earned the stateās Distinguished rating, while the remaining two schools earned Meets Expectations. As a result, all 15 WCPS schools met or exceeded state expectations under Virginiaās accountability framework. We are extremely excited to announce that Holston High had the highest Framework score in the State!
The 2025ā2026 ratings for WCPS schools are:
*Abingdon Elementary School ā Distinguished
*Abingdon High School ā Meets Expectations
*Damascus Middle School ā Distinguished
*E.B. Stanley Middle School ā Distinguished
*Glade Spring Middle School ā Meets Expectations
*Greendale Elementary School ā Distinguished
*High Point Elementary School ā Distinguished
*Holston High School ā Distinguished
*John S. Battle High School ā Distinguished
*Meadowview Elementary School ā Distinguished
*Patrick Henry High School ā Distinguished
*Rhea Valley Elementary School ā Distinguished
*Valley Institute Elementary School ā Distinguished
*Wallace Middle School ā Distinguished
*Watauga Elementary School ā Distinguished
In addition to Holston Highās top overall score, several WCPS schools were recognized among the stateās highest-performing schools based on their overall framework scores. All four Washington County high schools ranked among the top 20 schools statewide. John S. Battle High School ranked seventh, Abingdon High School ranked ninth and Patrick Henry High School ranked 17th. With more than 1,800 public schools statewide, this is an amazing accomplishment for our students and staff!
Several WCPS schools were also recognized among the stateās top schools for growth in their overall framework scores.
Five Washington County schools ā Abingdon Elementary School, Damascus Middle School, Abingdon High School, Holston High School and John S. Battle High School ā ranked among the top 10 schools in Virginia for score gains within their respective school levels from last year to this year. Abingdon Elementary School had the highest growth in overall framework score statewide. Patrick Henry High School ranked among the top 20 in growth as well.
We realize that there will be confusion about the discrepancy between Abingdon High Schoolās excellent performance and its designation. The school was rated Distinguished in 2024-2025 and was among the highest-growth high schools in the Commonwealth in the 2025ā2026 results. The schoolās score was 23 points above the minimum standard for Distinguished status and had the ninth-highest overall score in the Commonwealth. However, due to a federal accountability model variation, Abingdon High Schoolās final reported designation was adjusted to Meets Expectations. WCPS will provide further information about this adjustment soon.
āWe are very proud of the academic performance of all schools in Washington County. Our success can be attributed to our focus on doing whatever it takes to help our students succeed,ā Superintendent Keith Perrigan said. āThat recipe includes amazing students, dedicated teachers, supportive parents, a board that is focused on academic excellence and recruiting/retaining the best staff possible to ensure that classrooms and students have the support they need to excel.ā
Virginiaās School Performance and Support Framework provides a broader measure of school performance than traditional accreditation measures. The framework considers multiple indicators, including student achievement, academic growth, chronic absenteeism and other measures of student readiness and success.
The framework places schools into four performance categories: Distinguished, Meets Expectations, Approaching Expectations and Needs Intensive Support. The 2025ā2026 results mark the second year Virginia has used the current framework.
šāØ A new way to celebrate great choices at Greendale Elementary
Students recently watched as the GES News Crew unveiled the schoolās new Book Vending Machine -- and theyāre already excited to start earning books!
Every nine weeks, teachers and staff receive three tokens to recognize students who are demonstrating excellence in academics, behavior, character, overcoming obstacles, meeting new challenges and so much more.
When a student receives a token, they can take it to the library and use it to choose a book from the vending machine.
What a fun way to recognize students while encouraging a love of reading! We canāt wait to see how many books find new homes at GES
Students recently watched as the GES News Crew unveiled the schoolās new Book Vending Machine -- and theyāre already excited to start earning books!
Every nine weeks, teachers and staff receive three tokens to recognize students who are demonstrating excellence in academics, behavior, character, overcoming obstacles, meeting new challenges and so much more.
When a student receives a token, they can take it to the library and use it to choose a book from the vending machine.
What a fun way to recognize students while encouraging a love of reading! We canāt wait to see how many books find new homes at GES
