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
š Learning through hands-on history at Meadowview Elementary School
Second graders at Meadowview welcomed the William King Museum of Art for an interactive experience exploring artifacts and fossils related to Native American history in the Eastern Woodlands. Students had the opportunity to handle objects and create their own āfossilsā using clay, toy insects and shells.
The visit connected with studentsā current social studies unit, bringing classroom learning to life through hands-on exploration. Thank you to the William King Museum of Art for sharing this experience with our students!
Second graders at Meadowview welcomed the William King Museum of Art for an interactive experience exploring artifacts and fossils related to Native American history in the Eastern Woodlands. Students had the opportunity to handle objects and create their own āfossilsā using clay, toy insects and shells.
The visit connected with studentsā current social studies unit, bringing classroom learning to life through hands-on exploration. Thank you to the William King Museum of Art for sharing this experience with our students!
š Welding skills on display at WCCTEC
Washington County Career & Technical Education Center welding student Sam R. turned a 20-pound propane cylinder into an impressive metal art pumpkin!
Using a plasma arc cutter and TIG welding, Sam transformed the cylinder into a one-of-a-kind creation, complete with a stem crafted from old oxy-fuel welding filler.
Itās a great example of the creativity, technical skills and hands-on learning happening at WCCTEC!
Washington County Career & Technical Education Center welding student Sam R. turned a 20-pound propane cylinder into an impressive metal art pumpkin!
Using a plasma arc cutter and TIG welding, Sam transformed the cylinder into a one-of-a-kind creation, complete with a stem crafted from old oxy-fuel welding filler.
Itās a great example of the creativity, technical skills and hands-on learning happening at WCCTEC!
š¤ Exploring the Future of AI in Southwest Virginia
More than 100 students from school divisions across Southwest Virginia are coming together today at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center for the Southwest Virginia AI Student Leadership Symposium!
Throughout the day, students are exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping education, careers, and communities while engaging in meaningful conversations about the opportunities and challenges AI presents.
The symposium features interactive discussions, student presentations, and hands-on activities designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students also have the opportunity to connect with business, community, and educational leaders to explore how AI is transforming the workforce and what skills will be essential for future success.
One of the dayās highlights is the #AppalachiaBuiltThis Collaborative Design Challenge, where students work alongside industry and educational leaders to develop innovative solutions using AI.
This event is made possible through a partnership involving Washington County Public Schools, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Advanced Learning Partnerships, CGI, and BELFOR.
Weāre excited to see students from across our region helping shape the conversation about the future of AI in Southwest Virginia!
š Exploring the future of teaching!
Washington County Public Schools Teachers for Tomorrow students recently visited Emory & Henry University for a closer look at what a future in education could look like.
During the visit, students met with education faculty and tour guides, learned about admissions and career resources, and rotated through education courses focused on teaching reading and language arts, pathways for teachers, and special topics in education.
They also enjoyed lunch with current education majors and toured campus, giving them the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the college experience.
We appreciate Emory & Henry University for welcoming our future educators and helping them explore the opportunities ahead!
Washington County Public Schools Teachers for Tomorrow students recently visited Emory & Henry University for a closer look at what a future in education could look like.
During the visit, students met with education faculty and tour guides, learned about admissions and career resources, and rotated through education courses focused on teaching reading and language arts, pathways for teachers, and special topics in education.
They also enjoyed lunch with current education majors and toured campus, giving them the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the college experience.
We appreciate Emory & Henry University for welcoming our future educators and helping them explore the opportunities ahead!
š Two years. Two top-three finishes. One talented playwright!
Washington County Public Schools congratulates Patrick Henry High School senior Will Duncan on earning 2nd place in the 25th annual Barter Theatre Young Playwrights Festival!
This yearās festival received well over 300 entries from 16 high schools across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. The top three finalists have their plays performed by the Barter Players.
This marks Willās second consecutive year reaching the top three. He placed third last year and moved up to second place this year!
Congratulations to Will on this outstanding achievement and for continuing to showcase his creativity and talent. Weāre proud to celebrate his success!
Washington County Public Schools congratulates Patrick Henry High School senior Will Duncan on earning 2nd place in the 25th annual Barter Theatre Young Playwrights Festival!
This yearās festival received well over 300 entries from 16 high schools across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. The top three finalists have their plays performed by the Barter Players.
This marks Willās second consecutive year reaching the top three. He placed third last year and moved up to second place this year!
Congratulations to Will on this outstanding achievement and for continuing to showcase his creativity and talent. Weāre proud to celebrate his success!
šš Abingdon FFA Member Named 2026 Virginia State Fair Master Showman
Congratulations to Whitley on an outstanding showing at the 2026 State Fair of Virginia!
Competing in intermediate swine showmanship, Whitley earned the division championship out of 23 youth exhibitors. She then advanced to compete against the champions from the other age divisions and was selected as the 2026 Master Hog Showman.
As the swine representative in the Master Showman competition, Whitley demonstrated her skills by showing all four species: beef, meat goats, sheep and swine.
Her success extended beyond the showmanship ring! Whitley also earned several top finishes at the State Fair, including:
*Reserve Champion Market Hog in the lightweight division
*Reserve Champion Market Gilt in the middleweight division
*Champion Breeding Gilt in the lightweight division
*Reserve Supreme Breeding Gilt of the 2026 Virginia State Fair
*Fifth place with her commercial ewe and fourth place with her market goat
Whitley represented Abingdon FFA and Washington County 4-H at the State Fair, showcasing her hard work, dedication and knowledge of livestock.
Congratulations to Whitley on an outstanding showing at the 2026 State Fair of Virginia!
Competing in intermediate swine showmanship, Whitley earned the division championship out of 23 youth exhibitors. She then advanced to compete against the champions from the other age divisions and was selected as the 2026 Master Hog Showman.
As the swine representative in the Master Showman competition, Whitley demonstrated her skills by showing all four species: beef, meat goats, sheep and swine.
Her success extended beyond the showmanship ring! Whitley also earned several top finishes at the State Fair, including:
*Reserve Champion Market Hog in the lightweight division
*Reserve Champion Market Gilt in the middleweight division
*Champion Breeding Gilt in the lightweight division
*Reserve Supreme Breeding Gilt of the 2026 Virginia State Fair
*Fifth place with her commercial ewe and fourth place with her market goat
Whitley represented Abingdon FFA and Washington County 4-H at the State Fair, showcasing her hard work, dedication and knowledge of livestock.
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
šŗ John S. Battle Senior Selected for National FFA Band
Congratulations to Maggie Graham, a senior at John S. Battle High School and member of the John S. Battle Band Program and FFA chapter, on being selected to perform with the 2026 National FFA Band!
Maggie auditioned for the national band and earned a spot playing trumpet as second chair. She is currently in Indianapolis, Indiana, with fellow musicians for rehearsals and performances at the National FFA Convention & Expo, which runs Oct. 21ā24.
Maggie is making John S. Battle High School and Washington County Public Schools proud!
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!
