āļøš§ Cool Science in Action
Pre-K students at Watauga Elementary School have been exploring Arctic animals and learning how they stay warm in snowy, icy environments. After discovering that animals use blubber to insulate their bodies, students put their knowledge to the test with a hands-on experiment -- seeing firsthand how blubber helps keep warmth in cold, icy water!
Learning is even more exciting when curiosity, science, and a little chilly fun come together!
Pre-K students at Watauga Elementary School have been exploring Arctic animals and learning how they stay warm in snowy, icy environments. After discovering that animals use blubber to insulate their bodies, students put their knowledge to the test with a hands-on experiment -- seeing firsthand how blubber helps keep warmth in cold, icy water!
Learning is even more exciting when curiosity, science, and a little chilly fun come together!
š¢Transportation Update
Due to an issue on Interstate 81, traffic is being rerouted into Abingdon. As a result, Washington County Public Schools anticipates afternoon traffic delays across all attendance zones.
Due to an issue on Interstate 81, traffic is being rerouted into Abingdon. As a result, Washington County Public Schools anticipates afternoon traffic delays across all attendance zones.
ššØ Bringing Characters to Life
Mrs. Beairdās students at Glade Spring Middle School put their creativity and critical thinking on display by creating life-style character analysis posters. Students traced a group member and filled their designs with text evidence, literary analysis, and creative elements that show what makes their characters tick. This hands-on activity is part of a No Technology SOL Review Week, helping students think deeply and collaborate in new ways!
Mrs. Beairdās students at Glade Spring Middle School put their creativity and critical thinking on display by creating life-style character analysis posters. Students traced a group member and filled their designs with text evidence, literary analysis, and creative elements that show what makes their characters tick. This hands-on activity is part of a No Technology SOL Review Week, helping students think deeply and collaborate in new ways!
š February is School Board Appreciation Month
Washington County Public Schools is proud to recognize and thank our dedicated School Board members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students, staff, and community.
From setting the vision for our schools to making thoughtful decisions that support student success, our School Board members give their time, expertise, and heart to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact is felt every day in our classrooms, schools, and communities.
Join us in saying thank you to our School Board for their dedication to WCPS and for always putting students first!
Washington County Public Schools is proud to recognize and thank our dedicated School Board members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students, staff, and community.
From setting the vision for our schools to making thoughtful decisions that support student success, our School Board members give their time, expertise, and heart to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact is felt every day in our classrooms, schools, and communities.
Join us in saying thank you to our School Board for their dedication to WCPS and for always putting students first!
š¢SCHEDULE INFORMATION: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a Regular Schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon.
The list of impacted roads by attendance zone are below.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Horizon Drive
*Sparrow Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
The list of impacted roads by attendance zone are below.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Horizon Drive
*Sparrow Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
š Your Childās Kindergarten Journey Starts Here!
Mark your calendars! On Friday, March 27, 2026, Washington County Public Schools will be holding Kindergarten Registration for children who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2026.
What to bring for screening/registration:
*Birth Certificate
*Immunization Record
*Evidence of Physical Exam
*Proof of Address
Mark your calendars! On Friday, March 27, 2026, Washington County Public Schools will be holding Kindergarten Registration for children who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2026.
What to bring for screening/registration:
*Birth Certificate
*Immunization Record
*Evidence of Physical Exam
*Proof of Address
šWCPS Alumni Spotlight: Lindsey Wu ~ John S. Battle High School ~ Class of 2019.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Lindsey Wu, a proud John S. Battle 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. Lindsey Wu, a proud John S. Battle 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
š£Transportation Update ā Impacted Roads ā Monday, February 9, 2026
As a follow-up to our earlier schedule change announcement, below is the list of roads where bus service will be impacted tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only during the morning and afternoon routes.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Azure Lane
*Rattle Creek (Past Condor)
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
John S. Battle High School Attendance Zone
*Swinging Bridge Road
*Anderson Road
*Slaughter Road
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Buchanan Road
*Morning Glory Lane
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
*Greertown Road
As a follow-up to our earlier schedule change announcement, below is the list of roads where bus service will be impacted tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only during the morning and afternoon routes.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Azure Lane
*Rattle Creek (Past Condor)
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
John S. Battle High School Attendance Zone
*Swinging Bridge Road
*Anderson Road
*Slaughter Road
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Buchanan Road
*Morning Glory Lane
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
*Greertown Road
š¢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon. 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.
āļøšø Snow Day Smiles
We received a few more photos from our WCPS families and couldnāt resist sharing! Thank you for sending in these extra snapshots of snow day fun -- we loved seeing how our students made the most of the winter weather!
We received a few more photos from our WCPS families and couldnāt resist sharing! Thank you for sending in these extra snapshots of snow day fun -- we loved seeing how our students made the most of the winter weather!
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 child 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: Based on current road conditions and another round of winter weather predicted to start at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Friday, February 6, 2026. No childcare will be provided. Forecasts look much better next week and we look forward to seeing our students when we return to school in-person.
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.
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.
š“āļø Gearing Up Confidence at Damascus Middle School!
Before the weather put us on pause this week, DMS students were busy learning bicycle basics and building confidence as riders! Thanks to a grant from the Outride Foundation, students are gearing up to ride new bicycles while working each week with Communities in Schools Coordinator Brandon Dale and PE teacher Michael Ratliff.
When warmer weather arrives, students will take their skills outside and hit the road -- confidence and all!
Before the weather put us on pause this week, DMS students were busy learning bicycle basics and building confidence as riders! Thanks to a grant from the Outride Foundation, students are gearing up to ride new bicycles while working each week with Communities in Schools Coordinator Brandon Dale and PE teacher Michael Ratliff.
When warmer weather arrives, students will take their skills outside and hit the road -- confidence and all!
š¢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to overnight snow and low temperatures, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Thursday, February 5, 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.
š¢ Transportation Update ā Impacted Roads ā Thursday, February 5, 2026
As a follow-up to our earlier schedule change announcement, below is the list of roads where bus service will be impacted tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only during the morning and afternoon routes.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Cave Creek/Potter Lane
*Azure Lane
*Falls Hill Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
John S. Battle High School Attendance Zone
*Swinging Bridge Road
*Anderson Road
*Pinnacle Road
*Phillips Road
*Slaughter Road
*Cove Creek
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Buchanan Road
*Morning Glory Lane
*Moore Creek Road
*Blackwell Chapel Road
*Chestnut Ridge Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Tobias Drive
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
š¢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon. We will provide a list of impacted roads this evening.
If we remain on a 2-hour delay, 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.
If we remain on a 2-hour delay, 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¶š£ļø Concerned about your childās development or speech?
Washington County Public Schools is offering free developmental and speech screenings for children ages 2ā5. These screenings are a great way to check in on your childās growth and help them get off to the best possible start.
š Upcoming screening dates are available now!
š² Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
Washington County Public Schools is offering free developmental and speech screenings for children ages 2ā5. These screenings are a great way to check in on your childās growth and help them get off to the best possible start.
š Upcoming screening dates are available now!
š² Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
šš Congratulations to High Point Elementary Schoolās Preschool Program
Weāre proud to celebrate High Point Elementaryās Preschool Program for being recognized by the School Board with the Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5) Excellence Honor Roll Award from the Virginia Department of Education!
This honor reflects the outstanding work and dedication of an incredible team:
*Cameron Horne
*Tammy Ingle
*Laura Jones
*Patty Lester
*Angela Meade
*Amanda Price
Thank you for providing a strong, nurturing foundation for our youngest learners and for representing WCPS with excellence!
Weāre proud to celebrate High Point Elementaryās Preschool Program for being recognized by the School Board with the Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5) Excellence Honor Roll Award from the Virginia Department of Education!
This honor reflects the outstanding work and dedication of an incredible team:
*Cameron Horne
*Tammy Ingle
*Laura Jones
*Patty Lester
*Angela Meade
*Amanda Price
Thank you for providing a strong, nurturing foundation for our youngest learners and for representing WCPS with excellence!
š¢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Although air temperatures are above freezing, road temperatures are not. As a result, we are experiencing black ice all over the county. Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Wednesday, February 4, 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.
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.
