āØ Special Recognition
Tonight at John S. Battle High School, we were proud to recognize several special guests whose leadership and support continue to make a difference for Washington County Public Schools.
We were joined by Delegate Israel OāQuinn and his wife Emily OāQuinn, along with Senator Todd Pillion, who continue to advocate for our students and schools at the state level.
We also extend our gratitude to our local partners -- School Board Members Adam Wilson and Jenny Nichols; Board of Supervisors Members Saul Hernandez and Dwayne Ball; County Administrator Jason Berry; Commonwealthās Attorney Josh Cumbow; Sheriff Blake Andis; and Commissioner of the Revenue April Crabtree -- for their ongoing commitment to our schools and community.
Thanks to the collaboration of these incredible leaders, John S. Battle High School has seen exciting facility improvements -- including new auditorium seating, updated flooring, lighting, and stage enhancements, along with freshly painted walls. Outside, the parking lot has been paved and striped, new handrails have been added at the football stadium, and a wheelchair-accessible viewing area has been created -- all contributing to a safer, more inclusive, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and families.
A special thank-you goes to Dr. Chad Wallace and our WCPS maintenance team for their hard work and dedication in bringing these projects to life.
š Big news from Damascus Middle School
Principal Jason Matlock successfully defended his dissertation last night through Radford University and is officially Dr. Matlock! His research focused on addressing chronic absenteeism through a networked improvement community using improvement science.
We couldnāt be prouder of this huge accomplishment. Congratulations, Dr. Matlock!
Principal Jason Matlock successfully defended his dissertation last night through Radford University and is officially Dr. Matlock! His research focused on addressing chronic absenteeism through a networked improvement community using improvement science.
We couldnāt be prouder of this huge accomplishment. Congratulations, Dr. Matlock!
šš Itās almost race day!
Weāre so excited to see everyone tomorrow, Saturday, October 18, for the WCPS Boo Dash & Monster Mile!
Here are a few important details to help the day go smoothly:
š Race Start Time: 4:00 p.m.
š Location: Wye Park (just down from the trailhead ā look for the gazebo)
š Packet Pickup & Same-Day Registration: Begins at 2:00 p.m.
š» Costume Contest Judging: 3:40 p.m.
(Prizes for Best Team Costume, Funniest Costume, and Best Homemade Costume!)
š Parking Information:
Weāre expecting a great turnout!
*Primary Parking: The Meadows Sports Complex ā follow the posted signs guiding you to the path leading to the Virginia Creeper Trail entrance. Itās less than a three-minute walk to Wye Park ā consider it your warm-up!
*Secondary Parking: Across from the Virginia Creeper Trail Welcome Center (300 Green Spring Road).
*Directional signs will be posted to help guide you to the start area.
Whether youāre running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, we canāt wait to kick off this fun, festive community event with you!
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors -- Pumpkin Premier, Spooky Sponsors, Monster Sponsors, and more -- and to our talented graphics design, welding, auto body, and engineering students at the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center who helped design and create the t-shirts, medals, and trophies!
See you at the starting line!
Weāre so excited to see everyone tomorrow, Saturday, October 18, for the WCPS Boo Dash & Monster Mile!
Here are a few important details to help the day go smoothly:
š Race Start Time: 4:00 p.m.
š Location: Wye Park (just down from the trailhead ā look for the gazebo)
š Packet Pickup & Same-Day Registration: Begins at 2:00 p.m.
š» Costume Contest Judging: 3:40 p.m.
(Prizes for Best Team Costume, Funniest Costume, and Best Homemade Costume!)
š Parking Information:
Weāre expecting a great turnout!
*Primary Parking: The Meadows Sports Complex ā follow the posted signs guiding you to the path leading to the Virginia Creeper Trail entrance. Itās less than a three-minute walk to Wye Park ā consider it your warm-up!
*Secondary Parking: Across from the Virginia Creeper Trail Welcome Center (300 Green Spring Road).
*Directional signs will be posted to help guide you to the start area.
Whether youāre running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, we canāt wait to kick off this fun, festive community event with you!
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors -- Pumpkin Premier, Spooky Sponsors, Monster Sponsors, and more -- and to our talented graphics design, welding, auto body, and engineering students at the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center who helped design and create the t-shirts, medals, and trophies!
See you at the starting line!
šJoin the John S. Battle High School Trojans tonight for our Coaches vs. Overdoses game as we team up to Tackle Fentanyl and Defeat Overdoses.
In partnership with the Virginia Attorney General and the Commonwealth Football Coaches Association's Coaches vs. Overdoses initiative, we're raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs -- and most importantly, working together to save lives.
Remember: "Just One Pill Can Kill."
In partnership with the Virginia Attorney General and the Commonwealth Football Coaches Association's Coaches vs. Overdoses initiative, we're raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs -- and most importantly, working together to save lives.
Remember: "Just One Pill Can Kill."
āļøCheck out this beautiful sunrise from Glade Spring Middle School to start our Friday! Here's to wrapping up the week with positivity, hard work, and a little extra sunshine.
š§¹šļøIn Washington County Public Schools, leadership means pitching in -- sometimes it means sweeping the halls or taking out the garbage! Huge thanks to administrators like Mr. King and Mr. Davis at John S. Battle High who jumped in to help their custodians after school. We know theyāre not the only ones -- our principals across the division lead by example every day!
šItās feeling like fall at Greendale Elementary! Each student received their very own baby pumpkin, and we are sending a big thank-you to Mr. Matthew Lowe for this thoughtful and festive donation!
š„ Weāre back from Fall Break and diving right into National School Lunch Week!
This week, weāre celebrating the amazing WCPS nutrition teams who serve up delicious, nutritious meals every day --fueling learning one tray at a time!
This week, weāre celebrating the amazing WCPS nutrition teams who serve up delicious, nutritious meals every day --fueling learning one tray at a time!
āļøš Be A Bean Recognition | Meadowview Elementary Hometown Hero & Patrick Henry High School - Above the Call of Duty
Ms. Lindsey Stacy wears many hats as both a bus driver and dual enrollment calculus teacher ā and sheās amazing at both!
She recently earned Be a Bean recognition for her calm response during a student medical emergency and for replying to a studentās math questionā¦ within three minutesā¦ on a Sunday night!
Ms. Lindsey Stacy wears many hats as both a bus driver and dual enrollment calculus teacher ā and sheās amazing at both!
She recently earned Be a Bean recognition for her calm response during a student medical emergency and for replying to a studentās math questionā¦ within three minutesā¦ on a Sunday night!
WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Victoria Fletcher ~ Holston High School ~ Class of 1974.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Victoria Fletcher, a proud Holston 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. Victoria Fletcher, a proud Holston 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 Upcoming Textbook Reviews
Washington County Public Schools is preparing for two upcoming textbook adoptions:
*Elementary & High School Mathematics
*Middle & High School English
Community members are invited to preview the proposed materials October 28ā30 in the School Board Office main meeting room (2nd floor).
Your feedback is an important part of the review process as we work to select high-quality instructional resources for our students!
Washington County Public Schools is preparing for two upcoming textbook adoptions:
*Elementary & High School Mathematics
*Middle & High School English
Community members are invited to preview the proposed materials October 28ā30 in the School Board Office main meeting room (2nd floor).
Your feedback is an important part of the review process as we work to select high-quality instructional resources for our students!
š¬Stay Connected š¬
Be sure to check out the latest edition of The Washington Way! It's our division newsletter to help you stay updated with what is going on across the WCPS system.
Visit this link to read the news: https://shorturl.at/s8nlE
Be sure to check out the latest edition of The Washington Way! It's our division newsletter to help you stay updated with what is going on across the WCPS system.
Visit this link to read the news: https://shorturl.at/s8nlE
š©ŗ The School-Based Health Clinic will be open during Fall Break!
If your student needs care for an acute illness, services will be available at John Battle High School:
š Monday, October 13 | 8:00 a.m. ā 4:00 p.m.
š Tuesday, October 14 | 10:00 a.m. ā 4:00 p.m.
The clinic is open to all WCPS students. Take care and stay healthy this Fall Break! š
If your student needs care for an acute illness, services will be available at John Battle High School:
š Monday, October 13 | 8:00 a.m. ā 4:00 p.m.
š Tuesday, October 14 | 10:00 a.m. ā 4:00 p.m.
The clinic is open to all WCPS students. Take care and stay healthy this Fall Break! š
šāØ Fall Break is almost here!
Just a reminder -- there will be no school on Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14.
Enjoy the extra time to relax, recharge, and soak up the autumn vibes! š
See you back at school on Wednesday, October 15!
Just a reminder -- there will be no school on Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14.
Enjoy the extra time to relax, recharge, and soak up the autumn vibes! š
See you back at school on Wednesday, October 15!
šScience in motion
Abingdon Elementary second graders are exploring friction using toy cars -- discovering how different surfaces can speed things up or slow them down. Hands-on learning at its finest!
Abingdon Elementary second graders are exploring friction using toy cars -- discovering how different surfaces can speed things up or slow them down. Hands-on learning at its finest!
šŖFrom the Principalās Office to the Winnerās Podium
Wallace Middle School Principal Mr. Worley took his skills to New York City, where he was named Brown Belt Master Ultra-Heavyweight Champion at a recent Jiu Jitsu tournament! Congratulations, Mr. Worley -- way to represent WCPS on and off the mat!
Wallace Middle School Principal Mr. Worley took his skills to New York City, where he was named Brown Belt Master Ultra-Heavyweight Champion at a recent Jiu Jitsu tournament! Congratulations, Mr. Worley -- way to represent WCPS on and off the mat!
ā° Early Dismissal Reminder
Please note -- students will dismiss two hours early tomorrow, Thursday, October 9 for the end of the first 9 weeks.
Please note -- students will dismiss two hours early tomorrow, Thursday, October 9 for the end of the first 9 weeks.
šŖFuture healthcare heroes!
Our Pharmacy Tech students at Washington County Career & Technical Education Center just earned their CPR certification! This essential skill not only meets program and accreditation requirements but also prepares them for 130 hours of clinical experience ahead. Weāre so proud of these hardworking students!
Our Pharmacy Tech students at Washington County Career & Technical Education Center just earned their CPR certification! This essential skill not only meets program and accreditation requirements but also prepares them for 130 hours of clinical experience ahead. Weāre so proud of these hardworking students!
š¹ļøšæ The Glade Spring Middle School office staff threw it back to the totally rad 1990s for Homecoming Week! From scrunchies to flannel, they rocked the retro vibes in true Glade Spring style.
āļøš Be A Bean Recognition | Meadowview Elementary School
Weāre celebrating a remarkable group of teachers from Meadowview Elementary School whose hard work and dedication are truly changing the water! Earlier this year, another school division in Virginia reached out to learn our secret to success after seeing Meadowviewās incredible third-grade SOL gains -- and the answer was simple: the teachers in the classroom.
Over the past few years, these outstanding educators have helped Meadowviewās third-grade students grow by leaps and bounds:
*Math: from 70% (2022) ā”ļø 82% (2025)
*Reading: from 68% (2022) ā”ļø 84% (2025)
Those double-digit jumps donāt happen by chance ā they happen because of teachers who believe in their students, work as a team, and make learning come alive every day.
Join us in congratulating these incredible third-grade teachers for being shining examples of what it means to Be a Bean -- uplifting others and creating positive change across Washington County Public Schools!
*Math Teachers ~ Jeri Skeens & Jennifer Gauldin
*Language Arts Teachers ~ Robin McGhee & Kristen Harris
Stay tuned as we continue recognizing more amazing āBeansā in the coming weeks!
Weāre celebrating a remarkable group of teachers from Meadowview Elementary School whose hard work and dedication are truly changing the water! Earlier this year, another school division in Virginia reached out to learn our secret to success after seeing Meadowviewās incredible third-grade SOL gains -- and the answer was simple: the teachers in the classroom.
Over the past few years, these outstanding educators have helped Meadowviewās third-grade students grow by leaps and bounds:
*Math: from 70% (2022) ā”ļø 82% (2025)
*Reading: from 68% (2022) ā”ļø 84% (2025)
Those double-digit jumps donāt happen by chance ā they happen because of teachers who believe in their students, work as a team, and make learning come alive every day.
Join us in congratulating these incredible third-grade teachers for being shining examples of what it means to Be a Bean -- uplifting others and creating positive change across Washington County Public Schools!
*Math Teachers ~ Jeri Skeens & Jennifer Gauldin
*Language Arts Teachers ~ Robin McGhee & Kristen Harris
Stay tuned as we continue recognizing more amazing āBeansā in the coming weeks!
