Today, we proudly recognize the School Resource Officers who help keep our schools safe, support our students, and build positive relationships across Washington County Public Schools.
Thank you for the care, guidance, and dedication you bring to our school communities every day.
Washington County Public Schools will be in session on Monday, February 16 (Presidentsā Day). This day will serve as a make-up day due to recent inclement weather.
āØ Greendale Elementary on the National Stage
Greendale Elementary proudly represented Washington County Public Schools at the National ESEA Conference in Denver!
Presenters Michael Colston, Lucy Davenport, and Dr. Brenda Sprinkle shared Home to School: Transforming Literacy Outcomes Through Family and Community Engagement, highlighting how one rural school used strong family and community partnerships to improve literacy outcomes and earn National ESEA Distinguished School recognition.
Their session featured practical, research-based strategies -- like home reading programs, community literacy partnerships, and family literacy nights -- that other schools can replicate to support student success.
āØFebruary is Black History Month, and Washington County Public Schools is proud to recognize the powerful contributions of leaders whose impact continues to shape our communities and culture.
Back by popular demand, the WCPS Nutrition Department hosted a special gumbo tasting today, Thursday, February 12, inspired by Leah Chase, the legendary Queen of Creole Cuisine.
Leah Chaseās restaurant, Dooky Chaseās Restaurant in New Orleans, became an important meeting place for civil rights leaders during the 1960s. She opened her doors to activists and leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, and others who needed a safe place for strategy and discussion. The restaurant provided not only great meals, but also a sense of solidarity and hope, playing a crucial role in the fight for racial equality. Through Chaseās impact on Creole cuisine and commitment to her community, she became a driving force in the kitchen and in maintaining cultural heritage and unity. Today, our students enjoyed a special tasting of gumbo, inspired by Chase! We believe that through meals like this, there can be conversations and a deeper appreciation for the valuable contributions towards American food traditions by chefs like Leah Chase.
*Check out additional photos of our student's enjoying gumbo in the comments!
**Photo Courtesy: Dooky Chase's Restaurant
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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¢ 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
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.
