News Article Index

Title	Date	Story
The Greendale Choir Begins a New Semester	03-11-2015	The Greendale Choir began rehearsals on Tuesday, January 13 for the spring semester. Mr. Fore is happy to welcome 10 new members to the choir, and is looking forward to helping them catch up on our two competition pieces as well as teaching the entire choir our new songs for the semester.
Holston Student Participates in County’s Budget Process	03-11-2015	A Holston High School student stood up to be heard during the recent budget hearings held by the Washington County Board of Supervisors. Megan B., a senior, spoke to the board on January 7th at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. The board was considering the 2015 budget request of People, Incorporated’s Project Discovery.
K- 12 grade Enrichment Opportunities	03-10-2015	So many wonderful enrichment programs and opportunities await your child this summer! Please take a few minutes to view the pdf containing over 40 programs that might interest your child, from as young as kindergarten through 12th grade. Challenge your child through summer activities!
Two Meadowview Elementary Students Win Gymnastics Awards	03-10-2015	MES is proud to announce the achievements of two students. Addie H. and Maisie K. both had an outstanding gymnastics meet at the Rock Star Invitational held on Sunday in Blacksburg, VA. Competing for Mountain Empire Gymnastics at the Bronze Level, Maisie scored a 38.925 All-Around, which was first place, not only in her age division, but among ALL Bronze-Level competitors! Maisie also placed first in each event including the Vault, Bars, Beam, and Floor Exercise.
DMS Students Selected for All-County Band!	03-10-2015	On Monday, December 1, students from across the county auditioned for the All-County Band at Patrick Henry High School. Auditions consist of playing snare, mallets, and timpani for percussion and scales and sight-reading for all other instruments.
JSBHS Junior Accepted into the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars Program	03-09-2015	Kaitlin I., a John S. Battle junior, has been selected to participate in the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars Program. VASTS is a program open to qualified high school juniors statewide and offers an exploration-themed, online course based on the exciting work of NASA.
High Point Elementary School First Graders Are “Grinchy!”	03-09-2015	“You’re a Mean One….Mr. Grinch!” The first grade students of High Point Elementary School celebrated their love of reading by having a “Grinch” Day on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.
WCS Robotics Club begins at Greendale Elementary	03-06-2015	3rd-5th graders at Greendale participated in our WCS Robotics Club on Monday, March 2, 2015. The students started the meeting playing with LEGOs.
Watauga Elementary School Selects 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year	03-06-2015	Watauga Elementary School would like to congratulate Mrs. Samantha Null as 2014-2015 WES Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Samantha Null attended Bluefield College where she received her Bachelor of Art Degree in Art and Education.
John S. Battle Students Honor Black History Month	03-05-2015	On Tuesday, February 3, John S. Battle High School students from Ms. Jennifer Daniel's AP English 11 classes and Ms. Sarah Sanders' Dual Enrollment US History classes attend the first installment of the Eyes on the Prize documentary series.