WCPS is proud to present our Virtual Mental Heath Night! Be sure to register and join us to find out more about supporting your child's mental health. Sept. 19, 7-8 pm. Find out more here: https://5il.co/24s0z @WashoCoSuper
This is just a reminder that today is an early dismissal day. Schools will dismiss 3 hours early today for School Days at the Fair!
Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia and the Town of Damascus are proud to announce the grand opening of Josie's Nature Playground on Sept. 22 at 5:30 pm
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WCPS is proud to partner with parentguidance.org to help support the mental health needs of our students and families. We invite you to join us for the first of two Virtual Mental Health Family Nights tonight. More information here: https://5il.co/24s0z
Thanks to the School Based Health Workforce Grant our division has been able to purchase 25 AED's (Automatic External Defibrillators) to have in our schools.
For more information see: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1238855
VHCC College Night on Tuesday, September 12 from 6:00-7:30 pm at the SWVA Higher Ed Center.
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Keith Perrigan dove into the K-12 funding formulas with #VRLI and shared the need for adequate funding support for small and rural school divisions. Great examples shared of key partnerships and pioneering workforce development initiatives!
School days at the fair begins this week! Check out the activities for our students and be sure to take part!
This is just a reminder that schools will be closed on Monday in honor of Labor Day.
Mark your calendars. This is a free event for the community. Come on out and show your support.
We would like to thank the entire Washington County community and supporting business for school supply donations. Please click https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1225181 for more details!
We would like to thank the entire Washington County community and supporting business for school supply donations. Please click here for more details!
The AHS Mighty Falcon Marching Band will be opening the Rob-Con comic convention this Saturday, September 2nd at the SWVA Higher Ed Center in Abingdon. Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/100057326325623/posts/pfbid02YFSfHY3EtY4ZWeTxLLtHvGmLopQYgsRKGhi5TonpQazarv2XmoD9qgaozPZZgFZql/?mibextid=cr9u03
The 2022-2023 yearbooks are ready for distribution. Members of the Class of 2023 (or their parent) that ordered a yearbook may stop by the AHS main office between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm to pick up their copy. Yearbook distribution for current students will take place today.
Washington County Public Schools' School Nutrition Department is now serving Whiteside's Fresh Local Sweet Corn. #Farm to School #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper
Referrals for gifted education services are now being accepted August 28 through September 15. If you would like to refer a student for an evaluation, please contact your student's homeroom teacher. Any referrals received after September 15 will be held until the Spring 2024 evaluation window. Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Susan O'Dell at sodell@wcs.k12.va.us.
All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are requested to complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) annual Parent Involvement Survey.
WCPS is pleased to share that we are offering a new resource to support mental health and wellness. This is a free resource to help provide support for all staff, parents/guardians, students, and families in our district. For complete details, click here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1207845
Thanks to Cody Weddle (PHHS grad) for joining Ms. Fore's VHCC Spanish class today from Miami to discuss the impact language learning had on his journey. A special thanks to Dr. Lisa Coons (State Superintendent of Instruction), Dr. Perrigan, and Ms. Lowe for joining.
