Due to predictions of windchills in the morning in the single digits, WCPS will operate on a 2 hour delayed schedule on Friday, December 6, 2024. Childcare will be available for working parents at elementary schools.
15 Days of Christmas
In what has been a tricky morning, we have decided to call a Remote Learning Day for Tuesday December 3, 2024. Main roads are clear, as are some back roads and side streets. However, “road checkers”, encountered multiple slick secondary roads. At our December School Board Meeting, we will present a Snow Route plan that would potentially allow us to have in person learning on days like today. Be safe, stay warm, and we’ll see everyone online
Due to current snowfall in some parts of Washington County, temperatures in the teens overnight, and predicted snowfall in the morning hours, WCPS will operate on a 2 hour delayed schedule on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Childcare will be provided for working parents at elementary schools. Should conditions worsen to warrant a Remote Learning Day, childcare will not be available. A decision to change from a 2 hour delayed schedule to Remote Learning will be made by 7:30 a.m.
Promise Program: The past couple of weeks, we enjoyed sharing big opportunities with our youngest students! Along with our friends from the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia and Virginia Highlands Community College, we visited all of our elementary schools to share the exciting news about the Washington County Promise Program. We're already planting seeds for bright futures by introducing this life-changing opportunity to our students and families early on.
During the visits, we talked about how the Washington County Promise Program can offer free tuition for eligible students, making higher education more accessible than ever before. The excitement at each stop was contagious, and we can't wait to see these young minds grow and eventually take advantage of this amazing opportunity. This is just the beginning of a bright path for our students, and we're thrilled to share this journey with them and their families.
Visit https://promiseprogram.org/ to see if your student qualifies.
#WashingtonCountyPublicSchools #VHCCPromise #FreeTuition #EducationStartsHere #FutureReady #StudentSuccess
Due to winter weather, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Friday, November 22, 2024. NO childcare will be provided.
Classroom teachers will communicate with students to facilitate classes.
Stay safe and warm!
Stay in the Know: With the potential for winter weather this evening through tomorrow morning, we wanted to alert you of the two options for Friday, November 22, if Washington County Public Schools is NOT on a regular schedule.
*Remote Learning Day -- NO childcare will be provided
*Two-Hour Delay -- Childcare will be provided at elementary schools from 8:00 a.m. until the start of the school day.
As a reminder: A Remote Learning Day will be announced if instruction is going to be provided during an unscheduled closure of a school or schools. Classroom teachers will communicate with students about the processes they will use to facilitate their classes.
A Remote Learning Day is NOT a traditional snow day. School Closed will be announced if instruction is NOT going to be provided during an unscheduled closure of a school or schools.
As we are now entering the winter months and know weather can be unpredictable, it’s important to stay connected with Washington County Public Schools. We have various ways for you to stay in the loop.
Websites:
*The district and individual school websites will be the hub of communication for all WCPS.
*All information that affects the school or district will be communicated through district and/or school web pages. The district website is https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/
*School web pages are “school initials + .wcs.k12.va.us” (example: Abingdon High School = ahs.wcs.k12.va.us)
*The websites can be translated to multiple languages by clicking the drop-down menu in the top right-hand corner.
Receive Text Messages, Phone Calls & Emails:
*The contact information for students and/or parents comes from the Contact 1-5 Data in PowerSchool for each student.
*Check with your student’s school to make sure your contact information is up to date.
Receive Push Notifications:
*Download the Washington County VA Schools Mobile App for your smartphone.
*The app is available for FREE download in the Apple Store and the Google Play Store.
*The app will provide instant access to district and school announcements and calendars.
*Scroll down to settings; toggle the school(s) you would like to receive push notifications for and view.
Social Media:
*The district maintains and operates Facebook, Twitter (X), and Instagram accounts as well as a district YouTube account.
*Families are encouraged to follow the district accounts @washcovaschools for updates, news, and information.
*Individual schools maintain a Facebook and Twitter account.
We will have our Reading Kick-off on November 26 during our activity classes. Students are allowed to wear their pajamas on this day. We will have tents set up in the gymnasium, read-alouds, and will be providing a light snack for students to enjoy afterwards.
Don't forget to send in the running club permission slips for grades 3rd through 5th by Friday.
Holston High School received a huge donation of new, gently used clothing in kid and adult sizes. If you need any clothing, HHS will open the doors around the back of the school near the greenhouses on Saturday, November 16th, from 9:00 to 11:00.
Thanks!
Washington Way Award Nominations: Nominate a special support staff person for the #WashingtonWayAward! Do you know someone whose work and commitment makes WCPS a better place to be?
#WashingtonWayAward Categories:
*Above and Beyond Custodian Award -- Vote for a custodian that makes a difference!
*Silver Spoon Award -- Vote for the best food service worker out there!
*Helping Hand Award -- Vote for a nurse or an aide that has helped you!
*Master Technician Award -- Vote for the one who has helped you fix things!
*Wheels on the Bus Award -- Vote for the driver or mechanic who helps get you home!
*Customer Service Award -- Vote for the person who is always there to help!
Scan the QR Code by Friday, November 22 to nominate a support staff person. To learn more about the #WashingtonWayAwards, watch this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM7Y0BdMbF4
Don't forget to send in your RSVP for our annual Thanksgiving meal at Rhea Valley. Forms and money are due by Friday, November 8. No late forms or late payments will be accepted after Friday. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
We're having so much fun learning at Rhea Valley Elementary School - you
don't want to miss it!
Schools are closed tomorrow for Election Day!
Students at Rhea Valley Elementary School think words are wonderful! To showcase their passion, they held an exciting vocabulary parade. This colorful event allowed each student and staff member to choose a meaningful word and create imaginative costumes that represented it. This celebration highlighted their favorite words while promoting community spirit and a love for learning.
Washington Way Award Nominations: Nominate a special support staff person for the #WashingtonWayAward! Do you know someone whose work and commitment makes WCPS a better place to be?
#WashingtonWayAward Categories:
*Above and Beyond Custodian Award -- Vote for a custodian that makes a difference!
*Silver Spoon Award -- Vote for the best food service worker out there!
*Helping Hand Award -- Vote for a nurse or an aide that has helped you!
*Master Technician Award -- Vote for the one who has helped you fix things!
*Wheels on the Bus Award -- Vote for the driver or mechanic who helps get you home!
*Customer Service Award -- Vote for the person who is always there to help!
Scan the QR Code by Friday, December 6 to nominate a support staff person.
To learn more about the #WashingtonWayAwards, watch this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM7Y0BdMbF4
On Monday, RVES had the exciting opportunity to welcome the WCPS Tech Trek Mobile STEM Lab to their school. During the visit, students engaged in a variety of fascinating activities. They had the chance to fly drones, which allowed them to explore the principles of flight and learn about aerodynamics in a fun and interactive way. Additionally, students showcased their creativity by designing and creating 3-D keychains, using technology to bring their ideas to life. The students participated in a thrilling obstacle course challenge with Spheros, where they raced these programmable robots through various hurdles.
We are honored to invite all Veterans to our Veterans Day Program at Rhea Valley Elementary School on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at 9:00 am in the gymnasium. Join us as we celebrate and recognize the sacrifices and contributions of our veterans. We would love for you to share this special day with us. Your service and dedication mean so much to our community.
Schools will be open next Monday, November 4th, and attendance will be taken. On this day, students will be learning how to participate in online instruction in the event of inclement weather. It is important for your child to be at school on Monday so they will know how to participate when remote learning days are called. Thank you!
It was an exciting Friday for Washington County Public Schools! We were honored to provide a tour of Rhea Valley Elementary, Holston High School, and Abingdon High School to Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera and her staff, as well as Sen. Todd Pillion. During the visit, Secretary Guidera was able to see the new safety vestibule at Abingdon High School, learned about flood recovery efforts at Rhea Valley Elementary and saw the Hydrophonics System in action at Holston. Secretary Guidera also offered a special congratulations to Holston High School for being recognized Thursday with the 2024-2025 Virginia Board of Education Exemplar High Achievement Award. As always, our students were great ambassadors for our distinguished guests, and we loved highlighting all the great things happening in WCPS!
