Students in Mrs.Combs' second grade are learning a cup routine to go along with the form of the song “El Capitan” by John Philip Sousa. Students are learning about patriotic marches in honor of Veterans Day.
Students in Mrs. Stanley’s first grade class learned about the composer and poet Frances Scott Key and the history of “The Star Spangled Banner”.
📢 Washington County Public Schools will remain on a two-hour delay for today, Tuesday, November 11.
However, due to road conditions, bus service will NOT be provided in the Konnarock, Taylor’s Valley, and Green Cove areas.
In addition, the following buses in the Glade Spring attendance zone will operate on CLEAR ROUTES ONLY:
*8
*18
*59
*77
*87
Parents of student drivers are encouraged to use their best judgment based on conditions in your specific location.
As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
However, due to road conditions, bus service will NOT be provided in the Konnarock, Taylor’s Valley, and Green Cove areas.
In addition, the following buses in the Glade Spring attendance zone will operate on CLEAR ROUTES ONLY:
*8
*18
*59
*77
*87
Parents of student drivers are encouraged to use their best judgment based on conditions in your specific location.
As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to winter weather conditions, WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working families who need it. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
Kindergarten had a busy month! We had several community helpers visit us to share what they do to help our communities each and every day. The kids enjoyed learning about various careers and then wrapped up the month with a Book Character Parade!
We would like to extend a big thank you to our community helpers who show up for our kindergarten students every year. We appreciate you!
We would like to extend a big thank you to our community helpers who show up for our kindergarten students every year. We appreciate you!
The WES Robotics Teams traveled to the Gray Fossil Site and Hands On Museum to do archaeological research for their “Unearthed” projects. They learned about animals that inhabited our area long ago, and they sifted for fossils to identify.
Wildcat Families,
In order to keep families up to date on all the exciting things happening at Watauga, I’ll be sending out a weekly Peek at the Week! This newsletter will keep you informed about upcoming events—from academic schedules to special celebrations.
Attached you’ll find a jam-packed edition, as next week is Red Ribbon Week! I’m also looking forward to closing out the month of October by:
-Celebrating students who met their reading goal challenge
-“Poking a Ghost” with Ms. Meg for students who are PRESENT this week
-Recognizing our students and teachers for completing Q1 benchmarks
Let’s make it a great week!
Mrs. Nunley
In order to keep families up to date on all the exciting things happening at Watauga, I’ll be sending out a weekly Peek at the Week! This newsletter will keep you informed about upcoming events—from academic schedules to special celebrations.
Attached you’ll find a jam-packed edition, as next week is Red Ribbon Week! I’m also looking forward to closing out the month of October by:
-Celebrating students who met their reading goal challenge
-“Poking a Ghost” with Ms. Meg for students who are PRESENT this week
-Recognizing our students and teachers for completing Q1 benchmarks
Let’s make it a great week!
Mrs. Nunley
First graders at Watauga Elementary School have been learning about different kinds of animals. As a culminating activity, each student picked an animal to learn more about them. They researched to discover what their animal eats, its habitat, and some interesting facts. Their curiosity and hard work showed how much first graders could discover when given the opportunity to explore.
💙 Happy Boss’s Day to our amazing Principal and Assistant Principal! Your leadership, compassion, and dedication make our school a place where students thrive and staff feel valued. Thank you for all the ways you go above and beyond every single day — leading with wisdom, heart, and a smile. We’re so thankful for you both! 💙
Students in 2nd grade at Watauga Elementary are learning about the three states of matter and how they change properties. Science experiments are always fun!
👶🗣️ Concerned about your child’s development or speech?
Washington County Public Schools is offering free developmental and speech screenings for children ages 2–5. These screenings are a great way to check in on your child’s growth and help them get off to the best possible start. 🌟
📅 Upcoming screening dates are available now!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
Washington County Public Schools is offering free developmental and speech screenings for children ages 2–5. These screenings are a great way to check in on your child’s growth and help them get off to the best possible start. 🌟
📅 Upcoming screening dates are available now!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
Music Class Happenings at WES:
Picture One- Students from Mrs. McCall’s class learning a song called " Autumn is Here." Students used the instruments such as the woodblock, hand drums, guiros, maracas, sleigh bells, and triangles to play along with the lyrics of the song.
Picture Two: Students in Ms. Morrow’s class learning a song called " Blowing in the Wind." Students acted out the lyrics to the song by moving their scarves to the music.
Picture One- Students from Mrs. McCall’s class learning a song called " Autumn is Here." Students used the instruments such as the woodblock, hand drums, guiros, maracas, sleigh bells, and triangles to play along with the lyrics of the song.
Picture Two: Students in Ms. Morrow’s class learning a song called " Blowing in the Wind." Students acted out the lyrics to the song by moving their scarves to the music.
Pre-K students enjoyed a day at Stickley Farm. Students visited a variety of fall themed stations, including a corn tube slide, corn maze, hayride, inflatables, petting zoo, tractor climbing equipment, and more! It was a beautiful day to be outside and experience fall!
🔬✨ Young innovators, get ready!
The K–5 STEM Academy at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is the place where curiosity meets creativity. 🧪🤖📐 With engaging curriculum, dedicated teachers, and top-notch facilities, students in grades K–5 will explore science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, hands-on ways.
🗓 October 21 – November 18
📍 SWVA Higher Education Center
⏰ Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM (Kindergarten dismisses at 7:15)
💲 $35 registration covers the entire camp!
👉 Register now: swcenter.edu/k5stemacademy
The K–5 STEM Academy at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is the place where curiosity meets creativity. 🧪🤖📐 With engaging curriculum, dedicated teachers, and top-notch facilities, students in grades K–5 will explore science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, hands-on ways.
🗓 October 21 – November 18
📍 SWVA Higher Education Center
⏰ Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM (Kindergarten dismisses at 7:15)
💲 $35 registration covers the entire camp!
👉 Register now: swcenter.edu/k5stemacademy
WCPS is excited to announce the kick off for the Parent Resouce Center. Come out to the EO Building in Abingdon to explore the resources available to families! Also check out the online presence @WashingtonCountySchoolsParentResourceCenter
Local children’s book author, Glen Thomason, is continuing the tradition of
reading his books to Watauga Elementary’s first graders. A new group of
students are being introduced to Thomason’s beloved character Duke the dog.
Not only does Thomason read his books to the children throughout the year, he
also speaks with them about the writing process.
reading his books to Watauga Elementary’s first graders. A new group of
students are being introduced to Thomason’s beloved character Duke the dog.
Not only does Thomason read his books to the children throughout the year, he
also speaks with them about the writing process.
Fourth grade scientists at Watauga Elementary have been busy practicing the scientific process, identifying variables, and collecting data! Students completed a tissue investigation to see which of three different brands of tissues absorbed the most liquid. In case you’re curious, the Member’s Mark brand was the conclusion they reached! They also collected qualitative and quantitative data in a lemon lab. They collected quantitative data using balance scales for mass, rulers for diameter, and graduated cylinders for liquid volume. They used their five senses to collect qualitative data. Tasting the lemon was the favorite part of the lab for most students!
Watauga Elementary would like to recognize the students that represented our school at the School Days at the Fair Talent Show. Kayode Frazier (5th grade) performed “ In the Hall of the Mountain King” and “ Third Movement from Classical Sonatina” on piano. Ellie Ellison, Juliette Farnum, and Mary Grace McReynolds (4th grade) performed a dance and tumble routine to “ We On Top”.
☀️💛 Our Watauga Wildcats are spreading kindness through our Bags of Sunshine campaign! 🌟
Our Paws for a Cause club members are working hard to organize these special bags filled with encouragement and care. Each bag is a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day. ✨🐾
We’re so proud of our students for leading the way in showing compassion and making a difference in our community! 💙
Our Paws for a Cause club members are working hard to organize these special bags filled with encouragement and care. Each bag is a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day. ✨🐾
We’re so proud of our students for leading the way in showing compassion and making a difference in our community! 💙
At Watauga, our students are nominated each week as World Changers—and we celebrate them with random weekly winners. But there’s one person who shows us what it means to be a World Changer every single day, all day long: our principal, Mrs. Nunley!
Through her leadership, kindness, and vision, Mrs. Nunley reminds us that changing the world starts right here in our school. She encourages us to be World-Class learners, Optimistic thinkers, Resilient problem-solvers, Leaders with character, and Determined students—because that’s what it means to be a Watauga Wildcat.
Thank you, Mrs. Nunley, for being our example and leading the way as the ultimate Watauga World Changer!
Through her leadership, kindness, and vision, Mrs. Nunley reminds us that changing the world starts right here in our school. She encourages us to be World-Class learners, Optimistic thinkers, Resilient problem-solvers, Leaders with character, and Determined students—because that’s what it means to be a Watauga Wildcat.
Thank you, Mrs. Nunley, for being our example and leading the way as the ultimate Watauga World Changer!
Here's some happenings from Mrs. Farnum's Music classes:
*2nd grade Mrs. McCall's class played a singing game titled “ Good King Leopold” in which students have to use their whisper, speaking, singing, and shouting voice.
*Students in Ms. Hoffman’s 5th grade class performed a cup routine to the song “ The Fig Leaf Rag”.
*Students in Mrs. Combs' 2nd grade class practiced ascending and descending on the glockenspiels as they learn about pitch movement: Up, down, and the same.
*Kindergarten from Mrs. Cunningham's class practiced high and low sounds on the glockenspiels with a song about going up and down the tone ladder.
