Bus service to the Konnarock, Taylor’s Valley, and Green Cove areas of Washington County will run on a two hour delay for Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Should weather conditions deteriorate further, it is possible these areas could become closed. We will keep you updated on further schedule changes.
The DMS Cavalier Basketball teams travel to Marion to play today! Go Cavs!
#TheWashingtonWay: We are so thankful for our amazing support staff that we have here at WCPS! At the meeting this evening, School Board Members recognized our Support Staff Award Winners for the fall semester.
*Master Technician Award -- Jason Salyers (Technology Department)
*Wheels on the Bus Award -- Ronica Blevins (Transportation Department)
*Above and Beyond (Custodian) Award -- Becky Lane-Smith (Watauga Elementary School)
*Helping Hand Award -- Lynn Redman (High Point Elementary School)
*Silver Spoon Award -- Kristen Deel (E.B. Stanley Middle School)
*Customer Service Award -- Abby Stamper (WCPS Annex)
Congratulations to our award winners and thank you for your hard work!
The DMS Cavalier Basketball teams played the GSMS Rebels in front of an enthusiastic student body on Thursday, December 5! The girls came away with a win, while the boys fell short but played with great effort and determination. Go Cavs!
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.
DMS welcomed Kevin Kelly, Chief Ranger at Grayson Highlands State Park, to
another exciting Career Café on November 21 . Mr. Kelly spoke with students
about many different aspects of his job and educated students about the
requirements and perks of being a park ranger. He brought pelts and hands-
on exhibits from his work to share with students. They came away from the
experience much more informed about not only the occupation of being a ranger,
but also the ecology of our area.
The basketball game tomorrow will be broadcast on the NFHS network. The camera will go live at 12:00 pm tomorrow for the girls game and remain on until the end of the boys game. We have listed the game as an “assembly” so that you can watch the game without having to log in or have an NFHS network account. It will be listed at the link below as “upcoming” but will be “live” after 12:00 pm tomorrow. Thanks, and have a great evening!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/damascus-middle-school-damascus-va
Let's get into the holiday spirit!
The DMS Cavalier basketball teams play Northwood at home tonight! Go Cavs!
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.
Help keep Appalachia strong by donating blood!
Mrs. Caywood's Science 6 students modeled the phases of the moon with Oreos!
If you have not yet registered your student online for this school year, please do so by logging in to the PowerSchool Parent and Student Portal. Register by clicking Forms on the left side of your Parent Portal account, then click on the Enrollment tab to see the list of Forms.
Support the DMS Cavalier Wrestlers as they host the match tonight! Go Cavs!
The DMS Cavalier Basketball teams play ACTS today at 5:30! Go Cavs!
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.
Support the Damascus Middle School Cavalier Basketball teams at home today!
Sixth-grade math students tried their hand at game design this week. From brainstorming game concepts to creating game boards and establishing procedures, the students constructed and presented unique designs to their classmates. Many engaging learning resources for integer operations were created!
