Congratulations to Kaitlyn Maples for being chosen as the Teacher of the Year for WMS!
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.
From the WCPS Transportation Department: Buses in the John S. Battle High School area may be running late this afternoon (Monday, December 2) due to an accident on Island Road. Several WCPS buses are sitting in traffic due to the incident.
Here is our December attendance flyer! We will be selecting random days throughout the month to give away skating rink tickets!
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.
Promise Program: Our friends with the Promise Program have been visiting middle schools, sharing the amazing news about the Washington County Promise Program! Our students are beginning to think about their futures, and we're excited to show them how this commitment can help make their college dreams a reality -- with free tuition.
These visits were all about getting our middle schoolers thinking ahead and understanding that opportunities are within reach. By preparing now, they can set themselves up for a successful future with the help of this incredible program.
We loved seeing the excitement and curiosity from our middle schoolers as they learned how the Washington County Promise Program can help them succeed.
Visit https://promiseprogram.org/ to see if your student is eligible to take advantage of this amazing commitment by Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia and Virginia Highlands Community College.
#WashingtonCountySchools #VHCCPromise #MiddleSchoolFuture #BuildingBrightFutures #FreeTuition #StudentOpportunities
Reminder:
The railroad crossing on Clear Creek Road and Industrial Park Road will be closed again tomorrow, November 19.
Busses will be delayed this week due to the railroad crossing on Clear Creek Road being closed. Car riders will also need to be aware of the detour around the railroad crossing causing delays.
Please see the flyer about our No Child Left Unfed (NCLU) program.
This is a reminder that Winter sports and make up pictures will be taken on Monday, November 18th.
Please see the flyer for more information.
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Optimist Club of Bristol recognized local middle school students from Wallace Middle, Virginia Middle, and Tennessee Middle schools. Students were nominated by their home schools based on academic achievement and overall character. This year’s award winners from Wallace Middle School were J. Crowder. and L. Senter. These students were recognized at a luncheon hosted by the Optimist Club of Bristol.
Wallace Middle School is proud to have these two students representing the Junior Trojans as award recipients of the Optimist Club Outstanding Youth 2024.
Drug Awareness Family Night is tonight, November 14 at 6:00. We hope to see you there!
Thanksgiving Lunch: This afternoon, our students enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal. This tray was put together by our fantastic team at Wallace Middle School. We are so thankful for our hardworking School Nutrition Department!
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
Please see the flyer for information about the John Battle Baseball fundraiser.
Congratulations to M. Adkins for winning the WMS Christmas card contest! Her design will be featured on the Wallace Middle School Christmas card this year.
No Tardy November incentive, the homeroom with the least amount of tardies will get cupcakes!
Seventh graders, please see the flyer for more information about the field trip on Wednesday.
