Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech
The deadline to apply for SEE VT has been extended to April 15, and all fees have been waived, meaning this incredible opportunity is now free for all campers! SEE VT is a residential camp for rising 6th and 7th grade gifted students from rural communities. At SEE VT, rural middle school students will have access to place-based and rural-focused academic enrichment to include STEM and humanities courses, social activities, exploration of campus life, field trips, and more!
Camp will be held on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus June 15-20, 2025. Applications are due by April 15.
Please see the below flyer for more information.
Celebrating Excellence at Greendale Elementary
Today, we gathered to celebrate the incredible achievement of Greendale Elementary School, which was named a 2024 National ESEA Distinguished School—one of only two schools in Virginia to receive this prestigious honor!
This award recognizes exceptional student performance and academic growth, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students, staff, and school community. As Principal Michael Colston shared, this honor reflects the dedication, hard work, and commitment of everyone at Greendale who makes student success a priority every single day!
We also want to send a thank you to our special guests who joined us for this event.
Congratulations, Greendale Elementary!
Greendale celebrated the National ESEA Distinguished School Award today with a fantastic assembly attended by students and dignataries.
Welcome to our new GES PreK and Kindergarten Lions!
Washington Way Award Nominations:
Nominate a special support staff person for the Spring #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, April 18 to nominate a support staff person. To learn more about the #WashingtonWayAwards, watch this video: https://youtu.be/IM7Y0BdMbF4
Please join us on Friday, March 28, as we celebrate our National Recognition as an ESEA Distinguished School. Please RSVP to the school at (276)739-3500 by Thursday, March 27. We would love to have you celebrate this great honor with us.
On Thursday, March 20, Greendale hosted its annual Talent Showcase. This year there were eight acts representing various grade levels and talents. Talents presented included instrumental (violin, piano, and recorder) and vocal. For many of these students, it was their first time performing in front of an audience. We are very proud of these students for stepping outside of their comfort zones and trying something new.
Miss Violet R. was our Principal for the Day at Greendale Elementary. Violet was a huge help and had some fantastic ideas for our school!
Letter of Recognition from Senator Mark Warner for 2024-2025 Highest Achievement Exemplar Award from the Virginia Board of Education.
Please join us as we celebrate this honor.
Thank you for supporting the GES Book Fair. It was a great success! You can still order online until March 9!
Thank you to our GES community for a successful book fair. You can still order online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greendaleelementaryschool2 until March 9.
Approved 2025-2026 School Calendar: This calendar was approved on 2/18/2025, by the School Board based on recommendations from the Calendar Committee and additional feedback from Dr. Perrigan.
*Please Note: Inclement weather annually causes the last day of school to be rescheduled later than it appears on the calendar. It is recommended you delay making plans for the start of vacations until after June 5.
A special thanks to the Calendar Committee for their work putting this calendar together.
To view the calendar on the WCPS website, click here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3765/WCPS/5334217/2025-2026_School_Calendar_REVISED_2.26.25.pdf
Spring pictures and class pictures have been scheduled for next Friday, March 7. Due to this, we have adjusted the dress up schedule for Read Across America. Please note we have moved the Fairy Tale Royal Ball dress up day to Thursday and eliminated the pajama day originally scheduled for Thursday.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration: It's time to get ready for Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration at Washington County Public Schools -- Mark your calendars for March 27, 2025!
*Children who will be 5 years of age by September 30th are eligible for kindergarten enrollment.
*Children who will be 4 years of age by September 30th are eligible to register for Pre-K.
*Children who will be 3 years of age by September 30th are eligible to register at Meadowview, Rhea Valley, and the Child Development Hub -- located at 300 Towne Center Dr., Abingdon, VA.
Families should contact the school in the zone in which they reside for more information -- Abingdon Elementary, Greendale Elementary, High Point Elementary, Meadowview Elementary, Rhea Valley Elementary, Valley Institute Elementary, and Watauga Elementary. A Head Start representative will be available at each school during registration.
Documentation Needed for Screening/Registration:
*Pre-K: Proof of Income and Proof of Address
*Kindergarten: Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, Evidence of Physical Exam, Proof of Address
It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From February 25-28, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greendaleelementaryschool2
Yearbooks are on sale through March 7. You MUST pre-order a yearbook to receive one. Yearbooks will be ordered based on the number of PAID pre-orders. You can order two ways: (1) online using the provided QR code or (2) send $30 to the school along with your child's name and homeroom teacher. The orders must be turned in to Mrs. Gates (music teacher).
Read Across America is next week. Dress up days are attached.
