👶📚Looking for preschool or child care for the 2026–2027 school year?
Join us for the Washington County Preschool & Child Care Enrollment Fair -- a one-stop event to connect families with high-quality early childhood programs available in Washington County!
📅 Monday, March 2
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 EO Building | Abingdon, VA
Whether you’re planning ahead or exploring options, this event is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and find the right fit for your child.
Save the date and share with families who may be interested!
Join us for the Washington County Preschool & Child Care Enrollment Fair -- a one-stop event to connect families with high-quality early childhood programs available in Washington County!
📅 Monday, March 2
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 EO Building | Abingdon, VA
Whether you’re planning ahead or exploring options, this event is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and find the right fit for your child.
Save the date and share with families who may be interested!
6 MILLION WORDS AND COUNTING!
We are thrilled to celebrate one of our incredible Greendale Elementary students, Will C. in 5th grade, who has read over 6,000,000 words this school year!
That’s millions of words explored, countless characters discovered, and so many adventures experienced through books. This level of dedication, perseverance, and love for reading is truly inspiring!
Reading builds imagination, strengthens skills, and opens doors to endless possibilities — and this student is proof of what happens when hard work meets a passion for learning.
Will's next goal is to read more than all of 4th grade. Way to go, Will! We are so proud of you!
We are thrilled to celebrate one of our incredible Greendale Elementary students, Will C. in 5th grade, who has read over 6,000,000 words this school year!
That’s millions of words explored, countless characters discovered, and so many adventures experienced through books. This level of dedication, perseverance, and love for reading is truly inspiring!
Reading builds imagination, strengthens skills, and opens doors to endless possibilities — and this student is proof of what happens when hard work meets a passion for learning.
Will's next goal is to read more than all of 4th grade. Way to go, Will! We are so proud of you!
GES is so proud of our school winners in the Fourth Grade George Washington Essay Contest. They wrote some exceptional essays about George Washington ‘s life and adventures and were recognized at a luncheon at the Martha Washington Inn.
It’s a great day to be a lion!
Roar, Lions, Roar!
It’s a great day to be a lion!
Roar, Lions, Roar!
Read Across America Week
March 2-6
March 2-6
✨ Greendale Elementary on the National Stage
Greendale Elementary proudly represented Washington County Public Schools at the National ESEA Conference in Denver!
Presenters Michael Colston, Lucy Davenport, and Dr. Brenda Sprinkle shared Home to School: Transforming Literacy Outcomes Through Family and Community Engagement, highlighting how one rural school used strong family and community partnerships to improve literacy outcomes and earn National ESEA Distinguished School recognition.
Their session featured practical, research-based strategies -- like home reading programs, community literacy partnerships, and family literacy nights -- that other schools can replicate to support student success.
📢SCHEDULE INFORMATION: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a Regular Schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon.
The list of impacted roads by attendance zone are below.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Horizon Drive
*Sparrow Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
The list of impacted roads by attendance zone are below.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Horizon Drive
*Sparrow Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
📣Transportation Update – Impacted Roads – Monday, February 9, 2026
As a follow-up to our earlier schedule change announcement, below is the list of roads where bus service will be impacted tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only during the morning and afternoon routes.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Azure Lane
*Rattle Creek (Past Condor)
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
John S. Battle High School Attendance Zone
*Swinging Bridge Road
*Anderson Road
*Slaughter Road
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Buchanan Road
*Morning Glory Lane
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
*Greertown Road
As a follow-up to our earlier schedule change announcement, below is the list of roads where bus service will be impacted tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only during the morning and afternoon routes.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Azure Lane
*Rattle Creek (Past Condor)
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
John S. Battle High School Attendance Zone
*Swinging Bridge Road
*Anderson Road
*Slaughter Road
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Buchanan Road
*Morning Glory Lane
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
*Greertown Road
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon. We will provide a list of impacted roads this evening.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Based on current road conditions and another round of winter weather predicted to start at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Friday, February 6, 2026. No childcare will be provided. Forecasts look much better next week and we look forward to seeing our students when we return to school in-person.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to overnight snow and low temperatures, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Thursday, February 5, 2026. No childcare will be provided.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
📢 Transportation Update – Impacted Roads – Thursday, February 5, 2026
As a follow-up to our earlier schedule change announcement, below is the list of roads where bus service will be impacted tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only during the morning and afternoon routes.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Cave Creek/Potter Lane
*Azure Lane
*Falls Hill Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
John S. Battle High School Attendance Zone
*Swinging Bridge Road
*Anderson Road
*Pinnacle Road
*Phillips Road
*Slaughter Road
*Cove Creek
Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Buchanan Road
*Morning Glory Lane
*Moore Creek Road
*Blackwell Chapel Road
*Chestnut Ridge Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Tobias Drive
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive
Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon. We will provide a list of impacted roads this evening.
If we remain on a 2-hour delay, childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
We are also monitoring the potential for snow this evening. Should a change need to be made to tomorrow’s schedule, a decision will be made by 7:30 a.m.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
If we remain on a 2-hour delay, childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
We are also monitoring the potential for snow this evening. Should a change need to be made to tomorrow’s schedule, a decision will be made by 7:30 a.m.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Although air temperatures are above freezing, road temperatures are not. As a result, we are experiencing black ice all over the county. Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Wednesday, February 4, 2026. No childcare will be provided.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon. At this time, there are a few roads and bus turn-around spots that remain snow-covered. Roads of concern are listed below by your high school attendance zone.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
We are also monitoring the potential for snow this evening. Should a change need to be made to tomorrow’s schedule, a decision will be made by 7:30 a.m.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*North Fork River Road
*Trout Road
*Drake Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Azure Lane
*Condor Lane
*Rattle Creek (Past Condor)
*Sugar Cove Road
*Falls Hill Road
*Toole Creek Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
We are also monitoring the potential for snow this evening. Should a change need to be made to tomorrow’s schedule, a decision will be made by 7:30 a.m.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*North Fork River Road
*Trout Road
*Drake Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Azure Lane
*Condor Lane
*Rattle Creek (Past Condor)
*Sugar Cove Road
*Falls Hill Road
*Toole Creek Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
Greendale Elementary will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on February 23-27. We are in need of volunteers. Please sign up at this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ADA822A0F5CF8-62109046-greendale
Thank you all for making our book fairs outstanding events for our school community.
Thank you all for making our book fairs outstanding events for our school community.
📢REMINDER: Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. No childcare will be provided.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: In order to help families, teachers, and staff better prepare, WCPS is announcing that we will be closed on Monday February 2 and we will have a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday February 3, 2026. Students can enjoy an “official” snow day on Monday and our staff will have time to get schools ready for meal sites which are required when we have a Remote Learning Day. Hopefully, rising temperatures on Tuesday will give us a chance to return to school on Wednesday. No childcare will be provided. Let’s all hope that groundhogs see no shadows tomorrow!
We will have our Board meeting as scheduled on Monday night.
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to the Winter Weather Watch being upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning for Washington County, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Friday, January 30, 2026. No childcare will be provided.
Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.
Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any student 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.
Reminder: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only. In addition, bus drivers have discretion and may adjust routes as needed based on local conditions to ensure student safety.
Roads of concern are listed below by your high school attendance zone.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
Abingdon High School Zone
*Litchfield Road
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*North Fork River Road
*Brumley Gap Road
*Browning Road
*Azure Lane
*Condor Lane
*Sugar Cove Road
*Falls Hill Road
*Tool Creek Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
Roads of concern are listed below by your high school attendance zone.
Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
Families always have the final say when determining if travel is safe for their student. Schools will work with families to make up missed learning for absences related to travel concerns in the affected areas.
Abingdon High School Zone
*Litchfield Road
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*North Fork River Road
*Brumley Gap Road
*Browning Road
*Azure Lane
*Condor Lane
*Sugar Cove Road
*Falls Hill Road
*Tool Creek Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road
