Good afternoon,
Washington County Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday January 10, 2024. Our WCPS specific Accuweather Forecast gives us reason to believe that we would need to operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule tomorrow. Since a 2-hour early dismissal is already scheduled, adding a 2-hour delay would become a logistical nightmare for students, parents, and staff.
I apologize for interrupting your daily routine with this closure, but hopefully the early notification will provide ample time for parents to make arrangements. We will provide free childcare for working parents who are unable to make arrangements for their children. This service is being provided as a result of goals our School Board adopted last summer. All Elementary and Middle Schools will be open tomorrow to serve students whose parents have to go to work and can’t make other arrangements. Be on the lookout for messaging from your school about specific details, hours of operation, etc.
Again, I apologize for this inconvenience. Please let me know if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns.
Thank you,
Keith Perrigan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Washington County Public Schools
812 Thompson Dr.
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-739-3000
@WashCoSuper
“Committed to the Success of Every Student“
Dear Washington County Schools Families,
Please see this important announcement regarding weather updates from the Watauga Elementary News Crew and WES-TV!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAF2tJu3wvM/v0_4WoDFpbt3wbCWHIVu6w/watch
WCPS is pleased announce the availability of Varsity Tutors for use for all students and parents. Varsity Tutors is provided free through the Virginia Department of Education and offers access to several resources that can be helpful for them. These resources include: 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring for a wide range of courses; live group classes; on-demand essay review; self-study and practice problems; college and career readiness resources including SAT and ACT prep and practice; enrichment classes; adaptive assessments; and personalized learning plans.
Varsity Tutors is available for students to access through the students' SSO portal. The video linked below provides a general overview of the offerings provided through Varsity Tutors for your information.
https://vimeo.com/892780076/73d5e9e771?ts=1000&share=copy
Opportunity for all ages.
Washington County Public Schools' Mobile STEM Lab #TechTrek received its "wrap" today! Shout out to @colormecaitlin for the amazing design and @advancedgraphicinstallation for the installation. Look for us, coming soon to a school near you!
School will dismiss 2 hours early, beginning at 12:55, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. It is the end of the second nine weeks and the first semester.
If you need childcare, sign up with the link. Pick them up at 3 p.m. Bus transportation will not be provided.
https://forms.gle/ttYr6thJ3g6T3hLH9
Buses in the Konnarock, Green Cove, and Taylor's Valley area will run on a 2 hour delay today, Thursday, January 4th.
Excited to start 2024 with a renewed energy for learning and teaching! #WashingtonWay #WCPSBest @WashCoSuper
Thank you to Abingdon Lodge No. 48 and Brother Sanders Henderson for supporting our Gingerbread Kids Program for Christmas. Merry Christmas!!
In lieu of a gift exchange this year, fourth graders worked together to collect donations for the Washington County Animal Shelter as their community service project.
Fourth graders have enjoyed creating different shapes using geometric shapes during inside recess.
Come out to the PTO meeting at 6 this evening to see the Kindergarten and First Grade Christmas Program.
2-Hour Early Dismissal, Friday, December 15. Dismissal begins at 12:55 p.m.
Christmas Break
December 18-January 2
Parents, there is a superhero in all of us, sometimes we just need help. Let us help you be a protector of your children. Parent Coaching is a free resource that connects you with a parenting coach and content created by therapists. Click here to register for support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Buddy and Papa Elf visit Greendale Elementary.
Bus service to the Konnarock, Green Cove, and Taylor's Valley area of Washington County Schools will run on a two hour delay on Monday, December 11, 2023.
We will celebrate Christmas Dress-Up Days during the week of December 11-15.
Greendale Lions have been working to Be a Light this week by collecting items to share Christmas joy and love with our neighbors.
Wednesday, December 6: Washington County VA Schools will operate on a regular schedule EXCEPT the Konnarock/Greencove/Taylor's Valley Community. This area will be on a TWO HOUR DELAY.
