Greendale Elementary

📢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

📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: 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.

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.

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: WCPS will need to remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. VDOT and AEP have done a terrific job helping our community recover from the significant ice event over the weekend. We are also thankful for our custodians and maintenance staff for their hard work to get our buildings and grounds safe and ready for our students to return. However, there are still several obstacles preventing us from returning to school on Wednesday. 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 hopeful that we can return to school on Thursday by running buses on clear roads only. If that is not possible, Thursday would be a Remote Learning Day. Until then, stay warm, be safe, and send a huge thank you to the workers and employees who have worked so hard in these treacherous conditions.

📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Roads, parking lots, and sidewalks remain ice covered all over Washington County. Many families are still without power, as are a couple of schools. Frigid temperatures are predicted overnight. In order to allow families to better plan for tomorrow, WCPS is announcing now that we will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Childcare will not be available. Hopefully, a little sunshine tomorrow will help us get back to school later this week.

📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Roads, parking lots, and sidewalks are ice covered all over Washington County. Many families are without power and more winter weather is expected this evening and overnight. In order to allow families to better plan for tomorrow, WCPS is announcing that we will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Childcare will not be available.

Greendale second and third graders have begun their unit on folk dances in music classes. Students are having fun applying their skills with beat, musical phrasing, and form to choreographed movement that reinforces body spatial awareness and cooperation with others. Students will demonstrate the folk dances they have learned in a program coming up on March 19.

📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to predicted sub zero temperatures in the early morning, Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. 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. As temperatures drop, we recognize that for some students, school is the warmest place they have access to. We have made significant efforts to ensure children who need hats, gloves, and jackets receive them. If you know of a child who may need assistance, please contact your school principal so we can provide support.

📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: With the probability of snow, cold temperatures, and icy conditions increasing in the eastern third of Washington County, WCPS will operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule tomorrow, January 15, 2026. 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.

The Greendale Pride Newsletter
December 2025
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We enjoyed our last day before Christmas break by coming together as a school community for a joyful schoolwide sing-along to start the day. Students and staff then settled in to watch The Polar Express, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere throughout the building.

Everyone enjoyed warm hot cocoa delivered by our PTO, which added an extra special touch to the celebration. It was a wonderful way to slow down, celebrate the season, and make lasting holiday memories together at Greendale Elementary. We are so thankful for our supportive PTO and the joy shared by our students and staff.

Students in 5th grade at Greendale constructed Santa's sleigh as part of a STEM science project. They could only use a handful of paper supplies, so creativity was the key! Students then tested each sleigh to see if it could pull a stuffed elf, a book, and a heavy brick.

Greendale Elementary was proud to have the opportunity to spread holiday cheer through a school-wide service project. Students and families generously donated personal care items to support the residents of Greendale Home during the Christmas season.

Thanks to the kindness of our school community, several boxes of personal care items were collected. Our fifth-grade students had the special honor of delivering the donations in person. During their visit, the students shared the true spirit of the season by singing Christmas carols for the residents, bringing smiles and joy to everyone present.

This project was a meaningful opportunity for our students to give back, show compassion, and connect with our neighbors. Greendale Elementary is grateful for the generosity of our families and the chance to make a positive impact in our community. Together, we truly made the season brighter for others.

We are proud to share that our amazing custodian, Ms. Janie, has been recognized with the Washington Way Award! This award celebrates individuals who go above and beyond to model respect, responsibility, and care for others—and this honor is truly well deserved.

Our custodian works tirelessly behind the scenes each day to keep our school safe, clean, and welcoming for students, staff, and families. Her dedication, kindness, and positive attitude make a difference in our building every single day.

Congratulations and thank you for all you do to support our Greendale Elementary community! We are so grateful for you!

Students in kindergarten and first grade presented a holiday-themed program on December 16. Dressed as reindeer, elves, and angels, the students sang songs for the season and demonstrated their beat and rhythm skills on various instruments such as drums, jingle bells, and rhythm sticks. A highlight of the night was when the teachers played "Mele Kalikimaka" on ukuleles while also playing kazoos.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Library Christmas Tree Ornament Contest! The creativity, effort, and holiday spirit you brought to the library was amazing—and our tree has never looked better.

Congratulations to our winners!

1st Place, JT R.; 2nd place, Madi W.; 3rd place, Emma W.; Honorable Mention, Cierra T. and Jack J.

Winners have been announced, and we’re so proud of all our talented students who took part.

Thank you for helping make our library feel extra festive this season!

📣 SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Buses will run on clear routes only. Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working parents who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child's elementary school.

📢SCHEDULE UPDATE: Washington County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025. Most roads are clear and dry and we had hoped that more secondary roads would improve throughout the day. However, there are several areas in every part of the county that still have roads that are ice covered. WCPS Offices will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. Childcare will be available beginning at 10:00a.m. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school. Be safe and stay warm!

📢SCHEDULE UPDATE: Due to winter weather and poor road conditions across the county, WCPS will be CLOSED today, Friday, December 12, 2025. Childcare will NOT provided at elementary schools.

📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Weather models show that we will receive more snow overnight, especially on the eastern side of the county. As a result, WCPS will operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule tomorrow, Friday, December 12, 2025. If an adjustment needs to be made to the schedule in the morning, we will do so by 7:30 a.m. 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.