🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Tonight, the Washington County School Board proudly recognized the Abingdon High School Girls Volleyball Team for their incredible achievement as 2025 State Champions! This remarkable group of athletes, along with their outstanding coaches, showcased extraordinary teamwork, resilience, and skill throughout their championship season.
✨ State Champion Team Members
*Scottlyn Bales
*Maggie Crabtree
*Madeline Fields
*Makenzie Fullen
*Jamey Gilbert
*Zoe Gray
*Reece Hungate
*Ava Kiser
*Lucy Piper
*Isabella Statzer
*Tahlyn Tritt
*Annsley Trivette
*Emery West
👟 Coaching Staff
*Head Coach: Alexis Perkins
*Assistant Coaches: Patrick Roberts, Josie Sheets, Cora Stoakley
👏 Congratulations, Lady Falcons! Your hard work and determination have brought home a state title and made the entire Washington County community proud.
🌟 Celebrating Student Achievement! 🌟
This evening, the Washington County School Board proudly recognized outstanding student-athletes from across our high schools. Their hard work, dedication, and exceptional performance this season have set them apart, and we are thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments!
🏈 FOOTBALL
*Eli Tweed, Holston High School – 1,622 rushing yards & 21 TDs
*Jeb Stewart, Patrick Henry High School – 1,307 rushing yards, 13 TDs; 1,945 all-purpose yards & 16 total TDs
⛳ GOLF
*Christina Zochowski, John S. Battle High School
~All-District
~All-Region
~Shot 71 at Regionals, tied for 4th, and qualified for the Boys State Tournament
🏐 VOLLEYBALL
*Grace Carrier, John S. Battle High School – 1,000 Assists
*Camryn Ratliff, John S. Battle High School – All-State
*Erin South, Patrick Henry High School – 2nd Team All-State
*Ava Kiser, Abingdon High School – 1,000 Career Assists
*Annsley Trivette, Abingdon High School – First Team All-State
*Gracie Statzer, Abingdon High School – 1,000 Career Kills, First Team All-State, and 2025 Mountain 7 Player of the Year
*Coach Alexis Perkins, Abingdon High School – 2025 Mountain 7 Coach of the Year
WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Roark ~ Abingdon High School ~ Class of 1996.
We are thrilled to highlight Mr. Brandon Roark, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Mr. Brandon Roark, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
🌟WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Melanie Blankenship ~ Abingdon High School ~ Class of 2007.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Melanie Blankenship, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Melanie Blankenship, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
📢 Washington County Public Schools will remain on a two-hour delay for today, Tuesday, November 11.
However, due to road conditions, bus service will NOT be provided in the Konnarock, Taylor’s Valley, and Green Cove areas.
In addition, the following buses in the Glade Spring attendance zone will operate on CLEAR ROUTES ONLY:
*8
*18
*59
*77
*87
Parents of student drivers are encouraged to use their best judgment based on conditions in your specific location.
As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
However, due to road conditions, bus service will NOT be provided in the Konnarock, Taylor’s Valley, and Green Cove areas.
In addition, the following buses in the Glade Spring attendance zone will operate on CLEAR ROUTES ONLY:
*8
*18
*59
*77
*87
Parents of student drivers are encouraged to use their best judgment based on conditions in your specific location.
As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to winter weather conditions, WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working families who need it. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
The robotics team at competed in the RDL regional competition at UVA Wise this past weekend. This was their first time competing in the RDL league. The team finished with the 2nd highest top score. Also, they finished 2nd in the team alliance matches. Congratulations!
🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Education
Washington County Public Schools is proud to recognize Lisa Fore, Spanish teacher at Abingdon High School, for being named the David Cox Virginia K–12 World Language Teacher of the Year by the Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA)!
Ms. Fore was honored at the FLAVA annual conference in October for her outstanding contributions to world language education --- and tonight, we’re thrilled to celebrate her accomplishments here at home.
In addition to this statewide honor, Ms. Fore will serve as a panelist at the 6th Annual Global Virginia Summit in December. She will represent rural schools and share insights on the importance of language education, proficiency, and global awareness -- and how these skills prepare students for success in the workforce and beyond.
🌟☕ Be a Bean Recognition – Abingdon High School
Today we’re shining a spotlight on some true Hometown Heroes from Abingdon High School! Students Shyanne Wright and Brody Stringer, along with teachers Teena Main and Eddie Beck, were recently recognized for their quick and caring response when a student experienced a medical emergency during lunch.
Their calm actions, teamwork, and compassion made all the difference -- a perfect example of what it means to Be a Bean in Washington County Public Schools!
Today we’re shining a spotlight on some true Hometown Heroes from Abingdon High School! Students Shyanne Wright and Brody Stringer, along with teachers Teena Main and Eddie Beck, were recently recognized for their quick and caring response when a student experienced a medical emergency during lunch.
Their calm actions, teamwork, and compassion made all the difference -- a perfect example of what it means to Be a Bean in Washington County Public Schools!
Please come try your luck at this year's Band Bingo on November 1st at Abingdon High School! All proceeds go to support our school's band.
WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Mia Lemons ~ Abingdon High School ~ Class of 2019.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Mia Lemons, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Mia Lemons, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
✨ Today, students in the WCPS Teachers for Tomorrow program had an exciting opportunity to visit Emory & Henry University!
Their day was packed with hands-on experiences that offered a glimpse into college life and the path toward becoming educators:
📚 Admissions & Career Center orientation
🎓 Rotations through education courses with E&H faculty
🔧 Hands-on exploration in the Maker Space
🍴 Lunch with professors and future educators from SOFE
📖 A stop at the campus bookstore, the Merc
🌳 A guided tour of the beautiful campus
We’re so proud of these future teachers as they take their first steps toward inspiring the next generation! Thank you to Emory & Henry University for hosting our students and supporting their journey.
Their day was packed with hands-on experiences that offered a glimpse into college life and the path toward becoming educators:
📚 Admissions & Career Center orientation
🎓 Rotations through education courses with E&H faculty
🔧 Hands-on exploration in the Maker Space
🍴 Lunch with professors and future educators from SOFE
📖 A stop at the campus bookstore, the Merc
🌳 A guided tour of the beautiful campus
We’re so proud of these future teachers as they take their first steps toward inspiring the next generation! Thank you to Emory & Henry University for hosting our students and supporting their journey.
A Grand Slam for Abingdon High School!
This afternoon, we officially cut the ribbon on the brand-new tennis courts at Abingdon High School!
These courts are extra special because they grew out of student input — our students shared their vision, and today, it became reality.
A huge thank-you to the Washington County School Board, Washington County Board of Supervisors, Abingdon Town Council, state leaders, Bakers Construction, and Baseline Sports for making this dream a reality.
What an exciting investment in our athletic programs and in the future of our students!
This afternoon, we officially cut the ribbon on the brand-new tennis courts at Abingdon High School!
These courts are extra special because they grew out of student input — our students shared their vision, and today, it became reality.
A huge thank-you to the Washington County School Board, Washington County Board of Supervisors, Abingdon Town Council, state leaders, Bakers Construction, and Baseline Sports for making this dream a reality.
What an exciting investment in our athletic programs and in the future of our students!
WCPS is excited to announce the kick off for the Parent Resouce Center. Come out to the EO Building in Abingdon to explore the resources available to families! Also check out the online presence @WashingtonCountySchoolsParentResourceCenter
WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Linda Austin ~ Abingdon High School ~ Class of 1980.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Linda Austin, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Linda Austin, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
Please see the attached photo regarding restricted items for Friday's football game at Richlands High School
2025 Graduates, your yearbooks have arrived! If you have not yet picked up your 24-25 Yearbooks , please come see us to pick them up! When you arrive at the school, please check with Ms. Waugh in Reception to see if your yearbook is available.
🎓✨ Attention WCPS High School Students & Families!
Happening TONIGHT – don’t miss VHCC College Night at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 🙌
You’ll have the chance to meet representatives from 50+ colleges and universities including VHCC, King, ETSU, Emory & Henry, Virginia Tech, Radford, UVA-Wise, Milligan, and many more!
This is your one-stop event to:
✅ Explore programs and majors
✅ Learn how to pay for college
✅ Discover scholarship opportunities
✅ Ask questions directly to college reps
📍 Where: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
📅 When: Tonight, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
👉 Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
Don’t miss this opportunity to start planning your future after high school! 🌟
Happening TONIGHT – don’t miss VHCC College Night at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 🙌
You’ll have the chance to meet representatives from 50+ colleges and universities including VHCC, King, ETSU, Emory & Henry, Virginia Tech, Radford, UVA-Wise, Milligan, and many more!
This is your one-stop event to:
✅ Explore programs and majors
✅ Learn how to pay for college
✅ Discover scholarship opportunities
✅ Ask questions directly to college reps
📍 Where: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
📅 When: Tonight, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
👉 Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
Don’t miss this opportunity to start planning your future after high school! 🌟
WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Brenna Hinchey ~ Abingdon High School ~ Class of 1989.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Brenna Hinchey, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Brenna Hinchey, a proud Abingdon High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
Join the Abingdon High School Falcons tonight for our Coaches vs. Overdoses game as we team up to Tackle Fentanyl and Defeat Overdoses.
In partnership with the Virginia Attorney General and the Commonwealth Football Coaches Association's Coaches vs. Overdoses initiative, we're raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs -- and most importantly, working together to save lives.
Remember: "Just One Pill Can Kill."
In partnership with the Virginia Attorney General and the Commonwealth Football Coaches Association's Coaches vs. Overdoses initiative, we're raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs -- and most importantly, working together to save lives.
Remember: "Just One Pill Can Kill."
