Abingdon High School

Today Abingdon High School had their official ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated entrance to the building. This new entrance adds a layer of security to the building - added bonus: It looks great!

Thanks to everyone who attended our ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the upgrades to the front of AHS, the addition of a security vestibule, and the construction of a new SRO office.

Abingdon High School Class of 2024

Tomorrow is School Lunch Hero Day! Take this opportunity to show them how much you appreciate their dedication to our students each day!

Get your summer on with this great T-shirt! Damascus Middle School is hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, May 30 from 10:00-2:00. Donate, and receive a free T-shirt and snack. Contact Melissa Childress to schedule an appointment.

Where would WCPS be without the amazing professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes each day? They are the faces of our schools, the voices on the phones, and the supporters of our entire staff. We appreciate all that our administrative professionals do to keep our schools running! #WashingtonWay. @WashCoSuper

There aren't enough words to express our gratitude to the Transportation Department and each of the school bus drivers who make it their mission to safely transport the students of WCPS! Thank you for your dedicated service! #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

A big thanks to members of the AHS National Honor Society for participating in Washington County Day of Service. They did a great job upgrading the landscaping in front of AHS.

Congrats to Maggie G. at AHS! She was rewarded with a gift for creating the best two-week lunch menu. Ms. Dotson's Digital Applications class used database applications for this project. The School Nutrition Dept. will continue collaborating with students to update menus.

A few minutes ago staff at Abingdon High School were made aware that a student had verbalized that another student was in possession of gun. Staff implemented our lockdown protocols and immediately began to investigate. Thankfully through the investigation we able to determine that the statement was not true. We appreciate the fast response by the Abingdon Police Department and the collaboration with the Washington County Sheriff's Department. We will follow our policy and handbook to ensure that the situation is addressed appropriately. Please join us in reminding our students and children that school safety is a very serious matter. We appreciate your support and understanding. Please let us know if you have additional questions or concerns.

Washington County Schools cannot be more thankful for and proud of the actions of GSMS Custodian Dustin Forrester. See details here: https://wcyb.com/news/local/school-custodians-quick-thinking-helps-choking-student-at-glade-spring-middle-school-washington-county-virginia-public-schools-dustin-forrester-daytime-custodian-scott-keith-principal-dawn-robinson-school-nurse-heimlich-maneuver?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHQCeVUSFTjbLsTt3zXEMl5jjdgLvGLBYao-wiKRWIx_Gn7jAuNJ0W7DYXA_aem_ASm9nJKRFCgOYGFeOejc6YDvEELUo56sBUEJamOG1Z6KBqIHGQrCFi7H1i4bLu9f4XQ#

Heating/Cooling Update: During this transition time in Spring, it is always difficult to determine when to "switch over" the heat to air conditioning. Once the switch is made, it is very difficult and time consuming to switch back. Therefore, we try to determine the most effective time to make that switch. After consultation with school administrators and staff it was decided to begin the process. All the schools with boilers have the heat turned off and the process of switching over has begun. The schools with cooling towers will be able to have air as soon as the process of cleaning the towers is complete. This process is anticipated to be completed by early next week. Thank you for your understanding, WCPS Schools

Please scan the QR below, or click the attached link for information on how to purchase a yearbook. We have a limited supply, and you don't want to miss your chance to order! If you have any questions about making a purchase, please email the yearbook advisor, Chris Blankenship, at cblankenship@wcs.k12.va.us https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w5IrGObNUjvakzDNf2WNDXUC97ef-_qFsFwkU1uKFH4/edit?usp=sharing

Each Year, Washington County Public Schools partner with the Region Seven Virtual Academy (R7VA) to offer a rigorous, online learning experience for students who choose an alternative to the "brick and mortar" school setting. You can apply for acceptance into the program by clicking the link below. The deadline for applying for the 2024-25 School Year is July 12, 2024. Applications close at that point and acceptance notifications will go out by email on or before July 26th. If you are considering applying, please do so by July 12. If accepted, you can always remove your name from the acceptance list after July 12, but you cannot apply for acceptance after that time. https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1520082

CampUS Connections is a weeklong, residential summer camp for rising juniors and seniors inclined toward academic adventure, providing a unique mix of activities while navigating a college campus.

Sign ups are ending soon. If you plant to register, please do so as soon as possible.

Washington County Schools is proud to be involved in the Washington County Day of Service happening on Saturday, April 20th. This is an opportunity for all of us to be involved in giving back to organizations in our county that provide valuable services to those in need.

Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful event!

Check it out! Washington County ITRTs Andrew Smith and Thomas Larimer are featured on the VDOE's ActiVAtED Learning Podcast today: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/ #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

At tonight's meeting of the Washington County School Board, AHS student Ella S. was recognized for her leadership and hard work that resulted in her acceptance into the Air Force Academy. We look forward to watching her continued success. @WashCoSuper #WashingtonWay