The 2022-2023 yearbooks are ready for distribution. Members of the Class of 2023 (or their parent) that ordered a yearbook may stop by the AHS main office between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm to pick up their copy. Yearbook distribution for current students will take place today.
Washington County Public Schools' School Nutrition Department is now serving Whiteside's Fresh Local Sweet Corn. #Farm to School #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper
Referrals for gifted education services are now being accepted August 28 through September 15. If you would like to refer a student for an evaluation, please contact your student's homeroom teacher. Any referrals received after September 15 will be held until the Spring 2024 evaluation window. Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Susan O'Dell at [email protected].
All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are requested to complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) annual Parent Involvement Survey.
WCPS is pleased to share that we are offering a new resource to support mental health and wellness. This is a free resource to help provide support for all staff, parents/guardians, students, and families in our district. For complete details, click here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1207845
Thanks to Cody Weddle (PHHS grad) for joining Ms. Fore's VHCC Spanish class today from Miami to discuss the impact language learning had on his journey. A special thanks to Dr. Lisa Coons (State Superintendent of Instruction), Dr. Perrigan, and Ms. Lowe for joining.
A HUGE "Thank You!" To Walmart for giving the AHS Chorus a grant after the AHS Jazz Choir sang the national anthem at their "New Remodel Grand Opening" ceremony this morning!
AHS Spirit Week August 21-25
Highlands Ballet Company invites WCPS students to "Get a Jump on Fall" See flyer for more details and contact information
Teen Consignment Sale coming up soon.
The Washington County Fair will once again sponsor the Miss and Junior Miss Washington County Pageants (Sept. 11) and the Little Miss Washington County Pageant (Sept. 9). See flyer for more details. Applications can be found here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:bd3cddfe-df0b-3612-9a71-f9eb21d7aad7
Washington County Moose Lodge is Accepting clothing donations through August 17th. Dates for Free Shopping will be Aug. 19, 2-6 pm and Aug. 20, 2-6 pm.
On behalf of High Point Elementary School I would like to thank the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police for their assistance with the situation that led to High Point going on a soft lockdown for most of the school day today. They provided guidance and extra personnel to ensure our students and staff were safe. We greatly appreciate their expertise, professionalism, and collaboration.
I would also like to thank the Administration at High Point Elementary for making decisions that erred on the side of student/staff safety and for communicating the status of the situation multiple times throughout the day to our parents. We will brief the situation with administration and law enforcement tomorrow to ensure that we continue best practices and improve in the areas that need adjustments.
One of the early take aways is that we can communicate more efficiently by encouraging parents and stakeholders sign up for the Washington County App. Please visit this site (https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1203297) for more information about this app and a link to download it.
Again, thanks to everyone who helped keep our kids and staff safe, nothing we do is more important. If you have suggestions on how we can make our schools safer, please don't hesitate to share your ideas with us.
Two Abingdon High School students have been elected to the VA State TSA Executive Council for the current 2023 - 2024 school year:
E. Morrell was elected as the VA State Parliamentarian
E. Johnson was elected SW Region President
Additionally, the TSA National Conference was held in Louisville, KY over the summer. AHS's Chapter Team, who finished 2nd at the state level, were top 10 finalists at the national level. The members of that team are: W. Collins, S. Herndon, E. Johnson, E. Morrell, N. Musick, and B. Puckett
WCPS School Nutrition is operating a new software program. Serving lines may be slow for the first two weeks of school, while POS operators are learning the new system. The new site is here: https://www.wcpsvacncafe.com/index.php?sid=1560448952848&page=mobile-menus-app-guide
Tomorrow is the big day! Everyone stay safe, be cautious, and always put student safety first! #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper
Due to forecasts of strong thunderstorms with high winds, afternoon activities/practices for Washington County Public School students will be canceled this evening.
Unless, the forecast significantly changes, we will continue to hold registration events at schools as scheduled. However, if parents are unable to attend the registration events tonight, they can contact individual schools tomorrow to make other arrangements. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and make adjustments if necessary.
Reminder: Open House will take place on Monday, August 7th from 2:00-6:00. Freshman Orientation will begin in the auditorium starting at 6:00. Be sure to check out the renovated main office (and the temporary home to the attendance office until construction is finished).
As we start a new school year, Dr. Perrigan wants to provide opportunities for parents to engage with him to ask questions and share ideas. He will be available at the School Board Office on August 7th, at Holston High School on August 8th, at Patrick Henry High School on August 10th and at John Battle High School on August 15th. All Meet & Greets will be from 5:00-5:45 pm. Drop in as your schedule allows.
