Congratulations to Abingdon High School for earning a top award for its teen-related crash & fatality prevention efforts. Abingdon HS was among 28 award winners recognized during the annual Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety Awards Banquet on July 13 at JMU.
We are excited to welcome Mr. Brad Ricker to Abingdon High School as our new Assistant Principal. He joins us after many years teaching, coaching, and serving as athletic director at John Battle. Doesn't that Falcon blue look good??? #falconawesome
Hometown Hero: During Monday's meeting, the Washington County School Board recognized Ms. Kristen Harris, of Meadowview Elementary. The quick actions of Ms. Harris resulted in her helping a choking student this past school year. Thank you, Ms. Harris!
Do you want to learn more about the Virginia High School League? Now is your chance! Be sure to join VHSL staff for an informative session at Abingdon High School on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. For more on VHSL: https://www.vhsl.org/
Thank you to the hard-working custodians at John Battle High School for making the cafeteria and kitchen floors sparkle and shine!
Do you have a 3 year old or a 4 year old and you are looking for childcare options? Check out this opportunity from WCPS and the Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub.
https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1666041
It's been a busy and fun Monday for WCPS Instructional Technology Resource Teachers! They have been getting their summer learning on at the TechSplash Conference at the SWVA Higher Education Center!
Check out this, and many other, opportunities to join the Washington County Public School Family!
The Virginia Department of Social Services will issue a one-time $120 food benefit through Virginia SUN Bucks beginning August 2024 to children who qualify. Children qualify and are automatically enrolled in Virginia SUN Bucks if they receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or an income-based Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
If you are not enrolled in SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid you can apply and potentially qualify for Virginia SUN Bucks by visiting VirginiaSunBucks.com and mailing the application to: Virginia Sun Bucks, c/o VDSS, 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Applications will not be available until July 1, when the webpage goes live.
The Application for SUN Bucks will require you to enter your child’s “Local Student ID Number.” This is your child’s Lunch # they use at school.
If you qualify, SUN Bucks benefits will be distributed beginning August 2024 on a rolling basis and will be loaded onto your current SNAP EBT Card or a Virginia SUN Bucks card.
Washington County Schools is proud of @WashCoSuper, Dr. Keith Perrigan, who was honored this week for his outstanding support for leadership education. He models #WashingtonWay for all of us!
FREE MEALS:
Location: Wallace Middle School (meals distributed on Mondays)
Dates: June 24 - July 29 (4:00-5:00 PM )
Location: Meadowview Elementary School (meals distributed on Wednesdays)
Dates: June 26 - July 31 (4:00-5:00 PM)
Feeding Southwest Virginia will distribute 5 days' worth of grab-and-go meals (breakfast and lunch) at each of these locations for students 18 and under.
The date on one of the flyers (Free Summer Meals) we posted earlier today was incorrect. Please take a look at the correct information below and the updated flyers.
Location: Wallace Middle School (meals distributed on Mondays)
Dates: June 24 - July 29 (4:00-5:00 PM )
Location: Meadowview Elementary School (meals distributed on Wednesdays)
Dates: June 26 - July 31 (4:00-5:00 PM)
Feeding Southwest Virginia will distribute 5 days' worth of grab-and-go meals (breakfast and lunch) at each of these locations for students 18 and under.
Join the Team and find out what it means to be a part of the #WashingtonWay
Reminder! In June we are offering free breakfast and free lunch for kids and teens 18 and under. No application is required, and you can go to any of the four locations. Meals must be consumed onsite. Please see the attached flyers for locations, dates, and times.
Abingdon High School Graduation Livestream Link
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/abingdon-high-school-abingdon-va/evtcfabfba357
Graduation Update--2:00 pm
As of now, the weather forecast for tonight looks as promising as it has all week. Still a small chance of showers and/or thunderstorms, so cross your fingers. Everything is still a go for 7:30 pm. Seniors need to be in the gym by 6:00 pm.
However, we received a significant amount of rain yesterday afternoon and last night. Therefore, the field is very soft in some areas. Do not wear heels, as they will sink up on the field. Shoes will probably get a little muddy, so choose wisely.
Be sure to take a few moments and read this article, written by our Superintendent @WashCoSuper, that shares some very real and concerning challenges for many students in Southwest Virginia. Due to a "lack of equal access, an inequitable field of play has been inadvertently created in Virginia."
https://cardinalnews.org/2024/05/24/leveling-the-playing-field-for-vhsl-competitions/
Governor Glenn Youngkin paid a visit to Abingdon High School today for the signing of three bills passed by the General Assembly this year. Afterwards, students received REVIVE! training and learned about administering Naloxone.
Great news! In June we are offering free breakfast and free lunch for kids and teens 18 and under. No application is required, and you can go to any of the four locations. Meals must be consumed onsite. Please see the attached flyers for locations, dates, and times.
This afternoon WCPS was proud to honor those who are finishing some wonderful careers from the Washington County Family. Our retirees represent close to 1,000 years total and we wish them all the best! #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper
