Students in Ms. Mink’s English 6 class combined art and haiku poetry.
Students in Ms. Cannon’s science 8 class were experimenting with gravity and snap circuit kits today at GSMS.
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Theatre Arts Camp at Emory & Henry University!
This camp for rising 3rd through rising 12th grade students will be a chance to explore the world of theatre, unleash your creativity, and have a blast! Mark your calendars for June 9-14 and stay tuned for more details coming soon!
Today’s readers at GSMS were Ms. Counts, Ms. Stevenson, and Ms. Stevens. Thank you ladies!
March Madness isn't just about basketball — it's about Full Court Support, too!
Our Central Services team is dribbling into action all month long to help out our amazing schools. From serving as bus aides to washing dishes, sweeping floors, and supervising recess, they are ready to jump in and take some of the pressure off!
Principals are calling the plays and assigning members of the Central Services team to assist – letting staff catch a breather.
Glade Spring Middle School sends a special shoutout and thank you to Dr. Yost and Mrs. O’Neill for helping out today!
We are turning up the teamwork to make this March Madness a slam dunk for everyone!
One of today’s Read Across America volunteers for the GSMS showcase is Mr. Addair. The Rebel family continues to show our love of reading this week.
Ms. Cannon and Ms. Reynolds joined in the Read Across America fun at GSMS by reading in the showcase.
Dr. Perrigan joined the fun at GSMS for Read Across America Week.
WCPS Celebrates Read Across America Week:
We're celebrating the joy of reading this week, and our students are in for a treat! Special guests are stopping by to read their favorite stories and inspire our future readers for Read Across America Week!
We are making this week extra special with fun stories and excitement. Who doesn't love a good story?!
Take a look at some of our special guest readers today from Glade Spring Middle School!
Dr. Williams kicks off Read Across America Week at GSMS!
Approved 2025-2026 School Calendar: This calendar was approved on 2/18/2025, by the School Board based on recommendations from the Calendar Committee and additional feedback from Dr. Perrigan.
*Please Note: Inclement weather annually causes the last day of school to be rescheduled later than it appears on the calendar. It is recommended you delay making plans for the start of vacations until after June 5.
A special thanks to the Calendar Committee for their work putting this calendar together.
To view the calendar on the WCPS website, click here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3765/WCPS/5334217/2025-2026_School_Calendar_REVISED_2.26.25.pdf
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Schedule Update: It has been a busy day for our road checkers, assessing road conditions across the county. VDOT has done a great job of clearing roads of snow and ice. As a result, WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule tomorrow, Friday, February 21, 2025.
We are aware that some roads, particularly in the Valley Institute area, remain snow and ice covered. Because of this, buses will be running on clear routes only. We encourage parents of teen drivers to check road conditions before they head out in the morning. If slick roads prevent your child from attending school, please contact your child's principal.
The 2-Hour Delay will also give real feel temperatures time to rise by about 10 degrees between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working parents. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child's school.
Our road checkers will be out again early tomorrow morning evaluating conditions. Should a shift to a Remote Learning Day be necessary, a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. Please note, if we transition to a Remote Learning Day, childcare will not be provided.
Stay safe, and we will keep you updated!
Important Update: Due to continued deteriorating road conditions, we have made the decision to cancel the Remote Learning Day Meal Pick Up at Abingdon High School today.
We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe and warm!
Schedule Update: Due to deteriorating weather conditions, WCPS will implement a Remote Learning Day for today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. No childcare will be provided.
Due to the Remote Learning Day, breakfast and lunch meals will be available for Washington County students at one central location. Meals can be picked up between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School. Follow the signage to the back cafeteria door for pick up.
Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Childcare will be provided for working families at elementary schools. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child's school.
Due to predicted winter weather this evening into the early morning hours, we will recheck road conditions tomorrow morning. If a shift to Remote Learning is necessary, a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. If we move to Remote Learning, please note that we will not be able to provide childcare.
Stay safe, and we will keep you updated!
Schedule Change: Based on multiple forecasts (including the highly reliable FirstWARN Tri-Cities) and a Winter Weather Advisory for Washington County, WCPS will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, due to the timing of anticipated snowfall and the likelihood of poor road conditions. This will be a traditional snow day, and we encourage our students to enjoy some outdoor fun in the snow!
Please note, if weather conditions do not improve and roads remain unsafe later this week, Thursday and Friday may transition to Remote Learning Days.
WCPS has 10 Remote Learning Days available to use throughout the course of the school year. We’ve already used six of those days, and we would like to keep some in reserve for potential use later. As we get closer to scheduled state testing and assessments, having some days in reserve would provide a safety net. Adding additional school days to the end of the school year will be discussed at the School Board meeting in March.
Stay safe, enjoy the snow, and we will keep you updated on any further schedule changes.
Ms. Mitchell's sixth grade Valentine's Day tradition continues with Blind Date with a Book. Students pick a random spot at a table, flip over a book, and spend 10 minutes with it. They read as much as they can until it is time to switch, and then they fill out a quick form on the book. The form asks them to list the title, author, genre, summary, and rate the book. .Almost every single student fell in love with at least one book today! All books came from the classroom library, so they know they can access anything they were interested in again in my classroom
Schedule Change: Due to the number of roads still closed across Washington County and the number of employees who are unable to leave their homes, WCPS will provide virtual instruction tomorrow, Monday, February 17, 2025.
