Rhea Valley Elementary

Stay in the Know: With the potential for winter weather this evening through tomorrow morning, we wanted to alert you of the two options for Friday, November 22, if Washington County Public Schools is NOT on a regular schedule. *Remote Learning Day -- NO childcare will be provided *Two-Hour Delay -- Childcare will be provided at elementary schools from 8:00 a.m. until the start of the school day. As a reminder: A Remote Learning Day will be announced if instruction is going to be provided during an unscheduled closure of a school or schools. Classroom teachers will communicate with students about the processes they will use to facilitate their classes. A Remote Learning Day is NOT a traditional snow day. School Closed will be announced if instruction is NOT going to be provided during an unscheduled closure of a school or schools. As we are now entering the winter months and know weather can be unpredictable, it’s important to stay connected with Washington County Public Schools. We have various ways for you to stay in the loop. Websites: *The district and individual school websites will be the hub of communication for all WCPS. *All information that affects the school or district will be communicated through district and/or school web pages. The district website is https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/ *School web pages are “school initials + .wcs.k12.va.us” (example: Abingdon High School = ahs.wcs.k12.va.us) *The websites can be translated to multiple languages by clicking the drop-down menu in the top right-hand corner. Receive Text Messages, Phone Calls & Emails: *The contact information for students and/or parents comes from the Contact 1-5 Data in PowerSchool for each student. *Check with your student’s school to make sure your contact information is up to date. Receive Push Notifications: *Download the Washington County VA Schools Mobile App for your smartphone. *The app is available for FREE download in the Apple Store and the Google Play Store. *The app will provide instant access to district and school announcements and calendars. *Scroll down to settings; toggle the school(s) you would like to receive push notifications for and view. Social Media: *The district maintains and operates Facebook, Twitter (X), and Instagram accounts as well as a district YouTube account. *Families are encouraged to follow the district accounts @washcovaschools for updates, news, and information. *Individual schools maintain a Facebook and Twitter account. 

We will have our Reading Kick-off on November 26 during our activity classes. Students are allowed to wear their pajamas on this day. We will have tents set up in the gymnasium, read-alouds, and will be providing a light snack for students to enjoy afterwards.

Don't forget to send in the running club permission slips for grades 3rd through 5th by Friday.

Holston High School received a huge donation of new, gently used clothing in kid and adult sizes. If you need any clothing, HHS will open the doors around the back of the school near the greenhouses on Saturday, November 16th, from 9:00 to 11:00. Thanks!

Washington Way Award Nominations: Nominate a special support staff person for the #WashingtonWayAward! Do you know someone whose work and commitment makes WCPS a better place to be? #WashingtonWayAward Categories: *Above and Beyond Custodian Award -- Vote for a custodian that makes a difference! *Silver Spoon Award -- Vote for the best food service worker out there! *Helping Hand Award -- Vote for a nurse or an aide that has helped you! *Master Technician Award -- Vote for the one who has helped you fix things! *Wheels on the Bus Award -- Vote for the driver or mechanic who helps get you home! *Customer Service Award -- Vote for the person who is always there to help! Scan the QR Code by Friday, November 22 to nominate a support staff person. To learn more about the #WashingtonWayAwards, watch this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM7Y0BdMbF4

Don't forget to send in your RSVP for our annual Thanksgiving meal at Rhea Valley. Forms and money are due by Friday, November 8. No late forms or late payments will be accepted after Friday. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

We're having so much fun learning at Rhea Valley Elementary School - you don't want to miss it!

Schools are closed tomorrow for Election Day!

Students at Rhea Valley Elementary School think words are wonderful! To showcase their passion, they held an exciting vocabulary parade. This colorful event allowed each student and staff member to choose a meaningful word and create imaginative costumes that represented it. This celebration highlighted their favorite words while promoting community spirit and a love for learning.

Washington Way Award Nominations: Nominate a special support staff person for the #WashingtonWayAward! Do you know someone whose work and commitment makes WCPS a better place to be? #WashingtonWayAward Categories: *Above and Beyond Custodian Award -- Vote for a custodian that makes a difference! *Silver Spoon Award -- Vote for the best food service worker out there! *Helping Hand Award -- Vote for a nurse or an aide that has helped you! *Master Technician Award -- Vote for the one who has helped you fix things! *Wheels on the Bus Award -- Vote for the driver or mechanic who helps get you home! *Customer Service Award -- Vote for the person who is always there to help! Scan the QR Code by Friday, December 6 to nominate a support staff person. To learn more about the #WashingtonWayAwards, watch this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM7Y0BdMbF4

On Monday, RVES had the exciting opportunity to welcome the WCPS Tech Trek Mobile STEM Lab to their school. During the visit, students engaged in a variety of fascinating activities. They had the chance to fly drones, which allowed them to explore the principles of flight and learn about aerodynamics in a fun and interactive way. Additionally, students showcased their creativity by designing and creating 3-D keychains, using technology to bring their ideas to life. The students participated in a thrilling obstacle course challenge with Spheros, where they raced these programmable robots through various hurdles.

We are honored to invite all Veterans to our Veterans Day Program at Rhea Valley Elementary School on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at 9:00 am in the gymnasium. Join us as we celebrate and recognize the sacrifices and contributions of our veterans. We would love for you to share this special day with us. Your service and dedication mean so much to our community.

Schools will be open next Monday, November 4th, and attendance will be taken. On this day, students will be learning how to participate in online instruction in the event of inclement weather. It is important for your child to be at school on Monday so they will know how to participate when remote learning days are called. Thank you!

It was an exciting Friday for Washington County Public Schools! We were honored to provide a tour of Rhea Valley Elementary, Holston High School, and Abingdon High School to Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera and her staff, as well as Sen. Todd Pillion. During the visit, Secretary Guidera was able to see the new safety vestibule at Abingdon High School, learned about flood recovery efforts at Rhea Valley Elementary and saw the Hydrophonics System in action at Holston. Secretary Guidera also offered a special congratulations to Holston High School for being recognized Thursday with the 2024-2025 Virginia Board of Education Exemplar High Achievement Award. As always, our students were great ambassadors for our distinguished guests, and we loved highlighting all the great things happening in WCPS!

Don't forget to send in a bag of candy for our annual Trunk or Treat at RVES.

Promise Program: Today was a proud moment for Washington County Public Schools! We witnessed something truly special as our community gathered at Virginia Highlands Community College to celebrate the launch of the Washington County Promise Program. This commitment by Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia and VHCC marks a major step forward in providing a brighter future for our students. Thanks to this incredible program, students who live in Washington County, VA, can now pursue higher education with free tuition, breaking down financial barriers and opening doors to countless opportunities. We’re beyond excited to see the impact this will have on our students, their families, and our community as a whole. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us today - from students and faculty to community leaders and partners. Your support means everything as we work together to enrich the lives of our young people. Head over to https://promiseprogram.org/ and discover how this opportunity can benefit your student! #WashingtonCountySchools #VHCCPromise #StudentOpportunities #OurFuture #CommunityStrong #EducationMatters (Photo Courtesy: Virginia Highlands Community College)

RVES can't wait! Register now.

Watauga Elementary has invited us to join in the fun of their Fall Festival. Thank you WES!!!

Don't forget we get out 2-hours early today, 12:50. Also, we are on fall break next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thanks!

From the WCPS Transportation Department: Due to an accident on Interstate 81 and traffic delays as a result, several WCPS buses are delayed in their afternoon routes.