Valley Institute Elementary

If you would like to see all the fun we are having here in the Valley take a look at this week's edition of the Bulldog Beat! Click the Link to Catch the Beat: https://secure.smore.com/n/f8tsew

It is time for the Fourth Annual First Grade Project Based Learning Drive! We are once again collecting items to be donated to the Washington County VA C.C. Porter Animal Shelter. Please donate if you can to this wonderful organization! Thank you for all of your support!

Due to winter weather, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Friday, November 22, 2024. NO childcare will be provided. Classroom teachers will communicate with students to facilitate classes. Stay safe and warm!

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. 

VIES PTO is excited to host our 2nd Annual Gobble Gram fundraiser! Each Gobble Gram will have a special bracelet attached to it when delivered. Fill out the information, cut, and return them with payment in an envelope. November 25, 2024 is the last day to buy! Each Gobble Gram is $1. Thank you for your support!

On 11/26/24 Valley Institute Elementary School's PTO will be hosting a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse at the Falls in Bristol. Present the attached flyer at the location to help us raise funds. Please come out and show your support to our Valley Bulldogs. Thank you!

If you would like to see all the fun we are having here in the Valley take a look at this week's edition of the Bulldog Beat! Click the Link to Catch the Beat: https://secure.smore.com/n/p5mkg

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

We loved seeing all of our Bulldogs dancing to the BEAT of their own drum this week. Take a look inside this week's Bulldog Beat to see all the fun we have been having in the Valley. Bulldog Beat: https://secure.smore.com/n/2jta5

We loved seeing all of our Bulldogs dancing to the BEAT of their own drum this week. Take a look inside this week's Bulldog Beat to see all the fun we have been having in the Valley. Bulldog Beat: https://secure.smore.com/n/qx5cw

Good morning VIES Families, Please remember that November 4th will be a PRACTICE virtual day. Teachers will be working to prepare students for a virtual learning day in the event of weather. This day will allow students to gain knowledge with online learning materials and routines. It is a regular school day and attendance will be taken as usual. *Please note that schools will be closed November 5th for the election.

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

Washington Way Awards! If you think there is a Washington County support staff member who makes this county better be sure to submit them for the Washington Way Awards! #washingtonway

Check out tonight's edition of Bulldog Bedtime at the link below. Bulldog Bedtime is a Tuesday evening opportunity for families and students to listen to a surprise staff member read a bedtime story. A new story will be posted here and on our YouTube channel every Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Can you guess who next week's reader will be? We hope you enjoy Mrs. Harman's bedtime story tonight! https://youtu.be/5pQb6aB4CXU

Have you wanted to become a Valley Bulldog? We would love to have you join us here in the Valley. We are now hiring for a Special Education aide position. Come join our amazing team! Apply Here: https://washingtonco.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2153

We loved seeing all of our Bulldogs dancing to the BEAT of their own drum this week. Take a look inside this week's Bulldog Beat to see all the fun we have been having in the Valley. Click Below! https://secure.smore.com/n/ruv74

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)

We got the Beat...this week's Bulldog Beat! Visit the link below to read October 14th-18th's Newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/3x5p4

Bulldog Beat! Click the link below to see all the fun we have had at Valley Institute Elementary School this week! https://secure.smore.com/n/6dw74

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.