Valley Institute Elementary

WASHINGTON COUNTY DAY OF SERVICE. This Day of Service offers multiple community service projects across Washington County by our students. These effort will build leadership, citizenship and a sense of pride in our community. For more details see https://5il.co/24w04

Be sure to check out this information regarding the Jr. Trojans' Basketball Program

Pave the way for your child’s social success. The October Mental Health Newsletter (English) (Spanish) is a trusted resource for helping teach your child how to make and maintain healthy friendships. Check out the Schools' websites to access ParentGuidance.org resources.

Washington County Schools is excited to announce the opportunity for our families to qualify for assistance with their local internet service. For full details, see the article on the WCS Website. https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1252948

Dr. Westfall (Abingdon) has kicked off Westfall Orthodontics second annual Teacher Wishlist Giveaway, 5 teachers will be awarded $300 in gift cards to stock their classroom full of wish list supplies. Each student/parent that nominates the winning teacher will be awarded a Pizza Party for their entire classroom compliments of Dr. Westfall. Nominations accepted Sept. 1st through Nov. 15th on our website https://westfallorthodontics.com/teacher-wishlist-giveaway/

REMINDER: Tomorrow (Thursday) is an early dismissal day for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Students will dismiss 2 hours early.

Check out this opportunity for Washington County Students.

REMINDER: Tomorrow (Thursday) is an early dismissal day for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Schools will dismiss 2 hours early.

Be sure to take the time to check out this Month's The Washington Way Newsletter!​ Highlights include budget information, updates about the new Parentguidance.org program, and upcoming events in the month of October. For the full newsletter, click here: https://5il.co/253nt

WCPS is proud to present our Virtual Mental Heath Night! Be sure to register and join us to find out more about supporting your child's mental health. Sept. 19, 7-8 pm. Find out more here: https://cookcenter.info/WCPSSept19 @WashoCoSuper

WCPS is proud to present our Virtual Mental Heath Night! Be sure to register and join us to find out more about supporting your child's mental health. Sept. 19, 7-8 pm. Find out more here: https://5il.co/24s0z @WashoCoSuper

This is just a reminder that today is an early dismissal day. Schools will dismiss 3 hours early today for School Days at the Fair!

Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia and the Town of Damascus are proud to announce the grand opening of Josie's Nature Playground on Sept. 22 at 5:30 pm For more details see https://5il.co/24w2w

WCPS is proud to partner with parentguidance.org to help support the mental health needs of our students and families. We invite you to join us for the first of two Virtual Mental Health Family Nights tonight. More information here: https://5il.co/24s0z

Thanks to the School Based Health Workforce Grant our division has been able to purchase 25 AED's (Automatic External Defibrillators) to have in our schools. For more information see: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1238855

@WashCoSuper Keith Perrigan dove into the K-12 funding formulas with #VRLI and shared the need for adequate funding support for small and rural school divisions. Great examples shared of key partnerships and pioneering workforce development initiatives!

School days at the fair begins this week! Check out the activities for our students and be sure to take part!

Wallace Middle School and Valley Institute Elementary School will be on a boil water notice until Tuesday due to a water line break. Feel free to send bottled water to school with your child, but we will ensure that clean water is available as well.

Friday, September 15th is Washington County Fair Day. School will be dismissed 3 hours early at 12:00 pm. Thursday, September 21st is Parent/Teacher Conference Day. School will be dismissed 2 hours early at 1:00 pm.

Valley Institute Elementary School has been presented with the Heart of Gold recognition by the American Heart Association for raising $1,838 in life-saving funds during their Kids Heart Challenge Event. This resulting in the their school being the #2 fundraising school in Washington County.