HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY VALLEY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!
We are having an absolutely fantastic day here in the Valley thanks to all of you and some very special people.
A HUGE thank you from Valley's Faculty and Staff to our Amazing PTO! You have made our Valentine's Day so special and SWEET! VIES teachers got to enjoy games and a beautiful spread of desserts for Valentine's Day.
Thank you to our families for sending in goodies and Valentines for students to share. Our Bulldogs are so loved!
Schedule Update: Our road checkers have been busy this afternoon checking the conditions of roads across the county. They have determined there are still several roads that remain slick due to the snow and sleet we have received today. However, we are hopeful as temperatures are predicted to warm overnight, conditions will improve. However, warmer temperatures and rains could also cause flooding issues. Either way, a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 will allow us time to determine the safest course of action. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working families. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child’s principal.
In the event conditions deteriorate and we need to make a shift to a Remote Learning Day, a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, if not earlier.
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! Have an a great weekend!
Click the Link to get the Beat: https://secure.smore.com/n/1xzqeg
Schedule Change: Due to water, limbs, and other debris on several roads, WCPS will operate on a 2 hour delayed schedule, today, Friday, February 7, 2025. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working parents.
We hope to see everyone this evening (Tuesday, February 4th) at 5:30 PM for our PTO meeting and 2nd grade performance (writing creations) at VIES.
HELP US CELEBRATE THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST BULLDOGS ON THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL IN YOUR BRIGHTEST CLOTHES!
Make sure you are in attendance for the year's shortest month! We have two new attendance incentives for our Valley Bulldog Students that you aren't going to want to miss!
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! Have an a great weekend!
Click the Link to get the Beat: https://secure.smore.com/n/3dw4k
Hello Families,
This is a reminder that tomorrow all students will be taking their Class Group Photos. Please make sure your student(s) wear their best. All payments must be made by January 31st and an 8x10 full color print is $10. Thank you!
WCPS will operate on a REGULAR SCHEDULE tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Because the WCPS Transportation Department has determined there are still a few roads in the county impacted by snow and ice, buses will only travel on clear routes. The roads that will not be used tomorrow can be found here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/documents/transportation%2Fbus-routes/743711
We have two open positions at Valley Institute! Come join the best team:
Evening Custodian: https://washingtonco.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2261
Instructional Aide: https://washingtonco.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2153
Our website provider is having issues this morning, that's why our district website is returning an error right now. You can get to your school apps and email by going directly to our SSO Portal at https://portal.wcs.k12.va.us.
SCHEDULE UPDATE: Due to snowfall overnight resulting in slick roadways across the county, WCPS will implement a Remote Learning Day today, Monday, January 27, 2025.
If your student has any issues accessing virtual instruction during their scheduled time, please contact your child’s teacher or principal directly. We will work with them on instruction, assignments, and attendance.
WCPS will operate on a REGULAR schedule tomorrow, Monday, January 27, 2025. Because our Transportation Department has determined there are still a few roads in the county impacted by snow and ice, buses will only travel on clear routes. The roads that will not be used tomorrow can be found here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/documents/transportation%2Fbus-routes/743711
We are also closely monitoring the potential for winter weather this evening into tomorrow morning -- We will update should additional schedule changes be needed.
We are closely monitoring the potential for winter weather to impact the area this afternoon, especially near our Russell County border. If you have concerns about your teen driver who would be driving home in these potential conditions, please contact your student's principal and they would be happy to work with you to coordinate an early dismissal. The same goes for bus riders in areas where roads are still snow covered or may become covered if the weather materializes.
We will closely monitor conditions for the remainder of the afternoon, but we do not currently anticipate a division wide schedule change.
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! Have an a great weekend!
Click the Link to get the Beat: https://secure.smore.com/n/vj8dp
WCPS will operate on a REGULAR SCHEDULE tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025. Because there are still a few roads in the county impacted by snow and ice, buses will only travel on clear routes. The roads that will not be used tomorrow can be found here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/documents/transportation%2Fbus-routes/743711
Additionally, if you know of a child in need of winter weather gear (hat, gloves, etc.) please contact your child's principal, and we will work to help meet those needs.
WCPS will operate on a REGULAR SCHEDULE tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. However, buses will only travel on clear routes. There are still a few roads in the county impacted by snow and ice. The roads that will not be used tomorrow can be found here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/documents/transportation%2Fbus-routes/743711
As a reminder, if you know of a child in need of winter weather gear (hat, gloves, etc.) please contact your child's principal, and we will work to help meet those needs.
We had hoped that we would be able to provide in person learning opportunities tomorrow. However, our afternoon update from our meteorologist provided a declining forecast. Due to the extremely cold temperatures forecasted for the morning, which are now predicted to have wind chills hovering in the sub-0 range for much of the morning, and TVA asking customers to participate in a voluntary power conservation effort, WCPS will implement a Remote Learning Day for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
If your student has any issues accessing virtual instruction during their scheduled time, please contact your child’s teacher or principal directly. We will work with them on instruction, assignments, and attendance. Additionally, if you know of a child in need of winter weather gear (hat, gloves, etc.) please contact your child’s principal, and we will work to help meet those needs. We thank you for your understanding and appreciate your patience as we continue to work through these weather-related schedule challenges.
Hello Valley Families, Due to the delay, VIES will be hosting childcare today (1/21/25) from 8:00 AM-10:00 AM. Please call (276)642-5500 or email the school secretary (rhockman@wcs.k12.va.us) to RSVP. Thank you.
