Have you ever 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 and join our amazing team!
Apply Here:
https://washingtonco.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2153#
#TheWashingtonWay: We are so thankful for our amazing support staff that we have here at WCPS! At the meeting this evening, School Board Members recognized our Support Staff Award Winners for the fall semester.
*Master Technician Award -- Jason Salyers (Technology Department)
*Wheels on the Bus Award -- Ronica Blevins (Transportation Department)
*Above and Beyond (Custodian) Award -- Becky Lane-Smith (Watauga Elementary School)
*Helping Hand Award -- Lynn Redman (High Point Elementary School)
*Silver Spoon Award -- Kristen Deel (E.B. Stanley Middle School)
*Customer Service Award -- Abby Stamper (WCPS Annex)
Congratulations to our award winners and thank you for your hard work!
From the WCPS Transportation Department: Due to an accident on Interstate 81 and traffic detouring onto Lee Highway, several WCPS buses in the Bristol area are delayed in traffic. This may impact Friday afternoon drop-off times.
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/y6x98m
Washington County Public Schools is excited to announce that our elementary students are leading the way in reading achievement. Our VALLSS scores ranked at the top in CIP Consortium. The Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) is the state-provided screening tool supporting Virginia’s Early Intervention Reading Initiative (EIRI). The goal of the EIRI is to reduce the number of children struggling with reading through early diagnosis and targeted intervention.
By screening students in grades K-3, school divisions are able to determine each student’s level of risk – low, moderate, or high – for developing reading difficulties and receive state funding for providing reading intervention. VALLSS measures decoding (blending sounds together to read words), encoding (spelling words), and the comprehension and use of language.
We sincerely value the dedication and hard work of our teachers whose commitment has been essential in helping students reach these milestones. To build on these efforts, Washington County Public Schools has adopted High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) approved by the Virginia Department of Education and provided additional professional development opportunities to strengthen and expand staff expertise in literacy.
Hello Valley Families,
Due to the delay VIES will be hosting childcare tomorrow morning. Please call (276)642-5500 or email the school secretary (rhockman@wcs.k12.va.us) to RSVP.
Due to predictions of windchills in the morning in the single digits, WCPS will operate on a 2 hour delayed schedule on Friday, December 6, 2024. Childcare will be available for working parents at elementary schools.
In what has been a tricky morning, we have decided to call a Remote Learning Day for Tuesday December 3, 2024. Main roads are clear, as are some back roads and side streets. However, “road checkers”, encountered multiple slick secondary roads. At our December School Board Meeting, we will present a Snow Route plan that would potentially allow us to have in person learning on days like today. Be safe, stay warm, and we’ll see everyone online
Due to current snowfall in some parts of Washington County, temperatures in the teens overnight, and predicted snowfall in the morning hours, WCPS will operate on a 2 hour delayed schedule on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Childcare will be provided for working parents at elementary schools. Should conditions worsen to warrant a Remote Learning Day, childcare will not be available. A decision to change from a 2 hour delayed schedule to Remote Learning will be made by 7:30 a.m.
Promise Program: The past couple of weeks, we enjoyed sharing big opportunities with our youngest students! Along with our friends from the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia and Virginia Highlands Community College, we visited all of our elementary schools to share the exciting news about the Washington County Promise Program. We're already planting seeds for bright futures by introducing this life-changing opportunity to our students and families early on.
During the visits, we talked about how the Washington County Promise Program can offer free tuition for eligible students, making higher education more accessible than ever before. The excitement at each stop was contagious, and we can't wait to see these young minds grow and eventually take advantage of this amazing opportunity. This is just the beginning of a bright path for our students, and we're thrilled to share this journey with them and their families.
Visit https://promiseprogram.org/ to see if your student qualifies.
#WashingtonCountyPublicSchools #VHCCPromise #FreeTuition #EducationStartsHere #FutureReady #StudentSuccess
Fourth Annual First Grade Project Based Learning Drive!
We are collecting items to be donated to the Washington County VA C.C. Porter Animal Shelter. Please donate if you can. All donations must be turned in by Dec 16th.
Thank you for all of your support!
TODAY 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!
Tomorrow (11/26/24) VIES'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!
FINAL CALL FOR GOBBLE GRAMS!
Tomorrow, is the last day to purchase VIES Gobble Grams in support of the VIES PTO. Be sure to tell someone how grateful you are. Each Gobble Gram is $1 and will come with a special bracelet. Thank you for your support!
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
