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.
Congratulations to the Patrick Henry One-Act Team!! The team placed 4th in the Super Regionals Competition on Saturday with an Outstanding Acting Award for Lotte G., Honorable Mentions to Laci C., Sophie M., Zen M., and an Outstanding Technical Award for our Technical Team. The team will celebrate their season with a FINAL PERFORMANCE on NOVEMBER 23 at 7 p.m. in the Kennedy-Reedy Theatre at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emory & Henry University. Go Rebels VHSL One-Act! We are proud of you!
Congratulations to the following Patrick Henry High School Rebel Voices Chorus members who were selected by audition to participate in the All-District Chorus:
Sofia B.
Twyla B.
Laci C.
Lotte G.
Xavier G.
Claire L.
Zen M.
Sophie M.
Jaiden W.
Brady H. (alternate)
Greyson P. (alternate)
In order to be chosen, students had to learn and perform a solo piece alone for two judges and read a short unfamiliar piece of music at sight. Most of these students had never auditioned for the high school All-District Chorus before. Being selected for All-District Chorus is one the highest honors a singer in Virginia can receive! Great job Rebels!
For the first time in school history, JSB and PHHS had teams competing in the RDL (Robot Drone League) regional competition! These teams brought home 1st place -PHHS and 2nd Place- JSBHS! Both will now advance to the national competition in January! #WashingtonWay
Promise Program: Representatives were thrilled to visit our high schools this week and share the exciting details about the Washington County Promise Program. This commitment by Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Viginia and Virginia Highlands Community College offers an incredible opportunity for high school students to attend VHCC with free tuition and jumpstart their future without the financial burden.
During the visits, students learned about the requirements needed to take advantage of this life-changing program. It's time to start planning your next steps!
To qualify for the Washington County Promise Program, students must:
*Graduate high school between 2025 and 2037
*Live in Washington County, VA, for at least 12 months prior to graduation
*Complete the FAFSA and VHCC scholarship applications
*Choose a degree or workforce credential program
*Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA once you're in college
*Perform 8 hours of volunteer work each year
Our high schoolers were eager to learn how they can take part in this program, and we're excited to see them take full advantage of this opportunity.
Visit https://promiseprogram.org/ to review all of the eligibility requirements and start your application today!
PHHS is thankful for the Promise Program and the excitement that they are generating about VHCC! Parents ask your students about their day!
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
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Veterans Day Ceremony today at Patrick Henry High School. We enjoyed celebrating all of our Veterans on this special day. Thank you once again for your service!
This is just a reminder that Patrick Henry High School will be having their Veterans Day Ceremony in the morning, November 11th beginning at 9:00am!
Exciting news MES, GSMS, and PHHS families: Goodwill Industries of TennVA, Inc is bringing a tractor trailer full of winter clothing to PHHS on Monday, November 11 from 10 am-2 pm. All families are welcome to come by and get any clothing items needed for winter-FOR FREE!!!! The truck will be parked in the side parking lot by the PHHS gymnasium. We hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Catherine Baker, PHHS School Counselor, at 276-739-3707 or [email protected].
Update: We have been given permission to allow handicap parking at the upper pass gate. Please note, this will be handicap parking only.
Good afternoon Patrick Henry High School students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members:
Our upper parking lot (pass gate) is currently being prepared for pavement and cannot be utilized for tomorrow's senior night home game (11/08). We have parking availability in the grass lot behind the baseball field, football/soccer practice field, as well as parking lots at the school. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause! Parking tomorrow will be first come-first serve. Football and cheer coaches, please instruct chaperones, coaches, volunteers, and student-athletes to park at the high school.
Patrick Henry High School’s one-act team was runner-up on Saturday, November 2nd in the VHSL Regional competition and will now advance to the Super Regional competition in Narrows, Virginia on Saturday, November 16th!! They were great! Sophie M. and Laci C. were recognized as Outstanding Actors. Lotte G. and Zen M. were given honorable mentions. The team earned a technical award in costuming. Congratulations on an outstanding performance and good luck at Super Regionals!!
Attention Rebels! Please don't forget the upcoming blood drive on Monday, November 4, 2024. For more information contact Mrs. Parks, [email protected] or 276-739-3700.
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
Congratulations to Ms. Fields 2nd block Government class for winning the door decoration contest, sponsored by Communities in Schools, in celebration of Anti-Bullying and Drug Awareness Month.
A BIG THANK YOU to Emory & Henry Theatre Department! The Patrick Henry and AHS One-Act teams spent last Friday practicing a technical theatre day in the McGlothlin Center for the Arts on the Kennedy-Reedy Theatre stage. Students spent the day in rehearsal incorporating technical theatre skills such as lighting and sound design, while preparing for their upcoming VHSL competition. E&H professors and staff members created a stage environment similar to each school's competition stage, offering feedback and guidance throughout the day.
Last week many PHHS seniors took part in VCAW or Virginia College Application Week. During this week most colleges waive their application fee. A total of 7 different colleges visited Patrick Henry giving students a chance to find out more about their respective college.
On Saturday, October 26th, several PHHS faculty, staff, and administration, and their respective family members participated in an Abingdon town historic tour with Donnamarie Emmert! A wonderful time was had by all!
This is a reminder that the railroad crossings on Hillman Highway are closed today, October 22nd until Thursday, October 24th (evening). Please be advised as students, parents/guardians, staff, and school community members commute to and from school. --Thanks, Coach Helton
