Important Update: Due to continued deteriorating road conditions, we have made the decision to cancel the Remote Learning Day Meal Pick Up at Abingdon High School today.
We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe and warm!
Schedule Update: Due to deteriorating weather conditions, WCPS will implement a Remote Learning Day for today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. No childcare will be provided.
Due to the Remote Learning Day, breakfast and lunch meals will be available for Washington County students at one central location. Meals can be picked up between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School. Follow the signage to the back cafeteria door for pick up.
Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Childcare will be provided for working families at elementary schools. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child's school.
Due to predicted winter weather this evening into the early morning hours, we will recheck road conditions tomorrow morning. If a shift to Remote Learning is necessary, a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. If we move to Remote Learning, please note that we will not be able to provide childcare.
Stay safe, and we will keep you updated!
🚀 Celebrating Excellence in Robotics and Innovation 🤖✨
During a meeting this evening, School Board members recognized the outstanding achievements of the John S. Battle High School Robotics/Drone Team and the Patrick Henry High School Robotics/Drone Team for their accomplishments!
🌟 John S. Battle High School:
*Regional RDL Competition: Autonomous Award and Second Place Alliance
*National RDL Competition: Rookie of the Year Award and Third Place Alliance
✨John S. Battle High School Team Members Coached by Andrew Smith:
*Noah B.
*Andrew M.
*Owen S.
*Allen S.
*Cas W.
🌟 Patrick Henry High School:
*Regional RDL Competition: Alliance Team Regional Champions and Rookie of the Year Award
*National RDL Competition: Alliance Team National Champions
✨Patrick Henry High School Team Members Coached by Eric Hoffman:
*Richard B.
*Bryce C.
*Isaac C.
*Conner G.
*Bishop R.
*Bryce R.
Both teams have displayed exceptional skill, innovation, and teamwork, and we couldn't be more proud of their hard work and dedication!
Schedule Change: Based on multiple forecasts (including the highly reliable FirstWARN Tri-Cities) and a Winter Weather Advisory for Washington County, WCPS will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, due to the timing of anticipated snowfall and the likelihood of poor road conditions. This will be a traditional snow day, and we encourage our students to enjoy some outdoor fun in the snow!
Please note, if weather conditions do not improve and roads remain unsafe later this week, Thursday and Friday may transition to Remote Learning Days.
WCPS has 10 Remote Learning Days available to use throughout the course of the school year. We’ve already used six of those days, and we would like to keep some in reserve for potential use later. As we get closer to scheduled state testing and assessments, having some days in reserve would provide a safety net. Adding additional school days to the end of the school year will be discussed at the School Board meeting in March.
Stay safe, enjoy the snow, and we will keep you updated on any further schedule changes.
Attention Parents and Guardians of Patrick Henry High School Students!
🌟WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Emma Buchanan Wyatt -- Patrick Henry High School -- Class of 2015. 🌟
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Emma Buchanan Wyatt, a proud Patrick Henry High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community. Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8
OR
Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community? Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series!
Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
Schedule Change: Due to the number of roads still closed across Washington County and the number of employees who are unable to leave their homes, WCPS will provide virtual instruction tomorrow, Monday, February 17, 2025.
🎉Celebrating Success🎉 It was an exciting afternoon at Patrick Henry High School as recent outstanding student achievements were recognized! PHHS was named the 2024 Alliance Champion Team in the National Robot Drone League Competition at ETSU. 🏆A big congratulations to the team for their accomplishment! The award was officially presented by Dr. Betsy Cunningham, Director of Operations for ETSU Research Corporation, during a special assembly.
But that's not all! During the assembly, students and staff also celebrated:
🎤 All-State Chorus students who will represent PHHS at a prestigious level
🏆 Scholastic Bowl team headed to the state tournament
🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball for their outstanding season
🏊♂️ Boys Swim Team for their successful season
🏃♂️ Indoor Track team for their amazing performances
🚓 School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, honoring SRO Rose, for his dedication and commitment to keeping students and staff safe
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.
🎉Special Congratulations🎉 The following WCPS students auditioned for and were selected as delegates for the All-Virginia Chorus this year! These students will travel to Richmond in April to sing alongside high school singers from all over the Commonwealth. This is one of the highest honors choral students in Virginia can receive! Please congratulate these fine musicians on their accomplishment!
Soprano 1
*Lotte Gendel, PHHS
*Kaylee Gross, JSBHS
*Haylee Hansen, AHS (1st Alternate)
*LillyAnna White, JSBHS (2nd Alternate)
Soprano 2
*Jalyn Carter, JSBHS
*Kai Ricks, JSBHS
*Natalie Combs, JSBHS
*Bernadette Murphy, HHS
*Karyna Vang, AHS (1st Alternate)
Alto 1
*Sadie Milhorne, HHS (1st Alternate)
*Aubri Phillips, AHS (2nd Alternate)
Alto 2
*Jaila Strebek, AHS
*Janie Gayle, JSBHS
*Twyla Bremner, PHHS (1st Alternate)
Tenor 1
*Zach Poe, JSBHS
Tenor 2
*Adam Mabry, JSBHS
*Ethan Boothe, JSBHS
*Greyson Pruitt, PHHS (1st Alternate)
Bass 1
*Allen Sweeny, JSBHS
*Noah Brown, JSBHS (1st Alternate)
*Alex Schurtz, JSBHS (2nd Alternate)
Bass 2
*Zen Moser, PHHS
*Graydan Poe, JSBHS (1st Alternate)
Six students from Patrick Henry High School recently submitted their art into the Washington County Public Schools Second Annual Art Show. Several of those students were recognized during the contest reception which was held on February 6, 2025 at the VHCC Library. Students who placed were as follows: Summer B. won Best in Show, Addy Y. won First Place, Kirah B. won Second Place, and Kai B. won Fourth place. Congratulations to everyone who participated!
Calling all Patrick Henry High School Alumni!! The PHHS boys basketball team will be doing their Throwback Night on Tuesday, February 11th vs Northwood. They will be wearing jerseys from the mid 1990s. We would love to invite any PH alumni to come enjoy throwback night!!!
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.
Due to inclement weather, we have been directed by Central Office to hold buses until storm passes. Expected time of delay is 10 to 15 minutes.
The Patrick Henry High School Student Council Association recognized nine homecoming court members during the 2025 Winter Homecoming. Homecoming court attendants are nominated by their peers, the Class of 2025, to select and fundraise for community charities. The Student Council Association also recognized school and community members, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Doss, for their examples of perseverance, resilience, and love. The 2025 Winter Homecoming Court raised a total of $14,741.34 for the respective charities, bringing the lifetime total since 2017 of the program to $76566.39.
🌞 Exciting Summer Science Opportunities for High Schoolers! 🌞
Study Science. Do Science. Summer Camp for Students: The Virginia Tech College of Science is now accepting applications for five residential summer science camps for students in grades 7-12. Dive into microbiology, neuroscience, physics, nanoscience, data science, and more! Make new friends and unlock new passions this summer! Costs are associated with each camp and need-based scholarships are available. Applications are due April 10: https://www.science.vt.edu/get-involved/camps.html Email Victoria Corbin at explorescicamp@vt.edu with any questions.
Virginia Junior Academy of Science Research Symposium -- May 31, 2025: Students in grades 7-12 who wish to enter the VJAS Research Symposium are asked to submit their research paper by February 21. The 2025 Symposium will be a hybrid event where students may present in-person at Ferrum College or attend synchronously via Zoom. Membership in the VJAS is free. Click here for more information: https://vjas.org/index.html VJAS is also seeking judges both virtually and in person -- https://vjas.org/judges.html
National Youth Science Camp: The NYSCamp is a residential science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics program open to current high school juniors and seniors. Two students will be selected to represent Virginia as delegates in this fully in-person experience! The camp will be held July 10 - August 2 and is offered at no cost to the selected participant. Apply by February 28: https://www.nysacademy.org/programs/nyscamp/
During National School Counseling Week, the Patrick Henry High School Student Council Association proudly recognizes and celebrates the invaluable contributions of our school counselor, Mrs. Baker. With unwavering dedication, Mrs. Baker guides students toward academic success, personal growth, and emotional well-being. Pictured: Representatives of the Student Council Association express their gratitude to highlight the profound impact Mrs. Baker has on creating a supportive and empowering school environment, inspiring students to navigate challenges and achieve their fullest potential.
Watch Now: We are so proud of our teams from Patrick Henry High School and John S. Battle High School for their success at the recent National Robot Drone League Competition! Watch this feature from WCYB to hear more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXzE9OsrjHw
The VDOE recognizes the 2nd week in February as Kindness week. This year Patrick Henry High School will be participating in various kindness projects and initiatives throughout the month of February. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
