Patrick Henry High School

PHHS Chorus Alumni -- We Need Your Help! We've got some exciting news to share! This past weekend saw the completion of a months-long project Mr. Brad Fore initiated on behalf of PHHS alumni to preserve the amazing performances of the PHHS Choruses. VHS recordings from Dr. Shea Clay's time at PHHS have been digitized and are on their way to becoming part of a comprehensive archive for all alumni to enjoy! But we need your help to make this project even better! If you have any digital recordings of performances from your time at PHHS, we'd love to add it to our growing collection. Don't have digital copies? No worries! If you have any old VHS recordings, let us know! We might be able to arrange for another batch of digitization to ensure as many memories are preserved as possible. If you have anything to share, please email Mr. Brad Fore at bfore@wcs.k12.va.us We can't wait to get these performances back in front of you all!

Special Congratulations: Over the weekend, the incredible Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl team competed at the VHSL State Championships and came home as the 2024-2025 State Scholastic Bowl Runner-Up for Class 1! Their dedication, quick thinking, and teamwork lead them to an impressive finish, and we're so proud of all their hard work this season!

Approved 2025-2026 School Calendar: This calendar was approved on 2/18/2025, by the School Board based on recommendations from the Calendar Committee and additional feedback from Dr. Perrigan. *Please Note: Inclement weather annually causes the last day of school to be rescheduled later than it appears on the calendar. It is recommended you delay making plans for the start of vacations until after June 5. A special thanks to the Calendar Committee for their work putting this calendar together. To view the calendar on the WCPS website, click here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3765/WCPS/5334217/2025-2026_School_Calendar_REVISED_2.26.25.pdf

As we wrap up School Board Appreciation Month, we couldn’t let it end without thanking our incredible Student School Board Representatives! These students represent Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, Holston High School, and the Washington County Career and Technical Education Center. By having Student School Board Representatives, our School Board gains valuable insights and feedback directly from students, helping to shape policies that reflect their needs and experiences. In addition, these students provide recaps and highlights of the events and activities happening at their schools, keeping the board informed on all the exciting things going on across Washington County. Thank you to our Student School Board Representatives for your hard work, dedication, and for being the voice of your fellow students!

Attention students of Patrick Henry High School! Please see the information below about our guest speaker scheduled to be at PHHS on March 20, 2025. Also, please stay tuned for more information regarding the family event.

Schedule Update: It has been a busy day for our road checkers, assessing road conditions across the county. VDOT has done a great job of clearing roads of snow and ice. As a result, WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule tomorrow, Friday, February 21, 2025. We are aware that some roads, particularly in the Valley Institute area, remain snow and ice covered. Because of this, buses will be running on clear routes only. We encourage parents of teen drivers to check road conditions before they head out in the morning. If slick roads prevent your child from attending school, please contact your child's principal. The 2-Hour Delay will also give real feel temperatures time to rise by about 10 degrees between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working parents. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child's school. Our road checkers will be out again early tomorrow morning evaluating conditions. Should a shift to a Remote Learning Day be necessary, a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. Please note, if we transition to a Remote Learning Day, childcare will not be provided. Stay safe, and we will keep you updated!

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.