Based on guidance from the CDC and The Virginia Department of Health we will transition to streamline recommendations for common respiratory virus illnesses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV. Below is a link to more information. https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1500744
Middle and high school students devoured the pulled pork nachos today! #schoolnutrition
Middle and high school students devoured the pulled pork sandwiches today! #schoolnutrition
Dear Families,
We are excited about our partnership with Ballad Health that provides our students and staff with the opportunity to have an Urgent Care visit without ever leaving school grounds. Through telehealth equipment provided by Ballad, students and staff can live stream with an Urgent Care physician or nurse practitioner to receive an evaluation, take a test, receive a diagnosis, and order a prescription.
In the coming weeks all schools will have this service available to them. We are already up and running at Greendale, Meadowview, Damascus, E.B. Stanley, Glade Spring, Holston, Wallace, Valley Institute, Patrick Henry, Abingdon Elementary and Watauga. As a matter of fact we had our first employee take advantage of the service last week. SRO Mike Reid had a visit at Damascus Middle School. Here is what he said about the experience. "I used the telehealth system last week. The process was simple and very user friendly. I didn't have to take time out of my day to run to urgent care or otherwise. After the visit, meds were called in to my pharmacy. Would definitely use this service in the future."
I know this will be a great service to our students, families and staff. When combined with the in-person clinic at John Battle, access to affordable healthcare has never been more available to our stakeholders.
If you have any questions, please contact me or Head Nurse Paula Nichols pnichols@wcs.k12.va.us
Thank you,
Keith Perrigan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Washington County Public Schools
812 Thompson Dr.
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-739-3000
@WashCoSuper
Next week, March 4-8, is National School Breakfast Week. Be sure to show your appreciation for all those to make it possible for the students of WCPS to have a delicious and nutritious breakfast daily! #WashingtonWay
SPRING BREAK March 25 - 29. Schools are closed.
Tuesday MARCH 5th SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED due to election primary voting.
8th grade --Tuesday, March 19th 6:00 Patrick Henry High School Parent Night. All 8th grade students and parents are encouraged to attend. SOL Writing test March 19th.
March Madness Attendance Challenge !
Be sure to tune in on March 12th for this very informative information about how to help build your child's confidence.
Good evening,
Earlier this week we received additional information concerning instructional hours and remote learning. This led to a conversation with VDOE staff which provided a new perspective on our plan to offer virtual instruction on March 5. As a result of this conversation, I am announcing that WCPS will be closed on March 5 and that our last day of school will remain the same (May 29).
We hope to offer childcare for working parents of elementary students on March 5. If possible, we will provide additional information in the near future.
Thank you,
Keith Perrigan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Washington County Public Schools
812 Thompson Dr.
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-739-3000
@WashCoSuper
“Committed to the Success of Every Student“
So thrilled to have Dr. Jerry Jones share his talent and story of being educated in SWVA during Segregation with PHHS students. Check out some of the other Black History Month activities held in @washcovaschools here - go.boarddocs.com/vsba/wcps/Boar…
----MARCH MADNESS ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE ---Let the battle for good attendance begin !
----MARCH MADNESS ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE ---Let the battle for good attendance begin !
Check out this information about Little League Sign-ups!
WCPS Students going into grades 5,6,and 7: Be sure to check out this fun opportunity available to you this summer. Registration has begun and spaces are limited, so please check it out and if you are interested, register soon.
For all 8th grade parents and students :
Washington County Career and Technical Center will have an OPEN HOUSE March 12, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Dear Families
This is just a reminder that schools will dismiss 2 hours early tomorrow, February 22, for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please make arrangements for your child's transportation.
Thank you,
Washington County Schools
February 22 - Students Dismiss 2 Hours Early Teacher/Parent Conferences
Be sure to check out these exciting opportunities for our students sponsored by the Washington County Public Library next month!
