Patrick Henry High School

Patrick Henry High School Teachers for Tomorrow students are grateful for the opportunity to design and print team shirts for the athletes representing Washington County at this Saturday’s Area 10 Regional Track and Field Competition. We are proud to support our local athletes and contribute to their journey in this meaningful way. We look forward to cheering on their success and celebrating their hard work and dedication. Good luck to all competitors!

Attention Patrick Henry High School students!!! Will you be 16 by the time summer rolls around? If so, you can apply for the EO’s Ignite Summer Internship opportunities. All applications must be submitted to employers at eo.bamboohr.com/careers. All positions are IN-PERSON at the location of the employer even though it states positions are remote. Please talk to our School Ignite Coordinator, Cori DiSantis (cdisantis@wcs.k12.va.us), with any questions. The deadline is April 15th.

🎤🏆 The School Board gave a big round of applause to Greyson Pruitt and Will Duncan of Patrick Henry High School for their standout performances at the VHSL State Speech/Forensics Championships! *Greyson Pruitt ~ Patrick Henry High School ~ Extemporaneous Speech State Champion and All-State Honors *Will Duncan ~ Patrick Henry High School ~ Impromptu Speech 3rd Place and All-State Honors Way to go, Greyson and Will! We are so proud of you!

🥇 The School Board gave a well-deserved shoutout to our incredible Indoor Track State Champions! *Tyler Barrett ~ Patrick Henry High School ~ Shot Put Class 1 State Champion *Josie Jackson ~ Abingdon High School ~1000m and 1600m Class 3 State Champion *Tyler Stanley ~ Abingdon High School ~ Long Jump Class 3 State Champion Congratulations to these student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, and well-earned victories! We’re proud to have you representing WCPS!

Attention Patrick Henry High School Seniors and Parents of Seniors:

Patrick Henry High School students Greyson P. and Will D. competed in the state forensics/speech championships at Salem High School on Saturday, March 29. Greyson won in Extemporaneous Speech and Will finished 3rd in Impromptu Speech. The top 3 finishers in each speech category achieved all-state designation! Congratulations Greyson and Will on a job well done!!

Attention Parents of PHHS Seniors: Senior ads will be reopened on the Balfour website starting on Monday, March 31, 2025. There will be a limited time to purchase through April 11, 2025 and there will be an additional week to create ads online. After that, no more ads will be sold online. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Duncan at micheled@wcs.k12.va.us.

Communities in Schools sponsored RoShamBo during the month of March to promote attendance while having fun! Students received a set of blue beads and challenged each other in RoShamBo. Today was the final showdown and Jay W. won a 40in TV and runners up won gift cards.

PHHS TRACK & FIELD RESULTS - VA HIGH MEET - 3/22:

Today, several PHHS students are touring WCYB and ETSU Digital Media Center exploring career opportunities in digital media and design. Pictured here are the students as they toured WCYB!

Washington Way Award Nominations: Nominate a special support staff person for the Spring #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, April 18 to nominate a support staff person. To learn more about the #WashingtonWayAwards, watch this video: https://youtu.be/IM7Y0BdMbF4

Prom Shop is Back! We’re rolling out the red carpet for the Second Annual Prom Shop at Patrick Henry High School! Partnering with the YWCA Bristol, we’re giving local students the chance to find their dream dress at an affordable price—just $25! *March 20-21 *PHHS Library | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Dresses are generously donated by the community and local dress shops—so there’s something for everyone!

Powerful Message for WCPS High School Students This morning, Patrick Henry High School kicked off an impactful event with guest speaker Nathan Harmon, with the program "THC: Teens, Habits, and Choices". This program will be held at all four WCPS high schools. Students are learning about the risks of THC use and the power of making positive choices -- a message that can shape their futures in incredible ways. Families are also invited to join the conversation tonight from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at EO Companies Career Commons in Abingdon for a special family engagement night.

Registration is NOW OPEN for CampUS Connections! Join us at Radford University from June 23 - June 27 for an unforgettable week of academic exploration and outdoor adventure! This residential summer camp is perfect for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors ready for an exciting mix of activities, all while experiencing life on a college campus. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to discover, learn, and connect! bit.ly/CampUSConnections

Attention Washington County Community!

Attention PHHS Rebel Family, don't be the one who forgets to purchase a 2025 yearbook!

🏅🎉WCPS Student Athletes Shine We are thrilled to spotlight some of our incredible student-athletes who were recognized by School Board members for their outstanding performances on the field and court! From record-breaking career points to impressive rushing yards, these athletes are setting the bar high for excellence. Abingdon High School *Owen Barr - Football - Junior = 1,225 Yards / Senior = 1,416 Yards *Luke Honaker - Basketball = 1,070 Career Points *Annsley Trivette (Junior) - Basketball = 1,722 Career Points John S. Battle High School *Kara Kelley - Basketball = 1,124 Career Points *Porter Gobble - Basketball = 1,062 Career Points Patrick Henry High School *Cade Caywood -Basketball = 1,011 Career Points *Cole Caywood - Basketball = 1,568 Career Points *Mikey Jenkings - Football = 1,272 Rushing Yards Holston High School *Luke Greene - Football = 1,371 Rushing Yards *Noah Tweed - Football = 1,007 Rushing Yards

✨🎵Special Recognition School Board members recognized the students that 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! Soprano 1 *Lotte Gendel (PHHS) *Kaylee Gross (JSB) *Haylee Hansen (AHS) - 1st Alternate *LillyAnna White (JSB) - 2nd Alternate Soprano 2 *Jalyn Carter (JSB) *Natalie Combs (JSB) *Bernadette Murphy (HHS) *Kai Ricks (JSB) *Karyna Vang (AHS) - 1st Alternate Alto 1 *Sadie Milhorne (HHS) - 1st Alternate *Aubri Phillips (AHS) - 2nd Alternate Alto 2 *Janie Gayle (JSB) *Jaila Strebek (AHS) *Twyla Bremner (PHHS) - 1st Alternate Tenor 1 *Zach Poe (JSB) Tenor 2 *Ethan Boothe (JSB) *Adam Mabry (JSB) *Greyson Pruitt (PHHS) - 1st Alternate Bass 1 *Allen Sweeny (JSB) *Noah Brown (JSB) - 1st Alternate *Alex Schurtz (JSB) - 2nd Alternate Bass 2 *Zen Moser (PHHS) *Graydan Poe (JSB) - 1st Alternate VMEA Honors Choir *Adam Mabry (JSB) Va-ACDA All-Virginia Middle School Chorus *Nora Snodgrass (EBS) - Alto 1

🎉🏆 Celebrating Excellence A big congratulations to the Patrick Henry High School Scholastic Bowl Team for their outstanding accomplishments this season! The team was recognized this evening by the School Board for their incredible achievements: *Undefeated District Champions *Region 1D Champions *Super-Region (1C/1D) Runner-Up *VHSL Class 1 State Runner-Up We are so proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and teamwork! *Amy Moncibais -- (Coach) *Carter Steiner -- (Team Captain) *Kayleigh Addison *Holden Belcher *Sofia Belcher *Lou Carroll *Caleb Hampton *Claire Lachniet *Sophie Moore *Zen Moser *Greyson Pruitt *Bryce Reynolds *Isabella Smythe *Chloe Snapp *Austin Spates *Haven Street *Carter Withers

Save the Date Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Theatre Arts Camp at Emory & Henry University! This camp for rising 3rd through rising 12th grade students will be a chance to explore the world of theatre, unleash your creativity, and have a blast! Mark your calendars for June 9-14 and stay tuned for more details coming soon!