First Day of School: We've had a great day welcoming back our students for the 2024-2025 school year! Here are some highlights of the fun that took place. Be sure to check back as we share more photos over the next few days!
We will have our yearbook distribution on Monday, August 12. Current 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students will be able pick them up and have their yearly signing during lunch on this day. Students who have graduated may pick theirs up after August 12th in the main office.
As our students head back to school, please remember to use caution! Observe the speed limit in all school zones, watch for school buses and pedestrians and plan additional time to reach your destination. We appreciate your help to keep our students, teachers, staff and parents safe as we begin a new school year.
WCPS SY 2024-2025 Staff and Visitor Meal Pricing: Please see the images below for information on SY 2024-2025 Staff and Visitor Meal Pricing. A reminder that Washington County Public Schools will provide free meals to all children served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
Special Recognition: The WCPS Board recognized Dustin Forrester, of Glade Spring Middle School for performing the Heimlich Maneuver on a choking student this past school year. Thank you for your quick actions, Mr. Forrester!
It was all smiles at the WCPS Board Meeting on Monday! Students that took part in Theatre Camp this summer put on a special performance. More than 90 campers in grades 3-12 participated from schools across the division. The camp was in collaboration with WCPS & Emory & Henry.
SY 2024-2025 Staff and Visitor Meal Pricing: Please click the link below for information regarding SY 2024-2025 Staff and Visitor Meal Pricing:
https://5il.co/2swm9
A reminder that Washington County Public Schools will provide free meals to all children served under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
Going Green! Menus: Did you know that you can have your school menus emailed automatically? You’re able to choose the school menus that you receive. Click here to sign up: https://www.wcpsvacncafe.com/index.php?sid=1560448952848&page=automenu
Linq Connect Online Payments: All meals in WCPS are free! However, if your child would like to purchase a-la-carte items, you can pay online. Click here to make a payment: https://linqconnect.com/main
Mobile Menu App: We are pleased to announce a free Mobile Menu App! It offers an easy way to view daily menus. To learn more, click here: https://www.wcpsvacncafe.com/index.php?sid=1560448952848&page=mobile-menus-app-guide
Back to School Shopping: If you are wanting to do some shopping this weekend -- remember it's Virginia's 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday!
To learn more about exempt items, click here: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday
For WCPS Supply Lists, click here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1687491
School Supply Donations: A big THANK YOU to the United Way of Southwest Virginia and the community for helping to ensure our students are prepared to head back to school! These items were collected through the United Way's annual Stuff the Bus supply drive.
If you're looking for something fun to do on Monday following Open House, check out National Night Out! This free community event is presented by the Abingdon Police Department & Washington County Sheriffs Office. All the fun will take place at The Meadows, starting at 5:00 p.m.
Support the Rebels by purchasing a Patrick Henry High School yard sign. For only $15, you can pick one of these up and show your PH Rebel pride. They can be purchased at our Open House/Registration on Monday, August 5 from 12:00pm to 6:30pm. Go Rebels!!
The First Day of School is fast approaching! WCPS can't wait to welcome everyone back! Check out school supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1687491
The Brain Architecture Game: On Wednesday, new teachers to WCPS spent time playing this game that builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development -- what promotes it and what can derail it. Staff built 'brains' with pipe cleaners and straws.
New Teacher Orientation is underway! On Tuesday, new teachers to the division had an opportunity to enjoy lunch and meet with school board members and various administrators. Welcome to the WCPS family!
Don't forget to join in on this important discussion this week: You are invited to share your thoughts and ideas regarding cell phone-free education in Virginia K-12 public schools on Thursday, August 1. To register: https://outlook.office365.com/.../s/S-puz1JJPU2U2mEmUKPwgg2
Do you plan to go shopping for school supplies over the next couple of weekends? Be sure to take advantage of the retail sales tax holidays in Tennessee & Virginia! To learn more about exempt items, click the links below.
Tennessee: July 26 - July 28 https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday/sth-traditional.html
Virginia: August 2 - August 4 https://www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday#:~:text=August%202%2D4%2C%202024.,Sunday%20at%2011%3A59%20pm.
Attention Patrick Henry High School Parents and Students, we will be having our Open House/Student Registration on Monday, August 5, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm. During this time you can meet your teachers, walk through your schedule, talk to our school nurse if your student has any medical or medication needs, and find out what bus you ride. At this time you may also pick up your chromebook and pay the $5.00 chromebook fee. Please note, teachers will not be available before 12:00 pm and chromebooks will not be checked out before 12:00 pm. Please remember, you must pay the $5.00 chromebook fee before picking up your chromebook.
There will also be a 9th grade class meeting on this day at 5:00 pm in the auditorium.
Mrs. Baker will be doing schedule changes on the following dates. If you can’t make it during your scheduled time, please email her at cbaker@wcs.k12.va.us.
Seniors - Monday, July 29 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Juniors - Tuesday, July 30 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sophomores and Freshmen - Wednesday, July 31 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
We are looking forward to seeing all of our students!
