We love "Berry" good attendance at Patrick Henry. Remember to keep up the good attendance because attendance matters and so do you!
Lacrosse Opportunity for Washington County Students:
It's safety first for the WCPS Transportation Support Team! This team is up early and staying late daily to ensure safe travels for all Washington County Students for school days and for afterschool activities! #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper
Mrs. Moncibais's 3rd block Anatomy class used the Virtual Reality Headsets Monday to learn about cells. The simulation began with students being introduced to a fire fighter who had severe burns from a wild fire. Students tested the different types of skin grafts used to treat burn patients to see which worked best. Then, they learned about parts of the cell and the different types of cells in the human body that would be involved in this process to treat the burn patient.
Be sure to check out Varsity Tutoring's Practice Tests and Personalized Learning Plans that are free to all WCPS Students through their SSO Portal. This week's highlight is on Practice Tests. Be sure to take time to log in and see how this could enhance your students' learning.
From this point forward, if we continue to have weather related closings, "Remote Learning Day" will be an option as opposed to complete school closure. If Washington County Schools operate on a "Remote Learning Day", students will complete school work from home. At this point teachers have covered expectations with all classes on what to do and the schedule that Patrick Henry High School will follow in the event that teachers provide live on-line instruction.
Attached, is a document from Washington County Public Schools with more information about "Remote Learning Days". Also, attached is the daily schedule that students will follow, if teachers are providing live instruction.
If you have questions, you can contact Patrick Henry High School at (276) 739-3700.
Thank you for your support of your student and Patrick Henry High School.
Tonight, Washington County Schools is proud to recognize some of our excellent teachers who were chosen as Teacher Of The Year by their colleagues for the 2023-2024 school year. #WashingtonWay #WCPSBest @WashCoSuper
Wallace Middle School is host to several WCPS Teachers and Administrators for Safety Care Training today. Just another way our staff is putting the needs of our students first! #WCPSBest #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper
Students and Parents: If you missed any of the previous opportunities to get help with the FAFSA and to find out more about the opportunities for our students at VHCC, check out the attached schedule for more dates offered!
Good afternoon,
Increased temperatures today not only allowed ice to melt, but enabled VDOT to treat roads more efficiently and effectively. As a result, Washington County Public Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Unfortunately, there are still a few roads and turn arounds that we can’t access by bus. We have contacted those families to make other transportation arrangements.
We appreciate your patience as we have worked through this weather event. I will be making recommendations to our Board on Thursday to reschedule and account for the days we have missed to this point. Based on our policy, we are now able to implement virtual learning days if we have adverse weather in the future. I will also recommend that we have a virtual learning day on March 5, 2024 (Presidential Primary) rather than closing. I anticipate that our Board will take action on those recommendations in February.
Stay tuned, we will keep you updated!
Thank you,
Keith Perrigan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
This is just a reminder that Varsity Tutoring is available FREE to ALL Students through their SSO Portal. This is a service provided by the VDOE. This week's spotlight is on the 24/7 On-Demand Tutoring Chat.
Good afternoon,
There are still at least 27 roads in Washington County that are impassable by school bus. In addition to the safety of students who live on these roads, these roads are connecting roads to other students on our bus routes. Even though I would love to bring students back to school tomorrow, we are going to close school on 1-23-24. Childcare will be provided at our elementary schools for working parents who need the service. I apologize for the inconvenience this causes our families.
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“
Good afternoon,
There are probably few folks who would like for our students and staff to return to school tomorrow more than me. We waited as long as possible today to make the call, hoping the sunshine today would help melt the ice. However, there are still many secondary roads and turn around spots that are snow and/or ice covered. As a result, Washington County Public Schools will be closed on Monday January 22, 2024.
We will share information later in the week about rescheduling the days we have missed.
Good afternoon,
There are probably few folks who would like for our students and staff to return to school tomorrow more than me. We waited as long as possible today to make the call, hoping the sunshine today would help melt the ice. However, there are still many secondary roads and turn around spots that are snow and/or ice covered. As a result, Washington County Public Schools will be closed on Monday January 22, 2024.
We will share information later in the week about rescheduling the days we have missed.
Continued snowfall and dangerous road conditions have resulted in building closures, therefore there will be no childcare offered at the elementary schools today. Stay safe!
Due to current road conditions and a forecast for additional snow/ice overnight, Washington County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Good afternoon,
I couldn't be prouder of our Maintenance Team and the School Custodians across Washington County. They have done a phenomenal job of clearing school parking lots and sidewalks. Despite the terribly cold working conditions they have worked tirelessly, and flawlessly, to get our schools ready to provide a safe environment for students and staff to return to school.
Additionally, VDOT workers have gone above and beyond the call of duty to get many main roads and secondary roads clear and safe. We are very grateful to those workers as well.
Almost every road I traveled in Washington County today was clear. Unfortunately, there are still some roads that are not safe for buses to drive considering the constant starting and stopping they are required to do. Many of the turn around areas for buses are still covered with snow and ice. As a result, Washington County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday January 18, 2024.
Be safe, have fun, and pray that we will miss the predicted snowfall on Friday.
Thank you,
Keith Perrigan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Washington County Public Schools serves many children in foster care and have an interest in supporting children as they enter the foster care system. The Isaiah 117 House’s welcoming space allows children to receive the comfort and care they need, while the Department of Social Services staff perform the necessary paperwork and identify a good foster placement. Isaiah 117 House is changing the way foster care begins. If you are interested in learning more about the progress of Washington County’s Isaiah 117 House, please reach out to Savannah Harrison at Savanah.Harrison@isaiah117house.com For more information, see this article
https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1414089
Washington County VA Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 17th.
Tune in for this very important announcement from School Superintendent, Dr. Keith Perrigan: https://youtu.be/j10RWCvrmr4?feature=shared
