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.
School Supply List
We will be hosting a 6th-grade Transition Camp at WMS on Wednesday, July 31 from 8:30 - 12:00 PM. Students should arrive no earlier than 8:15 a.m. and be picked up by 12:15 p.m. Students should be dropped off at the gymnasium doors. Students will participate in a building tour, a physical education activity (wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes), an organizational activity, how to use lockers and other activities. Students will be provided a mid-day snack. Parents will need to provide transportation for their students. Please notify Ms. Partin at 276-642-5400 if your child plans to attend.
Hometown Hero: During Monday's meeting, the Washington County School Board recognized Ms. Kristen Harris, of Meadowview Elementary. The quick actions of Ms. Harris resulted in her helping a choking student this past school year. Thank you, Ms. Harris!
For rising 7th & 8th graders:
There will be a football meeting on Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 PM at JSB in room M110.
Do you want to learn more about the Virginia High School League? Now is your chance! Be sure to join VHSL staff for an informative session at Abingdon High School on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. For more on VHSL: https://www.vhsl.org/
Thank you to the hard-working custodians at John Battle High School for making the cafeteria and kitchen floors sparkle and shine!
Do you have a 3 year old or a 4 year old and you are looking for childcare options? Check out this opportunity from WCPS and the Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub.
https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1666041
It's been a busy and fun Monday for WCPS Instructional Technology Resource Teachers! They have been getting their summer learning on at the TechSplash Conference at the SWVA Higher Education Center!
Check out this, and many other, opportunities to join the Washington County Public School Family!
The Virginia Department of Social Services will issue a one-time $120 food benefit through Virginia SUN Bucks beginning August 2024 to children who qualify. Children qualify and are automatically enrolled in Virginia SUN Bucks if they receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or an income-based Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
If you are not enrolled in SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid you can apply and potentially qualify for Virginia SUN Bucks by visiting VirginiaSunBucks.com and mailing the application to: Virginia Sun Bucks, c/o VDSS, 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Applications will not be available until July 1, when the webpage goes live.
The Application for SUN Bucks will require you to enter your child’s “Local Student ID Number.” This is your child’s Lunch # they use at school.
If you qualify, SUN Bucks benefits will be distributed beginning August 2024 on a rolling basis and will be loaded onto your current SNAP EBT Card or a Virginia SUN Bucks card.
Washington County Schools is proud of @WashCoSuper, Dr. Keith Perrigan, who was honored this week for his outstanding support for leadership education. He models #WashingtonWay for all of us!
FREE MEALS:
Location: Wallace Middle School (meals distributed on Mondays)
Dates: June 24 - July 29 (4:00-5:00 PM )
Location: Meadowview Elementary School (meals distributed on Wednesdays)
Dates: June 26 - July 31 (4:00-5:00 PM)
Feeding Southwest Virginia will distribute 5 days' worth of grab-and-go meals (breakfast and lunch) at each of these locations for students 18 and under.
Wallace Middle School Supply List
2024-2025
Wallace Middle School students and faculty celebrated the end of the year during a "Sol-ebration" held on Friday, May 24. Students participated in a kickball tournament, enjoyed inflatables provided by Jump of Boone, and tried to dunk several of their teachers, Mr. Worley, SRO Stainker, and board chair Ms. Nichols. Communities is Schools provided water and freezer pops for students, and our PTA provided concessions. It was a great way to end the year!
The date on one of the flyers (Free Summer Meals) we posted earlier today was incorrect. Please take a look at the correct information below and the updated flyers.
Location: Wallace Middle School (meals distributed on Mondays)
Dates: June 24 - July 29 (4:00-5:00 PM )
Location: Meadowview Elementary School (meals distributed on Wednesdays)
Dates: June 26 - July 31 (4:00-5:00 PM)
Feeding Southwest Virginia will distribute 5 days' worth of grab-and-go meals (breakfast and lunch) at each of these locations for students 18 and under.
More opportunities for free meals this summer! These grab-and-go meals do not have to be consumed onsite. 5 days' worth of meals (breakfast and lunch) will be given at once. Please take a look at the flyers for details.
The Wallace Middle School 8th grade class of 2024 would like to express our appreciation to First Community Bank for their donation to help provide cake and other refreshments for our class night dance.
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