Rhea Valley Elementary

Lyric’s art work was selected to represent the Elementary Level in the VSBA Southwest Region Art Contest. She was recognized as being chosen to participate at tonight’s School Board Meeting. Congratulations, Lyric!

Tonight, the Washington County School Board recognized both students and staff for their excellence. From Fine Arts, to Global Bi-Liiteracy Excellence, to the first ever Washington Way Award recognizing outstanding support staff. #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper #WCPSBest

Don't forget Teacher Appreciation Week is next week!

Tomorrow is School Lunch Hero Day! Take this opportunity to show them how much you appreciate their dedication to our students each day!

Get your summer on with this great T-shirt! Damascus Middle School is hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, May 30 from 10:00-2:00. Donate, and receive a free T-shirt and snack. Contact Melissa Childress to schedule an appointment.

Where would WCPS be without the amazing professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes each day? They are the faces of our schools, the voices on the phones, and the supporters of our entire staff. We appreciate all that our administrative professionals do to keep our schools running! #WashingtonWay. @WashCoSuper

There aren't enough words to express our gratitude to the Transportation Department and each of the school bus drivers who make it their mission to safely transport the students of WCPS! Thank you for your dedicated service! #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

Here's the schedule for Rhea Valley's Awards Ceremonies!

Thank you to all of our bus drivers for making sure that our students arrive safely to and from school every day. We greatly appreciate all that you do.

Here is a Youth Track Clinic opportunity!

Washington County Schools cannot be more thankful for and proud of the actions of GSMS Custodian Dustin Forrester. See details here: https://wcyb.com/news/local/school-custodians-quick-thinking-helps-choking-student-at-glade-spring-middle-school-washington-county-virginia-public-schools-dustin-forrester-daytime-custodian-scott-keith-principal-dawn-robinson-school-nurse-heimlich-maneuver?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHQCeVUSFTjbLsTt3zXEMl5jjdgLvGLBYao-wiKRWIx_Gn7jAuNJ0W7DYXA_aem_ASm9nJKRFCgOYGFeOejc6YDvEELUo56sBUEJamOG1Z6KBqIHGQrCFi7H1i4bLu9f4XQ#

Heating/Cooling Update: During this transition time in Spring, it is always difficult to determine when to "switch over" the heat to air conditioning. Once the switch is made, it is very difficult and time consuming to switch back. Therefore, we try to determine the most effective time to make that switch. After consultation with school administrators and staff it was decided to begin the process. All the schools with boilers have the heat turned off and the process of switching over has begun. The schools with cooling towers will be able to have air as soon as the process of cleaning the towers is complete. This process is anticipated to be completed by early next week. Thank you for your understanding, WCPS Schools

Each Year, Washington County Public Schools partner with the Region Seven Virtual Academy (R7VA) to offer a rigorous, online learning experience for students who choose an alternative to the "brick and mortar" school setting. You can apply for acceptance into the program by clicking the link below. The deadline for applying for the 2024-25 School Year is July 12, 2024. Applications close at that point and acceptance notifications will go out by email on or before July 26th. If you are considering applying, please do so by July 12. If accepted, you can always remove your name from the acceptance list after July 12, but you cannot apply for acceptance after that time. https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1520082

Family Fun Night and Student TECHTREK Adventures Thursday marked another successful Family Fun Night, where families gathered for an evening of laughter and learning. In addition to the array of games and activities, each child received a math game, a reading game, and a book to take home, fostering both fun and educational experiences. Families bonded over friendly competition and shared victories, strengthening family ties in the process. The excitement didn't end there. Families and students eagerly awaited their turn with the TECHTREK trailer on Thursday night. As drones soared through the air and robots came to life, participants immersed themselves in a world of technological wonder. With expert guidance from our ITRT team, students honed their skills in drone piloting and robot programming, unlocking their potential as future innovators. While Family Fun Night provided a platform for family bonding and entertainment, Thursday's TECHTREK session hopefully sparked a passion for STEM subjects. Through hands-on learning and real-world application, participants discovered the thrill of problem-solving and creativity, setting the stage for future exploration and growth. The learning fun didn’t stop there. On Friday and Monday, the fourth and fifth graders had the wonderful opportunity to visit the newly built TECHTREK trailer. They were allowed to fly the drones through obstacles and code the Sphero robots. The ITRT staff provided this unique experience for our students. A very special thank you to several Holston High School students who helped make these events successful.

Sign ups are ending soon. If you plant to register, please do so as soon as possible.

Washington County Schools is proud to be involved in the Washington County Day of Service happening on Saturday, April 20th. This is an opportunity for all of us to be involved in giving back to organizations in our county that provide valuable services to those in need.

Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful event!

Check it out! Washington County ITRTs Andrew Smith and Thomas Larimer are featured on the VDOE's ActiVAtED Learning Podcast today: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/ #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity for upcoming 5th-8th graders. To register for this camp, please use this link: https://forms.gle/MVNLwojezZfrvuWM9

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On April 10, you can tune in to the Virginia Dept. of Education's podcast to hear from our very own ITRTs, Mr. Thomas Larimer and Mr. Andrew Smith. These teachers will be highlighted for their work on TECHTREK, the division's mobile STEM and Learning Lab. #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper Tune in here: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/