Congratulations to Ms. Laura Smith, Drafting/CAD instructor, who successfully completed the requirements for a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from Liberty University!
3 days ago, Washington County CTE Center
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Support the Robotics & Engineering Program and get quality merch at the same time! Money raised will help the Robotics Team travel to states and nationals and will help build the Go-kart Program. https://jwcasteel.weebly.com/wcctec-lasercutting.html
3 days ago, Washington County CTE Center
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WCCTEC Early Childhood/Teachers for Tomorrow created 3D dioramas of developmentally appropriate classrooms. The students were given a rubric and requirements for each room. Students chose and created their room aesthetic to create their learning space including floor space, walls and furniture.
3 days ago, Mary Walker
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The Washington County Career & Technical Education Center is proud to announce our teacher of the year, Mr. Billy Buchanan. Mr. Buchanan teaches because it gives him "the opportunity to stand in the gap for students who often feel lost, unsupported, or overwhelmed by challenges they face in life and in school." His classroom is a nontraditional one, and he credits his alternative teaching team for the success of the program. Students who enter his classroom know they can find academic help as well as social-emotional support from Mr. Buchanan. His expectations are big, and so is his heart for those with whom he works. Congratulations to Mr. Buchanan; we are so glad we work with you!
7 days ago, Washington County CTE Center
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A man works with a student at a desk.
🔬 Criminal Justice students put their skills to the test by analyzing blood patterns to determine angle of impact, area of convergence, and area of impact. These techniques play a vital role in crime scene reconstruction, helping investigators piece together the movements of victims and suspects during critical moments. #CriminalJustice #ForensicScience #HandsOnLearning #wcctec
8 days ago, Mary Walker
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Teachers of the Year: It is an honor for Washington County Schools to announce and congratulate the following teachers selected by their respective schools as their 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. These persons were chosen by their colleagues because they exemplify the best of being a teacher for Washington County Public Schools and the service they provide to the community, school and most importantly, students. Elementary Schools *Abingdon -- Gwen Campbell *Greendale -- Abby Rasnake *High Point -- Heather Hensley *Meadowview -- Kimberly Cox *Rhea Valley -- Beth Delp *Valley Institute -- Joy Hull *Watauga -- Sherry Thomason Middle Schools *Damascus -- Sallie Moss *Glade Spring -- Sherry Cannon *E.B. Stanley -- Maggie Branton *Wallace -- Kaitlyn Maples Secondary Schools *Abingdon High -- Chase Nunley *John S. Battle High -- Emily Tallman *Patrick Henry High -- Alyssa Fields *Holston High -- Buffy Milhorne *WC CTE Center -- William (Billy) Buchanan These teachers will be recognized as their building’s Teacher of the Year at the Washington County School Board meeting on January 21, 2025. As well, we are excited to announce and congratulate the grade level Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025. Each of the building’s Teacher of the Year could be chosen as all are models of what it means to be a teacher. *2025-2025 Elementary School Teacher of the Year -- Abby Rasnake *2024-2025 Middle School Teacher of the Year -- Kaitlyn Maples *2024-2025 High School Teacher of the Year -- Chase Nunley The 2024-2025 Washington County Teacher of the Year will be announced during the Washington County School Board Meeting on January 21, 2025, and will be our Division’s candidate for the Region VII Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to all as we celebrate these exemplary teachers of Washington County Schools.
8 days ago, WCPS Social Media
WCPS 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
Members of HOSA-Future Health Professionals installed officers for the 2024-2025 school year with a ceremony on December 12. These officers committed themselves to serving the organization, and each lit a white candle to symbolize her dedication.
9 days ago, Mary Walker
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Students in Mrs. Ruble's morning Geometry class used the Prisms app in Virtual Reality headsets to solve a real world problem. They applied their knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the distance needed for a cable car route to move people between two mountain towns during snowy weather. They completed their task just as school was dismissed early for snowy weather in the real world!
9 days ago, Washington County CTE Center
Students use VR headsets to do math.
Students use VR headsets to do math.
Students use VR headsets to do math.
Students use VR headsets to do math.
Students use VR headsets to do math.
Members of HOSA-Future Health Professionals installed officers for the 2024-2025 school year with a ceremony on December 11. These officers committed themselves to serving the organization, and each lit a white candle to symbolize her dedication.
9 days ago, Washington County CTE Center
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A student lights a candle.
A student lights a candle.
A student lights a candle.
A student lights a candle.
A woman stands at a microphone on a stage.
A woman lights a candle.
A woman gives a student the gavel on a stage.
A student stands at a microphone on a stage.
WCPS will operate on a 2 hour delay on Thursday, December 12, 2024 due to black ice in some locations. Opening later will allow better visibility for drivers. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working parents if needed.
9 days ago, WCPS Social Media
WCPS 2 hour delay
Based on our conversations with our meteorologist at AccuWeather, we anticipate weather conditions to deteriorate during our normal dismissal time. As a result, Washington County Public Schools will dismiss 2-Hours early today, Wednesday, December 11, 2024. All extracurricular activities for Wednesday are postponed.
10 days ago, WCPS Social Media
WCPS Early Dismissal
“Warm up your day and support a great cause! ☕️❄️ Our SkillsUSA students are hosting a hot chocolate fundraiser—stop by and grab a cup to help us reach our goals! #SkillsUSA #HotChocolateForACause”
11 days ago, Mary Walker
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Hands-on learning in action! 🩺 Nurse Aide students are mastering essential mouth care skills this week, preparing to provide compassionate and effective care. #FutureHealthcareHeroes #NurseAideTraining
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#TheWashingtonWay: We are so thankful for our amazing support staff that we have here at WCPS! At the meeting this evening, School Board Members recognized our Support Staff Award Winners for the fall semester. *Master Technician Award -- Jason Salyers (Technology Department) *Wheels on the Bus Award -- Ronica Blevins (Transportation Department) *Above and Beyond (Custodian) Award -- Becky Lane-Smith (Watauga Elementary School) *Helping Hand Award -- Lynn Redman (High Point Elementary School) *Silver Spoon Award -- Kristen Deel (E.B. Stanley Middle School) *Customer Service Award -- Abby Stamper (WCPS Annex) Congratulations to our award winners and thank you for your hard work!
12 days ago, WCPS Social Media
WCPS Fall Semester Support Staff
Professor Brian Hale, an Engineering instructor at VHCC, visited our Engineering, Robotics, and Drafting students to share invaluable insights into community college opportunities. He discussed the programs he teaches, the benefits of starting at VHCC, and how students can build a solid foundation for a successful transfer to a 4-year university. A huge thank you to Mr. Hale for inspiring our future engineers!
15 days ago, Mary Walker
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Due to predictions of windchills in the morning in the single digits, WCPS will operate on a 2 hour delayed schedule on Friday, December 6, 2024. Childcare will be available for working parents at elementary schools.
16 days ago, WCPS Social Media
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Bethaney Hilt, Associate Professor of Nursing and Simulation Lab Coordinator at VHCC, shared her knowledge of the Juno simulation manikin with Carrie Gobble, LPN instructor. Students will work with the simulation manikin to practice a variety of nursing skills.
18 days ago, Washington County CTE Center
Two women work with a simulation manikin.
Two women work with a simulation manikin.
Two women work with a simulation manikin.
Two women work with a simulation manikin.
Two women work with a simulation manikin.
In what has been a tricky morning, we have decided to call a Remote Learning Day for Tuesday December 3, 2024. Main roads are clear, as are some back roads and side streets. However, “road checkers”, encountered multiple slick secondary roads. At our December School Board Meeting, we will present a Snow Route plan that would potentially allow us to have in person learning on days like today. Be safe, stay warm, and we’ll see everyone online
18 days ago, WCPS Social Media
WCPS remote learning
Due to current snowfall in some parts of Washington County, temperatures in the teens overnight, and predicted snowfall in the morning hours, WCPS will operate on a 2 hour delayed schedule on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Childcare will be provided for working parents at elementary schools. Should conditions worsen to warrant a Remote Learning Day, childcare will not be available. A decision to change from a 2 hour delayed schedule to Remote Learning will be made by 7:30 a.m.
19 days ago, WCPS Social Media
WCPS 2 Hour Delay 12 3 2024
“Hands-on learning in action! 🏥 Our Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (AM class) students practiced making closed beds today. Building foundational skills for a future in healthcare!”
26 days ago, Mary Walker
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