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Mr. Casteel took the competition go-kart for a test drive with students in the Gifted Program at Glade Spring Middle School! In addition to demonstrating the go-karts in action, he talked with students about his Engineering course and other courses that will be available to them at the Career and Technical Education Center. GSMS Principal Scott Keith definitely enjoyed driving the go-kart! Good luck to Mr. Casteel and his team as they compete on Monday!
Washington County Schools cannot be more thankful for and proud of the actions of GSMS Custodian Dustin Forrester.
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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
WCCTEC Culinary happenings: The students prepared beignets today with various dipping sauces. They would melt in your mouth!
Sign ups are ending soon. If you plant to register, please do so as soon as possible.
WCCTEC Culinary students prepared a Spanish rice with chicken today in class. Yum!
The WCCTEC Welding students toured AirGas of Kingsport and learned how welding and other inert and flammable gases are contained and processed, as well as seeing the industry from the supply chain perspective.
We're making waves today! Students in Mrs. Smith's Career Strategies class built and tested their boats. Students were given 2 plastic cups, 10 plastic straws, 12" of plastic wrap, and 12" of duct tape to create their boats. Boats were tested using 1/2" washers for weight. All boats held 20 washers before sinking!
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
WCCTEC Automotive students toured TCAT of Elizabethton TN today. They learned of all the opportunities they have to offer post-graduation.
Thank you TCAT and Eddie Pless and Steve Sweet for a great day.
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/
Chef Salad Friday with Dr. Perrigan and Kasey B. https://youtube.com/shorts/isy0pyo379o?si=dGhw44MjMfDLB5d5
The students prepared an apple dessert with spun sugar in culinary today.
Don't Miss the Fun!
Teachers enjoyed Wednesday's Lunch & Learn session, "CTE and Students with Disabilities: A Great Fit and Future," provided by Julia Johnston, Erik Thompson and Laura Smith!
Summer opportunities from the Coomes Recreational Center Below: