Linq Connect Online Payments: All meals in WCPS are free! However, if your child would like to purchase a-la-carte items, you can pay online. Click here to make a payment: https://linqconnect.com/main
Going Green! Menus: Did you know that you can have your school menus emailed automatically? You’re able to choose the school menus that you receive. Click here to sign up: https://www.wcpsvacncafe.com/index.php?sid=1560448952848&page=automenu
Back to School Shopping: If you are wanting to do some shopping this weekend -- remember it's Virginia's 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday!
To learn more about exempt items, click here: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday
For WCPS Supply Lists, click here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1687491
School Supply Donations: A big THANK YOU to the United Way of Southwest Virginia and the community for helping to ensure our students are prepared to head back to school! These items were collected through the United Way's annual Stuff the Bus supply drive.
If you're looking for something fun to do on Monday following Open House, check out National Night Out! This free community event is presented by the Abingdon Police Department & Washington County Sheriffs Office. All the fun will take place at The Meadows, starting at 5:00 p.m.
The Brain Architecture Game: On Wednesday, new teachers to WCPS spent time playing this game that builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development -- what promotes it and what can derail it. Staff built 'brains' with pipe cleaners and straws.
The First Day of School is fast approaching! WCPS can't wait to welcome everyone back! Check out school supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1687491
WMS will host their Open House on Monday, August 5, from 12:00 - 6:30 p.m.
New Teacher Orientation is underway! On Tuesday, new teachers to the division had an opportunity to enjoy lunch and meet with school board members and various administrators. Welcome to the WCPS family!
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!
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/
For rising 7th & 8th graders:
There will be a football meeting on Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 PM at JSB in room M110.
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!
