Greendale celebrated the National ESEA Distinguished School Award today with a fantastic assembly attended by students and dignataries.
Welcome to our new GES PreK and Kindergarten Lions!
Washington Way Award Nominations:
Nominate a special support staff person for the Spring #WashingtonWayAward! Do you know someone whose work and commitment makes WCPS a better place to be?
#WashingtonWayAward Categories:
*Above and Beyond Custodian Award ~ Vote for a custodian that makes a difference!
*Silver Spoon Award ~ Vote for the best food service worker out there!
*Helping Hand Award ~ Vote for a nurse or an aide that has helped you!
*Master Technician Award ~ Vote for the one who has helped you fix things!
*Wheels on the Bus Award ~ Vote for the driver or mechanic who helps get you home!
*Customer Service Award ~ Vote for the person who is always there to help!
Scan the QR Code by Friday, April 18 to nominate a support staff person. To learn more about the #WashingtonWayAwards, watch this video: https://youtu.be/IM7Y0BdMbF4
Please join us on Friday, March 28, as we celebrate our National Recognition as an ESEA Distinguished School. Please RSVP to the school at (276)739-3500 by Thursday, March 27. We would love to have you celebrate this great honor with us.
On Thursday, March 20, Greendale hosted its annual Talent Showcase. This year there were eight acts representing various grade levels and talents. Talents presented included instrumental (violin, piano, and recorder) and vocal. For many of these students, it was their first time performing in front of an audience. We are very proud of these students for stepping outside of their comfort zones and trying something new.
Miss Violet R. was our Principal for the Day at Greendale Elementary. Violet was a huge help and had some fantastic ideas for our school!
Letter of Recognition from Senator Mark Warner for 2024-2025 Highest Achievement Exemplar Award from the Virginia Board of Education.
Please join us as we celebrate this honor.
Thank you for supporting the GES Book Fair. It was a great success! You can still order online until March 9!
Thank you to our GES community for a successful book fair. You can still order online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greendaleelementaryschool2 until March 9.
Approved 2025-2026 School Calendar: This calendar was approved on 2/18/2025, by the School Board based on recommendations from the Calendar Committee and additional feedback from Dr. Perrigan.
*Please Note: Inclement weather annually causes the last day of school to be rescheduled later than it appears on the calendar. It is recommended you delay making plans for the start of vacations until after June 5.
A special thanks to the Calendar Committee for their work putting this calendar together.
To view the calendar on the WCPS website, click here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3765/WCPS/5334217/2025-2026_School_Calendar_REVISED_2.26.25.pdf
Spring pictures and class pictures have been scheduled for next Friday, March 7. Due to this, we have adjusted the dress up schedule for Read Across America. Please note we have moved the Fairy Tale Royal Ball dress up day to Thursday and eliminated the pajama day originally scheduled for Thursday.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration: It's time to get ready for Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration at Washington County Public Schools -- Mark your calendars for March 27, 2025!
*Children who will be 5 years of age by September 30th are eligible for kindergarten enrollment.
*Children who will be 4 years of age by September 30th are eligible to register for Pre-K.
*Children who will be 3 years of age by September 30th are eligible to register at Meadowview, Rhea Valley, and the Child Development Hub -- located at 300 Towne Center Dr., Abingdon, VA.
Families should contact the school in the zone in which they reside for more information -- Abingdon Elementary, Greendale Elementary, High Point Elementary, Meadowview Elementary, Rhea Valley Elementary, Valley Institute Elementary, and Watauga Elementary. A Head Start representative will be available at each school during registration.
Documentation Needed for Screening/Registration:
*Pre-K: Proof of Income and Proof of Address
*Kindergarten: Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, Evidence of Physical Exam, Proof of Address
It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From February 25-28, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greendaleelementaryschool2
Yearbooks are on sale through March 7. You MUST pre-order a yearbook to receive one. Yearbooks will be ordered based on the number of PAID pre-orders. You can order two ways: (1) online using the provided QR code or (2) send $30 to the school along with your child's name and homeroom teacher. The orders must be turned in to Mrs. Gates (music teacher).
Read Across America is next week. Dress up days are attached.
Schedule Update: It has been a busy day for our road checkers, assessing road conditions across the county. VDOT has done a great job of clearing roads of snow and ice. As a result, WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule tomorrow, Friday, February 21, 2025.
We are aware that some roads, particularly in the Valley Institute area, remain snow and ice covered. Because of this, buses will be running on clear routes only. We encourage parents of teen drivers to check road conditions before they head out in the morning. If slick roads prevent your child from attending school, please contact your child's principal.
The 2-Hour Delay will also give real feel temperatures time to rise by about 10 degrees between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working parents. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child's school.
Our road checkers will be out again early tomorrow morning evaluating conditions. Should a shift to a Remote Learning Day be necessary, a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. Please note, if we transition to a Remote Learning Day, childcare will not be provided.
Stay safe, and we will keep you updated!
Important Update: Due to continued deteriorating road conditions, we have made the decision to cancel the Remote Learning Day Meal Pick Up at Abingdon High School today.
We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe and warm!
Schedule Update: Due to deteriorating weather conditions, WCPS will implement a Remote Learning Day for today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. No childcare will be provided.
Due to the Remote Learning Day, breakfast and lunch meals will be available for Washington County students at one central location. Meals can be picked up between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School. Follow the signage to the back cafeteria door for pick up.
