📢SCHEDULE UPDATE: Due to winter weather and poor road conditions across the county, WCPS will be CLOSED today, Friday, December 12, 2025. Childcare will NOT provided at elementary schools.
📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Weather models show that we will receive more snow overnight, especially on the eastern side of the county. As a result, WCPS will operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule tomorrow, Friday, December 12, 2025. If an adjustment needs to be made to the schedule in the morning, we will do so by 7:30 a.m. Childcare for elementary students will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary aged students only) for working families who need it. Please watch for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
📢 Clinic Schedule Change
Please be aware that the clinic at High Point Elementary School and John S. Battle High School will be closed on Thursday, December 11, 2025, for staff training.
The clinic will reopen with normal business hours on Friday, December 12, for sick visits.
To learn more about the clinic, see the information below.
Please be aware that the clinic at High Point Elementary School and John S. Battle High School will be closed on Thursday, December 11, 2025, for staff training.
The clinic will reopen with normal business hours on Friday, December 12, for sick visits.
To learn more about the clinic, see the information below.
🌟 Celebrating Student Achievement! 🌟
This evening, the Washington County School Board proudly recognized outstanding student-athletes from across our high schools. Their hard work, dedication, and exceptional performance this season have set them apart, and we are thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments!
🏈 FOOTBALL
*Eli Tweed, Holston High School – 1,622 rushing yards & 21 TDs
*Jeb Stewart, Patrick Henry High School – 1,307 rushing yards, 13 TDs; 1,945 all-purpose yards & 16 total TDs
⛳ GOLF
*Christina Zochowski, John S. Battle High School
~All-District
~All-Region
~Shot 71 at Regionals, tied for 4th, and qualified for the Boys State Tournament
🏐 VOLLEYBALL
*Grace Carrier, John S. Battle High School – 1,000 Assists
*Camryn Ratliff, John S. Battle High School – All-State
*Erin South, Patrick Henry High School – 2nd Team All-State
*Ava Kiser, Abingdon High School – 1,000 Career Assists
*Annsley Trivette, Abingdon High School – First Team All-State
*Gracie Statzer, Abingdon High School – 1,000 Career Kills, First Team All-State, and 2025 Mountain 7 Player of the Year
*Coach Alexis Perkins, Abingdon High School – 2025 Mountain 7 Coach of the Year
🌟WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Hannah Thomas ~ John S. Battle High School ~ Class of 2018.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Hannah Thomas, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Hannah Thomas, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
📢 Washington County Public Schools will remain on a two-hour delay for today, Tuesday, November 11.
However, due to road conditions, bus service will NOT be provided in the Konnarock, Taylor’s Valley, and Green Cove areas.
In addition, the following buses in the Glade Spring attendance zone will operate on CLEAR ROUTES ONLY:
*8
*18
*59
*77
*87
Parents of student drivers are encouraged to use their best judgment based on conditions in your specific location.
As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
However, due to road conditions, bus service will NOT be provided in the Konnarock, Taylor’s Valley, and Green Cove areas.
In addition, the following buses in the Glade Spring attendance zone will operate on CLEAR ROUTES ONLY:
*8
*18
*59
*77
*87
Parents of student drivers are encouraged to use their best judgment based on conditions in your specific location.
As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to winter weather conditions, WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working families who need it. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child’s elementary school.
WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Mercedes James-Sanders ~ John S. Battle High School ~ Class of 2015.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Mercedes James-Sanders, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Mercedes James-Sanders, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
✨ Special Recognition
Tonight at John S. Battle High School, we were proud to recognize several special guests whose leadership and support continue to make a difference for Washington County Public Schools.
We were joined by Delegate Israel O’Quinn and his wife Emily O’Quinn, along with Senator Todd Pillion, who continue to advocate for our students and schools at the state level.
We also extend our gratitude to our local partners -- School Board Members Adam Wilson and Jenny Nichols; Board of Supervisors Members Saul Hernandez and Dwayne Ball; County Administrator Jason Berry; Commonwealth’s Attorney Josh Cumbow; Sheriff Blake Andis; and Commissioner of the Revenue April Crabtree -- for their ongoing commitment to our schools and community.
Thanks to the collaboration of these incredible leaders, John S. Battle High School has seen exciting facility improvements -- including new auditorium seating, updated flooring, lighting, and stage enhancements, along with freshly painted walls. Outside, the parking lot has been paved and striped, new handrails have been added at the football stadium, and a wheelchair-accessible viewing area has been created -- all contributing to a safer, more inclusive, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and families.
A special thank-you goes to Dr. Chad Wallace and our WCPS maintenance team for their hard work and dedication in bringing these projects to life.
🏈Join the John S. Battle High School Trojans tonight for our Coaches vs. Overdoses game as we team up to Tackle Fentanyl and Defeat Overdoses.
In partnership with the Virginia Attorney General and the Commonwealth Football Coaches Association's Coaches vs. Overdoses initiative, we're raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs -- and most importantly, working together to save lives.
Remember: "Just One Pill Can Kill."
In partnership with the Virginia Attorney General and the Commonwealth Football Coaches Association's Coaches vs. Overdoses initiative, we're raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs -- and most importantly, working together to save lives.
Remember: "Just One Pill Can Kill."
✨ Today, students in the WCPS Teachers for Tomorrow program had an exciting opportunity to visit Emory & Henry University!
Their day was packed with hands-on experiences that offered a glimpse into college life and the path toward becoming educators:
📚 Admissions & Career Center orientation
🎓 Rotations through education courses with E&H faculty
🔧 Hands-on exploration in the Maker Space
🍴 Lunch with professors and future educators from SOFE
📖 A stop at the campus bookstore, the Merc
🌳 A guided tour of the beautiful campus
We’re so proud of these future teachers as they take their first steps toward inspiring the next generation! Thank you to Emory & Henry University for hosting our students and supporting their journey.
Their day was packed with hands-on experiences that offered a glimpse into college life and the path toward becoming educators:
📚 Admissions & Career Center orientation
🎓 Rotations through education courses with E&H faculty
🔧 Hands-on exploration in the Maker Space
🍴 Lunch with professors and future educators from SOFE
📖 A stop at the campus bookstore, the Merc
🌳 A guided tour of the beautiful campus
We’re so proud of these future teachers as they take their first steps toward inspiring the next generation! Thank you to Emory & Henry University for hosting our students and supporting their journey.
WCPS is excited to announce the kick off for the Parent Resouce Center. Come out to the EO Building in Abingdon to explore the resources available to families! Also check out the online presence @WashingtonCountySchoolsParentResourceCenter
WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Jones ~ John S. Battle High School ~ Class of 2006.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Sarah Jones, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Sarah Jones, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
🎓✨ Attention WCPS High School Students & Families!
Happening TONIGHT – don’t miss VHCC College Night at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 🙌
You’ll have the chance to meet representatives from 50+ colleges and universities including VHCC, King, ETSU, Emory & Henry, Virginia Tech, Radford, UVA-Wise, Milligan, and many more!
This is your one-stop event to:
✅ Explore programs and majors
✅ Learn how to pay for college
✅ Discover scholarship opportunities
✅ Ask questions directly to college reps
📍 Where: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
📅 When: Tonight, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
👉 Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
Don’t miss this opportunity to start planning your future after high school! 🌟
Happening TONIGHT – don’t miss VHCC College Night at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 🙌
You’ll have the chance to meet representatives from 50+ colleges and universities including VHCC, King, ETSU, Emory & Henry, Virginia Tech, Radford, UVA-Wise, Milligan, and many more!
This is your one-stop event to:
✅ Explore programs and majors
✅ Learn how to pay for college
✅ Discover scholarship opportunities
✅ Ask questions directly to college reps
📍 Where: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
📅 When: Tonight, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
👉 Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
Don’t miss this opportunity to start planning your future after high school! 🌟
WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Courtney Tipton-Dillard ~ John S. Battle High School ~ Class of 2019.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Courtney Tipton-Dillard, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Courtney Tipton-Dillard, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
Shoutout to Deputy Figueroa, School Resource Officer at John S. Battle High School
Last year for the yearbook, students voted him "Most Likely to Brighten Your Day." This year, they honored him again -- this time as "Best Role Model."
These recognitions speak volumes about the positive impact Deputy Figueroa has on the JSB community each and every day.
Thank you to all of our SROs for the difference you make in the lives of WCPS students!
Last year for the yearbook, students voted him "Most Likely to Brighten Your Day." This year, they honored him again -- this time as "Best Role Model."
These recognitions speak volumes about the positive impact Deputy Figueroa has on the JSB community each and every day.
Thank you to all of our SROs for the difference you make in the lives of WCPS students!
WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Cody Mumpower ~ John S. Battle High School ~ Class of 2012.
We are thrilled to highlight Mr. Cody Mumpower, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
We are thrilled to highlight Mr. Cody Mumpower, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Cale Smith ~ John S. Battle High School ~ Class of 2021.
We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Cale Smith, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate!
Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community.
Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community?
Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8
Kickoff to Connection
The Washington County Public Schools Parent Resource Center is hosting its very first event—Kickoff to Connection!
* When: September 25
*Where: EO Building, Abingdon
*Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
This resource fair is designed to support and empower families of students with disabilities. You’ll have the chance to meet community partners, each hosting a table with valuable information, resources, and support for your family.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with local organizations offering a wide range of services—come join us and start building your network!
Be sure to give the Parent Resource Center Facebook page a follow: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577049952532
The Washington County Public Schools Parent Resource Center is hosting its very first event—Kickoff to Connection!
* When: September 25
*Where: EO Building, Abingdon
*Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
This resource fair is designed to support and empower families of students with disabilities. You’ll have the chance to meet community partners, each hosting a table with valuable information, resources, and support for your family.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with local organizations offering a wide range of services—come join us and start building your network!
Be sure to give the Parent Resource Center Facebook page a follow: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577049952532
Our School-Based Health Clinics are open for business at High Point Elementary School and John S. Battle High School!
Open during school hours, these clinics are here to help keep our students and staff healthy!
Open during school hours, these clinics are here to help keep our students and staff healthy!
