Wallace Middle School

All Candy Bar Fundraiser money should be turned in by Wednesday, 3/4/26, to Wallace Middle School.

This month our CIS Coordinator Ms. Skye challenged our students to be the homeroom in their grade level with the best attendance. Today, the winning homeroom for each grade was treated to Bo Berry Biscuits! Congratulations to Mrs. Balthis, Mr. Ferrell, and Ms. McKenzie's homerooms and a big thank you to Bojangles for their donation of biscuits to help support our attendance incentives!

Wallace Middle School's Gifted and Beta Club members recently attended their third annual etiquette class and luncheon at the Martha Washington Inn. As always, students enjoyed a delicious meal while learning appropriate meal manners. Following the meal, students were given a brief tour of the facility and learned some of its unique history.

🐾❤️ PAWS-itively Making a Difference

The 19th Annual PAWS Campaign (Providing Animals With Support) is back! From March 1–March 31, 2026, Washington County Public Schools is proud to support the Washington County Animal Shelter through this annual community drive.

We’re collecting much-needed items to help care for animals in our community, including:
🐶🐱 Cat & dog food
🧹 Cleaning supplies (bleach & dish detergent)
🐾 Kitty litter

Donations can be dropped off at ANY Washington County school.

📢SCHEDULE UPDATE: Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Tuesday, February 24, 2026. No childcare will be provided. Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.

🚀✨ Explore. Create. Discover

The Washington County Career & Technical Education Center (WCCTEC) is excited to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Exploring Pathways Summer Camp!

This hands-on camp is open to current 4th-, 5th-, 6th-, and 7th-grade students and gives campers the chance to explore exciting career pathways, build new skills, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

⏰ Spots are limited and fill quickly!
🗓 Application deadline: May 1, 2026

👉 Apply today by visiting:
🔗 https://wcctec.wcs.k12.va.us/o/wcctec

Don’t miss this opportunity to spark curiosity and explore future possibilities this summer!

📢 SCHEDULE UPDATE: Washington County Public Schools will be closed today, Monday, February 23, 2026. Several roads across the county remain snow-covered and slick, and additional bursts of snow are expected. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools (for elementary-aged students only) for working families who need it, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Please watch for additional information from your child’s school.

📢For Your Information: We are watching forecasts closely. Current data for Washington County shows that we should be able to go to school tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026, on a regular schedule. If a change is needed, we will make a decision by 5:30 a.m. For everyone’s planning purposes, if conditions deteriorate overnight, Remote Learning will not be considered as an option tomorrow.

👶📚Looking for preschool or child care for the 2026–2027 school year?

Join us for the Washington County Preschool & Child Care Enrollment Fair -- a one-stop event to connect families with high-quality early childhood programs available in Washington County!

📅 Monday, March 2
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 EO Building | Abingdon, VA

Whether you’re planning ahead or exploring options, this event is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and find the right fit for your child.

Save the date and share with families who may be interested!

Communities in Schools of Appalachian Highlands celebrates major milestone! Students and teachers celebrated on Thursday at Wallace Middle School.

https://wcyb.com/news/local/communities-in-schools-of-appalachian-highlands-celebrates-major-milestone?fbclid=IwY2xjawQFheFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF2Und1bEdhNk9uRmJHVHRkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgtF3EsobnmB7-c2NPDBMkeyJhy1SPB_88L5X_f_pUjERUYLBWuIs8MRfKSW_aem_qcXuHO2M3wWbWoyaKpeRew

Wallace Middle School students, Zoe M. and Audreana M., recognized in an article about EO and career commons! https://cardinalnews.org/2026/02/20/with-hands-on-learning-and-an-on-site-child-care-workforce-hub-aims-to-boost-southwests-economy/

Congratulations to our own Ms. Childress for being recognized for Being a Bean tonight at the School Board meeting!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for February 23rd – 27th, 2026 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wallacemiddleschool7

Congratulations to the following WMS wrestlers:

D. Lambert and M. Horton have qualified to compete in the State Wrestling Tournament in Woodbridge, VA, on March 1.

Congratulations to the following WMS Cheerleaders:

N. Reed
A. Mullins
B. McBride
A. McKinney

They competed in Orlando, FL, and won first place, becoming National Champions!

Wallace Middle School has been designated as a Virginia Community School by the Virginia Department of Education! This designation recognizes excellence in school leadership, intentional programming, and partnership development. Community schools build strong partnerships with families and community organizations to prepare each student for success. Your school’s designation reflects strong alignment with the Virginia Community School Model and a demonstrated commitment to promoting excellence for all students.

📢SCHEDULE INFORMATION: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a Regular Schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon.

The list of impacted roads by attendance zone are below.

Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Horizon Drive
*Sparrow Road
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road

Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive

Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road

📣Transportation Update – Impacted Roads – Monday, February 9, 2026

As a follow-up to our earlier schedule change announcement, below is the list of roads where bus service will be impacted tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only during the morning and afternoon routes.

Abingdon High School Attendance Zone
*Chip Ridge Road
*Hillandale Road
*Montgomery Road
*Horizon Drive
*Azure Lane
*Rattle Creek (Past Condor)
*Caney Valley Road
*Little Creek Road

John S. Battle High School Attendance Zone
*Swinging Bridge Road
*Anderson Road
*Slaughter Road

Patrick Henry High School Attendance Zone
*Buchanan Road
*Morning Glory Lane
*Moore Creek Road
*Logan Creek Road
*Yellow Springs Road
*McCulloch Drive

Holston High School Attendance Zone
*Rush Creek Road
*Greertown Road

📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. Buses will run on clear roads only in the morning and afternoon. We will provide a list of impacted roads this evening. 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.

📢SCHEDULE CHANGE: Based on current road conditions and another round of winter weather predicted to start at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, Washington County Public Schools will implement a Remote Learning Day for Friday, February 6, 2026. No childcare will be provided. Forecasts look much better next week and we look forward to seeing our students when we return to school in-person.

Teachers and schools will communicate additional information and instructions related to remote learning for the day.

Because of the Remote Learning Day, the WCPS Nutrition Department will offer breakfast and lunch meals for students at four locations. Meals will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, and Holston High School. Any child 18 years of age or younger is eligible to receive meals and may choose one of the four listed locations for meal pick-up. Students do not need to be present for families to pick up meals.