Wallace Middle School

ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS: CORRECTION IN DATE FOR 8TH GRADE ORIENTATION To allow students interested in attending the WCCTEC open house on March 12, we have moved the 8th grade orientation date at Wallace Middle School to March 14 @ 6 pm, still to be heald in the WMS auditorium. Any questions, contact Mrs. Buffalow.

Good evening, Earlier this week we received additional information concerning instructional hours and remote learning. This led to a conversation with VDOE staff which provided a new perspective on our plan to offer virtual instruction on March 5. As a result of this conversation, I am announcing that WCPS will be closed on March 5 and that our last day of school will remain the same (May 29). We hope to offer childcare for working parents of elementary students on March 5. If possible, we will provide additional information in the near future. Thank you, Keith Perrigan, Ed.D. Superintendent Washington County Public Schools 812 Thompson Dr. Abingdon, VA 24210 276-739-3000 @WashCoSuper “Committed to the Success of Every Student“

So thrilled to have Dr. Jerry Jones share his talent and story of being educated in SWVA during Segregation with PHHS students. Check out some of the other Black History Month activities held in @washcovaschools here - go.boarddocs.com/vsba/wcps/Boar…

Be sure to check out the information below about Little League Sign ups in the Bristol Area.

Wallace Middle School Spring Sports Schedules

Candy Bar fundraiser deadline has been extended until Thursday, Feb. 29. All money is due by Friday, March 1.

WMS will partner with Isaiah 117 House to collect items they will need for their new location on Exit 5. We will start collecting pajamas starting on Monday, February 26. We are asking students to bring in brand new pajama sets to donate. The pajamas should still have the tags (price tags can be removed). Each homeroom will collect the donations and keep a tally of the students who donated a set of pajamas. On Friday, March 1, any student who donated a set of pajamas will be allowed to wear pajamas to school that day (pajamas must be school-appropriate and meet the dress code standards). If you're not familiar with their work, check out these links https://isaiah117house.com/purpose https://vimeo.com/861409232 https://vimeo.com/804006053

So excited to share #TECHTREK at Wallace Middle School today for their Fun and Fabulous Learning Day. #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

WCPS Students going into grades 5,6,and 7: Be sure to check out this fun opportunity available to you this summer. Registration has begun and spaces are limited, so please check it out and if you are interested, register soon.

The Washington Co. Career & Technical Center will have an Open House on March 12, 6:00-8:00. This is open to all 8th graders and their parents who would like to visit our shops, labs and classrooms and learn about the NINE different program areas we offer at the WCCTEC. Instructors will be on hand to answer questions.

Dear Families This is just a reminder that schools will dismiss 2 hours early tomorrow, February 22, for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please make arrangements for your child's transportation. Thank you, Washington County Schools

Be sure to check out these exciting opportunities for our students sponsored by the Washington County Public Library next month!

During Virginia Kindness Week (Feb. 12-16), the WMS SCA sold links for a kindness chain. The SCA collected $162 to be donated to a local charity. Congratulations to the 7th grade who bought 363 links!

Thursday, February 22 is a 2-hour Early Dismissal & Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Meet your School Board Member - Adam Wilson on Tuesday, February 20 @ 3 PM in the WMS cafeteria. All parents, students, and community members are welcome.

On February 15, students, faculty, and staff from WMS showed their appreciation for SRO Brian Stainker by giving him candy, gift cards, and his favorite energy drinks. Thank you Officer Stainker for all you do for WMS.

Good afternoon, A few folks have reached out to us about increased cases of flu and other illnesses in our schools. After reviewing the attendance data at every school in our division, we noticed that a few of our schools have had a slight increase in the number of students who are absent and/or checked out of school early. Thankfully, the increases are not to the extent that we would consider closing school or making other schedule changes. However, in order to make our learning environments as safe and healthy as possible, we have approved overtime for all custodians and have directed them to make sure all areas of our schools are properly cleaned and disinfected, especially those areas with higher than normal absences. We will also be disinfecting school buses as necessary. We appreciate the communication from our families about the increase in illnesses and we hope that everyone who has been affected feels better soon. If we see attendance rate increase at an alarming rate, we will communicate with the local Health Department about how to best address the situation. In the meantime, we hope you and your family stay healthy and avoid the Flu, COVID, and the other illnesses that seem to peak this time of year. Thank you, Keith Perrigan, Ed.D. Superintendent Washington County Public Schools 812 Thompson Dr. Abingdon, VA 24210 276-739-3000 @WashCoSuper

Washington County Little League Bristol Area:

Families, we hope that you'll take advantage of this very timely and informative session being offered free of charge for all our families. Join via ZOOM tonight for the next session in our Mental Health Series The ABCs of Substance Use and Vaping!

During the month of February, WMS students are participating in a variety of activities to celebrate Black History Month. Some of these activities include researching notable African Americans and completing an art project called The Body Biography Project, writing persuasive essays concerning the renaming of schools, and discussing the Jazz Era and how the spirituals of African American slaves and their descendants would shaped American music forever.