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Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful event!
Mrs. Haderer's Math Classes are constructing/designing Board-Games. Each group has selected an SOL Topic to use within their game. Students will create Game play directions, goals, rules, answer keys, pieces, props, question cards (SOL related), and etc to play their game. Each board game is designed to fit a theme of their choice. Students will test and play each other's games when completed.
Check it out! Washington County ITRTs Andrew Smith and Thomas Larimer are featured on the VDOE's ActiVAtED Learning Podcast today: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/
#WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper
Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity for upcoming 5th-8th graders. To register for this camp, please use this link: https://forms.gle/MVNLwojezZfrvuWM9
Due to the increasing number of jobs in the realm of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM), Mrs. Chaney at Wallace Middle School created a Science Career Fair for students on Wednesday, April 3rd. Many community professionals were eager to talk to students and show them the importance of their jobs and how STEM is important in their daily duties, responsibilities, and routines. The following professions/organizations attended the event: U.S. Marshals Service, General Shale, Bell/Aeronautical Accessories, BVU, Washington County Life Saving Crew, Department of Wildlife Resources, Washington County Fire/Rescue, Westfall Orthodontics, TechTrek, Probation & Parole, Countryside Realty, Appalachian Contracting Co., LLC, Blended Pedaler, Blue Door Garden, Wallace Repair Shop, Goodson & Kinderhook, Washington County Service Authority, Natural Heritage, & Natural Tunnel State Park.
There will be a parent meeting for band students who are going on the Carowinds trip this upcoming weekend. The meeting will be held at JSB at 6:00 on April 9.
WMS students went outside at 2:50 today to try to view the solar eclipse. Today's clouds and overcast skies made viewing the science phenomenon very difficult.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On April 10, you can tune in to the Virginia Dept. of Education's podcast to hear from our very own ITRTs, Mr. Thomas Larimer and Mr. Andrew Smith. These teachers will be highlighted for their work on TECHTREK, the division's mobile STEM and Learning Lab. #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper Tune in here: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/
Chef Salad Friday with Dr. Perrigan and Kasey B. https://youtube.com/shorts/isy0pyo379o?si=dGhw44MjMfDLB5d5
On Thursday, April 4, Dr. Perrigan met with WMS Student Ambassadors for a Leadership Luncheon. During this time, students asked Dr. Perrigan about his experiences as a superintendent, important decisions as an educational leader, and his vision for the future of Washington County Public Schools. Thank you for joining us, Dr. Perrigan!
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Attention current 8th graders and parents, please see the flyer for information about scheduling for next year.
WMS appreciates Ms. Reed for all she does for us. Happy School Librarian Day!
Summer opportunities from the Coomes Recreational Center Below:
On Tuesday, April 2, WMS hosted 5th grade students from HPES and VIES to welcome them to middle school. WMS Student Ambassadors shared information about middle school and gave all fifth graders a tour. Students had lunch in the WMS cafeteria and enjoyed ice cream outside before they returned to their elementary schools.
Join the Washington County Public School Team! See our most recent vacancies and apply here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/o/wcps/page/human-resources
Have you ever felt lonely in your parenting journey? Parenting can be very hard and feel lonely, just know, you are not alone. Parent Coaching is a FREE resource provided by your school district that connects you with a coach and content created by therapists. Click here to register for on-going support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Be sure to check out this exciting opportunity for Earth Day!
WCPS is excited to be preparing for the upcoming Solar Eclipse. We want to iterate that schools will be open on Apr. 8 as we engage in this very teachable moment. All students will receive glasses for viewing the eclipse safely and our staff is working hard to ensure that this is a memorable event. @WashCoSuper #WashingtonWay