Attention all 6th grade parents:
Your student is required by the state of Virginia to have their Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines prior to the first day of 7th grade.
Please consider taking advantage of our upcoming vaccine clinic. The Washington County Health Department will be at WMS on April 10th to provide these vaccines, with parent/guardian consent.
Consent forms were sent home with students last week and are due back this Friday, 3/27.
Summers are busy—beat the rush!
If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse or the Washington County Health Department.
Your student is required by the state of Virginia to have their Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines prior to the first day of 7th grade.
Please consider taking advantage of our upcoming vaccine clinic. The Washington County Health Department will be at WMS on April 10th to provide these vaccines, with parent/guardian consent.
Consent forms were sent home with students last week and are due back this Friday, 3/27.
Summers are busy—beat the rush!
If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse or the Washington County Health Department.
Dear 8th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians,
This is a reminder that on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26, JSB Counselors will be at WMS to meet with students and create their schedules for their rising 9th grade year.
It is very important that each student brings their completed scheduling form to their meeting. Please ensure that the form is filled out in its entirety and, most importantly, signed by a parent or guardian. Schedules cannot be finalized without a parent/guardian signature.
If your student needs an additional copy of the scheduling form, please have them see Ms. Buffalow tomorrow (Tuesday) to pick one up.
Reminder that the JSB Counselors will be at WMS on Monday, March 23 at 5:00 in the auditorium for students and parents presenting with the CTE center.
Thank you for your attention to this important process. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
Ms. Buffalow
This is a reminder that on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26, JSB Counselors will be at WMS to meet with students and create their schedules for their rising 9th grade year.
It is very important that each student brings their completed scheduling form to their meeting. Please ensure that the form is filled out in its entirety and, most importantly, signed by a parent or guardian. Schedules cannot be finalized without a parent/guardian signature.
If your student needs an additional copy of the scheduling form, please have them see Ms. Buffalow tomorrow (Tuesday) to pick one up.
Reminder that the JSB Counselors will be at WMS on Monday, March 23 at 5:00 in the auditorium for students and parents presenting with the CTE center.
Thank you for your attention to this important process. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
Ms. Buffalow
📢 Attention Current 8th Grade Students and Parents!
Ms. Munsey from the Washington County Career and Technical Education Center will be visiting Wallace Middle School on Monday, March 23 at 5:00 PM to share information about the opportunities available through the CTE program for rising 9th graders.
This is a great chance for students and parents to learn about the different career and technical programs offered, ask questions, and explore pathways that can help students prepare for their future.
We encourage all interested current 8th grade students and their families to attend!
📍 Location: Wallace Middle School
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📅 Date: March 23
We hope to see you there!
Ms. Munsey from the Washington County Career and Technical Education Center will be visiting Wallace Middle School on Monday, March 23 at 5:00 PM to share information about the opportunities available through the CTE program for rising 9th graders.
This is a great chance for students and parents to learn about the different career and technical programs offered, ask questions, and explore pathways that can help students prepare for their future.
We encourage all interested current 8th grade students and their families to attend!
📍 Location: Wallace Middle School
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📅 Date: March 23
We hope to see you there!
The John S. Battle High School counselors’ meeting originally scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled to Monday, March 23.
This event will be held in conjunction with the Washington County Career & Technical Education presentation the same evening. The CTE presentation will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by the JSB counselors’ presentation at 5:30 p.m.
Both presentations will take place in the Wallace Middle School auditorium. This meeting is intended for parents and current WMS 8th-grade students.
This event will be held in conjunction with the Washington County Career & Technical Education presentation the same evening. The CTE presentation will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by the JSB counselors’ presentation at 5:30 p.m.
Both presentations will take place in the Wallace Middle School auditorium. This meeting is intended for parents and current WMS 8th-grade students.
📢 SCHEDULE CHANGE: Many roads across the county have developed ice patches overnight. As a result, today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, will be a Remote Learning Day. 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.
📢 SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to winter weather conditions, WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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.
If additional changes need to be made, we will shift to a remote learning day by 7:30 a.m. Childcare will not be provided if the division transitions to remote learning.
The WMS baseball game scheduled for Monday, 3/16/26 has been postponed until Monday, 5/4/26.
Parents of current 8th grade WMS students:
John S. Battle High School counselors will be at Wallace Middle School on Tuesday, March 17, from 6:00–7:00 PM to review the 9th grade scheduling process and distribute scheduling sheets to students.
If parents or students are unable to attend, Mrs. Buffalow will have scheduling packets available for those students and will be happy to review the information and explain the details that were discussed during the meeting.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
John S. Battle High School counselors will be at Wallace Middle School on Tuesday, March 17, from 6:00–7:00 PM to review the 9th grade scheduling process and distribute scheduling sheets to students.
If parents or students are unable to attend, Mrs. Buffalow will have scheduling packets available for those students and will be happy to review the information and explain the details that were discussed during the meeting.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
The WCCTEC will be having an open house from 4:00-7:00 today, March 9. This is open to parents and rising 9-12 graders.
Washington County's Instructional Technology Team preparing to present at #NCTIES26. Showing off innovative ways to use technology in classrooms!
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.
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!
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!
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
https://wcyb.com/news/local/communities-in-schools-of-appalachian-highlands-celebrates-major-milestone?fbclid=IwY2xjawQFheFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF2Und1bEdhNk9uRmJHVHRkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgtF3EsobnmB7-c2NPDBMkeyJhy1SPB_88L5X_f_pUjERUYLBWuIs8MRfKSW_aem_qcXuHO2M3wWbWoyaKpeRew
