Schedule Change: Based on multiple forecasts (including the highly reliable FirstWARN Tri-Cities) and a Winter Weather Advisory for Washington County, WCPS will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, due to the timing of anticipated snowfall and the likelihood of poor road conditions. This will be a traditional snow day, and we encourage our students to enjoy some outdoor fun in the snow!
Please note, if weather conditions do not improve and roads remain unsafe later this week, Thursday and Friday may transition to Remote Learning Days.
WCPS has 10 Remote Learning Days available to use throughout the course of the school year. We’ve already used six of those days, and we would like to keep some in reserve for potential use later. As we get closer to scheduled state testing and assessments, having some days in reserve would provide a safety net. Adding additional school days to the end of the school year will be discussed at the School Board meeting in March.
Stay safe, enjoy the snow, and we will keep you updated on any further schedule changes.
Baseball tryouts are postponed until Monday 2/24 from 6:30 to 8:00 at John Battle High School.
WMS Track and Field practice starts on Monday, February 24, 2025.
- Students must have a current sports physical on file before participating.
- Students will need a parent note to ride a bus to JSB directly after school.
The CTE Open House has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 25, starting at 5:30 in the WMS auditorium.
Menu Change for Tuesday 2/18
We will be doing today’s menu for tomorrow.
It will be Pulled Pork Nachos instead of hot dogs.
Due to the inclement weather, the CTE Family Informational Presentation and softball tryouts scheduled for tonight (2/17) at Wallace Middle will be rescheduled. The CTE presentation make up date will be communicated once it is decided. Softball tryouts will resume when we return to in-person school.
Schedule Change: Due to the number of roads still closed across Washington County and the number of employees who are unable to leave their homes, WCPS will provide virtual instruction tomorrow, Monday, February 17, 2025.
Don't forget to dress up for National FFA week!
See pictures for each Spring sport schedule. They can also be found here:
https://wms.wcs.k12.va.us/o/wallace/page/sports-schedules
We appreciate Deputy Stainker for all he does for WMS on National School Resource Officer Day! Thank you Deputy Stainker!
Middle school baseball tryouts will begin on Wednesday Feb 19th at the Battle clubhouse, from 5:00 to 7:30pm. Tryouts will continue on Thursday and Friday at the same time. All athletes must have a physical before tryouts they can attend tryouts.
The WMS Gifted program sponsors a Rubik's Cube Challenge for the entire school each year. Students compete within their grade-level and the top times advance to the competition for overall school winner. Congratulations to seventh grade student, Eli Brooks, for achieving the champion title this year.
Grade-level winners were as follows:
6th Grade
Morgan Thomas 01:56 First Place Winner
7th Grade
Eli Brooks 00:40 First Place Winner
Bridget McBride 01:36 Second Place
Boone Lambert 01:50 Third Place
8th Grade
Graysan Lyall 01:22 First Place Winner
See the flyer for the FFA Dress Up Days next week!
Schedule Update: Our road checkers have been busy this afternoon checking the conditions of roads across the county. They have determined there are still several roads that remain slick due to the snow and sleet we have received today. However, we are hopeful as temperatures are predicted to warm overnight, conditions will improve. However, warmer temperatures and rains could also cause flooding issues. Either way, a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 will allow us time to determine the safest course of action. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working families. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child’s principal.
In the event conditions deteriorate and we need to make a shift to a Remote Learning Day, a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, if not earlier.
Please see the flyer for information on the Ronald McDonald Hearts for the House fundraiser.
🚓 Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast 🚓
This morning, Wallace Middle School students and staff hosted a special Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast to express their gratitude for the incredible service of our local law enforcement officers, SROs, and partners. It was a great gathering filled with delicious food, conversations, and meaningful connections. WMS students were thrilled to show their appreciation for the dedication and hard work of those who help keep our schools and communities safe every day. A big THANK YOU to all law enforcement personnel for their continued commitment to protecting and serving.
Students interested in participating in the American Heart Association Miss Junior Trojan pageant make checks payable to Elliot Williams. The contestant's cost has been lowered to $25.
Law enforcement breakfast will now start at 10:30 this morning due to the 2-hour delay.
Schedule Change: Due to water, limbs, and other debris on several roads, WCPS will operate on a 2 hour delayed schedule, today, Friday, February 7, 2025. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working parents.
🌞 Exciting Summer Science Opportunities for Middle Schoolers! 🌞
Study Science. Do Science. Summer Camp for Students: The Virginia Tech College of Science is now accepting applications for five residential summer science camps for students in grades 7-12. Dive into microbiology, neuroscience, physics, nanoscience, data science, and more! Make new friends and unlock new passions this summer! Costs are associated with each camp and need-based scholarships are available. Applications are due April 10: https://www.science.vt.edu/get-involved/camps.html Email Victoria Corbin at explorescicamp@vt.edu with any questions.
Virginia Junior Academy of Science Research Symposium -- May 31, 2025: Students in grades 7-12 who wish to enter the VJAS Research Symposium are asked to submit their research paper by February 21. The 2025 Symposium will be a hybrid event where students may present in-person at Ferrum College or attend synchronously via Zoom. Membership in the VJAS is free. Click here for more information: https://vjas.org/index.html VJAS is also seeking judges both virtually and in person -- https://vjas.org/judges.html
