Washington County School District

🎅 BREAKING NEWS FROM THE NORTH POLE! 🎅

Get ready for the MOST AWESOME, MOST FESTIVE, MOST PAJAMA-FILLED week of the year! From December 15th-19th, we're turning Washington County Elementary School into the North Pole's coolest branch location!

HERE'S YOUR MISSION, IF YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT:

🎩 MONDAY 12/15 - HOLIDAY HAT DAY
Dig through your closet, raid your grandma's attic, or build something magnificent out of tinfoil! The wackier your hat, the better. Bonus points if it lights up, jingles, or has a small tree growing out of it!

🎄 TUESDAY 12/16 - GRINCH VS. SANTA (Red or Green Day)
IT'S THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN! Are you Team Grinch (green and grumpy) or Team Santa (red and jolly)? Choose your side! Will the Grinch's heart grow three sizes, or will Santa's team sleigh the competition?

❄️ WEDNESDAY 12/17 - WINTER WONDERLAND (Blue & White Day)
Transform into a walking snowflake! Wear your coolest blues and whites and let's turn our school into a blizzard of awesomeness. Sunglasses recommended because it's about to get SNOW BRIGHT in here!

🚂 THURSDAY 12/18 - POLAR EXPRESS (Christmas Pajama Day)
ALL ABOARD! Wear your coziest, most festive pajamas to school. Yes, you read that right, PAJAMAS TO SCHOOL! It's like a sleepover, but with math. Don't forget your ticket to believing! (Just kidding, you don't need a ticket. But hot chocolate is encouraged.)

🦌 FRIDAY 12/19 - UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY
The UGLIER, the BETTER! Got a sweater with Rudolph's glowing nose? Wear it! Found one with 47 jingle bells sewn on? PERFECT! If it makes your parents say "You're NOT wearing that to school," you've found a winner!

So mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready for the MERRIEST, SILLIEST, MOST SPECTACULAR week of the year!

What a night!
On December 10th, Washington County Elementary lit up the floor with their Multicultural Cantata / Parent Night! 🎶💃 Through songs, dances, and spoken word poetry, our amazing students shared how Christmas is celebrated around the world, spreading messages of unity, kindness, and holiday joy. What a heartwarming way to honor the beauty of diversity in our school community! ❤️🌍✨

Due to freezing temperatures that will not rise before mid-morning, and with many of our roads being untreated (with possible black-ice in the morning), WCS will be closing all schools tomorrow, Dec. 9, 2025. Please stay tuned to our website, parent contact systems, and social media for updates regarding return to learn dates. A makeup day will be scheduled for a future date in January. Please be safe on the roads if you have to travel in the morning.

💫SMILES FROM THE SUPER!💫
Round #3

We love celebrating our staff and all of their hard work and dedication.

This week's smiles come from:

Ms. Carla Cordero
Mr. Robert Norman
Mrs. Sharnalee Spencer

💫SMILES FROM THE SUPER!💫

In a diligent effort to recognize the hard work and efforts of our staff in Washington County Schools, Dr. White will be presenting Smiles from the Superintendent throughout the school year.

These awards are presented to an individual who consistently goes above and beyond expectations, demonstrating exceptional dedication, initiative, and commitment to the success and well-being of the entire school community. Help us celebrate these special people who make our schools shine. ✨

Congratulations to our recipients:

Carl Cox

Jennifer Chesson

Cornise Debrew

Shelton Gilliam

Orlando Harris

Michael Pugh Jr.

Cindy Jones

Chevelle Fields

SGM Curtis Arnold

URGENT: WCHS has released an important update that all parents/guardians should review. Click the link below to see a copy of the letter from the Superintendent of Schools. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zh1TYktLSYU-HeWQQstnw3MO-ovKhNeL/view?usp=sharing

🙏🏽 To Our Dedicated Instructional Coaches 🙏🏽

We realized that October 6th was National Instructional Coaches Day, and in the busyness of everything happening, we didn't pause to celebrate you on that day. So we're taking this moment now, because your impact on our teachers and students deserves to be recognized, no matter the date on the calendar.

Thank you for being the bridge between vision and practice in the classrooms. Your work often happens behind the scenes, in planning sessions, side-by-side coaching moments, and countless conversations, but its impact resonates in every lesson taught and every student reached.

You celebrate strengths, troubleshoot challenges, and help turn professional development into real classroom transformation. Your ability to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and provide just-in-time support makes you important to the learning community.

Thank you for your patience when change feels slow, your creativity in finding solutions, and your unwavering belief that every teacher can grow. You model lifelong learning and reflective practice in everything you do. The ripple effect of your work extends far beyond what can be measured. You're shaping teaching, and in turn, shaping the educational experiences of countless students.

We see you, we appreciate you, and we're grateful for all you do.

Board of Education Meeting

Washington County Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the boardroom located at 509 Adams Street, Plymouth, NC.

Please join the meeting by CLICKING HERE!

Parent Portal Access Support! If you would like help getting your mobile app setup, please visit our Student Information System booth at tonight's Sneaker Fest, hosted by WCHS. Please bring a valid identification card to verify your relationship to your student and someone will work with you one-on-one to get you setup. Requires an active/valid email account. We'll be ready to help starting at 5pm in the school lobby!

💫 THANK YOU! 💫
Thank you for your dedication to advancing technology in education. Your creativity, problem-solving, and commitment to fostering innovation empower both teachers and students to thrive in an ever-changing world. Because of your efforts, classrooms are more connected, engaging, and accessible, ensuring that learners have the tools they need to succeed now and in the future. Your work is not only transforming how schools operate but also inspiring the next generation of innovators. We are deeply grateful for your vision and impact.