Washington County School District

Extra Extra Read All About It!! SUN Bucks is a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides grocery-buying benefits to qualifying families with school-aged children during the summer months when schools are out. Families receive a one-time payment of $120 in food assistance benefits per eligible child. Benefits will be issued on debit-like EBT cards that can be used to buy nutritious food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and some online retailers. Benefit amounts may vary year to year. Who is eligible for SUN Bucks? Many children will be automatically enrolled for SUN Bucks based on their participation in other qualifying benefit programs. Other children will need to apply. Visit the NCDHHS SUN Bucks website, ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks to learn about eligibility and to apply.

🎉 School Nurse Appreciation Day – May 7th🎉 Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our school nurses in honor of School Nurse Appreciation Day. Their work is vital to the health and well-being of our entire school community, and we are incredibly grateful for all they do—both visibly and behind the scenes. Our school nurses juggle a wide range of responsibilities with professionalism, dedication, and compassion. Their recent contributions include: Maintaining 100% compliance for student health assessments and immunizations. Conducting staff-wide training on basic first aid, and training medication administrators and alternates, while ensuring classrooms are stocked with essential first aid supplies. Collaborating with AGAPE, the Health Department, and WCRMS to holistically support student health needs. Distributing free COVID-19 tests provided by NCDHHS. Organizing and implementing the SMILE Mobile Dentist Program, offering students free dental care. Successfully applying for and receiving a $5,000 Feminine Hygiene Grant, benefiting students from elementary through high school. Completing Stop the Bleed emergency preparedness training. Responding daily to the physical and emotional needs of students and staff, creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Our school nurses are the heartbeat of health in our schools. Their commitment, skill, and care make a lasting difference every single day. Today, we salute you—and we thank you.

WCS Community! Pre-K and Kindergarten registration is happening again tomorrow afternoon! Pre-K is from 1pm-5pm, and Kindergarten is from 3pm-6pm. See the attached flyers for details.

Good Afternoon WCHS and WCECHS Community, We are reaching out today to share an important update concerning student safety across Washington County Schools. Recent incidents have prompted us to reinforce our commitment to maintaining safe, respectful, and supportive learning environments. Please review the message linked below outlining the steps our district is taking to address gang-related activity and ensure the well-being of all students and staff. Your awareness and support are vital as we work together to protect our school communities. .. Linked message: https://shorturl.at/13zVt .. Thank you.

District Arts Night!!

Due to limited bus availability, Washington County High School (WCHS) and Washington County Early College High School (WCECHS) will dismiss at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 19th. Washington County Elementary School (WCES) will follow with a 12:15 p.m. dismissal. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We appreciate your support!

Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Basketball team on advancing to the Regional Finals! They will compete in Winston-Salem on Tuesday, March 11th, at 6 p.m. To allow students, staff, and families time to travel and support the team, Washington County High School (WCHS) and Washington County Early College High School (WCECHS) will dismiss at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 11th. Staff leaving early on Tuesday will need to use annual leave for any missed time. Washington County Elementary School (WCES) will follow its regular schedule. Additionally, please note that Wednesday, March 12th, is an optional teacher workday, and there will be no school for students. Thank you for your cooperation and support. Let’s cheer on our team to victory—Go Panthers!

In response to the pending weather forecast, all Washington County Schools will follow an early release schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Washington County High School and Washington County Early College High School will dismiss at 12:00 noon, while Washington County Elementary School will dismiss at 12:15 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Out of an abundance of caution for our students and staff, all Washington County Schools will operate on a one-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 24, 2025. Please drive carefully and stay safe. Thank you for your cooperation.

Due to the icy conditions on the roads throughout the County, all Washington County Schools will be closed for staff and students on Friday, February 21st - Code Red. Please continue to remain safe throughout the weekend. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. - Dr. David O. White, Superintendent

Due to the pending forecast for severe winter weather, all Washington County Schools will be closed for staff and students on Wednesday, February 19th and Thursday, February 20th - Code Red. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates regarding the school schedule for Friday, February 21st. Please stay safe as we navigate these winter conditions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

💫 Happy National Bus Driver Appreciation week! 💫 Take the time to say "Thank you" to your child's bus driver.🚍

Juniors and Seniors, save the date!!!

Congratulations to the graduates from WCHS! Mid-Year graduation was held today (Saturday) and we couldn't be more proud of all our students! Click this link to view photos from the event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hkmoJ1EQVeaRu2mcyaPSyStq7V-22KNh?usp=sharing

Due to the icy conditions on backroads throughout the county, all Washington County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025 for students and there will be no after school activities. Staff will have an optional work day so please refer to the School Closing/Inclement Weather Guidelines on our website - Condition Blue. - Thank you for your continued support.

Due to the accumulation of snow and prolonged freezing temperatures, all Washington County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025 for staff and students. Staff, please refer to School Closing Guidelines on our website, Condition Red. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide you with an update regarding the school schedule for Friday. - Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Due to the anticipated inclement weather, all after-school activities for this evening are canceled, and all Washington County Schools will be closed tomorrow for staff and students, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. - WCES Students: Homework packets will be provided and are expected to be completed upon their return to ensure students are counted present. - WCHS and WCECHS Students: Coursework will be accessible online via Google Classroom or NCVPS, depending on your designated platform. - We will continue to monitor the weather and provide daily updates regarding the school schedule for the remainder of the week. Please stay safe as we navigate these winter conditions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

January is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you for the important work you do in making our school district a great place for all students and educators. We appreciate you!

OPEN HOUSE! Join us today at our new home for an open house. Come out to meet with your student scholars' teachers and locate your new classroom. This is strictly for students and their families. Be sure to only enter on the Hwy 64 side (not Hwy 45 side) for parking.

WCS Substitute Refresher Training Training session is scheduled for Janurary 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Roper building. Current substitutes should check their email for a calendar invitation. New substitutes must complete the online Substitute 101 Class and present their certificate in order to attend the refresher/orientation session. Please note, completion of this training is required to remain eligible to substitute for the 2024-2025 school year at WCS.