On Tuesday, October 27th, Rhea Valley Elementary had the privilege of welcoming Reggie Dabbs to our school! Our Jr. Cavaliers, faculty, and staff were treated to an uplifting and powerful message filled with encouragement, laughter, inspiration, and important life lessons.
Reggie reminded us of the importance of believing in ourselves, embracing our uniqueness, showing kindness to others, and understanding that every single person has value and a purpose. His message encouraged our students to recognize that their stories matter, their choices matter, and they have the ability to make a positive difference in the world around them.
We are so thankful for the opportunity to bring experiences like this to our students and provide moments that inspire them to grow not only academically but also as individuals and leaders.
A special thank you to Reggie Dabbs for sharing his time, energy, and inspiring message with our Jr. Cavaliers!
Reggie reminded us of the importance of believing in ourselves, embracing our uniqueness, showing kindness to others, and understanding that every single person has value and a purpose. His message encouraged our students to recognize that their stories matter, their choices matter, and they have the ability to make a positive difference in the world around them.
We are so thankful for the opportunity to bring experiences like this to our students and provide moments that inspire them to grow not only academically but also as individuals and leaders.
A special thank you to Reggie Dabbs for sharing his time, energy, and inspiring message with our Jr. Cavaliers!
🍟🍔 McTeacher Night was a HUGE success! ❤️🖤
A BIG thank you to everyone who came out on Tuesday, October 27th, to support Rhea Valley Elementary during our McTeacher Night at McDonald's! It was wonderful seeing our Jr. Cavaliers, families, faculty, and staff come together for an evening of fun, fellowship, and school spirit!
We are so grateful to our families and community for continuing to support our school and our students. A special thank you to McDonald's for welcoming our RVES team and helping make the evening so much fun!
It truly takes a village, and we are blessed to have such a supportive school community!
Together, we are BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER! ❤️🖤
A BIG thank you to everyone who came out on Tuesday, October 27th, to support Rhea Valley Elementary during our McTeacher Night at McDonald's! It was wonderful seeing our Jr. Cavaliers, families, faculty, and staff come together for an evening of fun, fellowship, and school spirit!
We are so grateful to our families and community for continuing to support our school and our students. A special thank you to McDonald's for welcoming our RVES team and helping make the evening so much fun!
It truly takes a village, and we are blessed to have such a supportive school community!
Together, we are BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER! ❤️🖤
🍟🍔 McTeacher Night was a HUGE success! ❤️🖤
A BIG thank you to everyone who came out on Tuesday, October 27th, to support Rhea Valley Elementary during our McTeacher Night at McDonald's! It was wonderful seeing our Jr. Cavaliers, families, faculty, and staff come together for an evening of fun, fellowship, and school spirit!
We are so grateful to our families and community for continuing to support our school and our students. A special thank you to McDonald's for welcoming our RVES team and helping make the evening so much fun!
It truly takes a village, and we are blessed to have such a supportive school community!
Together, we are BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER! ❤️🖤
A BIG thank you to everyone who came out on Tuesday, October 27th, to support Rhea Valley Elementary during our McTeacher Night at McDonald's! It was wonderful seeing our Jr. Cavaliers, families, faculty, and staff come together for an evening of fun, fellowship, and school spirit!
We are so grateful to our families and community for continuing to support our school and our students. A special thank you to McDonald's for welcoming our RVES team and helping make the evening so much fun!
It truly takes a village, and we are blessed to have such a supportive school community!
Together, we are BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER! ❤️🖤
Pictures from RVES Trunk or Treat 2026
More pictures from RVES Trunk or Treat 2026
Our Trunk or Treat was filled with smiles, laughter, amazing costumes, and plenty of Halloween fun! We loved seeing our Jr. Cavaliers and their families come together to enjoy treats, creativity, and community spirit.
A HUGE thank you to our faculty, staff, families, and community members who helped make today's event such a success! Your time, generosity, and willingness to make special memories for our students are what make Rhea Valley such a wonderful place to be.
There is nothing sweeter than seeing our school community come together! We are so grateful for each of you!
A HUGE thank you to our faculty, staff, families, and community members who helped make today's event such a success! Your time, generosity, and willingness to make special memories for our students are what make Rhea Valley such a wonderful place to be.
There is nothing sweeter than seeing our school community come together! We are so grateful for each of you!
🔬🚀 Registration is open for the Fall 2026 K–5 STEM Academy!
Students in kindergarten through 5th grade can explore science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and problem-solving!
📅 Tuesdays, October 27–November 24
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m. (Kindergarten ends at 7:15 p.m.)
📍 Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
💲 $35 per student
Register today at www.swcenter.edu/K5STEMacademy and let the discovery begin! 🧪
Students in kindergarten through 5th grade can explore science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and problem-solving!
📅 Tuesdays, October 27–November 24
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m. (Kindergarten ends at 7:15 p.m.)
📍 Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
💲 $35 per student
Register today at www.swcenter.edu/K5STEMacademy and let the discovery begin! 🧪
What a special two days at Rhea Valley Elementary! On October 15th and 16th, we loved welcoming our grandparents and special guests to our Grandparents Day Luncheon! 🥰
Our hallways were filled with smiles, laughter, hugs, and precious memories as our Jr. Cavaliers enjoyed sharing a meal and spending quality time with some of the most special people in their lives. These moments remind us how important family, connection, and community are in the lives of our students.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and helped make these days so memorable! We are grateful for the love and support our grandparents and families show our students and our school.
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Our hallways were filled with smiles, laughter, hugs, and precious memories as our Jr. Cavaliers enjoyed sharing a meal and spending quality time with some of the most special people in their lives. These moments remind us how important family, connection, and community are in the lives of our students.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and helped make these days so memorable! We are grateful for the love and support our grandparents and families show our students and our school.
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Mark your calendars RVES McTeacher Night on Tuesday, October 27th at Exit 19 McDonalds. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!
RHEA VALLEY ELEMENTARY IS A DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL! 🖤❤️
We are incredibly proud to announce that Rhea Valley Elementary School has been recognized as a Distinguished School through the Virginia Department of Education’s Statewide School Performance and Support Framework and Accreditation Results for the 2025–2026 school year! 🏆
This recognition represents the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our amazing students, faculty, staff, families, and community. It reflects our shared commitment to providing meaningful learning experiences, supporting student growth, and helping every child reach their fullest potential.
At Rhea Valley Elementary, we believe that every student matters, every day is an opportunity to grow, and together we can achieve great things! This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible teamwork and Cavalier pride that make our school such a special place.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our dedicated teachers and staff, our supportive families, our hardworking students, and our community for being part of the Rhea Valley family. This achievement belongs to all of us! ❤️🖤
Once a Cavalier, Always a Cavalier! 🐾
We are incredibly proud to announce that Rhea Valley Elementary School has been recognized as a Distinguished School through the Virginia Department of Education’s Statewide School Performance and Support Framework and Accreditation Results for the 2025–2026 school year! 🏆
This recognition represents the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our amazing students, faculty, staff, families, and community. It reflects our shared commitment to providing meaningful learning experiences, supporting student growth, and helping every child reach their fullest potential.
At Rhea Valley Elementary, we believe that every student matters, every day is an opportunity to grow, and together we can achieve great things! This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible teamwork and Cavalier pride that make our school such a special place.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our dedicated teachers and staff, our supportive families, our hardworking students, and our community for being part of the Rhea Valley family. This achievement belongs to all of us! ❤️🖤
Once a Cavalier, Always a Cavalier! 🐾
Please join us for our annual Title One Parent Informational Meeting on Tuesday, October 13th! We look forward to seeing everyone then.
🧱🚂 LEGO Coding Express is coming!
Join us Friday, October 16, at 4 p.m. for a fun, hands-on STEM experience with Sonia Vanhook from the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
Students will get to explore the LEGO Education Coding Express, a STEM kit designed to spark curiosity, creativity and early coding skills through hands-on play.
📍 Washington County Public Library
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 4 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Following yesterday’s update regarding the mold/allergen concern at Rhea Valley Elementary School, additional testing and visual inspections have been completed.Additional testing and visual inspections were conducted in four rooms throughout the school. Three of the four rooms tested had slightly elevated levels of Aspergillus/Penicillium, the same spore type identified in yesterday’s testing. One of these rooms is not currently in use, while another is a first-grade classroom.
Testing also found slightly elevated levels of Myxomycete/Rust/Smut in two of the four rooms tested. This is a common type of spore found in most sample collections and is typically associated with plants and damp soil. It is often associated with potted plants.
Thankfully, testing did not identify Stachybotrys, the type of mold commonly referred to as “black mold.”
Out of an abundance of caution, Rhea Valley Elementary School will be closed for in-person instruction on Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2, while the building undergoes a thorough deep cleaning and additional steps are taken to address the mold/allergen concerns identified through recent testing. Students will transition to remote learning during this time.
While students are learning remotely, the affected areas and the full building will undergo a thorough deep cleaning. Although the school is not required to close, the decision to close for in-person instruction is a local decision made out of an abundance of caution and to ensure cleaning crews can complete the work without interruption. WCPS will also take additional steps to address the mold/allergen concerns based on the guidance of environmental professionals.
Instructional materials, Chromebooks and chargers will be sent home with students to support remote learning.
After-school activities are canceled while the school is closed.
WCPS will provide additional information about remote meal options for students and child care for working families as more details become available.
We understand that this information may be concerning for families and staff. WCPS will continue to work with environmental professionals and follow their guidance as we address the affected areas. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this process.
Testing also found slightly elevated levels of Myxomycete/Rust/Smut in two of the four rooms tested. This is a common type of spore found in most sample collections and is typically associated with plants and damp soil. It is often associated with potted plants.
Thankfully, testing did not identify Stachybotrys, the type of mold commonly referred to as “black mold.”
Out of an abundance of caution, Rhea Valley Elementary School will be closed for in-person instruction on Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2, while the building undergoes a thorough deep cleaning and additional steps are taken to address the mold/allergen concerns identified through recent testing. Students will transition to remote learning during this time.
While students are learning remotely, the affected areas and the full building will undergo a thorough deep cleaning. Although the school is not required to close, the decision to close for in-person instruction is a local decision made out of an abundance of caution and to ensure cleaning crews can complete the work without interruption. WCPS will also take additional steps to address the mold/allergen concerns based on the guidance of environmental professionals.
Instructional materials, Chromebooks and chargers will be sent home with students to support remote learning.
After-school activities are canceled while the school is closed.
WCPS will provide additional information about remote meal options for students and child care for working families as more details become available.
We understand that this information may be concerning for families and staff. WCPS will continue to work with environmental professionals and follow their guidance as we address the affected areas. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this process.
RVES Homecoming Dress Up Day September 28-October 2, 2026
📚❤️ Grandparents Day Luncheon & Book Fair at RVES! ❤️📚
We are SO EXCITED to welcome our Rhea Valley Elementary families for a very special Grandparents Day Luncheon & Book Fair! 🎉
Join us as we celebrate the special grandparents, family members, and caring adults who help our students read, learn, grow, and shine! 🌟
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
❤️ PreK, Kindergarten, 1st & 3rd Grade
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
💙 2nd, 4th & 5th Grade
🍎 Grandparents & Special Guests Luncheon
Each student may invite up to TWO guests to join them for lunch. Adult guests are $5.00 per person. Guests may be grandparents, family members, or another special adult who is important in your child’s life.
📚 Don’t forget the BOOK FAIR!
Families will have the opportunity to visit our RVES Book Fair and find exciting new books to take home. Let’s continue building a love of reading and helping our students discover their next great adventure! 📖✨
⏰ Reservation Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Please return your reservation form and payment to your child’s teacher by the deadline so we can prepare enough meals for everyone.
We can’t wait to fill our school with smiles, stories, family, and wonderful memories! ❤️
We are SO EXCITED to welcome our Rhea Valley Elementary families for a very special Grandparents Day Luncheon & Book Fair! 🎉
Join us as we celebrate the special grandparents, family members, and caring adults who help our students read, learn, grow, and shine! 🌟
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
❤️ PreK, Kindergarten, 1st & 3rd Grade
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
💙 2nd, 4th & 5th Grade
🍎 Grandparents & Special Guests Luncheon
Each student may invite up to TWO guests to join them for lunch. Adult guests are $5.00 per person. Guests may be grandparents, family members, or another special adult who is important in your child’s life.
📚 Don’t forget the BOOK FAIR!
Families will have the opportunity to visit our RVES Book Fair and find exciting new books to take home. Let’s continue building a love of reading and helping our students discover their next great adventure! 📖✨
⏰ Reservation Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Please return your reservation form and payment to your child’s teacher by the deadline so we can prepare enough meals for everyone.
We can’t wait to fill our school with smiles, stories, family, and wonderful memories! ❤️
Jr. Cav Football and Cheerleading sponsoring Junior Cav Night at Trail Town Adventure Golf
Please see information attached about Holston Wrestling Club
🥬Holston FFA students delivered fresh lettuce from their greenhouse to Rhea Valley Elementary yesterday -- and today, that lettuce is being served to students across our schools!
More than 600 heads of Romaine lettuce were harvested this week after six weeks of daily work by students, from sowing seeds and monitoring the plants to managing water quality and nutrients.
It’s pretty cool to see the full process come together -- grown by our students, delivered by our staff, and served to our students.
More than 600 heads of Romaine lettuce were harvested this week after six weeks of daily work by students, from sowing seeds and monitoring the plants to managing water quality and nutrients.
It’s pretty cool to see the full process come together -- grown by our students, delivered by our staff, and served to our students.
Thank You, Baker Financial Services, VT Rector Foundation Scholarship, and our School Board Member Debbie Anderson ! ❤️
Rhea Valley Elementary School would like to extend our sincere gratitude for their generous donation to our Hospitality Fund. Your support makes a meaningful difference in helping us care for and support our wonderful school community.
If you or someone you know is interested in donating to Rhea Valley Elementary School, please reach out to Savannah Roberts at ssmullins@wcs.k12.va.us.
At Rhea Valley, our motto is “Building Better Together,” and we are incredibly thankful for the partnerships and continued support we receive from businesses and families throughout our community.
Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more supportive school community! ❤️🖤
Rhea Valley Elementary School would like to extend our sincere gratitude for their generous donation to our Hospitality Fund. Your support makes a meaningful difference in helping us care for and support our wonderful school community.
If you or someone you know is interested in donating to Rhea Valley Elementary School, please reach out to Savannah Roberts at ssmullins@wcs.k12.va.us.
At Rhea Valley, our motto is “Building Better Together,” and we are incredibly thankful for the partnerships and continued support we receive from businesses and families throughout our community.
Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more supportive school community! ❤️🖤
Lights. Camera. Confidence!
The stage is calling, and we are excited to announce the Rhea Valley Elementary Theatre Club! 🎬✨
Theatre Club is a wonderful opportunity for our students to build confidence, express their creativity, work as a team, and discover the joy of performing. Students will have the opportunity to explore acting, character development, improvisation, storytelling, stage presence, and much more!
Through theatre, students will learn that being part of a production is about more than being in the spotlight. It is about working together, encouraging one another, listening, practicing, problem-solving, and celebrating each person's unique talents.
Whether your child dreams of being the star of the show, enjoys making people laugh, loves telling stories, or simply wants to try something new, there is a place for everyone in Theatre Club!
🎭 Theatre Club will help students:
Build self-confidence and public-speaking skills
Develop creativity and imagination
Practice teamwork and cooperation
Strengthen communication skills
Learn responsibility and perseverance
Make new friends and create lasting memories
Discover the excitement of performing on stage!
At Rhea Valley Elementary, we believe every student has a story to tell and a special talent to share. We can't wait to see our Junior Cavaliers take the stage and shine!
The stage is calling, and we are excited to announce the Rhea Valley Elementary Theatre Club! 🎬✨
Theatre Club is a wonderful opportunity for our students to build confidence, express their creativity, work as a team, and discover the joy of performing. Students will have the opportunity to explore acting, character development, improvisation, storytelling, stage presence, and much more!
Through theatre, students will learn that being part of a production is about more than being in the spotlight. It is about working together, encouraging one another, listening, practicing, problem-solving, and celebrating each person's unique talents.
Whether your child dreams of being the star of the show, enjoys making people laugh, loves telling stories, or simply wants to try something new, there is a place for everyone in Theatre Club!
🎭 Theatre Club will help students:
Build self-confidence and public-speaking skills
Develop creativity and imagination
Practice teamwork and cooperation
Strengthen communication skills
Learn responsibility and perseverance
Make new friends and create lasting memories
Discover the excitement of performing on stage!
At Rhea Valley Elementary, we believe every student has a story to tell and a special talent to share. We can't wait to see our Junior Cavaliers take the stage and shine!
