Rhea Valley Elementary

See the attached flyer to see how you can make Rhea Valley's Spring Fling a success!

Be sure to check out these exciting opportunities for our students sponsored by the Washington County Public Library next month!

Today, talented fourth graders from around the division came together at the Martha Washington Inn to read their George Washington Essays. Top essay authors were chosen and we had a special appearance by George and Martha Washington. #WashingtonWay

Announcement: Class Picture Update Due to unforeseen circumstances, today's class pictures are postponed. New date: April 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

Good afternoon, A few folks have reached out to us about increased cases of flu and other illnesses in our schools. After reviewing the attendance data at every school in our division, we noticed that a few of our schools have had a slight increase in the number of students who are absent and/or checked out of school early. Thankfully, the increases are not to the extent that we would consider closing school or making other schedule changes. However, in order to make our learning environments as safe and healthy as possible, we have approved overtime for all custodians and have directed them to make sure all areas of our schools are properly cleaned and disinfected, especially those areas with higher than normal absences. We will also be disinfecting school buses as necessary. We appreciate the communication from our families about the increase in illnesses and we hope that everyone who has been affected feels better soon. If we see attendance rate increase at an alarming rate, we will communicate with the local Health Department about how to best address the situation. In the meantime, we hope you and your family stay healthy and avoid the Flu, COVID, and the other illnesses that seem to peak this time of year. Thank you, Keith Perrigan, Ed.D. Superintendent Washington County Public Schools 812 Thompson Dr. Abingdon, VA 24210 276-739-3000 @WashCoSuper

Kudos to Officer Debusk! Big shoutout to Officer Debusk, our awesome School Resource Officer! Today, he added a special touch to his rounds, following clues that led to surprises at each grade level. Thanks for your dedication and for making our school a brighter and safer place!

Families, we hope that you'll take advantage of this very timely and informative session being offered free of charge for all our families. Join via ZOOM tonight for the next session in our Mental Health Series The ABCs of Substance Use and Vaping!

Due to downed trees and power lines in some parts of the County, bus service will be delayed for some students as we reroute buses. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

SHARE THE LOVE OF READING! FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Join us for a heartwarming celebration of literature to Share The Love of Reading! Grab your favorite book, wear your coziest pajamas, and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Students may wear their pajamas and bring their favorite book on February 14, 2024.

A big shoutout to our incredible school counselor, Mrs. Lockhart, and CIS Student Support Coordinator Mr. Dale! Your guidance and support make a world of difference in shaping our paths. Thank you for being some of the unsung heroes behind our success!

Love is in the air, and so is the spirit of giving! Join us in spreading joy this Valentine's Day by supporting our fundraiser. Every donation brings us closer to making hearts happier. Share the love, and make a difference. Orders are due by tomorrow, February 8, 2024.

Lacrosse Opportunity for Washington County Students:

It's safety first for the WCPS Transportation Support Team! This team is up early and staying late daily to ensure safe travels for all Washington County Students for school days and for afterschool activities! #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

Be sure to check out Varsity Tutoring's Practice Tests and Personalized Learning Plans that are free to all WCPS Students through their SSO Portal. This week's highlight is on Practice Tests. Be sure to take time to log in and see how this could enhance your students' learning.

Due to current road conditions, buses in the Green Cove, Konnarock and Taylor's Valley area will run on a two hour delay on Monday, January 29th.

Tonight, Washington County Schools is proud to recognize some of our excellent teachers who were chosen as Teacher Of The Year by their colleagues for the 2023-2024 school year. #WashingtonWay #WCPSBest @WashCoSuper

Wallace Middle School is host to several WCPS Teachers and Administrators for Safety Care Training today. Just another way our staff is putting the needs of our students first! #WCPSBest #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

Good afternoon, Increased temperatures today not only allowed ice to melt, but enabled VDOT to treat roads more efficiently and effectively. As a result, Washington County Public Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Unfortunately, there are still a few roads and turn arounds that we can’t access by bus. We have contacted those families to make other transportation arrangements. We appreciate your patience as we have worked through this weather event. I will be making recommendations to our Board on Thursday to reschedule and account for the days we have missed to this point. Based on our policy, we are now able to implement virtual learning days if we have adverse weather in the future. I will also recommend that we have a virtual learning day on March 5, 2024 (Presidential Primary) rather than closing. I anticipate that our Board will take action on those recommendations in February. Stay tuned, we will keep you updated! Thank you, Keith Perrigan, Ed.D. Superintendent

This is just a reminder that Varsity Tutoring is available FREE to ALL Students through their SSO Portal. This is a service provided by the VDOE. This week's spotlight is on the 24/7 On-Demand Tutoring Chat.

Due to schools being closed on January 23rd, we will offer childcare from 8:00-3:00. Transportation will not be provided. The doors will open at 8:00. You may bring your child to the office and complete the paperwork for your child to stay. You must pick up your child before 3:00 in the office. Thank you!