Special Visit: A big thank you to Attorney General Jason Miyares and Former Gov. George Allen for making a stop at Damascus Middle School on Tuesday. During the visit, they dropped off donated supplies to help with ongoing flood relief efforts. Miyares and Allen also spent time talking with students and families.
After a busy week of Homecoming festivities, DMS students attended the first pep rally and dance of the year! Spirit Kings and Queens for each grade level were crowned, and our cheerleaders led us in a grade level competition for the most school spirit. Nurse Stiltner presented the spirit stick to the eighth-grade class! The day ended with the dance and concessions!
It was a great night for football, as the Damascus Middle School Cavaliers took a win over the Glade Spring Middle School Rebels! Way to go, Cavs!
Good luck to the football team as they travel to Patrick Henry High School to play Glade Spring Middle School today! Go Cavs!
Students in sixth grade enjoyed a digital escape room using their knowledge of converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. These are the first escapees in each class--the winners!
Tomorrow is Spirit Day; show your Cavalier Spirit! Go Cavs!
Good luck to the football team as they travel to Johnson County today! Go Cavs!
Directions: Take Route 133 from Damascus to US 421 in Shady Valley. US 421 will take you to Mountain City.
Tomorrow is Pajama Day! Wear your favorite pjs!
From the WCPS Transportation Department: Due to an accident on Interstate 81 and traffic delays as a result, several WCPS buses are delayed in their afternoon routes.
Good luck to the volleyball team as they travel to Chilhowie today! Go Cavs!
Tomorrow's theme for Homecoming Week is Camo!
Support the volleyball team in the last home game of the season! Go Cavs!
Washington County Public Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
We do have the following transportation information and route changes for students and families to be aware of. These changes will be in place until further notice:
*Taylor's Valley Bus 37 -- Students who live in Taylor's Valley can meet Bus 37 at the VFW Post on Route 91 at 7:15 a.m. Pick up in the afternoon will be at approximately 3:30 p.m.
*Konnarock/Green Cove Bus 69 -- Students who live above Green Cove Road on Route 58, or on Green Cove Road, can meet Bus 69 at the intersection of Green Cove and Route 58. Students who live on Rhymer Road or the closed section of Route 58 can meet Bus 69 at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church. Your driver will reach out to you with additional messaging about times.
*Bus 38 -- Students who live on Rush Creek Road can meet Bus 38 at the intersection of Rush Creek and Confederate Road at 7:00 a.m. with drop off at approximately 3:45 p.m.
Come out and support the volleyball team! Go Cavs!
HHS Homecoming is this week! Tomorrow's theme is Soccer Moms vs BBQ Dads.
Good afternoon WCPS Families & Staff --
The full Washington County Public Schools division will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule on Monday, October 7, 2024. Delaying the start of school will allow additional time for students and staff to arrive safely in daylight hours, due to some area roads still having debris. Childcare will be provided beginning at 8:00 a.m. for working families at each elementary school.
We do have the following transportation information and route changes for students and families to be aware of:
*Taylor's Valley Bus 37 -- Students who live in Taylor's Valley can meet Bus 37 at the VFW Post on Route 91 at 9:15 a.m. Pick up in the afternoon will be at approximately 3:30 p.m.
*Konnarock/Green Cove Bus 69 -- Students who live above Green Cove Road on Route 58, or on Green Cove Road, can meet Bus 69 at the intersection of Green Cove and Route 58. Students who live on Rhymer Road or the closed section of Route 58 can meet Bus 69 at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church. Your driver will reach out to you with additional messaging about pick up and drop off times.
*Bus 38 -- Students who live on Rush Creek Road can meet Bus 38 at the intersection of Rush Creek and Confederate Road at 9:00 a.m. with drop off at approximately 3:45 p.m.
Again, a big thank you for your continued support and patience -- your efforts to help our school community and families has not gone unnoticed.
Thank you,
Keith Perrigan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Washington County Public Schools
812 Thompson Dr.
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-739-3000
@WashCoSuper
“Committed to the Success of Every Student“
Due to Rhea Valley Elementary, Damascus Middle, and Holston High schools being closed on Friday, October 4, 2024, free breakfast and lunch meals will be available for pick-up between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Holston High School. Students do not have to be present for families to pick up the meals.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Good afternoon WCPS Families & Staff –
Rhea Valley Elementary School, Damascus Middle School and Holston High School will be closed Friday, October 4, 2024.
Childcare will be provided at Rhea Valley Elementary from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
As we did this morning, all other Washington County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule on Friday, October 4, 2024.
For Holston High School students wanting to attend their classes at the Washington County Career and Technical Education Center, transportation will be provided TO and FROM Holston High School. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for those students at WCCTEC by the WCPS Nutrition Department. However, WCPS transportation will not be available to students who reside in the Rhea Valley Elementary, Damascus Middle, and Holston High attendance zones and attend other schools or programs in the division.
If your family is in need supplies, Damascus Middle School has some items, and will be open. Please call the school for additional details at (276)739-4100.
We are again planning to provide meals for our Damascus area students on Friday at Holston High School. We will send additional information in a separate message.
As we look towards next week, it is our goal to have students and staff return to Rhea Valley Elementary, Damascus Middle, and Holston High on Monday. As a result, we are asking you to please plan for the possibility of a division wide two-hour delay on Monday, October 7, 2024.
The WCPS Transportation Department is also working hard to plan and identify alternate bus routes for our Damascus area students. However, bus transportation for the Konnarock, Green Cove and Taylor Valley areas remains doubtful early next week. We will keep you updated as those plans are developed.
We also ask you to be on the lookout for additional messaging to assist families and students displaced by the floods.
We thank you for your continued support and patience as we work as a school community to navigate these unprecedented challenges and help our neighbors in need.
Thank you,
Keith Perrigan, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Washington County Public Schools
812 Thompson Dr.
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-739-3000
@WashCoSuper
Good Morning DMS,
I just wanted to check in with you to see if you had a need and see how we can help? If you need food, water, or cleaning supplies, or even need them delivered, please reach out to me via email at mjmatlock@wcs.k12.va.us. Thanks, and have a great day!
Jason
Reminder: Due to Rhea Valley Elementary, Damascus Middle, and Holston High schools being closed today, Thursday, October 3, 2024, free breakfast and lunch meals are available for pick-up until 1:00 p.m. at Holston High School. Students do not have to be present for families to pick up the meals.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
