John S. Battle High School

John S. Battle High School freshman Elliot Williams is the American Heart Association Tri-Cities 2025 Teen of Impact Winner for her work to raise funds and awareness to eliminate heart disease and stroke and improve well-being in the local community. In the United States, cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 cause of death and can begin developing as early as young adulthood. The Teen of Impact initiative brings together Gen Z changemakers across the country who are committed to improving heart health and reversing this statistic. Elliot ranked sixth in the country out of 177 teen participants, raising $71,090 for the mission of the American Heart Association. Thank you to WJHL for this great feature on Elliot Williams: https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/freshman-elliot-williams-ranks-6th-in-nation-for-american-heart-association-fundraising/

🌟WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Logan Dingus ~ John S. Battle High School ~ Class of 2012. We are thrilled to highlight Mr. Logan Dingus, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate! Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community. Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community? Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8

🌟Sending a big thank you to the John S. Battle High School Cadet Leadership Class for proudly presenting the colors at tonight’s School Board meeting. Their dedication and poise were a perfect reminder of the strong leadership and community spirit that defines our students. We couldn’t be prouder of these future leaders.

🌟WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Makayla Harrison ~ Holston High School ~ Class of 2012. We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Makayla Harrison, a proud Holston High School graduate! Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community. Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community? Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8

Washington Way Award Nominations: Nominate a special support staff person for the Spring #WashingtonWayAward! Do you know someone whose work and commitment makes WCPS a better place to be? #WashingtonWayAward Categories: *Above and Beyond Custodian Award ~ Vote for a custodian that makes a difference! *Silver Spoon Award ~ Vote for the best food service worker out there! *Helping Hand Award ~ Vote for a nurse or an aide that has helped you! *Master Technician Award ~ Vote for the one who has helped you fix things! *Wheels on the Bus Award ~ Vote for the driver or mechanic who helps get you home! *Customer Service Award ~ Vote for the person who is always there to help! Scan the QR Code by Friday, April 18 to nominate a support staff person. To learn more about the #WashingtonWayAwards, watch this video: https://youtu.be/IM7Y0BdMbF4

WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Kaylee Jackson ~ John S. Battle High School ~ Class of 2010. We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Kaylee Jackson, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate! Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community. Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community? Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8

Registration is NOW OPEN for CampUS Connections! Join us at Radford University from June 23 - June 27 for an unforgettable week of academic exploration and outdoor adventure! This residential summer camp is perfect for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors ready for an exciting mix of activities, all while experiencing life on a college campus. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to discover, learn, and connect! bit.ly/CampUSConnections

🏅🎉WCPS Student Athletes Shine We are thrilled to spotlight some of our incredible student-athletes who were recognized by School Board members for their outstanding performances on the field and court! From record-breaking career points to impressive rushing yards, these athletes are setting the bar high for excellence. Abingdon High School *Owen Barr - Football - Junior = 1,225 Yards / Senior = 1,416 Yards *Luke Honaker - Basketball = 1,070 Career Points *Annsley Trivette (Junior) - Basketball = 1,722 Career Points John S. Battle High School *Kara Kelley - Basketball = 1,124 Career Points *Porter Gobble - Basketball = 1,062 Career Points Patrick Henry High School *Cade Caywood -Basketball = 1,011 Career Points *Cole Caywood - Basketball = 1,568 Career Points *Mikey Jenkings - Football = 1,272 Rushing Yards Holston High School *Luke Greene - Football = 1,371 Rushing Yards *Noah Tweed - Football = 1,007 Rushing Yards

✨🎵Special Recognition School Board members recognized the students that were selected as delegates for the All-Virginia Chorus this year! These students will travel to Richmond in April to sing alongside high school singers from all over the Commonwealth. This is one of the highest honors choral students in Virginia can receive! Soprano 1 *Lotte Gendel (PHHS) *Kaylee Gross (JSB) *Haylee Hansen (AHS) - 1st Alternate *LillyAnna White (JSB) - 2nd Alternate Soprano 2 *Jalyn Carter (JSB) *Natalie Combs (JSB) *Bernadette Murphy (HHS) *Kai Ricks (JSB) *Karyna Vang (AHS) - 1st Alternate Alto 1 *Sadie Milhorne (HHS) - 1st Alternate *Aubri Phillips (AHS) - 2nd Alternate Alto 2 *Janie Gayle (JSB) *Jaila Strebek (AHS) *Twyla Bremner (PHHS) - 1st Alternate Tenor 1 *Zach Poe (JSB) Tenor 2 *Ethan Boothe (JSB) *Adam Mabry (JSB) *Greyson Pruitt (PHHS) - 1st Alternate Bass 1 *Allen Sweeny (JSB) *Noah Brown (JSB) - 1st Alternate *Alex Schurtz (JSB) - 2nd Alternate Bass 2 *Zen Moser (PHHS) *Graydan Poe (JSB) - 1st Alternate VMEA Honors Choir *Adam Mabry (JSB) Va-ACDA All-Virginia Middle School Chorus *Nora Snodgrass (EBS) - Alto 1

Save the Date Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Theatre Arts Camp at Emory & Henry University! This camp for rising 3rd through rising 12th grade students will be a chance to explore the world of theatre, unleash your creativity, and have a blast! Mark your calendars for June 9-14 and stay tuned for more details coming soon!

WCPS Alumni Spotlight: Anne (Myhill) Krantz -- John S. Battle High School -- Class of 1999. We are thrilled to highlight Ms. Anne (Myhill) Krantz, a proud John S. Battle High School graduate! Are you a graduate of Washington County Public Schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're excited to learn about your accomplishments and share your story and advice with our current students, families, and community. Please click here, to fill out a submission form: https://forms.gle/7qzqxJCpCjryVsfW8 OR Do you know a graduate from Washington County Public Schools who has made a positive impact in their community? Nominate them to be featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series! Click here, to nominate a WCPS graduate: https://forms.gle/LFV1PwdpHnLfYRhn8

Approved 2025-2026 School Calendar: This calendar was approved on 2/18/2025, by the School Board based on recommendations from the Calendar Committee and additional feedback from Dr. Perrigan. *Please Note: Inclement weather annually causes the last day of school to be rescheduled later than it appears on the calendar. It is recommended you delay making plans for the start of vacations until after June 5. A special thanks to the Calendar Committee for their work putting this calendar together. To view the calendar on the WCPS website, click here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3765/WCPS/5334217/2025-2026_School_Calendar_REVISED_2.26.25.pdf

As we wrap up School Board Appreciation Month, we couldn’t let it end without thanking our incredible Student School Board Representatives! These students represent Abingdon High School, John S. Battle High School, Patrick Henry High School, Holston High School, and the Washington County Career and Technical Education Center. By having Student School Board Representatives, our School Board gains valuable insights and feedback directly from students, helping to shape policies that reflect their needs and experiences. In addition, these students provide recaps and highlights of the events and activities happening at their schools, keeping the board informed on all the exciting things going on across Washington County. Thank you to our Student School Board Representatives for your hard work, dedication, and for being the voice of your fellow students!

Schedule Update: It has been a busy day for our road checkers, assessing road conditions across the county. VDOT has done a great job of clearing roads of snow and ice. As a result, WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule tomorrow, Friday, February 21, 2025. We are aware that some roads, particularly in the Valley Institute area, remain snow and ice covered. Because of this, buses will be running on clear routes only. We encourage parents of teen drivers to check road conditions before they head out in the morning. If slick roads prevent your child from attending school, please contact your child's principal. The 2-Hour Delay will also give real feel temperatures time to rise by about 10 degrees between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working parents. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child's school. Our road checkers will be out again early tomorrow morning evaluating conditions. Should a shift to a Remote Learning Day be necessary, a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. Please note, if we transition to a Remote Learning Day, childcare will not be provided. Stay safe, and we will keep you updated!

Important Update: Due to continued deteriorating road conditions, we have made the decision to cancel the Remote Learning Day Meal Pick Up at Abingdon High School today. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe and warm!

Schedule Update: Due to deteriorating weather conditions, WCPS will implement a Remote Learning Day for today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. No childcare will be provided. Due to the Remote Learning Day, breakfast and lunch meals will be available for Washington County students at one central location. Meals can be picked up between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Abingdon High School. Follow the signage to the back cafeteria door for pick up.

Washington County Public Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Childcare will be provided for working families at elementary schools. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child's school. Due to predicted winter weather this evening into the early morning hours, we will recheck road conditions tomorrow morning. If a shift to Remote Learning is necessary, a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. If we move to Remote Learning, please note that we will not be able to provide childcare. Stay safe, and we will keep you updated!

🚀 Celebrating Excellence in Robotics and Innovation 🤖✨ During a meeting this evening, School Board members recognized the outstanding achievements of the John S. Battle High School Robotics/Drone Team and the Patrick Henry High School Robotics/Drone Team for their accomplishments! 🌟 John S. Battle High School: *Regional RDL Competition: Autonomous Award and Second Place Alliance *National RDL Competition: Rookie of the Year Award and Third Place Alliance ✨John S. Battle High School Team Members Coached by Andrew Smith: *Noah B. *Andrew M. *Owen S. *Allen S. *Cas W. 🌟 Patrick Henry High School: *Regional RDL Competition: Alliance Team Regional Champions and Rookie of the Year Award *National RDL Competition: Alliance Team National Champions ✨Patrick Henry High School Team Members Coached by Eric Hoffman: *Richard B. *Bryce C. *Isaac C. *Conner G. *Bishop R. *Bryce R. Both teams have displayed exceptional skill, innovation, and teamwork, and we couldn't be more proud of their hard work and dedication!

Schedule Change: Based on multiple forecasts (including the highly reliable FirstWARN Tri-Cities) and a Winter Weather Advisory for Washington County, WCPS will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, due to the timing of anticipated snowfall and the likelihood of poor road conditions. This will be a traditional snow day, and we encourage our students to enjoy some outdoor fun in the snow! Please note, if weather conditions do not improve and roads remain unsafe later this week, Thursday and Friday may transition to Remote Learning Days. WCPS has 10 Remote Learning Days available to use throughout the course of the school year. We’ve already used six of those days, and we would like to keep some in reserve for potential use later. As we get closer to scheduled state testing and assessments, having some days in reserve would provide a safety net. Adding additional school days to the end of the school year will be discussed at the School Board meeting in March. Stay safe, enjoy the snow, and we will keep you updated on any further schedule changes.

Schedule Change: Due to the number of roads still closed across Washington County and the number of employees who are unable to leave their homes, WCPS will provide virtual instruction tomorrow, Monday, February 17, 2025.