November Calendar and Newsletter
Enjoy your long weekend! See everyone back on Wednesday!
This is a reminder that Wise County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, November 4, 2024, and Tuesday, November 5, 2024. We look forward to students returning on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Please see the 24-25 Altered Schedule Codes:
The Top 10 Proven Actions to Ensure Your Student is Ready to Soar This School Year resource document is a data-based list of helpful tips for parents to use throughout the school year.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57154/638611414439130000
Good evening,
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will have to postpone the K-2nd parent meeting on Monday October 21st. They will be rescheduled for Thursday, October 24th. If you signed up for Monday, we will still include you in the count for Thursday. If you have any questions, please contact Raqueal Thompson at 276-762-5941.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Wise County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, for Fall Break! We look forward to welcoming our students back to begin our 2nd 9 Week grading period on Tuesday, October 15, 2024!
Wise County Public Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delay on Thursday, October 3, 2024!
We appreciate the hard work of our utility companies and the staff of Wise County Schools for their hard work to get our students back in school!
Wise County Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we work diligently to ensure a safe and swift return to normal school operations. Thank you for your ongoing support during this time.
Due to ongoing power outages affecting several of our schools, Wise County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Please continue to monitor our official communication channels for updates. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to ongoing power, internet, and phone service outages at several of our schools, along with many families still without essential utilities, Wise County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate this situation together as a community.
Wise County Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, September 27, 2024.
Wise County Public Schools will operate on a 2-Hour Delay on Friday, September 27, 2024, due to the forecasted weather conditions. If any changes to the schedule are made, we will notify everyone by 8:00am.
Good morning. This is a reminder that today, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, is a half day for Wise County Public School students.
Good evening Families,
There will be a parent informational meeting Monday August 19th at 5:30PM at EHS cafeteria about the after school volleyball program. This program is available for girls in grades 1st through 6th.
We are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow, Thursday, August 8, 2024! Tomorrow and Friday will be half days for our students as we begin the new school year. See you in the morning!
Good Evening Families,
We can't wait to have our students back in the building on Thursday! Attached are some guidelines and frequently asked questions to help our dismissal process run smoothly. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school. See you on Thursday at 8:30am!
*Please note that on 12:30 dismissal days, our students will dismiss from the breezeway and to buses at 12:25pm.
From our Food Services Department:
The Virginia Department of Social Services will issue a one-time $120 food benefit through
Virginia SUN Bucks beginning August 2024 to children who qualify. Children qualify and are
automatically enrolled in Virginia SUN Bucks if they receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or an income-based Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid). If you are not enrolled in SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid you can apply and potentially qualify for Virginia SUN Bucks by visiting VirginiaSunBucks.com and mailing the application to:
Virginia Sun Bucks
c/o VDSS
5600 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060.
Applications will not be available until July 1, when the webpage goes live. The Application for SUN Bucks will require you to enter your child’s “Local Student ID Number.”
Contact the school your child attends to get this number. If you qualify, SUN Bucks benefits will be distributed beginning August 2024 on a rolling basis and will be loaded onto your current SNAP EBT Card or a Virginia SUN Bucks card.
The Tyler Giles Junior Youth Golf Day at Lonesome Pine Country Club will be held on July 30th! Free Golf Lessons, Free T-Shirts, Free Food, Free Golf and Give Aways for Junior Golfers (17 and under) starting at 9 a.m. Clubs will be provided to those who need them! Please contact Lonesome Pine Country Club (276-523-0739) to sign up.
From our Food Services Department concerning our Summer Feeding Program:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMKXYfs_KNL4ubrt-bfFQC-ZZFnto-xs/view?usp=sharing
