Creativity on full display! Our Exploratory Art 6 students finished glazing their face jugs, each one showing off unique style and personality. 🧡💙
about 4 hours ago, Kim Overton
Students with their art
Students with their art
It’s American Education Week, a time to honor everyone who plays a part in helping students learn and grow! Our teachers, staff, and community work together to build a bright future for all. 💫

Thank you for your commitment to education and the success of every student!
about 6 hours ago, Kim Overton
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🎭 West Point High School Drama Shines at Super Regionals! 🎉

This weekend, our One Act Drama Team traveled to Danville, VA to compete in the VHSL Super Regionals Theatre Festival—and they brought home FIRST PLACE! 🥇✨

After performing The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which already won first place at Regionals on Nov. 8th, the team once again impressed—all four judges awarded them the top spot!

🌟 Individual Honors:
• Colin O’Neal & Martin Billups – Outstanding Acting Awards
• Arianna Adams – Best Actress (Regions A & B)
• Orion Soderholm – Best Actor (Regions A & B)

👏 A huge congratulations as well to Mrs. Hammond, WPHS Drama Coach, who was named Coach of the Year for Regions A & B!

The team now advances to the State Competition in Charlottesville on December 5th.
Let’s cheer them on as they take the big stage! 💙💛🎭
about 24 hours ago, Kim Overton
One Act Drama
Ms. Hammond receiving her award
One Act
Receiving their awards
Teamwork + science = a great day in the lab! Mrs. Tate’s 8th graders enjoyed exploring different reactions and collaborating with their classmates. ⚗️👩‍🔬👨‍🔬
1 day ago, Kim Overton
Students working on Science
Students working in Teams
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The next WPPS School Board Meeting will take place Tuesday, November 18, at 6:00pm in the Board Office. The meeting is open to the public.

Find board agendas, minutes, and other information: https://www.wpschools.net/page/copy-school-board
1 day ago, Kim Overton
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It’s America Recycles Day, a reminder that small daily choices make a big impact. Encourage your family to recycle bottles, cans, and cardboard at home. Labeling bins clearly can help everyone remember what goes where.

Let’s recycle right! ♻️🗑️

3 days ago, Kim Overton
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🍂 Pre-K 4: It’s All About Fall — Part 2! 🍎✏️
Our fall fun continued with lots of hands-on learning! Students practiced writing their names, spelling fall-themed words, and counting with confidence. We’re so proud of their progress and excitement for learning — every smile, every letter, and every number is a big step forward! 💛🍁📚 Here’s to celebrating every proud smile and “I did it!” moment. 💕👏
5 days ago, Kim Overton
Student building a pumpkin patch
Student building an apple tree
Student building a silly scarecrow
Students working on cutting pasting and coloring
Student with her chalk board
Student with the word apple
Student building an apple stack
Student building an apple stack
Student with his worksheet
Wyatt with his worksheet
🎉 Congratulations to our newest WPHS National Honor Society members! 🎓
We’re proud to welcome 16 outstanding students who exemplify the NHS pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. 🌟
Join us in celebrating their hard work and dedication—our school is brighter because of them! 💙💛
5 days ago, Kim Overton
16 outstanding students who exemplify the NHS pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.
Happy World Kindness Day! 🌎

Today and every day, we’re proud of our students for showing kindness and respect toward one another. Small acts—like sharing a smile, offering help, or including someone new—can make a big difference.

Together, we’re creating a learning environment where everyone feels valued and supported! 🫶

5 days ago, Kim Overton
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🍂 On Thursday evening, November 6, our school community came together for our annual Friendsgiving! 🧡

The food was incredible, showcasing dishes from many different cultures. 🌍 Children made crafts, played games, and everyone enjoyed great company and conversation.

It was a wonderful night of gratitude, connection, and celebration! 🦃✨
#Friendsgiving #Community #TogetherWeGrow #ThankfulThursday
7 days ago, Kim Overton
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2 youngsters eating
Thanksgiving Friends
Pretty Friendsgiving Friends
Mrs. Gowers and her friendsgiving friends
A family at Friendsgiving
Teachers enjoying friendsgiving
Friendsgiving Friends
Students enjoying friendsgiving
Time to eat
Today, we proudly recognize Veterans Day and honor all who have served our country. We are grateful for the sacrifices made by these courageous individuals to protect our freedoms.

We are honored to celebrate this day with you.
7 days ago, Kim Overton
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🌿 Our Environmental Club students have been busy this fall! They’ve been hard at work tending and sampling our seasonal crops — kale, carrots, lettuce, and beets. 🥕🥬🍂

Hands-on learning at its best! 🧡 #PointerPride #EnvironmentalClub #StudentLearning #FallHarvest
8 days ago, Kim Overton
Students tending their greens
Students sampling their harvest
students tending their greens
🎉 Happy Friday! Our first graders had a sweet celebration today as the Candy Challenge Champions! 🍭👏

Thanks to our amazing PTO, they enjoyed a Popcorn & Movie Party featuring Pocahontas — the perfect pick after their field trip to Henricus yesterday! 🎬🍿

Smiles, laughter, and fun all around — what a great way to end the week! 💛💙 #PointerPride #StudentFun #ThankYouPTO
8 days ago, Kim Overton
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Mrs. Massok
Parent Volunteer
Candy Challenge Champions
1st Grade Candy Challenge Champions
Strong attendance keeps students on track and helps them reach their goals. As we move through the school year, we encourage students to continue the good habits they built early on—waking up on time, staying organized, and coming to school ready to learn every day. 🙌

Every day in school counts, and your future self will thank you!

8 days ago, Kim Overton
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National STEAM Day highlights the power of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math in shaping the innovators of tomorrow. Our classrooms encourage critical thinking and exploration through hands-on lessons and real-world applications.

We’re proud to nurture future-ready minds! 🚀

10 days ago, Kim Overton
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Our 6th graders have had a busy week!

6th grade scientists put their engineering skills to the test this week! 🌬️💡 They built and adjusted windmills that could actually lift small objects! Amazing teamwork, creativity, and persistence on display!
11 days ago, Kim Overton
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3 students working on their windmill
Two students working on their windmill
Guest speakers from C&F stopped by Mrs. Lohr’s Personal Finance class to talk credit and identity theft! Great real-world lessons for our students. 💳🔐 #FinancialLiteracy #PointerPride
11 days ago, Kim Overton
Photo of guest speakers from C&F Bank
TONIGHT is the International Friendsgiving at WPPS! You’re invited to come out and join us for an evening of food, friendship, and community. 🤝

🕔 5:00-7:00pm
📍 West Point Middle/High School Cafeteria

Bring a dish to share and come celebrate with friends from near and far. Everyone is welcome, so come hungry and ready for a fun evening of connection and culture!
12 days ago, Kim Overton
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November is National Scholarship Month! 🎓

This is the perfect time for students—especially seniors—to begin exploring scholarship opportunities that can help cover college costs. There are many scholarships available locally for which students may qualify.

Start gathering references, transcripts, and essays now to stay ahead of upcoming deadlines! 📚

12 days ago, Kim Overton
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WPMS/HS Students Without Drugs first annual Red Ribbon Week Art Contest!

Open to grades K-12, with a winner chosen from each school building.

🎉 Congratulations to this year's winners:
• Trevor Connor's (4th Grade)
• Braden Eisler (6th Grade)
• Sheloir Johnson (11th Grade)

We are SO proud of the creativity and positive messaging these students brought to their artwork! Their creative posters represented the spirit of Red Ribbon Week and showed powerful messages of living drug-free!

13 days ago, Kim Overton
Red Ribbon Week Flyer
Red Ribbon Week winner
Red Ribbon Week winner
Red Ribbon Week winner