West Point Public Schools - Innovation, Relationships, Excellence

WPPS is proud to recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The purpose of this day is to promote understanding and mobilize support for the dignity and rights of persons with disabilities. As a school community, we believe in creating spaces where every student is included and supported. 🤝

Today and every day, we work toward removing barriers and expanding opportunities for all.

Each month during our School Board meetings, we recognize students and staff who exemplify our RISE values—Relationships, Innovation, Student-Centered, and Excellence—with RISE Awards.

🎉 Congratulations to our November honorees and thank you for the ways you pour into our school community every day.

#PointedInTheRightDirection

🌿 Exciting day at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge near the Blue Ridge Mountains! Hundreds of students from 30+ Virginia schools gathered for Envirothon training, diving into soils, forestry, aquatics, and wildlife with expert guidance. 🐾🌱

These future environmental leaders are gearing up for the annual Envirothon competition this spring—learning, exploring, and connecting with nature every step of the way! 🌄💚

#Envirothon #STEMEducation #FutureConservationists #BlueRidgeMountains #HandsOnLearning

Before Thanksgiving break, our 7th grade Life Science students completed two exciting labs as they dove into the building blocks of life! 🧬🍓 They extracted real DNA from strawberries and built their own DNA models using marshmallows and Twizzlers. Hands-on learning at its sweetest — and most fascinating!

December 2 is Special Education Day!

We’d like to recognize the staff who empower students with diverse abilities to succeed each day. Their dedication strengthens our mission to serve every child in WPPS.

Thank you to parents and guardians for working alongside us to support exceptional learning experiences! 💙🙌

Congratulations to Leslie Foster for being selected as this month’s 107.9 Cannon Country Teacher of the Month! She is so deserving of this recognition, and we are incredibly proud of her dedication and impact.

💙🧡🐾 #PointedInTheRightDirection #RISE #TeacherOfTheMonth

Happy Thanksgiving to our students, families, and staff! We are so grateful for the positivity and dedication you bring to our schools. Have a wonderful break! 🍂🦃

Reminder: Thanksgiving Break is next week (November 24-28)! We wish our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and joy-filled holiday.

Enjoy the time with loved ones, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, December 1! 🦃🍂

Happy National Parent Involvement Day! 💙

Today we recognize the parents and guardians who make a difference in their children’s education. Your encouragement, communication, and partnership with our schools help students thrive.

Thank you for being active participants in your child’s learning journey and for partnering with us to keep our schools “Pointed in the Right Direction!” 🙌

Our Pre-K students are busy learning and growing! They’re practicing writing the letter T, exploring shapes in shaving cream, enjoying performances in the auditorium—including the Veterans Day program—and working hard on learning their letters and cutting along a straight line. 💙🧡

What an awesome week! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
This week we wrapped up our 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Run Club for the first half of the year with a fun and festive Turkey Trot. 🦃✨

#PointedInTheRightDirection #RISE #RunClub #TurkeyTrot

Today we celebrate Education Support Professionals Day—a special time to thank the outstanding professionals who help our schools thrive. We appreciate our ESPs’ commitment to supporting our schools each day! 💪

Creativity on full display! Our Exploratory Art 6 students finished glazing their face jugs, each one showing off unique style and personality. 🧡💙

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!

🎭 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! 💙💛🎭

Teamwork + science = a great day in the lab! Mrs. Tate’s 8th graders enjoyed exploring different reactions and collaborating with their classmates. ⚗️👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

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

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! ♻️🗑️

🍂 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. 💕👏