🧊❄️ Ice, ice… learn from home! ❄️🧊
The roads may be icy, but the learning doesn’t stop!
➡️ Tuesday, January 27 is a remote learning day for WPPS.
Bundle up, stay safe, sip something warm ☕, and keep things Pointed in the Right Direction ❄️📘
#WPPS #PointedInTheRightDirection
The roads may be icy, but the learning doesn’t stop!
➡️ Tuesday, January 27 is a remote learning day for WPPS.
Bundle up, stay safe, sip something warm ☕, and keep things Pointed in the Right Direction ❄️📘
#WPPS #PointedInTheRightDirection
Since the weather is doing the most today ❄️🥶, let’s take our minds off the cold and rewind to the highlights of first semester!
Hard work, growth, and lots of Pointer pride—what a great way to start the year! 💙🧡
https://youtu.be/savljnaIjKg
Hard work, growth, and lots of Pointer pride—what a great way to start the year! 💙🧡
https://youtu.be/savljnaIjKg
The Pointers are pressing pause! ❄️🐾
Schools and offices are closed Monday, January 26, 2026 due to snow and ice.
It’s a true snow day—bundle up, enjoy the break, and stay safe!
#PointerPride #SnowDay
Schools and offices are closed Monday, January 26, 2026 due to snow and ice.
It’s a true snow day—bundle up, enjoy the break, and stay safe!
#PointerPride #SnowDay
🐝 Middle School Spelling Bee – January 21 🐝
Congratulations to our amazing middle school students who participated in this year’s Spelling Bee! We are so proud of the hard work, focus, and confidence each student displayed.
✨ Participants:
6th Grade: Hunter Hopson, Jack Scott, Roman Romero, JaVonte Waddey
7th Grade: Piper Peters, Dylan Nguyen, Phoenix Bethel, Avery Otto, Maggie Lindsey
8th Grade: Oscar Anderson, Kate Howard, Harrison Stanley, Xiangyi Chen, Ella Hoskins
👏 A special congratulations to Xiangyi Chen, our runner-up, and Phoenix Bethel, our Spelling Bee Champion! Phoenix will represent our middle school at the Division Spelling Bee in February.
Way to go, spellers—we are incredibly proud of all of you! 🏆📚✨
Congratulations to our amazing middle school students who participated in this year’s Spelling Bee! We are so proud of the hard work, focus, and confidence each student displayed.
✨ Participants:
6th Grade: Hunter Hopson, Jack Scott, Roman Romero, JaVonte Waddey
7th Grade: Piper Peters, Dylan Nguyen, Phoenix Bethel, Avery Otto, Maggie Lindsey
8th Grade: Oscar Anderson, Kate Howard, Harrison Stanley, Xiangyi Chen, Ella Hoskins
👏 A special congratulations to Xiangyi Chen, our runner-up, and Phoenix Bethel, our Spelling Bee Champion! Phoenix will represent our middle school at the Division Spelling Bee in February.
Way to go, spellers—we are incredibly proud of all of you! 🏆📚✨
A friendly reminder to families that report cards will be sent home on Friday, January 23! ✅
This is a great opportunity to review your student’s progress, celebrate accomplishments, and talk about goals for the rest of the school year.
Thank you for partnering with us to support student growth and success! 🤝
This is a great opportunity to review your student’s progress, celebrate accomplishments, and talk about goals for the rest of the school year.
Thank you for partnering with us to support student growth and success! 🤝
Congrats to our WPPS School Board members and our staff on their newly approved leadership roles from last night’s meeting! We appreciate your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and community.
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#WPPSProud #PointedInTheRightDirection
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#WPPSProud #PointedInTheRightDirection
We almost forgot to recognize our December RISE Award winners 🎉
Congratulations to these Pointers who live out our RISE values every day through their commitment, care, and excellence.
#RISE #PointedInTheRightDirection #WPPSSuccess
Congratulations to these Pointers who live out our RISE values every day through their commitment, care, and excellence.
#RISE #PointedInTheRightDirection #WPPSSuccess
The next WPPS School Board Meeting will take place tonight (January 20) at 6:00 pm in the Board Office. The meeting is open to the public.
Find board agendas, minutes, and other information at https://www.wpschools.net/page/copy-school-board.
Find board agendas, minutes, and other information at https://www.wpschools.net/page/copy-school-board.
Professional development is important for every employee, and this was a meaningful day of learning and team building. Thank you to Mrs. Bell for leading the session and to Mr. Walker for leading our Operations Department. We appreciate this hardworking team and their commitment to excellence!
#PointedIntheRightDirection
While students were out on Friday, some of our staff participated in professional learning.
Thank you to Ms. Mahoney for leading a session on FBAs and BIPs and Ms. Powell for leading a session on threat assessments.
We’re grateful for our team’s dedication to continuous growth and student success! 💙🧡
#PointedIntheRightDirection
Thank you to Ms. Mahoney for leading a session on FBAs and BIPs and Ms. Powell for leading a session on threat assessments.
We’re grateful for our team’s dedication to continuous growth and student success! 💙🧡
#PointedIntheRightDirection
Today, we remember Dr. King’s powerful reminder that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” His words remain just as relevant today as they were during the Civil Rights movement. His legacy challenges us to stand up for fairness and dignity for all.
Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week is a time to thank the leaders who guide students through years of growth and discovery. Today, we’re excited to recognize Laurel Byrd, West Point Middle/High School principal! 🌟
Dr. Byrd guides our students with care, champions both staff and students, and helps equip learners for success. Thank you for your dedication to our middle and high school students and community!
Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week is a time to thank our school leaders! 🌟 Today we recognize Laurel Byrd, WPMS/HS principal, for guiding students with care and championing staff and learners. Thank you for all you do!
REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, January 19, as we observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
Friday, January 16, is a teacher workday. There will be no classes for students
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, January 20! 👋
We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, January 20! 👋
Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week allows us to recognize the leaders who shape positive learning experiences for our students! 🌟
To begin the week, we’re excited to thank Jennifer Goodwin, our elementary school principal! Ms. Goodwin leads with dedication, compassion, and a strong commitment to helping every child succeed. We appreciate all you do to support our students, staff, and families each day!
To begin the week, we’re excited to thank Jennifer Goodwin, our elementary school principal! Ms. Goodwin leads with dedication, compassion, and a strong commitment to helping every child succeed. We appreciate all you do to support our students, staff, and families each day!
Thank You Month reminds us to pause and appreciate those who support our schools. Teachers, parents, and community members help create meaningful learning experiences. Your dedication shapes the future for our students! 🙏
🌿 Last Friday on campus!
King William Area Forester Dave Slack visited WPHS to work with our Environmental Club members, providing hands-on training as they prepare for this year’s Envirothon competition.
We appreciate the time and expertise shared to help our students grow their environmental knowledge and skills!
King William Area Forester Dave Slack visited WPHS to work with our Environmental Club members, providing hands-on training as they prepare for this year’s Envirothon competition.
We appreciate the time and expertise shared to help our students grow their environmental knowledge and skills!
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate the power of guidance and connection. Mentors help students and colleagues build confidence, discover strengths, and reach new goals. 🚀
Join us tomorrow, January 7, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm for West Point Elementary’s Annual Title I Parent Meeting in the WPES Cafeteria! This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and enjoy time together.
🌟 Learn how the Title I program supports student success
🌟 Connect with staff and ask questions
🌟 Enjoy crafts for kids, plus hot chocolate and popcorn!
We can’t wait to see you there!
🌟 Learn how the Title I program supports student success
🌟 Connect with staff and ask questions
🌟 Enjoy crafts for kids, plus hot chocolate and popcorn!
We can’t wait to see you there!
