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!
Every day in school counts, and your future self will thank you!
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! 🚀
We’re proud to nurture future-ready minds! 🚀
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!
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!
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
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!
🕔 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!
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! 📚
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! 📚
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!
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!
Tomorrow night is the International Friendsgiving at WPPS! You’re invited to come out and join us for an evening of food, friendship, and community. 🤝
🗓️ Thursday, November 6
🕔 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!
During National School Psychology Week, we take a moment to recognize those who help students feel supported and confident. School psychologists provide counsel, assist with emotional needs, and encourage positive behavior across our schools.
Thank you to our school psychologist for helping students reach their full potential! 💙
Thank you to our school psychologist for helping students reach their full potential! 💙
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 October honorees!
#PointedInTheRightDirection
🎉 Congratulations to our October honorees!
#PointedInTheRightDirection
REMINDER: There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 4. We’ll see our students again on Wednesday! 👋
We hope you have a safe, fun, and enjoyable Halloween! 🎃
Down Syndrome Awareness Month is a celebration of acceptance, inclusion, and diversity. We are proud to serve all students and ensure that each individual feels seen, supported, and valued in our schools. 🌟💙
🎶 Big news for our talented Pointers! 🎤
Three exceptional musicians—Arianna Adams, Martin Billups, and Ruby Kate Vincent—have been selected for the VA Music Educators Association Honors Choir! 🌟👏
They’ll represent West Point alongside top student vocalists from across Virginia this November. Way to make us proud! 💛💙
#HonorsChoir #VMEA #PointerPride #StudentSuccess
Three exceptional musicians—Arianna Adams, Martin Billups, and Ruby Kate Vincent—have been selected for the VA Music Educators Association Honors Choir! 🌟👏
They’ll represent West Point alongside top student vocalists from across Virginia this November. Way to make us proud! 💛💙
#HonorsChoir #VMEA #PointerPride #StudentSuccess
We’re proud to recognize National First Responders Day! 🚑🚒🚓
These heroes are often the first to arrive when emergencies happen, providing comfort, care, and critical support. Thank you for your dedication and service to keeping our schools and communities safe. 🙌
These heroes are often the first to arrive when emergencies happen, providing comfort, care, and critical support. Thank you for your dedication and service to keeping our schools and communities safe. 🙌
Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, October 28! 👍
Take a moment to review your student’s progress, celebrate their successes, and set goals together for the rest of the 2025-26 school year. 🎯
Take a moment to review your student’s progress, celebrate their successes, and set goals together for the rest of the 2025-26 school year. 🎯
Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening October 27-31! This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate achievements, and set goals for continued growth. 🤝
We encourage families to make time for conferences next week!
We encourage families to make time for conferences next week!
During Red Ribbon Week, we reflect on the fact that living drug-free is about making choices that help us grow, learn, and thrive. Substance abuse can harm the brain, slow learning, and negatively impact relationships.
Be sure to choose hobbies and friendships that lift you up and keep you motivated! ❤️🙌
Be sure to choose hobbies and friendships that lift you up and keep you motivated! ❤️🙌
Unity Day reminds us that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. If you see bullying, tell a teacher or trusted adult—and show kindness to those who need it most.
Together, we can maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all! 🧡✨
Together, we can maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all! 🧡✨
Tomorrow night is the International Friendsgiving at WPPS! You’re invited to come out and join us for an evening of food, friendship, and community. 🤝
🗓️ Thursday, November 6
🕔 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!