Starbucks Day in 5th Grade!
5th grade SO much fun learning today with four Starbucks-inspired rotations! The day was filled with learning, laughter, tasty treats, and lots of Starbucks-inspired fun! 💚
📚 Book Tasting — students enjoyed a yummy sweet fall trail mix while “tasting” some awesome book recommendations!
🌱 Stem-and-Leaf Poster Challenge — creating and organizing data in a creative way.
☕️ Coffee Bean Estimation — making estimates, testing our thinking, and analyzing our results.
🔢 Speed of Place Value — putting our place value skills to the test in a fast-paced challenge!
And of course, no Starbucks Day would be complete without Starbucks-themed drinks and a salty popcorn snack to enjoy along the way!
It was a fun-filled day of math, reading, collaboration, and delicious treats!
5th grade SO much fun learning today with four Starbucks-inspired rotations! The day was filled with learning, laughter, tasty treats, and lots of Starbucks-inspired fun! 💚
📚 Book Tasting — students enjoyed a yummy sweet fall trail mix while “tasting” some awesome book recommendations!
🌱 Stem-and-Leaf Poster Challenge — creating and organizing data in a creative way.
☕️ Coffee Bean Estimation — making estimates, testing our thinking, and analyzing our results.
🔢 Speed of Place Value — putting our place value skills to the test in a fast-paced challenge!
And of course, no Starbucks Day would be complete without Starbucks-themed drinks and a salty popcorn snack to enjoy along the way!
It was a fun-filled day of math, reading, collaboration, and delicious treats!
Join us in recognizing National Principals Month and our outstanding school leaders!
🌟 Laurel Bryd, West Point Middle/High School
🌟 Jennifer Goodwin, West Point Elementary School
Thank you to our principals for showing up, leading with care, and helping keep our schools “Pointed in the Right Direction” every day. Your dedication to students, staff, and your school communities makes a difference! 👏
🌟 Laurel Bryd, West Point Middle/High School
🌟 Jennifer Goodwin, West Point Elementary School
Thank you to our principals for showing up, leading with care, and helping keep our schools “Pointed in the Right Direction” every day. Your dedication to students, staff, and your school communities makes a difference! 👏
Today, Life Science students in Mrs. Tate's class had to act as detectives. They had to evaluate a slide under the microscope and decide if the sample used to be alive or not! Did it have cells? Some samples really stumped them!
Building a strong school community happens through the small things we do every day to help others feel welcomed, included, and valued.
As West Point Public Schools focuses on “Belonging and Building Community,” challenge your student to think about:
💬 Who can I get to know?
💬 How can I make someone feel welcome?
💬 What can I do to make my school a stronger community?
Small actions can make a big difference. Together, we can build a school community where everyone has a place. 💙
As West Point Public Schools focuses on “Belonging and Building Community,” challenge your student to think about:
💬 Who can I get to know?
💬 How can I make someone feel welcome?
💬 What can I do to make my school a stronger community?
Small actions can make a big difference. Together, we can build a school community where everyone has a place. 💙
On Thursday and Friday, Ms. Ambrose’s English 12 DE classes participated in a college admission simulation!
With guidance from Ms. Rush, students acted as enrollment committees who had to evaluate a list of ten candidates, decide which three to accept, and defend their choices. 🎓
The activity gave them a behind-the-scenes look at the college admissions process from the flip side and sparked thoughtful discussions about what makes an applicant stand out. 🌟
With guidance from Ms. Rush, students acted as enrollment committees who had to evaluate a list of ten candidates, decide which three to accept, and defend their choices. 🎓
The activity gave them a behind-the-scenes look at the college admissions process from the flip side and sparked thoughtful discussions about what makes an applicant stand out. 🌟
🚨 SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE 🚨
Due to continued HVAC issues, West Point Middle/High School will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
West Point Elementary School will operate on a normal schedule.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the patience and flexibility of our Pointer families as crews continue working to resolve the issue.
Thank you for your continued support!🧡💙
Due to continued HVAC issues, West Point Middle/High School will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
West Point Elementary School will operate on a normal schedule.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the patience and flexibility of our Pointer families as crews continue working to resolve the issue.
Thank you for your continued support!🧡💙
This month, West Point Public Schools is focusing on “Belonging and Building Community” as part of our school-wide Social Emotional Learning initiative.
Belonging means knowing that you are seen, valued, accepted, and an important part of your school community. When students feel connected to the people and places around them, they are better prepared to learn, build positive relationships, and navigate challenges.
Throughout the month, our schools will create opportunities for students to build relationships, include others, contribute to their school community, and recognize what makes each person unique.
A strong school community starts with each of us. Let’s work together to make sure every Pointer knows: You belong here. 💙
Belonging means knowing that you are seen, valued, accepted, and an important part of your school community. When students feel connected to the people and places around them, they are better prepared to learn, build positive relationships, and navigate challenges.
Throughout the month, our schools will create opportunities for students to build relationships, include others, contribute to their school community, and recognize what makes each person unique.
A strong school community starts with each of us. Let’s work together to make sure every Pointer knows: You belong here. 💙
Missing just two days of school each month can add up to 10% of the school year—or about 18 days.
This lost time can affect academic progress at any age, from early learning through high school. Showing up consistently helps students stay connected, confident, and ready to succeed.
If you need support, reach out to your child’s school office. Every day in the classroom matters! 🤝
This lost time can affect academic progress at any age, from early learning through high school. Showing up consistently helps students stay connected, confident, and ready to succeed.
If you need support, reach out to your child’s school office. Every day in the classroom matters! 🤝
🎉 Great things are happening in our Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) classrooms! Our youngest Pointers are learning, growing, and having fun each day! 🧡💙
#PointerPride #WeLoveOurPointers #PointedInTheRightDirection
#PointerPride #WeLoveOurPointers #PointedInTheRightDirection
Being at school every day gives students more opportunities to learn, participate, and stay connected with their teachers and classmates. Regular attendance helps students keep up with instruction and assignments—and can make it easier to stay on track throughout the school year.
Every school day is an opportunity to learn and grow. Let’s make it count! 💯
Every school day is an opportunity to learn and grow. Let’s make it count! 💯
🧡💙 A big thank you to the West Point Rotary Club for their continued support of our Pointers!
Rotary donated life jackets to all second graders and dictionaries to all third graders. We are grateful for community partners who continue to invest in our students! 🧡💙
#PointerPride #WeLoveOurPointers
Rotary donated life jackets to all second graders and dictionaries to all third graders. We are grateful for community partners who continue to invest in our students! 🧡💙
#PointerPride #WeLoveOurPointers
💻 Happy National IT Professionals Day! 💻
Today we recognize Steve Seward for keeping technology running across WPPS! From troubleshooting the unexpected to supporting our students and staff, Steve’s knowledge, patience, and willingness to help make a difference every day.
Today we recognize Steve Seward for keeping technology running across WPPS! From troubleshooting the unexpected to supporting our students and staff, Steve’s knowledge, patience, and willingness to help make a difference every day.
Join us in recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place September 15 to October 15!
It’s a time to honor the histories, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. We appreciate the opportunity to observe this month in partnership with our community.
It’s a time to honor the histories, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. We appreciate the opportunity to observe this month in partnership with our community.
📢 Important Location Change for Tomorrow's School Board Meeting
Due to an HVAC issue, our School Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, September 15th) is moving to the West Point Elementary School Library.
We apologize for any inconvenience this sudden change may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you there!
Due to an HVAC issue, our School Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, September 15th) is moving to the West Point Elementary School Library.
We apologize for any inconvenience this sudden change may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you there!
The next WPPS School Board Meeting is Tuesday, September 15, at 6:00pm.
The meeting will take place in the Board Office and is open to the public. Find board agendas, minutes, and other information at https://www.wpschools.net/page/copy-school-board.
The meeting will take place in the Board Office and is open to the public. Find board agendas, minutes, and other information at https://www.wpschools.net/page/copy-school-board.
COMMUNITY BUILDERS vs. COMMUNITY BREAKERS! 💥
What kind of impact do our everyday choices have on our school community?
On Wednesday and Thursday of last week, our 9th graders worked with Ms. Rush to explore the difference between Community Builders—actions that create respect, belonging, trust, and teamwork—and Community Breakers—actions that can create conflict, exclusion, or negativity. Students worked in teams to discuss and share:
✨ How their words and actions affect others
🤝 Ways to make others feel included
🧠 How to respond when something is hurting the community
📱 How can social media posts, comments, and group chats build up—or break down—our school community?
🌱 Small choices that can make a BIG difference
The 9th-grade students issue a challenge to the school community: Be the person who helps build the community you want to be part of!
What kind of impact do our everyday choices have on our school community?
On Wednesday and Thursday of last week, our 9th graders worked with Ms. Rush to explore the difference between Community Builders—actions that create respect, belonging, trust, and teamwork—and Community Breakers—actions that can create conflict, exclusion, or negativity. Students worked in teams to discuss and share:
✨ How their words and actions affect others
🤝 Ways to make others feel included
🧠 How to respond when something is hurting the community
📱 How can social media posts, comments, and group chats build up—or break down—our school community?
🌱 Small choices that can make a BIG difference
The 9th-grade students issue a challenge to the school community: Be the person who helps build the community you want to be part of!
Today marks 25 years since a day that forever changed our nation. We honor the memory of those we lost on 9/11 and reflect on the courage, compassion, and resilience that brought Americans together.
Take care of your Chromebook, and it’ll be ready when you need it! WPPS families, remind your student of a few simple habits to help keep their district-issued device in great shape all year:
✅ Carry it carefully with two hands
✅ Charge it every night
✅ Keep food and drinks away
✅ Use a protective case or sleeve when transporting it
✅ Clean it with a soft, dry microfiber cloth
✅ Report damage or technical problems to a teacher or the school technology team
A little Chromebook care goes a long way toward keeping students connected and ready to learn each day! 💻📚
✅ Carry it carefully with two hands
✅ Charge it every night
✅ Keep food and drinks away
✅ Use a protective case or sleeve when transporting it
✅ Clean it with a soft, dry microfiber cloth
✅ Report damage or technical problems to a teacher or the school technology team
A little Chromebook care goes a long way toward keeping students connected and ready to learn each day! 💻📚
A strong school year starts with strong attendance! 💪
Help your student build a positive attendance routine by setting a consistent bedtime and morning schedule, preparing clothes and backpacks the night before, and planning ahead for appointments and other commitments.
Small routines can make it easier to get to school on time and ready to learn each day.
Let’s start the year strong by making attendance a priority!
Help your student build a positive attendance routine by setting a consistent bedtime and morning schedule, preparing clothes and backpacks the night before, and planning ahead for appointments and other commitments.
Small routines can make it easier to get to school on time and ready to learn each day.
Let’s start the year strong by making attendance a priority!
Happy Labor Day from all of us at WPPS!
We’re grateful for the hardworking people who contribute to our schools, workplaces, and community each day.
We’re grateful for the hardworking people who contribute to our schools, workplaces, and community each day.
