National School Breakfast Week is March 4-8, 2024, and this year's theme, Surf’s Up with School Breakfast, celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. Studies show that students who eat school breakfast are more likely to reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math, score higher on standardized tests, have better concentration and memory, and maintain a healthy weight.
Thank you to Mrs. Misty Osborne and her staff for providing our students a healthy breakfast each morning!
March 2, 2024 is Read Across America Day! Today, may we celebrate the power that is unleashed by reading.
We have exciting news to share! West Point Middle School has been named a School to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform.
This prestigious recognition reflects the dedication of our amazing staff, students, and families to providing an exceptional education. We're so proud of this achievement and grateful for everyone's hard work!
Learn more about the honor: https://www.middlegradesforum.org/about
On Tuesday, Mrs. Gay, Mr. Klaver, Ms. Long, Mr. Matthews, and seventeen student leaders from the high school attended the Jostens Renaissance All In event in Hampton. The day was filled with speakers from around the country who encouraged students and staff to bring back positivity to their school buildings. The goal of the event was to give these young leaders ideas of ways to build stronger relationships between everyone in their school community. Be on the lookout for all the amazing ideas these students plan to start or bring back to our Pointer community!
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WPMS 7th graders Chloe Sharpe, Adelyn Gibbs, and Madison Howell attended the rvatech/Techsters Camp on February 24th. TECHSTERS is a half-day coding camp for middle school aged girls with a mission to inspire a future generation to discover technology, get excited about STEM, and build code for real-world applications. TECHSTERS has served over 1,200 students in the greater Richmond region. Students have worked with Spheros, Raspberry Pi's, Amazon Alexa, WeMo Switches, and more!
WPES SCA performed an Act of Kindness last week by lending a helping hand to our custodial staff. The WPES SCA appreciates our custodial staff for all that they do! The student leaders cannot wait to show appreciation in other ways.
As we recognize Public Schools Week, let's remember the importance of standing together for our children's future. Your dedication to education is shaping bright minds at the West Point Public Schools—and a better tomorrow!
Thank you for your support!
West Point High School presents Les Misérables!
Dates: March 14-16, 2024
Time: 7:00pm nightly
Tickets: $15 each
Location: Robinson/ Olsson Civic Auditorium
Don't miss it! Teachers vs Scholastic Bowl! This Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 4:00pm in the WPMS/HS Auditorium.
Planning to attend college this fall? Don't forget to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to find new financial aid opportunities and make your education dreams a reality. Your school counselor can also help!
Get started here: https://www.fafsa.gov
This School Board Appreciation Month, we extend our sincere gratitude to Leslie-Ann Sturtz for her service as a member of the WPPS School Board. 🌟
We're grateful for your tireless efforts and passion for education!
Are you a parent of a soon-to-be preschooler? We're gearing up for an exciting year ahead—and want to hear from you!
Please take a few moments to complete our survey and let us know your thoughts as we plan our preschool program. Your input matters!
Take the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1jKRLoPwTNXCcXHBNxij4GvrqgbSNBFOBIswL5J_zCA0/edit?ts=65ce5f1d
If you are a parent with a student who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 30, 2024, we want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our survey and let us know your preferences for our preschool program.
Together, let’s create an enriching experience for all of our little learners!
Take the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1jKRLoPwTNXCcXHBNxij4GvrqgbSNBFOBIswL5J_zCA0/edit?ts=65ce5f1d
Today, we give a special shoutout to Chase Evans for his outstanding service as a member of our board during School Board Appreciation Month.
Your passion for education and advocacy for our students make a lasting impact. We appreciate your dedication to making our schools the best they can be!
WPMS/HS Honors Spanish 4/5 class took a step back in time to the tradition of 1950's Havana, when the island city was known as the "Paris of the Caribbean". They enjoyed dinner at Havana 59 in Richmond to wrap up their unit on Cuba.
During School Board Appreciation Month, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to Cherwanna Braxton! 🌟
Your commitment to creating a positive learning environment for our students is truly appreciated. Thank you for making a difference for our school division!
Today WPES kicked off One School One Book! This year's book selection is Fenway & Hattie by Victoria J. Coe. Mrs.Farmer, Ms.Long, and Mrs.Massok passed out books for this excciting event!
The "One School, One Book" community-building event is a program designed to foster a culture of reading and create a sense of community within a school or educational institution. The basic idea behind this initiative is to select a single book that every member of the school community—students, teachers, administrators, and even parents—is encouraged to read simultaneously.
The 3rd grade students capstone their Social Studies learning of famous African Americans by taking a field trip to the Richmond African American Museum. The students were able to make meaningful connections to individuals that they selected to learn more about as part of their biography research project. They even uncovered some hometown history as West Point Public Schools embarked on desegregation in 1953.
Love the Bus Month is celebrated every February and is dedicated to the influence of the school bus in American school culture. We recognize our West Point drivers and appreciate their dedication to our students and school division. This week, take a moment to thank your bus driver!
During School Board Appreciation Month, we celebrate the dedication and leadership of Board Vice Chair Laura Shreaves.
Thank you for your hard work and commitment to the success of our school community!
