The ELL committee hosted a pizza night and movie for our ELL families! Kids enjoyed spending time together, eating popcorn, playing games and watching a movie! Their parents also had the opportunity to listen to a presentation on banking practices. It was a great night with all!
Students from WPMS/HS were fortunate to have an in-depth field trip to the West Point Volunteer Fire Department. During their visit, they participated in an agility test, worked various pieces of equipment, practiced their communication skills, had a Q&A with staff, and even got to ride in a fire truck. Special thanks to Chief Cheatham (WP), Firefighter/AEMT Herrington, Firefighter/Paramedic Bacon, Lieutenant Archer (KW), and Chief Brown (KW). WPPS is very thankful for our community partnerships!
Behind every successful school, there are unsung heroes—the dedicated support staff who work tirelessly to ensure a smooth and nurturing environment for our students. Today, we celebrate their invaluable contributions!
We salute Jennifer Kirkland, West Point Elementary School’s Support Staff Member of the Year, and Melvin Banks, West Point Middle and High School Support Staff Member of the Year!
Your unwavering support, positive influence, and behind-the-scenes efforts play a crucial role in the success of our school community. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
WPPS is thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s Teacher of the Year award.
Congratulations to Kristina VanMegroet, West Point Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, and Michael Cole, the Teacher of the Year at West Point Middle and High School!
Your passion for education, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to student success inspire us all. Thank you for making a lasting impact in the lives of our students!
We are rebranding our elementary school's logo and we need your help! Choose the design that you love the most. The winning selection will be the new logo for WPES! Hurry... voting will end on Sunday, March 17th at 11:59pm.
The winning logo will be featured on the website on Monday, March 18th!
Click on the link below to vote!
https://forms.gle/wZnG1PVxGKPwMQz17
We are rebranding our middle/ high school's logo and we need your help! Choose the design that you love the most. The winning selection will be the new logo for WPMS/HS!
Hurry... voting will end on Sunday, March 17th at 11:59pm.
The winning logo will be featured on the website on Monday, March 18th!
Click on the link below to vote!
https://forms.gle/GQm8A4x8vY28jnuY9
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday! Here’s your friendly reminder to set clocks ahead by one hour at 2:00am.
Our students enjoyed operating the Faculty and Staff Mobile Coffee Hut! There were lots of smiles to brighten the day!
Students in Ms. VanMegroet's Kindergarten class are learning about measurement. They are practicing using rulers.
Mrs. Brizendine's 1st graders loved reading Dr. Seuss books all week! They loved the treats and activities with each day.
In recognition of International Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day, we acknowledge the importance of social-emotional learning in fostering well-rounded individuals.
By developing self-awareness, communication skills, and responsible decision making, SEL empowers students to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
We’re proud to support these critical learning skills!🌟
On International Women's Day, we reflect on the remarkable achievements of women throughout history and their ongoing contributions to society.
It's crucial to recognize the importance of women's rights and continue to uplift and support women in their pursuit of excellence, to achieve a world of equality and empowerment for all.
Update to our school calendar! 📣🗓️
Please note that Friday, March 29 will be a holiday for all students and staff. All schools and division offices will be closed on this day.
Mrs. Tate's ecology students wrapped up the Wildlife Unit by dissecting owl pellets and identifying the revealed bones. They had a great time!
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!
It’s School Social Work Week! We want to recognize the amazing contributions these dedicated professionals make. Whether promoting mental health awareness, addressing attendance issues, or facilitating family support services, their commitment to student success and holistic development shines bright.
Join us in expressing our gratitude for their support!
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!
