Thanks to the work of Quinn Agnew, Class of 2027, high school students can now become members of the Key Club! The Key Club is an organization focused on service to the school and community. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Dick Goyne, President of the Kiwanis Club of Middlesex, Mr. James Shackelford, Capital District Assistant Membership Coordinator, and two of their colleagues, presented the newly elected officers with the official Key Club banner. The club is advised by Ms. Rush and Mrs. Powell.
Last evening, West Point Elementary School's preschool programs and community preschool partners came together to share information with families about preschool offerings in West Point.
In this final stretch of the school year, consistent attendance is just as important as ever!
Parents, please contact your school office if you need any attendance-related help.
Congratulations to the WPHS students who have earned academic honors through the 2024 College Board National Recognition Programs! 🏆
⭐Mallory Billet, National Rural & Small Town Recognition Program
⭐Landon Johnson, National African American Recognition Program and National Indigenous Recognition Program
⭐Curtis McGowan, National Indigenous Recognition Program and National First-Generation Recognition Program
⭐Teagan Soderholm, National First-Generation Recognition Program
⭐Rylan Stanley, National First-Generation Recognition Program
These programs celebrate students who have demonstrated hard work and perseverance while attaining high levels of academic performance while in high school. What an outstanding achievement!
Attention West Point Parents & Guardians: Join us for our Curriculum Review Event on Wednesday, April 17, at West Point Elementary School. 📚
Time Slots: 8:00am - 9:00am & 6:00pm - 7:00pm
As part of our commitment to the Virginia Literacy Act, our K-5 Reading Curriculum, Bookworms K-5 Reading and Writing, will be available for parents/guardians to review. This curriculum is an Approved Core Instructional Program by the Virginia DOE for grades K-5.
To preview this curriculum or learn more, please visit bit.ly/3xdeBBF
Join us for our Preschool Information Night, on THURSDAY, APRIL 11th! Get your questions answered and make the best educational choice for your child.
🗓️ Thursday, April 11, 2024
⏰ Parents of 3 year olds: 5-6pm
⏰ Parents of 4 year olds: 6-7pm
📚 West Point Elementary Library
Our specially designed preschool program is tailored for 3- and 4-year-olds, focusing on literacy skills development and enriching experiences.
Pizza will be served in the WPES Cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
It's time to register your child for Kindergarten on April 17th! Please see the flyer for more information!
This week is National Robotics Week, a celebration of curiosity and exploration!
By encouraging students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through robotics, we're preparing them for an ever-evolving world and the exciting opportunities it holds.
Mrs. Whitehurst’s class made lap books to learn about the Solar Eclipse today.
WPPS students and staff safely viewed the solar eclipse this afternoon. We learn best from our experiences!
Superintendent Frazier and Central Office staff take a few minutes to observe the solar eclipse!
Students in Honors English 11 participated in a college enrollment game designed by the College Board. Ms. Rush led students in a discussion about college application review and the importance of personal qualifications. Students participated as candidates for admission and as members of an admission committee. Ms. Rush worked as an admission counselor for five years!
Our Preschool Information Night is coming up this THURSDAY! Join us in the West Point Elementary Library to get your questions answered and make the best educational choice for your child ahead of the 2024-25 school year. 💫
Parents of 3 year olds are invited to join us from 5:00 to 6:00pm, while parents of 4 year olds should attend between 6:00 and 7:00pm.
Pizza will be served in the WPES Cafeteria. We hope to see you there! 🍕
Attention, families: Applications for our 2024-25 preschool program close on April 15th!✍️
Designed for 3- and 4-year-olds, our program offers structured learning and enriching experiences to maximize success in kindergarten and beyond. Apply by April 15 and secure your child's spot in our program.
Hurry... Apply today!
https://forms.gle/kRrcy4EYwJR6d7T68
Reminder:
There will be a Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. More information on the eclipse and helpful safety tips are available at https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety
It's National School Librarian Day! Please join us in thanking Mary Ellen Borinski (WPMS/HS) and Chandler Long (WPES) for connecting our students with key books, resources, and materials.
We appreciate all you do to advance the learning process! 🌟📚
On Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we’d like to shine a spotlight on the interventionists who support our schools, classrooms, educators, and students each day.
We’re grateful for the time, energy, and passion they put into helping our students reach their full potential!
Join us for our Preschool Information Night! Get your questions answered and make the best educational choice for your child. 💫
🗓️ Thursday, April 11, 2024
⏰ Parents of 3 year olds: 5-6pm
⏰ Parents of 4 year olds: 6-7pm
📚 West Point Elementary Library
Our specially designed preschool program is tailored for 3- and 4-year-olds, focusing on literacy skills development and enriching experiences.
Pizza will be served in the WPES Cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
It’s National Assistant Principals Week! We would like to thank our dedicated APs, who go above and beyond to support our school community:
🍎Amy Saunders, WPMS/HS
🍎Britney Ball, WPMS/HS
🍎Lynette Waddey, WPES
From academic guidance to personal encouragement, they are champions for every student. Thank you for all you do!
Last week, Mrs. Gowers' first graders learned to tell time on the hour and half-hour! They played games and used clocks to make and tell time! It was fun to learn with our friends!
