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Braggin' on a Bus Driver | Sherry Stanley, Eastside Community
🚍For 18 years, Sherry Stanley has faithfully served the Eastside community with dedication and heart. What she enjoys most is getting to know the students—building relationships that go far beyond simply transporting them from place to place. She has a genuine heart to serve, and she lives out that mission every day, whether she’s helping students with homework, searching for lost belongings, or offering the kind of everyday counseling that only someone who truly cares can provide. Her routes have always felt more like family than routine runs, and she consistently stepped up to provide coverage whenever needed. Sherry often takes initiative, ensuring that all students are cared for, and that the department runs smoothly. She keeps driving forward with no end in sight—a testament to her work ethic and her unwavering commitment to our school division. She loves her bus driver family and the cohesiveness the department shares together.
Fellow bus driver, Randy Cater shares, “Sherry is dependable, always willing to assist others, and an invaluable asset to the Wise County School Division.”
Thank you, Sherry for being a school bus hero! 🚍
🚌 #HeroBehindTheWheel
🎉 Happy National Special Education Day!
Today we celebrate National Special Education Day—observed annually on December 2 to honor the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1975. We celebrate the incredible students, families, and educators who embody the spirit of IDEA through dedication, collaboration, and the belief that every learner can succeed.
Please be advised that all schools will be closed Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving Break. Regular classes and school operations will resume on Monday, December 1.
We wish our students, their families, and our faculty and staff a safe and joyful Thanksgiving holiday.
🚨 Big things are happening in the Culinary Arts Pathway at WCCTC — all thanks to the incredible leadership of Mrs. Chantay Proulex! 👩🍳Her expertise, creativity, and dedication to hands-on learning continue to elevate this Culinary Arts program — empowering students with real-world culinary skills and career-ready confidence. 👏 We are so proud of the work she’s doing and the opportunities she’s creating every single day!
🍽 A Robust School-Based Enterprise in Action - "A Taste of Tech"
Breakfast service offered twice a week through HQ Work-Based Learning gives students experience in:
📋 Menu creation
💲 Pricing
📊 Feasibility planning
🔧 Production pipeline management
🎓 Career & Workforce Development
🔗 Approved youth-based apprenticeship with Ballad Health at Norton Community Hospital
📍 A powerful opportunity in a region with limited culinary career pathways
🧪 ServSafe Manager certification offered
💼 Student Employment & Alumni Success
Students + alumni are working locally at:
🍗 Cluck Truck (2 students)
🔥 Black Bear BBQ
🥖 Doughmakers — A former student answered the call when a local establishment was searching for a ServSafe-credentialed candidate. Because of the training in this program and the industry-recognized credentials offered, that student stepped in immediately — opening the door for future students and creating a growing employee pipeline for local workplace opportunities
🤝 Internships & Work-Based Learning
👩🍳 Two current internships with Ballad Health
🍽 Previous partnership with the Cancer Center in Norton, VA, providing biweekly lunches (~30 meals every other week)
🎉 Catering Expansion
🍰 Dessert bars
🥪 Boxed lunches
🥟 Heavy hors d’oeuvres
📚 Courses & Enrollment
🔪 Culinary Arts I — 26 students (fundamentals & intro skills)
🔥 Culinary Arts II — 6 students (advanced cooking, three days per week)
🏫 School & Community Engagement
Student-prepared meals for:
👩🏫 Faculty lunches
🏢 Central office meetings
🤝 Chamber of Commerce luncheons
📋 DSS board meetings
💡 Appalachian Council for Innovation - Cold appetizers & hors d’oeuvres for VCEDA conference in Abingdon, VA
🌐Career & Technical (CTE) Advisory Meetings
💬 Real-world skills, strong relationships, and professionalism at the core
Students not only prepared the meals — they delivered and served many of them. 🙌
🍽 Looking for catering services, dessert bars, or heavy hors d’oeuvres?
The WCCTC Culinary Arts students are ready to serve your next event! Every meal, dessert, and hors d’oeuvre is prepared with skill, care, and professionalism — giving students real-world experience while providing your group with delicious food.
📩 For orders or inquiries, please contact Mrs. Chantay Proulex at cproulex@wisek12.org
Support our students and enjoy amazing food at the same time! 👩🍳✨
🍎✨ Happy Substitute Educators Day! ✨🍎
Today, Wise County Public Schools proudly celebrates our incredible substitute educators — those who step in with flexibility, care, and commitment whenever they’re needed most. Our substitutes provide stability and guidance, keeping learning moving forward for every student, every day.
Thank you for your dedication, adaptability, and the positive impact you make across all our schools. You truly help light the way for student success in Wise County!
🌟 Celebrating Exceptional Dedication on National Education Support Professionals Day! 🌟
Today, on National Education Support Professionals Day, we are especially proud to honor the outstanding commitment and collaborative spirit of three extraordinary members of our team at Wise Primary School:
✨ Whitney Jenkins, Special Education Teacher
✨ Sandra Wingler, Special Education Paraprofessional & Registered Behavior Technician
✨ Sara Johnson, Special Education Paraprofessional
For the past four years, this incredible team has worked side-by-side—combining Mrs. Jenkins' five years of teaching experience, Mrs. Wingler's more than twenty years of expertise, and Mrs. Johnson's four years of dedicated service. Together, they embody the very best of what today’s celebration represents.
Every day, these professionals demonstrate unwavering support for our students with special needs. Their patience, empathy, and deep understanding shine through in everything they do. They recognize that success looks different for every child and consistently go above and beyond to adapt strategies, create supportive learning environments, and meet complex individual needs.
Their collaboration is a powerful force for student growth. By working seamlessly and using individualized techniques, they help students bridge the gap between academic challenges and behavioral goals. Thanks to their efforts, our students feel successful, valued, and truly seen.
On this day dedicated to honoring education support professionals, we are profoundly grateful for the tireless effort, extraordinary compassion, and daily dedication Whitney, Sandra, and Sara bring to our school community at Wise Primary School.
Today, Wise County Public Schools proudly celebrates the incredible individuals who keep our schools shining bright — our Education Support Professionals.
From bus drivers and cafeteria staff to custodians, secretaries, instructional aides, and maintenance teams — you are the steady light that helps guide our schools safely each day. 🌟
Thank you for being an essential part of the Wise County Schools family — your light makes all the difference!
Thanksgiving Break Closure Notice:
Please be advised that all schools will be closed Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving Break. Regular classes and school operations will resume on Monday, December 1.
We wish our students, their families, and our faculty and staff a safe and joyful Thanksgiving holiday.
Wise County Public Schools is eager to learn about and share alumni highlights from its graduates! Please click here (https://forms.gle/ADQAbVxjGmieZA6R9) to complete a submission form.
This week, November 17th-21st, Wise County Public Schools proudly celebrates American Education Week — a time to shine a light on the students, educators, staff, families, and community members who make our schools strong. Just like a lighthouse, our schools guide every learner toward success, illuminating the path with knowledge, compassion, and opportunity.
Join us in recognizing the dedication of our teachers, the hard work of our students, and the unwavering support of our community. Together, we’re lighting the way to a brighter future for Wise County! ✨
#AmericanEducationWeek #WiseCountyPublicSchools
Our VLP partners delivered an excellent session, providing practical strategies, model lessons, and tools that teachers can take directly back to their classrooms. We appreciate the collaboration and commitment from all participants as we continue to strengthen reading instruction and support every learner’s success.
