Registration is currently open for the WCPS Summer Arts Academy! We are already beginning to fill spots, so families may want to act soon if they would like their students to participate.
• This summer’s production will be The Wizard of Oz
• Transportation will be provided from school communities to CMS daily
• Breakfast and lunch will be available
• The program begins June 1, the same day as summer school, but runs one week longer
• Performances will be held June 26 and June 27 at CMS
Additional details are available on the Google registration form through the QR code on the flyer.
For more information, please contact:
Shane Burke
Theatre Instructor
Coeburn Middle School | Eastside High School
✉️ dsburke@wisek12.org
📞 (276) 395 2135
Spring Vaccination Clinic Information:
Information concerning spring vaccination clinics is attached. These clinics will target rising 7th and 12th grade students.
One dose of Tdap and one dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) are required before entering the 7th grade. A complete series of 2 doses of HPV vaccines is also required, with the first dose administered before entering the 7th grade. Parents or guardians may choose NOT to have their child receive the HPV vaccine. A second dose of MenACWY is required before entering the 12th grade.
Parents may either complete a paper consent form, or register online by using the link at the bottom of the flyer. We ask parents to please specify the vaccines that they wish for their child to receive on the consent form. If parents have questions, they may reach out to the local health department, or contact:
Sheryl Bentley, BSN, RN
Supervisor of School Health Services
sbentley@wisek12.org
Phone: 276-321-0046 ext:12050
2026 Adolescent Vaccination Consent Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aB-KFlETRoYyQ_hhTHxcGxejBTqWl7c8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118171730297788648515&rtpof=true&sd=true
Online registration link: http://redcap.link/lenospring26
Position: 26 - 27 School Year- PreK-6 Teacher(s)- Various Locations
Employment Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5583154
Starting Date:
August 3, 2026
Desired Qualification:
Must have a current PreK-6 teaching license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Wise County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Terms of Employment:
Full Time
Contact Information:
David Stanley
Human Resources Director
CENTRAL OFFICE
Phone: 276-328-8017
Email: dstanley@wisek12.org
Position: 26 - 27 6-8 Middle School Teacher(s) Various locations (All Endorsements)
Employment Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5583409
Starting Date:
August 3, 2026
Desired Qualification:
Must have a current 6-8 Middle School endorsement teaching license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. (Middle school 6-8 Science, History, English and Math Endorsement)
The Wise County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Terms of Employment:
Full Time
Contact Information:
David Stanley
Human Resources Director
CENTRAL OFFICE
Phone: 276-328-8017
Email: dstanley@wisek12.org
Position: 26 - 27 School Year- Collaborative Special Education Teacher(s)- Various Locations
Employment Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5583423
Starting Date:
August 3, 2026
Desired Qualification:
Must have a current Special Education teaching license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Wise County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Terms of Employment:
Full Time
Contact Information:
Cari Braddock
Director of Student Services
CENTRAL OFFICE
Phone: 276-328-8017
Email: cbraddock@wisek12.org
Position: 26 - 27 School Year- High School Self - Contained Special Education Teacher(s)- Various Locations
Employment Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5583444
Starting Date:
August 3, 2026
Desired Qualification:
Must have a current Special Education teaching license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Wise County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Terms of Employment:
Full Time
Contact Information:
Cari Braddock
Director of Student Services
CENTRAL OFFICE
Phone: 276-328-8017
Email: cbraddock@wisek12.org
Position: 26-27 Speech Language Pathologist
Employment Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5583454
Job Description:
Effective July 1, 2015, in order to practice speech-language pathology in Virginia public schools, an individual Must hold a valid speech-language pathologist license issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP). A valid license issued by the BASLP is required.
Terms of Employment:
Full Time
Contact Information:
Cari Braddock
Director of Student Services
CENTRAL OFFICE
Phone: 276-328-8017
Email: cbraddock@wisek12.org
You may access the newsletter by clicking the following link:
https://wisecova.edurooms.com/engage/wise-county-public-schools/newsletters/march-2026-newsletter
Position: 25-26 School Year Floating Nurse
Employment Link: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5578336
Qualifications:
Hold a current LPN/RN license in the State of Virginia
Current certification in CPR
Have at least one year of clinical experience in a hospital setting, preference in Pediatrics
Possess the ability to work well with students, parents, administration, staff, Medical providers, and community
A working knowledge of Special Education Services (procedures and law) and immunization requirements preferred
Performance Responsibilities:
Responsible for the supervision of School Health Clinic when substituting for school nurses
Responsible for administration of school health guidelines; liaison with health care providers, family, community, and schools
Responsible for interpreting information from health care providers
Responsible for participating in workshops/trainings/in-services for nurses/faculty
Responsible for participating in school-wide screening programs
Responsible in providing direct nursing care to students and staff
Responsible for maintaining a current skills and knowledge base
Responsible for compiling and submitting reports on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis
Responsible for developing Nursing Plans of Care for students requiring skilled nursing services in the school setting
Responsible for maintaining records for Medicaid billing
Communicate health and safety information on a daily basis to staff and provide updated information and related trainings
Phone calls and electronic communication to outside agencies regarding students’ needs.
Well-child visit/Physical pre-work-up
Covid-quarantine letter follow-up with parents/guardians
Follow up with parents/guardians when a student fails vision and/or hearing screenings at school
***In the event schools close for distance learning, other duties may be assigned by the principal
Terms of Employment:
Full Time - Salary to be determined by the School Board
Contact Information:
Sheryl Bentley, Director of Health Services
Wise County Career & Technical Center
Phone: 276-321-0046
Email: sbentley@wisek12.org
L.F. Addington Middle School was highlighted at the Wise County Public School Board meeting on Monday, March 9.
Principal Deidre Church and Assistant Principal Hannah Perrigan attended the meeting to represent the school.
Mrs. Church congratulated the students and staff for their outstanding achievement on the School Quality Profile and VDOE Accreditation rating. L.F. Addington Middle School earned a “Distinguished” score of 90.6.
L.F. Addington Middle School recently celebrated the Communities in Schools “100 Schools Celebration.” From after-school engagement activities to substance abuse awareness initiatives and attendance motivation efforts, L.F. Addington Middle proudly demonstrated “100 Reasons We Show Up.”
An eighth grade student, Micah V., was recognized and pictured with Superintendent Dr. Mike Goforth for outstanding student leadership and advocacy.
During the meeting, Micah also delivered a presentation titled “Self-Accommodation with Audiobooks,” sharing how technology can support student learning and accessibility.
In addition to this recognition, Micah V. has represented L.F. Addington Middle School through several educational technology opportunities, including presenting at TechSplash 2025, the VSTE 2025 Tech Conference, and a VSTE Throwdown Webinar. He also was featured in the Activated Learning Podcast with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Wise County Public Schools celebrates Micah V. for demonstrating leadership, innovation, and a commitment to helping others learn through technology.
Thank you to the students and families of L.F. Addington Middle School, Principal Church, and Assistant Principal Perrigan for celebrating L.F. Addington Middle School's successes with our school division!
Coeburn Primary School was highlighted at the Wise County Public School Board meeting on Monday, March 9.
Principal Amanda Woody and Assistant Principal Matt Dysart attended the meeting to represent the school. Mrs. Woody thanked the Wise County Public School Board for the recent improvements at Coeburn Primary, including the installation of a new awning and a new gym floor.
Mrs. Woody also congratulated the students and staff for their outstanding achievement on the School Quality Profile and VDOE Accreditation rating. Coeburn Primary earned a “Distinguished” score of 91.7.
Following the presentation, third and fourth grade students performed a musical selection for those in attendance, showcasing the talents and hard work of Coeburn Primary students.
Click the link to watch "Coeburn Primary School (A Day in the Life of a Student)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsWd7ZH6wQc
Thank you to the students and families of Coeburn Primary School, Principal Woody, and Assistant Principal Dysart for celebrating Coeburn Primary School's successes with our school division!
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. Please note that submissions will be featured in the order they are received.
⏰ Reminder: Daylight Saving Time
Students, parents/guardians, faculty, staff, and community members:
Please note that Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Clocks will move forward one hour (clocks move from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.).
Enjoy the beautiful weekend!
