The Pulse - Season 2, Episode 4:
Harper & Reid, from Wise Primary School
This episode of The Pulse (Season 2, Episode 4) features Dr. Goforth, the Superintendent of Wise County Schools, interviewing two fourth-grade students, Harper and Reid, for a special Christmas-themed podcast. The conversation covers school life, holiday traditions, and future aspirations.
To view, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELY24WgMQQs
CORRECTION: Early Dismissal Notice - Friday, December 19: In observance of the conclusion of the second nine-weeks grading period and first semester, all schools will dismiss early at 12:30pm on Friday, December 19th.
The Winter Holiday Break is Monday, December 22 - Tuesday, January 6. Teachers will report for a teacher workday on Wednesday, January 7th. The second semester for students will begin on Thursday, January 8th (12:30pm early dismissal).
School operations will resume Thursday, January 8th with a 12:30pm early dismissal on Thursday, January 8th and Friday, January 9th. Teachers are reminded that they are expected to participate in scheduled professional development activities until 3:30pm on early dismissal days (January 8th & 9th).
We wish our students, their families, and our faculty and staff a safe and joyful holiday season!
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.
📢 We’re Hiring – Come Work With Us!
✨ Open Position: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
🕒 Hours/Type: Full-Time
Desired Qualification: Must have a current Special Education teaching license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an ECSE certification or working toward the certification.
👉 Apply today: https://wiseva.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5470182
Contact Information:
Cari Braddock , Director of Special Education
CENTRAL OFFICE
Phone: 276-328-8017
Email: cbraddock@wisek12.org
📢 We’re Hiring – Come Work With Us!
✨ Open Position: Union High School - Custodian Position
📍 Location: Union High School
🕒 Hours/Type: Full-Time
👉 Apply today and become part of something great!
📩https://wiseva.schoolspring.com?jobid=5470089
Contact Information:
Jerred Chandler, Principal
UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Phone: 276-523-1290
Email: jchandler@wisek12.org
Code 2 is our 2-Hour Delay Schedule.
Wise County Public Schools Achieve Full Accreditation and Statewide Recognition
We are honored to share that every school within the Wise County Public School division has earned full Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) accreditation, reflecting strong academic performance across the division, region, and state with 7 of 11 schools achieving “Distinguished” status, and 4 of 11 schools earning an “On Track” rating. Congratulations to students, staff, and administration on this amazing accomplishment!
Press Release: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x4bunzJIflmvX16fF3EdPXN3RM6ao6_w/view?usp=sharing
You may access the newsletter by clicking the following link:
https://wisecova.edurooms.com/engage/wise-county-public-schools/newsletters/december-2025-newsletter
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.
