April is National Autism Awareness Month 💙
This month—and every month—we celebrate neurodiversity, promote understanding, and support inclusion for autistic individuals everywhere.
Let’s move beyond awareness and toward acceptance:
✨ Listen to autistic voices
✨ Respect different ways of thinking and communicating
✨ Create spaces where everyone belongs
Today we celebrate the dedicated paraprofessionals who make a difference in our schools every single day. Your support, patience, and commitment help students succeed and teachers thrive.
Thank you for all the ways you go above and beyond—you are truly appreciated!
Join us in celebrating the heart of our school — the library! From inspiring stories to powerful research tools, our library is a place where curiosity grows and learning never stops.
Let’s show some love to our amazing librarians and encourage everyone to:
📖 Pick up a new book
🔍 Explore new ideas
💡 Discover something exciting
Happy Occupational Therapy Month!
This April, we celebrate the incredible impact of occupational therapists who help people live life to the fullest every day. From supporting recovery to promoting independence, their work truly makes a difference.
Thank you to all the amazing OTs for your compassion, dedication, and commitment to helping others thrive! 🙌
• 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.
With 8 years of experience—and additional time spent as a substitute driver—Mike brings commitment, care, and consistency to his route every day.
What does he enjoy most? Taking care of students and making sure they get where they need to go, safely. It’s the little moments that mean the most—“The kids hug you—that makes a day!”
Mike’s passion for helping others shines through in everything he does. He simply enjoys being there for his students and supporting them however he can.
Thank you, Mike, for keeping our children safe and making a difference each day! 💛
You may access the newsletter by clicking the following link:
https://wisecova.edurooms.com/engage/wise-county-public-schools/newsletters/march-2026-newsletter
⏰ 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!
Today, Friday, March 6, is National School Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! 🛠️🏫
Our school maintenance team works behind the scenes every single day to keep our buildings clean, safe, and running smoothly for students, staff, and families. From fixing leaks and clearing sidewalks to setting up classrooms and responding to emergencies, their dedication helps make our schools great places to learn and grow.
Please join us in saying THANK YOU to the incredible maintenance professionals who take such great care of our schools and community. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do!
Wise County Public Schools is extremely grateful for Mr. Gary Lawson, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, and the department he leads!
