Eastside High School

🍎 Honoring Our Lifetime Educators | Wise County Public Schools 🍎

Wise County Public Schools proudly recognizes and celebrates the incredible dedication of our lifetime educators — those who have devoted a lifetime to shaping young minds, building strong communities, and nurturing future generations.

These remarkable individuals have not only taught lessons from textbooks but have imparted wisdom, compassion, and inspiration across decades of service. Their classrooms have been places of growth, encouragement, and lifelong impact. 👏 Join us in applauding these champions of education!

✨ 47 Years of Impact | A Legacy of Learning ✨

Today, we honor and celebrate an extraordinary milestone — 47 years of unwavering dedication, inspiration, and passion for teaching. To teach is to touch lives forever, and for nearly five decades, Ms. Judy Abbott (Eastside High) has been doing just that — shaping minds, building futures, and leaving a legacy that stretches far beyond the classroom walls. You’ve led with heart, wisdom, and resilience. Your commitment has not only educated — it has empowered. 💫

Thank you, Ms. Abbott, for 47 remarkable years with Wise County Public Schools!

This week's alumni spotlight is Rachel Green, Class of 2020, from Eastside High School.

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.

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📢 SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER RECAP
Link: https://wisecova.edurooms.com/engage/wise-county-public-schools/newsletters/september-2025-newsletter

We’re off to an incredible start! Here’s what’s been happening in our amazing school communities:

🎒 Student Opportunities Expand
Our latest field trip opened doors to real-world learning—proof that opportunity is growing for every Eastside Spartan!

🏆 School Board Highlights
✅ Dominating SOL Rankings in VA
✅ 11 YEARS of Superior Academic Performance
We’re proud to lead the way in the pursuit of excellence!

🧠 Curriculum & Instruction Updates
Our teachers continue to grow through professional development in:
• 🤖 AI Training
• 📚 UFLI Literacy Training
• 🏫 Science of Reading & HMH Implementation Training (SPED Grades 3–8)

🌟 Spotlighting Student Success
• 🎖️ Cole Morgan: WCYB 5-Star Student
• 🏈 Kam Bostic: WCYB News 5 Player of the Week
• 💻 Kenzie Oliver: 2nd Place (High School Division) – SWVA Can Code Pitchfest
• 💻 Gemma Sturgill: 3rd Place (Middle School Division) – SWVA Can Code Pitchfest

🛒 COMMUNITY Power
Thanks to everyone who united for Food City Bucks—your support fuels student success! Union Primary, Middle and High School Bears lead the way!

🎉 Speech Pathology Week
We celebrated our incredible speech-language team—thank you for giving our students a voice!

🚍 Transportation Spotlight
👏 Huge thanks to Robin Yates for keeping our students safe and smiling!

🍎 Educational Spotlight: Teachers for Tomorrow
At WCCTC, this program is building the next generation of passionate educators. The future is bright!

Let’s keep pushing forward, together. 💙