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
EARLY DISMISSAL NOTIFICATION - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14:
In observance of the mid-point of the second nine-weeks grading period, schools will dismiss early at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Teachers are reminded that they are expected to participate in scheduled professional development activities until 3:30pm.
Game time has been moved from 7pm to 6pm due to weather forecast.
Get your tickets earlier here!
WE ARE....EASTSIDE!
Wise County Public Schools releases 2025-2026 Altered Schedule Codes:
Wise County Public Schools will utilize the following codes when altered schedules are required. While traditional snow days will remain an option, the following codes may be announced.
School Closed - Traditional Snow Day - 12 Month Employees Report at 10:00 am and stay until 4:30 unless otherwise notified (No Virtual Learning)
Code 0 - Schools are closed and no employees report to work (No Virtual Learning)
Code 1 - Virtual Learning Day. Students will not report to school but all contracted employees report at 10:00 am. Virtual Learning will begin at 10:00 am for students. Virtual Learning Day Schedules will be shared by your child(ren)’s teachers. Teachers will be required to work from school.
Code 2 - 2 Hour Delay. All school activities begin 2 hours later than our regular schedule.
Code 3 - Virtual Learning Day. Students, teachers, and counselors will work from home. Instruction will begin at 10:00 am and will follow the Virtual Learning Day Schedule. Twelve month employees, 180 day contracted employees, 185 day contracted employees, and 200 day contracted employees will report to work at 10:00 am and stay until 4:30 unless otherwise notified.
*All altered schedule announcements will be made by 6:00 am.
*If a 2 Hour Delay is called, any change to that schedule will be announced by 8:00 am.
We will host the Council Cobras @ 6pm
Get your tickets early with the link below.
WE ARE....EASTSIDE!
Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Staff,
Please be advised that Wise County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, November 3rd, and Tuesday, November 4th, in observance of Election Day. Please also remember to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2nd as Daylight Saving Time ends. School will resume as normal on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Good luck to each of these teams, student-athletes, and coaches in their competition schedules this week!
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.
Emma McReynolds, Eastside High School--Class of 2024, is representing Virginia as Miss Virginia Teen USA and is competing at Miss Teen USA this week in Reno, Nevada! 👑✨
Let’s show our support from home — voting is FREE and just takes a minute! 🗳️
📲 Vote here: https://missusa.choicely.link/teenvote
📅 The pageant is THIS THURSDAY, October 23 — let’s cheer Emma on all the way to the crown! 💫
#MissTeenUSA #MissVirginiaTeenUSA
