📢 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. 💙

6 months ago, Wise County Public Schools
WCPS Logo
The Paws & Claws Club is currently accepting pet supply donations for the Wise County Animal Shelter. This supply drive will run for the next 2 weeks. Items needed include: dog & cat food, cat litter, clean used towels, blankets, throws, cleaning rags, & bleach. Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase supplies. Please send donations with your student or feel free to drop off. A collection table has been set up in the Commons Area. Thank you!
6 months ago, Jodi Woods
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Lady Spartans will host the Union Bears today 9/10!

Get your tickets early here.
6 months ago, Matt Hamilton
VB
Schools will dismiss early at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9th, in observance of the mid-point of the first nine weeks grading period. Teachers are reminded that they are expected to participate in scheduled professional development activities until 3:30pm.
6 months ago, Wise County Public Schools
Early Dismissal
Good luck to each of these teams, student-athletes, and coaches in their fall competition schedules this week!
6 months ago, Wise County Public Schools
Central
Eastside
Union
Congratulations to this week's Attendance All-Stars... Karly Mullins, Aubrey Johnson, Jason Correa, & Isaiah Adkins ⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏
6 months ago, Jodi Woods
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Lady Spartans Volleyball will host Ridgeview this evening.

Middle school will start at 5pm with JV & Varsity to follow.

Get your tickets early with the link below!

Let's Go!
6 months ago, Matt Hamilton
VB
Effective the week of September 8th, any student who is considered chronically absent will not be permitted free admission to any extracurricular events at Eastside High School.

We believe consistent attendance is essential for academic success and full participation in school life. This policy is intended to encourage accountability and promote positive engagement with the school community.

Thank you for your continued support.

Matthew Hamilton
Principal
6 months ago, Matt Hamilton
Picture Day at EHS

September 3rd

This will be for all students in grades 9th -11th.

Please call the office if you have any questions . 276-395-3389
6 months ago, Matt Hamilton
picture day
Good luck to each of these teams, student-athletes, and coaches in their fall competition schedules this week!
6 months ago, Wise County Public Schools
Central High Weekly Schedule
Eastside High Weekly Schedule
Union High Weekly Schedule
Congratulations to this week's Fabulous Friday Attendance All-Stars!!! Chloe Bentley, Dominic Thompson, & Glaydan Castle! ⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏
6 months ago, Jodi Woods
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The school communities of Wise Central High School and Eastside High School came together tonight to kick off the fall football season in true spirit in Coeburn, VA. The band was celebrated, the cheerleaders brought energy and excitement, and the atmosphere was electric as we welcomed back high school football! A proud moment for both schools—here's to a great season ahead!
6 months ago, Wise County Public Schools
Eastside Cheer
Home vs. Away
Eastside Band
Wise Central Cheer
Sparty
Wise Central Band
Friday night lights on THURSDAY!!

Pack the house!

Eastside, CMS, CPS, SPES students with a pass will get in free!

Get your ticket early online here. Use the QR code below.

LET"S GO!!!!!!
6 months ago, Matt Hamilton
Football

Lady Spartans will host John S. Battle

8/26/25 JV will start at 6:00 pm Varsity will follow

Get your tickets early with QR code below.

6 months ago, Matt Hamilton
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Good luck to each of these teams, student-athletes, and coaches in their fall competition schedules this week!
6 months ago, Wise County Public Schools
Wise Central High School
Eastside High School
Union High School
Attendance Laws/Wise County Policies * Parents are permitted to use 5 parent notes per semester to excuse absences for sickness, family emergencies, etc. (turn in to front office within 3 days of the absence to be accepted) * Once reaching 5 total absences in a semester, only Dr's Excuses will be accepted to excuse absences, when/if you reach that point, a letter will be mailed home notifying you of this each semester- (also must be turned in 3 days to be accepted) * Once a student reaches 5 unexcused absences in a school year, staff from Eastside will be in contact with you and/or your student to discuss a plan to improve attendance. * A mandatory parent conference is scheduled at 6 unexcused absences * 7 or more unexcused absences will result in a truancy referral * A student who has missed 10% or more of school at any given time during the school year is considered chronically absent, which may result in loss of privileges and activities. Please call the school with any questions. Thank you!
6 months ago, Jodi Woods
attendance
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FINALLY!

VHSL BENEFIT GAME!

Eastside VS Fort Chiswell

Get your tickets early, use the QR code below.

Carl McConnell Field 8/22 @ 7:00 pm

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!

6 months ago, Matt Hamilton
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Good luck to each of these teams, student-athletes, and coaches in their fall competition schedules this week!

6 months ago, Wise County Public Schools
Central
Eastside
Union

ATTENTION EASTSIDE COMMUNITY!
All students will receive a special Eastside Student Pass that identifies them as part of our school community.
This pass grants FREE admission to all REGULAR season games and school activities at Eastside! This pass is valid ONLY for regular season events. It does NOT cover preseason or postseason games/activities.
If the student loses the pass it can be replaced for a $2 fee.
If the student doesn't show the pass at the gate they will be asked pay.
Let’s have an awesome year full of school spirit and support! Go Spartans!
#EastsidePride

7 months ago, Matt Hamilton