JW Adams Combined School

WISE COUNTY SCHOOLS DOES IT AGAIN!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Wise County Public Schools has once again finished 3rd in the Commonwealth of Virginia in Standards of Learning performance among all 131 school divisions!

This marks our FOURTH consecutive year finishing 3rd in Virginia and our 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR as a Top 10 school division in the Commonwealth.

Eleven consecutive years.

Students have entered kindergarten and graduated from high school during that span. Standards have changed. Assessments have changed. Expectations have increased.

And through it all, Wise County Schools has remained among the very best school divisions in Virginia.

That doesn't happen by accident.

It happens because of outstanding students, dedicated teachers, strong school leadership, committed employees, supportive families, and a community that believes in its schools.

Being in the Top 10 once is an accomplishment.

Staying there for 11 consecutive years says something about who we are.

Finishing 3rd in Virginia for four consecutive years says something about the standard our students and employees have established.

We are proud of this accomplishment. We are proud of our people. And we are especially proud of our students.

Our Tradition of Excellence continues.

4 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

WCPS will be offering FREE developmental and speech screenings Friday, August 28th. These screenings are open to preschool children ages 2.5 - 5 years of age, who live in Wise County, and are not yet attending kindergarten. For more information, contact Kristen Day at kpday@wisek12.org, or at (276) 328-8017 ext. 12043.

6 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

An advertisement for developmental and speech screenings for preschool children, featuring a blue background with children holding hands.

School Picture Day has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 2.

13 days ago, Christopher Wilson

J.W. Adams Combined School will be CLOSED today, Friday, August 14, 2026, due to a power outage at the school. All other schools are on a regular schedule.

16 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

🍎 As we welcome students back for a new school year, our schools will dismiss early during the first two days of classes to help everyone transition into new routines and schedules.

Tomorrow, Friday, August 7, 2026, all schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. Early dismissal gives students and staff additional time to adjust to the new school year, helping ensure a smooth and successful start for everyone.

We look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and success.

Welcome back, students and staff!

24 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

A blackboard displays "Early Dismissal" in blue letters with a clock showing 1:50 and an apple.

'Twas the night before the first day of school and we want to remind our students what tomorrow holds as a new year begins. We are excited for our doors to open to a safe place for us all to learn and grow together. Let this rainbow that Ms. Ruth captured shining brightly behind our school remind each of you that you are kind, brave, smart, strong, loved, and enough! You can tackle anything this year and WE believe in YOU! Get a good night's rest and we will see you bright and early tomorrow! "Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true." - Judy Garland

24 days ago, Heather Short

JW Adams school with a rainbow behind it

We are excited to welcome our students back for the 2026–2027 school year tomorrow, Thursday, August 6! Our teachers and staff members have been hard at work preparing engaging classrooms, our transportation team has serviced, cleaned, and sanitized every bus, and our division leadership has implemented new curriculum and strengthened systems to support safe, successful learning. Students, parents/guardians, and staff members are reminded that school will dismiss early at 12:30pm on Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7, 2026. We can't wait to welcome our students back, and look forward to an amazing 2026–2027 school year.

We'll see you tomorrow!

24 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

Four images of a group of people sitting and standing in large rooms with tables, chairs, and a stage.

Join us in welcoming Amy Johnson to the team at Wise County Public Schools!

25 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

Graphic features an employee spotlight for Amy Johnson, an interpreter. Includes her smiling photo, role, and years of experience.

25 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

Blue background with white text. Children in various outfits holding hands. A flyer reads "Developmental & Speech Screenings" with details about the event.

Important Information Regarding Back to School Night and Elections:

On Tuesday, August 4, J.W. Adams will be conducting our Back To School Night. This will also coincide with the state of Virginia’s Primary Elections. The Elections will be conducted in the Auditorium of the school. Due to both activities going on simultaneously, we are asking all Back to School night participants to park in the gymnasium parking lot to the left of the school when you arrive and all voters arriving to cast their ballots in the primary to park in the Auditorium parking lot to the right of the building.

The bus loop area in front of the building will be closed off to traffic as we welcome vendors and food trucks to our Back to School night festivities. We will have signage displayed directing everyone on where to enter and park.

27 days ago, Christopher Wilson

J.W. Adams has received the Bright Spots Top School Award! This award recognizes schools across the country that are beating the odds in literacy education. The Bright Spots Project highlights schools where students are thriving, specifically, where third-grade literacy scores are outpacing expectations.

Congratulations to our students, teachers, and school community.

30 days ago, Christopher Wilson

Join us in welcoming Andrea Cress to the team at Wise County Public Schools!

about 2 months ago, Wise County Public Schools