LF Addington Middle School

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! 🙌

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

L.F. Addington Middle School was highlighted at the Wise County Public School Board meeting on Monday, March 9.

Principal Deidre Church and Assistant Principal Hannah Perrigan attended the meeting to represent the school.

Mrs. Church congratulated the students and staff for their outstanding achievement on the School Quality Profile and VDOE Accreditation rating. L.F. Addington Middle School earned a “Distinguished” score of 90.6.

L.F. Addington Middle School recently celebrated the Communities in Schools “100 Schools Celebration.” From after-school engagement activities to substance abuse awareness initiatives and attendance motivation efforts, L.F. Addington Middle proudly demonstrated “100 Reasons We Show Up.”

An eighth grade student, Micah V., was recognized and pictured with Superintendent Dr. Mike Goforth for outstanding student leadership and advocacy.

During the meeting, Micah also delivered a presentation titled “Self-Accommodation with Audiobooks,” sharing how technology can support student learning and accessibility.

In addition to this recognition, Micah V. has represented L.F. Addington Middle School through several educational technology opportunities, including presenting at TechSplash 2025, the VSTE 2025 Tech Conference, and a VSTE Throwdown Webinar. He also was featured in the Activated Learning Podcast with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Wise County Public Schools celebrates Micah V. for demonstrating leadership, innovation, and a commitment to helping others learn through technology.

Thank you to the students and families of L.F. Addington Middle School, Principal Church, and Assistant Principal Perrigan for celebrating L.F. Addington Middle School's successes with our school division!

⏰ 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!

The Pro-Art Association has requested that we share important information that pertains to WiseJAMS after-school music program for 3rd-12th grade students who are enrolled in Wise County Public Schools.

Applications are open for the Spring 2026 semester of the WiseJAMS after-school music program. WiseJAMS provides traditional mountain music instruction and cultural enrichment opportunities for students in 3rd grade and up. Students can learn to play guitar, fiddle, or banjo. Program cost is $15 per lesson, or $150 for the semester if paid in advance. Full and partial scholarships may be available for those in need. The program also provides instruments for semester-long loan at no cost. To request an instrument, please submit the instrument loan agreement at proartva.org/wisejams.

The WiseJAMS-Wise program will offer lessons on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. beginning February 24th at L.F. Addington Middle School. Arrival times for students will start at 3:15 p.m. To register a student for the WiseJAMS-Wise program, please submit the registration form at proartva.org/wisejams by February 26th.

The WiseJAMS-Big Stone Gap program will offer lessons on Thursdays from 3:45-5:45 p.m. beginning February 26th at the Southwest Virginia Museum and Historical State Park. To register a student for the WiseJAMS-Big Stone Gap program, please call (276) 523-1322 by February 20th.

For more information, please contact:

Diana Burden
Marketing & Communications Director
Pro-Art Association
dburden@uvawise.edu | 276-376-4520
proartva.org

National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day is observed annually on February 15th; however, we felt that it was appropriate to show our school resource officers appreciation today, Friday, February 13th. Wise County Public Schools sends a huge THANK YOU to the Wise County Sheriff's Office, and to our SRO's for everything they do for our students and staff. Being an SRO is about so much more than safety; it’s about building bridges, mentoring our youth, and being a friendly face in the hallway every single day.

Thank you, to all of our SRO's, for being protectors, teachers, and role models. Our schools are better because you’re in them! 💙

#SROAppreciationDay

The following revisions have been made to the 2025-2026 school calendar:

February 20, 2026 - Mid 9 weeks (3rd Nine Week Grading Period) ***Regular dismissal
March 6, 2026 - Will now be a FULL day of school
March 20, 2026 - End of 3rd Nine Week Grading Period ***Regular dismissal
April 24, 2026 - Mid 9 weeks (4th Nine Week Grading Period) ***Regular dismissal