The WCPS January 2026 Newsletter is now available for viewing.
You may access the newsletter by clicking the following link:
https://wisecova.edurooms.com/engage/wise-county-public-schools/newsletters/january-2026-newsletter
A message from our Food Services Department:
In anticipation of virtual learning days due to inclement weather, the Food Services Program will be sending home with students two days of meals, including 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches on Wednesday, January 14.
***This does not mean virtual learning is scheduled.
SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE: We’ve released an updated school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. To view the updated calendar, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QSxFf9yV71tht4WoMmc7SZf8bL4LHTKv/view?usp=drive_link
Good evening students, families, faculty and staff:
Welcome back and Happy New Year! We hope the holiday break brought time for rest, reflection, and celebration. As we return refreshed and ready to learn, we look forward to a year filled with new opportunities, goals, and successes. Please be advised that school operations will resume tomorrow, Thursday, January 8th, with an early dismissal schedule for students, both, on Thursday, January 8th and Friday, January 9th at 12:30pm.
Thursday, Jan. 8th: Student Early Dismissal at 12:30pm
Friday, Jan. 9th: Student Early Dismissal at 12:30pm
Teachers are expected to participate in scheduled professional development activities until 3:30pm on both early release dates.
Wishing our students, their families, and our faculty and staff a joyful holiday season, and a restful break filled with peace and happiness!
Wise County Public Schools Achieve Full Accreditation and Statewide Recognition
We are honored to share that every school within the Wise County Public School division has earned full Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) accreditation, reflecting strong academic performance across the division, region, and state with 7 of 11 schools achieving “Distinguished” status, and 4 of 11 schools earning an “On Track” rating. Congratulations to students, staff, and administration on this amazing accomplishment!
Press Release: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x4bunzJIflmvX16fF3EdPXN3RM6ao6_w/view?usp=sharing
Braggin' on a Bus Driver | Sherry Stanley, Eastside Community
🚍For 18 years, Sherry Stanley has faithfully served the Eastside community with dedication and heart. What she enjoys most is getting to know the students—building relationships that go far beyond simply transporting them from place to place. She has a genuine heart to serve, and she lives out that mission every day, whether she’s helping students with homework, searching for lost belongings, or offering the kind of everyday counseling that only someone who truly cares can provide. Her routes have always felt more like family than routine runs, and she consistently stepped up to provide coverage whenever needed. Sherry often takes initiative, ensuring that all students are cared for, and that the department runs smoothly. She keeps driving forward with no end in sight—a testament to her work ethic and her unwavering commitment to our school division. She loves her bus driver family and the cohesiveness the department shares together.
Fellow bus driver, Randy Cater shares, “Sherry is dependable, always willing to assist others, and an invaluable asset to the Wise County School Division.”
Thank you, Sherry for being a school bus hero! 🚍
🚌 #HeroBehindTheWheel
🍎✨ Happy Substitute Educators Day! ✨🍎
Today, Wise County Public Schools proudly celebrates our incredible substitute educators — those who step in with flexibility, care, and commitment whenever they’re needed most. Our substitutes provide stability and guidance, keeping learning moving forward for every student, every day.
Thank you for your dedication, adaptability, and the positive impact you make across all our schools. You truly help light the way for student success in Wise County!
