Union Middle School

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).

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Brag on a Bus Driver - Sherry Ramey

For the past 37 years, Sherry Ramey has been a dedicated school bus driver, faithfully transporting students and building lasting relationships along the way. For her, driving a bus is far more than a job — it’s her life. “Driving a school bus is my priority,” Sherry says. “When it gets to the point that I can’t drive my school bus, I don’t know what I will do.” She finds true joy in interacting with the children, sharing laughs, and being part of their everyday lives. Over the years, she’s also played a special role in local sports history, driving all of Robin Dotson’s State Championship teams. Whether it’s a routine school day or an exciting trip to a championship game, Sherry brings warmth, dedication, and heart to everything she does. Her commitment and love for the job have made her a beloved figure in the community — truly irreplaceable.

Wise County Schools today announced its policy for providing free meals to all students served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. All schools in the division will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as implemented under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Students attending a participating school will be provided a nutritious meal for breakfast and lunch each day at no charge to the household.

Link for full press release: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VY_-QiCgOGrqtW1M9BiTVvauu-8fZbcv/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118171730297788648515&rtpof=true&sd=true

Households will not be required to submit a meal application form to receive meals at no charge. Any questions can be directed to:

Brandi Bates, Director of Food Services
Phone: (276) 328-8017
Email: bbates@wisek12.org

Thank you so much to everyone that came out tonight! We had a very large crowd. We are so excited for the new school year!!! 5th grade orientation tomorrow at 5PM in the cafeteria!!

Wise County Public Schools would like to thank our transportation team, who is responsible for transporting our students safely to and from school, including after-school activities. Our transportation team met this morning to engage in professional development and to prepare for transportation plans for this upcoming school year. These dedicated individuals meet the increasing transportation needs of our community and deserve such recognition. Thank you to each of our bus drivers, mechanics, transportation secretaries, and transportation supervisor!

The Virginia Health Department is providing three vaccination clinics this year to students who attend Wise County Public Schools. All Wise County Public Schools 7th and 12th grade students are welcome to attend one of the scheduled clinics. The vaccination clinic schedule is attached (flyer).

Linked is the pre-registration survey form. In-person registration is also accepted.

Link: https://redcap.vdh.virginia.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=PNF9CDDWYR9FMYRP

School is out, summer meals are in!

Wise County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first-come, first-served basis, at the sites and times listed in link (attached). ***Children must remain on-site while consuming their meals.

Breakfast

Coeburn Primary 8:00-8:30 7/28-8/1                              
Union High School 7:30-9:00 7/28-8/1                

Lunch

Coeburn Primary 12:00-12:30 7/28-8/1
Union High School 12:00-12:30 7/28-8/1

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1altjaTS1WdoEkbipYv36NgDkVepyujNP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118171730297788648515&rtpof=true&sd=true

Community Outreach - VDSS SUN Bucks Announcement!

New SUN Bucks cards are on the way for automatically enrolled households! Please note that your benefits will not become available on SUN Bucks or SNAP EBT cards until July 18, even if you receive a SUN Bucks card in the mail before that date. Benefits will continue to be issued on a rolling basis, so households can expect to receive their SUN Bucks cards at different times. Households with questions about their SUN Bucks benefits should contact VDSS via the website https://virginiasunbucks.com/ or at 866-513-1414 Monday through Friday 9:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

Community Outreach Announcement:


Please view the attached advertisement for the 26th Annual Mission of Mercy Dental Event, organized by the Virginia Dental Association Foundation. Wise Mission of Mercy (MOM) is a 2-day dental clinic conducted each year in July to provide free dental services including cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and x-rays. No denture services.

For more information, visit vdaf.org/wise-mom-2025.html, or call (804) 620-4032.