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School Closing Reminder | Election Day

Wise County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in observance of Election Day.

⏰ Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 1, as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end!

🏫 School operations will resume on a regular schedule on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

2 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

🍎 Happy National Principals Month! 🍎

As October comes to an end, we want to recognize and thank our incredible leadership team throughout Wise County Public Schools for their commitment to students, families, schools, and communities.

Being a principal means wearing many hats, supporting teachers, encouraging students, working with families, and making sure our schools are places where everyone can succeed. We know it takes a lot of hard work, many late evenings, patience, and heart, and we truly appreciate the time and effort our principals give each day.

To our principals, thank you for showing up, leading by example, and always putting your school communities first. The difference you make does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful to have you leading our schools!

3 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

Four men in office attire: two wear ties, one with a badge; two seated, one with papers; one stands in front of a wall with bulletin board.

Four photos of adults wearing ties and collared shirts. One woman wears a patterned jacket, one man wears a dark suit.

Four people smiling, two women and two men. One woman in pink, one in white, one man in green, one woman in red.

WCPS will be offering FREE developmental and speech screenings on Friday, October 30th. 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

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Join us in welcoming Jack Baldridge to the team at Wise County Public Schools!

10 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

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🚌 National School Bus Safety Week | October 19–23, 2026 🚌

This week, Wise County Public Schools joins school communities across the nation in celebrating National School Bus Safety Week and recognizing the everyday heroes who help our students arrive at school and return home safely!

Our school bus drivers play an important role in the lives of our students. Their dedication, patience, and commitment to safety make a difference every single day. We are grateful for the care they show our students and the responsibility they carry on every route.

📸 Over the next five days, we’ll be sharing posts and pictures celebrating our valued school bus drivers! We hope you’ll join us in recognizing these dedicated members of our WCPS family who work hard each day to make a difference in the lives of our students.

🚦 Let’s all do our part to keep students safe!

Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.

Slow down and watch for children near bus stops and school zones.

Remind students to wait safely, follow their driver’s instructions, and use caution when boarding and exiting the bus.

To our WCPS bus drivers and transportation team, thank you for all you do to keep our students safe. We appreciate you today and every day!

14 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

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The WCPS October 2026 Newsletter is now available for viewing.

You may access the newsletter by clicking the following link:

https://wisecova.edurooms.com/newsletters/wise-county-public-schools/newsletters/october-2026-newsletter

18 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

Fall Break Reminder:

Wise County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Fall Break.

We wish all students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved long weekend!

21 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2026

Wise County Schools Earn Full Accreditation and Distinguished Performance Ratings

WISE, Va. — Wise County Public Schools is celebrating another achievement: all 11 schools included in the Virginia Department of Education’s 2026–2027 division report are Fully Accredited and earned a Distinguished rating, the highest performance category under Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF).

The schools recognized are:

Union Primary School
St. Paul Elementary School
Coeburn Primary School
J.W. Adams Combined School
Wise Primary School
L.F. Addington Middle School
Coeburn Middle School
Union Middle School
Eastside High School
Central High School
Union High School

The SPSF ratings reflect data from the 2025–2026 school year and measure student mastery, academic growth, readiness, and graduation, as applicable to each school. Full Accreditation is a separate designation confirming that schools meet Virginia’s required operating standards.

This recognition builds on Wise County Public Schools’ third-place ranking in Standards of Learning performance among Virginia’s 131 school divisions. Together, these achievements demonstrate strong performance across the division’s primary, elementary, middle, combined, and high schools.

Wise County Public Schools congratulates its students, teachers, support staff, and school leaders and thanks its families and community members for their continued support. These results reflect a shared commitment to helping the children of Wise County learn, grow, and succeed.

26 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

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🏆 Happy National Coaches Day! 🏆

Today, we celebrate the coaches who do so much more than teach the game. They inspire, encourage, challenge, mentor, and believe in their athletes—helping shape not only better players, but better people. ❤️

Whether they coach at the varsity, junior varsity, middle school, or rec league level, their impact can last a lifetime.

🥇 Share this post and tag a coach who has made a positive impact in your life! Let’s give them the recognition they deserve and remind them just how much their dedication means.

Thank you to all the coaches who give their time, energy, and heart to our athletes and our communities!

27 days ago, Wise County Public Schools

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Early Dismissal & Fall Break Notice:

All Wise County Public Schools will dismiss early at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, in observance of the end of the first nine weeks grading period. Following dismissal, teachers are expected to participate in scheduled professional development activities until 3:30 p.m.

Wise County Public Schools will then be closed on Monday, October 12, for Fall Break.

We wish all students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved long weekend!

27 days ago, Wise County Public Schools