This week, we recognize and celebrate our amazing assistant principals for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to student success. From supporting teachers to guiding students, your impact is felt throughout our entire school community.
Thank you for all that you do—you help make our schools stronger every day!
📚🍎 April 4 is School Librarian Day! 🍎📚 (due to Spring Break, we are celebrating them early!)
Today we celebrate our incredible school librarians—the heart of our library and champions of literacy, learning, and curiosity. From helping students find the perfect book to guiding research and discovery, you make a lasting impact every day.
Thank you for inspiring a love of reading and supporting our school community!
Good afternoon students, families, faculty, and staff:
Please be reminded that Wise County Public Schools will observe Spring Break, beginning Friday, April 3rd through Friday, April 10th. Classes and normal school operations resume Monday, April 13th. Wise County Public Schools wishes all students, families, faculty, and staff a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Spring Break.
--Wise County Public Schools
Beginning Wednesday, April 1st , for CPS, JWA, SPES, UPS, WPS.
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is available online beginning April 1, 2026 by going to Wise County Schools website (wisek12.org), clicking on Parents, 26-27 New Student Registration. For any parent who doesn’t have access to a computer or who needs help, please call the school for an appointment. The school contacts are listed below:
Coeburn Primary School (395-6100)—Tori Smith or Jayme Fields
J.W. Adams Combined (796-5419)—Emily Bush or Jodi Woods
St. Paul Elementary (762-5200)—Allison Billings
Union Primary School (523-4900)—Donna Townsend or Cynthia Moore
Wise Primary School (328-8019)—Sarah Flanary or Lindsay Rose
Children applying for Kindergarten must be five years old on or before September 30, 2026.
Parents/Guardians need to bring the following items to the school to complete their child’s Kindergarten registration:
*Certified copy of the child’s birth certificate (your child can be pre-registered without a certified copy of his or her birth certificate, but must provide it prior to the beginning of school)
*Immunization record
The child must have a physical examination within one year before entering school. Immunizations against mumps, measles, German measles, whooping cough, tetanus, diphtheria, polio, Hepatitis B, and chicken pox are required. Each school will have available the “School Entrance Health Form MCH 213 G” for parents to take to their child’s doctor/pediatrician for completion.
Parents are encouraged to complete the registration form and begin the registration process even though they may not have all the above required forms and documentation. However, all documentation will be required before your child may begin school.
Parents/Guardians desiring additional information about Kindergarten registration may contact the school in their area:
Coeburn Primary School (395-6100)—Tori Smith or Jayme Fields
J.W. Adams Combined (796-5419)—Emily Bush or Jodi Woods
St. Paul Elementary (762-5200)—Allison Billings
Union Primary School (523-4900)—Donna Townsend or Cynthia Moore
Wise Primary School (328-8019)—Sarah Flanary or Lindsay Rose
Other questions may be directed to Marcia Shortt, Director of Elementary/Middle Education, at the Wise County School Board Office at 276-328-8017.
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
Join us in celebrating the heart of our school — the library! From inspiring stories to powerful research tools, our library is a place where curiosity grows and learning never stops.
Let’s show some love to our amazing librarians and encourage everyone to:
📖 Pick up a new book
🔍 Explore new ideas
💡 Discover something exciting
Today we celebrate the dedicated paraprofessionals who make a difference in our schools every single day. Your support, patience, and commitment help students succeed and teachers thrive.
Thank you for all the ways you go above and beyond—you are truly appreciated!
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! 🙌
Today, Friday, March 20th, Wise County Public Schools celebrates the amazing educators who inspire, nurture, and guide our little ones every day. Your patience, creativity, and dedication lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning, curiosity, and growth.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children and for shaping the future—one story, one song, and one lesson at a time!
Wise County Public Schools thanks each of our Pre-K educators for their committment and dedication to our Pre-K students and families!
You may access the newsletter by clicking the following link:
https://wisecova.edurooms.com/engage/wise-county-public-schools/newsletters/march-2026-newsletter
⏰ 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!
