West Point Public Schools - Innovation, Relationships, Excellence

Today, we honor those who have served our country in such meaningful ways. We are forever grateful. Happy Veterans Day!

Ms. Bland’s third grade class is using their flexible seating options in the classroom thanks to the Dream Grant! With a set of lap desks for the whole class, instruction can be carried out on the carpet. Learning together on the carpet reinforces classroom community and promotes student engagement!

First Graders at WPES wrapped up their unit on Jamestown and the Powhatan Tribe with a field trip to Jamestown Settlement. Students got to have hands-on experiences that Powhatan children would have done, as well as, learned about sailing from England on the ships. The guides complimented the children on their knowledge and the great questions they asked! Fun day of experiences was had by all!

Kindergarten students in Ms. VanMegroet's class are learning about Fall! Students painted leaf ornaments, and learned about pumpkins to get ready for our annual Kindergarten field trip to Holly Fork Farm.

WPES 5th graders entered a transformed music room this week decked out with black lights! This was a Spooky escape room. Students had to solve music puzzles to find the correct code word. They tested their knowledge of rhythms, dynamics, and music vocabulary as they solved clues along the way. Students were engaged and excited!

Celebrating Amy Otey and National School Psychology Week! During National School Psychology Week, we're shining a spotlight on dedicated professionals like Amy Otey. School psychologists, including Amy, play a vital role in supporting students' learning and overall well-being. They bring their expertise to the table through assessment, counseling, and intervention, addressing a wide range of educational, emotional, and behavioral needs. Their collaboration with teachers and families is the cornerstone of creating a nurturing and thriving school environment. Amy, we appreciate everything you do, and we're proud to honor your commitment during this special week!

West Point Community, West Point Elementary is hiring! We are looking for substitute teachers and substitute teacher assistants. If you are interested, apply today! Click on the link below. https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=408

We would love your help in providing Thanksgiving meals to local families experiencing food insecurity. We are collecting items to deliver with a turkey. Items can be dropped off at West Point Middle High School or West Point Elementary School. Please see the flyer for details!

We enjoyed candy apples and conversation with our new employees and mentors. In WPPS, relationships are important. Taking time to celebrate our staff keeps us #pointedintherightdirection !