Down Syndrome Awareness Month is a celebration of acceptance, inclusion, and diversity. We are proud to serve all students and ensure that each individual feels seen, supported, and valued in our schools. 🌟💙

🎶 Big news for our talented Pointers! 🎤
Three exceptional musicians—Arianna Adams, Martin Billups, and Ruby Kate Vincent—have been selected for the VA Music Educators Association Honors Choir! 🌟👏
They’ll represent West Point alongside top student vocalists from across Virginia this November. Way to make us proud! 💛💙
#HonorsChoir #VMEA #PointerPride #StudentSuccess
Three exceptional musicians—Arianna Adams, Martin Billups, and Ruby Kate Vincent—have been selected for the VA Music Educators Association Honors Choir! 🌟👏
They’ll represent West Point alongside top student vocalists from across Virginia this November. Way to make us proud! 💛💙
#HonorsChoir #VMEA #PointerPride #StudentSuccess



We’re proud to recognize National First Responders Day! 🚑🚒🚓
These heroes are often the first to arrive when emergencies happen, providing comfort, care, and critical support. Thank you for your dedication and service to keeping our schools and communities safe. 🙌
These heroes are often the first to arrive when emergencies happen, providing comfort, care, and critical support. Thank you for your dedication and service to keeping our schools and communities safe. 🙌

Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, October 28! 👍
Take a moment to review your student’s progress, celebrate their successes, and set goals together for the rest of the 2025-26 school year. 🎯
Take a moment to review your student’s progress, celebrate their successes, and set goals together for the rest of the 2025-26 school year. 🎯

Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening October 27-31! This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate achievements, and set goals for continued growth. 🤝
We encourage families to make time for conferences next week!
We encourage families to make time for conferences next week!

During Red Ribbon Week, we reflect on the fact that living drug-free is about making choices that help us grow, learn, and thrive. Substance abuse can harm the brain, slow learning, and negatively impact relationships.
Be sure to choose hobbies and friendships that lift you up and keep you motivated! ❤️🙌
Be sure to choose hobbies and friendships that lift you up and keep you motivated! ❤️🙌

Unity Day reminds us that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. If you see bullying, tell a teacher or trusted adult—and show kindness to those who need it most.
Together, we can maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all! 🧡✨
Together, we can maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all! 🧡✨

International Friendsgiving is coming soon at WPPS! You’re invited to come out and join us for an evening of food, friendship, and community. 🤝
🗓️ Thursday, November 6
🕔 5:00-7:00pm
📍 West Point Middle/High School Cafeteria
Bring a dish to share and come celebrate with friends from near and far. Everyone is welcome, so come hungry and ready for a fun evening of connection and culture!
🗓️ Thursday, November 6
🕔 5:00-7:00pm
📍 West Point Middle/High School Cafeteria
Bring a dish to share and come celebrate with friends from near and far. Everyone is welcome, so come hungry and ready for a fun evening of connection and culture!

The next WPPS School Board Meeting will take place Tuesday, October 21, at 6:00pm in the Board Office. The meeting is open to the public.
Find board agendas, minutes, and other information at https://www.wpschools.net/page/copy-school-board.
Find board agendas, minutes, and other information at https://www.wpschools.net/page/copy-school-board.

It’s National School Bus Safety Week! Safe rides start with smart choices, and here’s how students can help:
⭐ Stay seated while the bus is moving
⭐ Keep the aisle clear
⭐ Listen to your driver’s directions
⭐ Use quiet voices
Respectful riders help everyone arrive safely! 🚌
⭐ Stay seated while the bus is moving
⭐ Keep the aisle clear
⭐ Listen to your driver’s directions
⭐ Use quiet voices
Respectful riders help everyone arrive safely! 🚌

Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month reminds us that understanding our emotions is key to strong relationships and a healthy mindset. Encourage students to name their feelings and express them in positive ways! 😀

Consistent attendance matters! 📚
Chronic absenteeism isn’t just missing school—it’s missing out on learning. Students who are chronically absent are more likely to experience lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and long-term disengagement.
Let’s work together to help our students show up, stay engaged, and succeed. Every day counts! 💪🎒
Chronic absenteeism isn’t just missing school—it’s missing out on learning. Students who are chronically absent are more likely to experience lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and long-term disengagement.
Let’s work together to help our students show up, stay engaged, and succeed. Every day counts! 💪🎒

Our Homecoming Pep Rally was full of energy, excitement, and school pride! 💙🧡
Thank you to our students, staff, and fans for making it such a spirited celebration. Here are a few highlights from this special event! 📸✨📣🎉
Thank you to our students, staff, and fans for making it such a spirited celebration. Here are a few highlights from this special event! 📸✨📣🎉










It’s National School Lunch Week! 🎉
We want to recognize the healthy, delicious meals that keep our students fueled and ready to learn. A big thank you to our nutrition staff for their care and dedication every day! 🥗🍎
We want to recognize the healthy, delicious meals that keep our students fueled and ready to learn. A big thank you to our nutrition staff for their care and dedication every day! 🥗🍎

As we observe Indigenous Peoples Day, we take time to reflect on the lasting contributions of Indigenous communities. This day reminds us to listen, learn, and appreciate the deep history that shapes our nation. 🌎

Regular attendance is key to student success! 🌟
Every day in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and stay on track. Let’s finish this week strong by coming to school ready to learn and making the most of every day! 💪
Every day in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and stay on track. Let’s finish this week strong by coming to school ready to learn and making the most of every day! 💪

Our 6th-grade Exploratory Art students enjoyed this beautiful fall day drawing en plein air! 🍂✏️ They practiced observing and sketching trees from life, capturing the shapes and textures of autumn all around them — all while celebrating Pajama Day to kick off Homecoming week! 🎨🎉 #HomecomingWeek #ArtInNature



Fire Prevention Week reminds us that preparation saves lives! 🚒
Here are some important tips for fire safety:
✅ Check smoke alarms twice a year
✅ Practice your fire escape plan
✅ Discuss how to prevent fires with your kids
Find more tips: https://www.ready.gov/home-fires
Here are some important tips for fire safety:
✅ Check smoke alarms twice a year
✅ Practice your fire escape plan
✅ Discuss how to prevent fires with your kids
Find more tips: https://www.ready.gov/home-fires

🌟 Key Club Trashcan Beautification Project 🌟
Our Key Club students are stepping up to keep our campus looking its best! 🗑🐾
During upcoming sporting events, keep an eye out for our newly decorated trash cans around the stadium. Students have transformed them with school spirit, fun designs, and creative messages to encourage everyone to “slam dunk” their trash instead of leaving it behind. 🏈🏀🎨
This project is all about promoting pride, cleanliness, and community at our games. A huge thank you to our Key Club members for their time, creativity, and leadership in making a difference!
Our Key Club students are stepping up to keep our campus looking its best! 🗑🐾
During upcoming sporting events, keep an eye out for our newly decorated trash cans around the stadium. Students have transformed them with school spirit, fun designs, and creative messages to encourage everyone to “slam dunk” their trash instead of leaving it behind. 🏈🏀🎨
This project is all about promoting pride, cleanliness, and community at our games. A huge thank you to our Key Club members for their time, creativity, and leadership in making a difference!




On World Teachers Day, we pause and reflect on the profound impact teachers have on our world. They do more than teach lessons—they spark imaginations, instill confidence, and build brighter futures. 🚀
Thank you for everything you do!
Thank you for everything you do!
