Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, August 29, for all students, faculty, and staff. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2, after the Labor Day weekend. 🗓️
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!
If the lights are flashing, no passing! School is back in session, and we need your help to keep everyone safe. 🚌
Here’s a quick guide to when drivers must STOP for a school bus:
➡️ Two-lane road = Cars must stop from both directions
➡️ Road with center turn lane = Cars must stop from all directions
➡️ Road with median = Stop only if you’re on the same side as the bus
Let’s work together this year to protect our students and help everyone get to school and home safely!
Here’s a quick guide to when drivers must STOP for a school bus:
➡️ Two-lane road = Cars must stop from both directions
➡️ Road with center turn lane = Cars must stop from all directions
➡️ Road with median = Stop only if you’re on the same side as the bus
Let’s work together this year to protect our students and help everyone get to school and home safely!
📣 Exciting News!
We welcome Mr. Chris Robinson as our new Athletic Director! He brings experience from VHSL & Henrico County Public Schools and will officially start next week. 🏆🐾 #PointerPride #PointedInTheRightDirection
We welcome Mr. Chris Robinson as our new Athletic Director! He brings experience from VHSL & Henrico County Public Schools and will officially start next week. 🏆🐾 #PointerPride #PointedInTheRightDirection
Today, we recognize Women’s Equality Day. This day commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote.
The holiday has been in effect since 1971, when it was officially established by Congress.
We are pleased to observe this important date in partnership with our community! 💪
The holiday has been in effect since 1971, when it was officially established by Congress.
We are pleased to observe this important date in partnership with our community! 💪
We’re excited to share that West Point Middle/High School has been recognized as a Virginia Naturally School for the 2024-2025 school year!
Awarded by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, this honor is given to schools that demonstrate exceptional commitment to increasing environmental awareness, promoting conservation, and encouraging stewardship of our natural resources. 🌱
Congratulations, Pointers, on this outstanding achievement! Thank you to Mr. Johnson for your work on this achievement!
Awarded by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, this honor is given to schools that demonstrate exceptional commitment to increasing environmental awareness, promoting conservation, and encouraging stewardship of our natural resources. 🌱
Congratulations, Pointers, on this outstanding achievement! Thank you to Mr. Johnson for your work on this achievement!
There’s something special about the sound of music in our schools—and it wouldn’t be possible without dedicated volunteers! 🎶
The WPPS Music Boosters are looking for volunteers to help support our student musicians throughout the year. Whether you can lend a hand at events, help with fundraising, or share your creative ideas, there’s a place for you on the team.
Learn more about getting involved: www.facebook.com/WPPSMUSIC
The WPPS Music Boosters are looking for volunteers to help support our student musicians throughout the year. Whether you can lend a hand at events, help with fundraising, or share your creative ideas, there’s a place for you on the team.
Learn more about getting involved: www.facebook.com/WPPSMUSIC
If the lights are flashing, no passing! School is back in session, and we need your help to keep everyone safe. 🚌
Here’s a quick guide to when drivers must STOP for a school bus:
➡️ Two-lane road = Cars must stop from both directions
➡️ Road with center turn lane = Cars must stop from all directions
➡️ Road with median = Stop only if you’re on the same side as the bus
Let’s work together this year to protect our students and help everyone get to school and home safely!
Here’s a quick guide to when drivers must STOP for a school bus:
➡️ Two-lane road = Cars must stop from both directions
➡️ Road with center turn lane = Cars must stop from all directions
➡️ Road with median = Stop only if you’re on the same side as the bus
Let’s work together this year to protect our students and help everyone get to school and home safely!
August is National Truancy Prevention Month. Consistent attendance helps students build strong relationships, stay on track with learning, and reach their full potential.
As we begin the 2025-26 school year, let’s work together to make every school day count! 💪
As we begin the 2025-26 school year, let’s work together to make every school day count! 💪
✨ Yesterday was an amazing first day of school! The smiles, energy, and excitement set the tone for an incredible year ahead. 💙🧡 #PointedInTheRightDirection
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The next WPPS School Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 19, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Office. It 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.
Today is the first day of the 2025-26 school year! 🎉
We look forward to welcoming our students back and seeing our classrooms filled with learning, laughter, and new opportunities. 🌟
We look forward to welcoming our students back and seeing our classrooms filled with learning, laughter, and new opportunities. 🌟
Join us in extending a Pointer welcome to Johanna Pierce! 🎉
As the newest social studies teacher at West Point Middle/High School, she will inspire students to think critically about the world around them. We’re excited to have her on board!
As the newest social studies teacher at West Point Middle/High School, she will inspire students to think critically about the world around them. We’re excited to have her on board!
TOMORROW is the big day! Take some time tonight to make sure everything is ready. 🎒
Get bookbags packed, lay out clothes, and prepare your lunch for the big day ahead. A little planning today sets the tone for a calm, confident morning! 🌞
Get bookbags packed, lay out clothes, and prepare your lunch for the big day ahead. A little planning today sets the tone for a calm, confident morning! 🌞
Today, we’re extending a warm welcome to Christina Mahoney. She will serve as the new school psychologist at WPPS! 💙
A compassionate listener and dedicated problem solver, Christina is dedicated to helping all students thrive academically and emotionally. Welcome to the Pointer family!
A compassionate listener and dedicated problem solver, Christina is dedicated to helping all students thrive academically and emotionally. Welcome to the Pointer family!
Just 48 more hours until we welcome everyone back to school! Don’t forget to add key school dates to your family calendar. 🗓️✍️
Making note of holidays, early releases, and other events helps everyone stay organized and feel more prepared for the upcoming school year!
Making note of holidays, early releases, and other events helps everyone stay organized and feel more prepared for the upcoming school year!
We're honored to welcome Charles Newton to the West Point Public Schools! 😃
As our new interventionist at West Point Elementary School, Charles brings a passion for supporting young learners and helping every student reach their full potential. Join us in giving him a warm Pointer welcome!
As our new interventionist at West Point Elementary School, Charles brings a passion for supporting young learners and helping every student reach their full potential. Join us in giving him a warm Pointer welcome!
There are just THREE days until the school year begins!
This weekend, make time for a quiet moment with your student to talk through what the first day might feel like. Listening to their questions or worries can ease nerves and help build confidence!
This weekend, make time for a quiet moment with your student to talk through what the first day might feel like. Listening to their questions or worries can ease nerves and help build confidence!
We’re FOUR days away from the start of school! 🎉
Here’s a tip: Try doing a full practice run of your morning routine. Practicing from wakeup to walking out the door can help everyone feel more confident and avoid any first-day surprises!
Here’s a tip: Try doing a full practice run of your morning routine. Practicing from wakeup to walking out the door can help everyone feel more confident and avoid any first-day surprises!
We’re thrilled to introduce Crystal Blowe to our WPPS community! 🎉
Taking on the role of Coordinator of School Safety and Crisis Management, Crystal brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our division. Let’s give her a warm welcome!
Taking on the role of Coordinator of School Safety and Crisis Management, Crystal brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our division. Let’s give her a warm welcome!
Only FIVE days until our hallways are full of learning and laughter again! 😃
To prepare, take a few minutes to talk with your child about what they are hoping to achieve this school year. Setting one academic and one personal goal helps students start with focus and motivation.
To prepare, take a few minutes to talk with your child about what they are hoping to achieve this school year. Setting one academic and one personal goal helps students start with focus and motivation.
