West Point Middle / High School

It’s America Recycles Day, a reminder that small daily choices make a big impact. Encourage your family to recycle bottles, cans, and cardboard at home. Labeling bins clearly can help everyone remember what goes where.

Let’s recycle right! ♻️🗑️

🎉 Congratulations to our newest WPHS National Honor Society members! 🎓
We’re proud to welcome 16 outstanding students who exemplify the NHS pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. 🌟
Join us in celebrating their hard work and dedication—our school is brighter because of them! 💙💛

🍂 On Thursday evening, November 6, our school community came together for our annual Friendsgiving! 🧡

The food was incredible, showcasing dishes from many different cultures. 🌍 Children made crafts, played games, and everyone enjoyed great company and conversation.

It was a wonderful night of gratitude, connection, and celebration! 🦃✨
#Friendsgiving #Community #TogetherWeGrow #ThankfulThursday

Today, we proudly recognize Veterans Day and honor all who have served our country. We are grateful for the sacrifices made by these courageous individuals to protect our freedoms.

We are honored to celebrate this day with you.

🌿 Our Environmental Club students have been busy this fall! They’ve been hard at work tending and sampling our seasonal crops — kale, carrots, lettuce, and beets. 🥕🥬🍂

Hands-on learning at its best! 🧡 #PointerPride #EnvironmentalClub #StudentLearning #FallHarvest

Strong attendance keeps students on track and helps them reach their goals. As we move through the school year, we encourage students to continue the good habits they built early on—waking up on time, staying organized, and coming to school ready to learn every day. 🙌

Every day in school counts, and your future self will thank you!

National STEAM Day highlights the power of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math in shaping the innovators of tomorrow. Our classrooms encourage critical thinking and exploration through hands-on lessons and real-world applications.

We’re proud to nurture future-ready minds! 🚀

Our 6th graders have had a busy week!

6th grade scientists put their engineering skills to the test this week! 🌬️💡 They built and adjusted windmills that could actually lift small objects! Amazing teamwork, creativity, and persistence on display!

Guest speakers from C&F stopped by Mrs. Lohr’s Personal Finance class to talk credit and identity theft! Great real-world lessons for our students. 💳🔐 #FinancialLiteracy #PointerPride

TONIGHT is the International Friendsgiving at WPPS! You’re invited to come out and join us for an evening of food, friendship, and community. 🤝

🕔 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!

November is National Scholarship Month! 🎓

This is the perfect time for students—especially seniors—to begin exploring scholarship opportunities that can help cover college costs. There are many scholarships available locally for which students may qualify.

Start gathering references, transcripts, and essays now to stay ahead of upcoming deadlines! 📚

WPMS/HS Students Without Drugs first annual Red Ribbon Week Art Contest!

Open to grades K-12, with a winner chosen from each school building.

🎉 Congratulations to this year's winners:
• Trevor Connor's (4th Grade)
• Braden Eisler (6th Grade)
• Sheloir Johnson (11th Grade)

We are SO proud of the creativity and positive messaging these students brought to their artwork! Their creative posters represented the spirit of Red Ribbon Week and showed powerful messages of living drug-free!

During National School Psychology Week, we take a moment to recognize those who help students feel supported and confident. School psychologists provide counsel, assist with emotional needs, and encourage positive behavior across our schools.

Thank you to our school psychologist for helping students reach their full potential! 💙

During National School Psychology Week, we take a moment to recognize those who help students feel supported and confident. School psychologists provide counsel, assist with emotional needs, and encourage positive behavior across our schools.

Thank you to our school psychologist for helping students reach their full potential! 💙

REMINDER: There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 4. We’ll see our students again on Wednesday! 👋

We hope you have a safe, fun, and enjoyable Halloween! 🎃

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

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. 🙌