Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech
The deadline to apply for SEE VT has been extended to April 15, and all fees have been waived, meaning this incredible opportunity is now free for all campers! SEE VT is a residential camp for rising 6th and 7th grade gifted students from rural communities. At SEE VT, rural middle school students will have access to place-based and rural-focused academic enrichment to include STEM and humanities courses, social activities, exploration of campus life, field trips, and more!
Camp will be held on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus June 15-20, 2025. Applications are due by April 15.
Please see the below flyer for more information.
WCPS Middle School Administrators at #VMSA conference enjoying @mr_alsheimer challenging us to be more engaging.
Washington Way Award Nominations:
Nominate a special support staff person for the Spring #WashingtonWayAward! Do you know someone whose work and commitment makes WCPS a better place to be?
#WashingtonWayAward Categories:
*Above and Beyond Custodian Award ~ Vote for a custodian that makes a difference!
*Silver Spoon Award ~ Vote for the best food service worker out there!
*Helping Hand Award ~ Vote for a nurse or an aide that has helped you!
*Master Technician Award ~ Vote for the one who has helped you fix things!
*Wheels on the Bus Award ~ Vote for the driver or mechanic who helps get you home!
*Customer Service Award ~ Vote for the person who is always there to help!
Scan the QR Code by Friday, April 18 to nominate a support staff person. To learn more about the #WashingtonWayAwards, watch this video: https://youtu.be/IM7Y0BdMbF4
GSMS students held a BOOK LOVE drive during the month of February where they collected 182 books to donate to the local 21st Century Packhorse Librarians SWVA program. This program was established in our area after Hurricane Helene hit. Many people wanted to bring comfort to those affected by the storm, but they may have lived far away so they sent BOOKS instead. Thousands of books have been donated by individuals, authors, and publishers, bringing hope and joy to readers across Western North Carolina. The books are being given away for FREE at locations across SWVA. Our students wanted to help be a little part of this ongoing project by donating some of their well-loved books from their homes. The 21st Century Packhorse Librarians are sharing the joy of reading one book at a time. If you want to learn more, follow 21st Century Packhorse Librarians SWVA on Facebook.
GSMS Represents @ Glade Spring's 150th Celebration
On Saturday, May 22, Brinly Merrill and Scarlett Bledsoe read their award winning essays at the Town of Glade's 150th Celebration. During the month of February and March, 5 girls worked hard on writing about " What Glade Spring Means to Me." Addy Cannon, Lily Baranowski, Scarlett Bledsoe, Brinly Merrill, and Olivia Jackson worked hard on their essays. In the end, Brinly won 1st place with Scarlett as 1st runner up. Congratulations to all who worked hard for this very special celebration. Dr. Brannon and Dr. Sanders were present for the reading of their essays.
GSMS 8th grader Lane B. read his essay to the Black Fort Chapter of the DAR as the winner of the DAR essay contest. He shared with the audience a historical fictional account of how many citizens participated in other tea parties across the nation that helped propel our nation to the American Revolution.
Congratulations to Lane and his Language Arts teacher, Mrs Counts.
Students in Ms. Mink’s English 6 class combined art and haiku poetry.
Students in Ms. Cannon’s science 8 class were experimenting with gravity and snap circuit kits today at GSMS.
Save the Date
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Theatre Arts Camp at Emory & Henry University!
This camp for rising 3rd through rising 12th grade students will be a chance to explore the world of theatre, unleash your creativity, and have a blast! Mark your calendars for June 9-14 and stay tuned for more details coming soon!
Today’s readers at GSMS were Ms. Counts, Ms. Stevenson, and Ms. Stevens. Thank you ladies!
March Madness isn't just about basketball — it's about Full Court Support, too!
Our Central Services team is dribbling into action all month long to help out our amazing schools. From serving as bus aides to washing dishes, sweeping floors, and supervising recess, they are ready to jump in and take some of the pressure off!
Principals are calling the plays and assigning members of the Central Services team to assist – letting staff catch a breather.
Glade Spring Middle School sends a special shoutout and thank you to Dr. Yost and Mrs. O’Neill for helping out today!
We are turning up the teamwork to make this March Madness a slam dunk for everyone!
One of today’s Read Across America volunteers for the GSMS showcase is Mr. Addair. The Rebel family continues to show our love of reading this week.
Ms. Cannon and Ms. Reynolds joined in the Read Across America fun at GSMS by reading in the showcase.
Dr. Perrigan joined the fun at GSMS for Read Across America Week.
WCPS Celebrates Read Across America Week:
We're celebrating the joy of reading this week, and our students are in for a treat! Special guests are stopping by to read their favorite stories and inspire our future readers for Read Across America Week!
We are making this week extra special with fun stories and excitement. Who doesn't love a good story?!
Take a look at some of our special guest readers today from Glade Spring Middle School!
Dr. Williams kicks off Read Across America Week at GSMS!
Approved 2025-2026 School Calendar: This calendar was approved on 2/18/2025, by the School Board based on recommendations from the Calendar Committee and additional feedback from Dr. Perrigan.
*Please Note: Inclement weather annually causes the last day of school to be rescheduled later than it appears on the calendar. It is recommended you delay making plans for the start of vacations until after June 5.
A special thanks to the Calendar Committee for their work putting this calendar together.
To view the calendar on the WCPS website, click here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3765/WCPS/5334217/2025-2026_School_Calendar_REVISED_2.26.25.pdf
Get Your Yearbooks!!!
Food City Moodle Value!
Schedule Update: It has been a busy day for our road checkers, assessing road conditions across the county. VDOT has done a great job of clearing roads of snow and ice. As a result, WCPS will operate on a 2-Hour Delayed Schedule tomorrow, Friday, February 21, 2025.
We are aware that some roads, particularly in the Valley Institute area, remain snow and ice covered. Because of this, buses will be running on clear routes only. We encourage parents of teen drivers to check road conditions before they head out in the morning. If slick roads prevent your child from attending school, please contact your child's principal.
The 2-Hour Delay will also give real feel temperatures time to rise by about 10 degrees between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Childcare will be provided at elementary schools for working parents. Please be on the lookout for additional information from your child's school.
Our road checkers will be out again early tomorrow morning evaluating conditions. Should a shift to a Remote Learning Day be necessary, a decision will be made by 7:00 a.m. Please note, if we transition to a Remote Learning Day, childcare will not be provided.
Stay safe, and we will keep you updated!
