Washington County Public Schools

Washington County is located in Southwest Virginia. Washington County has seven elementary schools serving grades K-5. It has four middle schools, four serving grades 6-8. These middle schools feed the four high schools in the county, which serve grades 9-12. Elementary Schools: Valley Institute High Point Greendale Abingdon Watauga Rhea Valley Meadowview Middle Schools: Wallace E.B. Stanley Damascus Glade Spring High Schools: John S. Battle Abingdon Holston Patrick Henry

Washington County Schools will provide a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment, which challenges all students to achieve their own maximum potential. In partnership with the family and community, the Washington County School System will ensure that each student acquires basic academic skills and receives a diverse array of educational opportunities that promote healthy social, physical and intellectual growth. Vision Statement The Washington County Schools will be a dynamic community of learners where: faculty and staff are empowered through respect, training, leadership and resources to provide an excellent educational program; faculty and staff communicate high expectations and respect to every student; students are engaged through a rich curriculum to acquire the skills and the love of learning; all students obtain the skills of citizenship by playing and working together in an atmosphere that respects both diversity and cooperation; a partnership with parents and the greater community extends to all citizens a greater appreciation of the value of an excellent education; and students exit with academic skills at or above grade level and on graduation are prepared to succeed in post-secondary education and/or employment.

The Washington County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law, in employment or in its programs and activities. This commitment will prevail in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.