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Remote learning to allow for snow day flexibility
This year, thanks to additional equipment and student laptops purchased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the district plans to utilize remote learning on certain school days that would have otherwise been cancelled and later made up due to inclement weather.
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Henries and Reese mark end of School Board service
The Watauga County Board of Education saw the departure of two of its longest-serving members on November 9 as the terms of Board Chairman Ron Henries and Vice Chair Brenda Reese came to an end. Both board members chose to not seek reelection after a combined service of almost 20 years on the school board.
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School nurses at the center of WCS COVID-19 precautions
While everyone who enters a school building in the morning has a unique and important role to play in the ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, perhaps no single job has been impacted more than that of the school nurse. In schools across Watauga County, nurses are now situated at the center of the district’s COVID-19 response and prevention efforts.
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Board of Education Votes to resume in-person learning K-3
On Monday, Sept. 21, the Watauga County Board of Education voted unanimously to implement a plan that will reopen in-person learning in Watauag County Schools in grades K-3. Beginning Oct. 5, Kindergarten through third grade students will be able to return to school in-person on the 2x3 Plan B Flex Schedule.
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USDA extends funding that allows WCS to serve free meals to all students
On Monday, Aug. 31, the USDA extended funding and flexibility that will allow Watauga County Schools to serve free meals to all children in the county regardless of income or school enrollment.
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Watauga County Schools implements extra health and safety precautions
As teachers and other employees returned to work in school buildings August 11, Watauga County Schools staff had its first chance to fully employ the district’s stringent health, safety and screening procedures for it’s facilities.
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WCS Details meal distribution during remote learning
Watauga County Schools is set to begin the 2020-21 school year August 17 with a nine week period of remote learning for most students. While students will not attend school in person during this time, meals are set to be distributed at each school to any WCS students.
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Watauga County Schools hires tech director, Cove Creek Principal
At its July meeting, the Watauga County Board of Education approved the hire of two leadership positions within Watauga County Schools, appointing a Dr. Alison Schleede Director of Technology and Scott Carter as principal of Cove Creek School.
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WCS to open school year with 9 weeks of remote learning
Based on guidance from local health officials, the Watauga County Board of Education voted Tuesday to begin the 2020-21 school year with 9 weeks of remote instruction for students. School officials announced what Superintendent Scott Elliott called a “modified Plan B that helps us phase our students and staff back into school while also doing everything possible to protect the health and safety of our community.”
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Watauga High School to Hold Freshman Orientation
We would like to extend a big welcome to the newest class of Watauga High School/Watauga Innovation Academy! The transition to high school is a big step, and we want to do all we can to help make it as smooth as possible! “Freshmen Orientation” will be Thursday, August 13th, so please mark the date on your calendars! In order to accommodate smaller groups of people in spaces throughout the day, please plan to come at your scheduled time based on the student’s last name.
