Winchester Public Schools

06/09/2026

Come out and cheer on our girls tennis team as they get ready to travel to Newport News for the state championship match.
Our sendoff is on June 10th at 10 AM in the parking lot near the tennis pavilion.

06/09/2026

From Virginia Avenue to Daniel Morgan! 🎒➡️🏫

We loved celebrating the Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School 4th graders at their farewell ceremony! Moving up and moving on to 5th grade!

06/09/2026

Get ready for the new school year! Join us for the New Student Readiness Fair—featuring important services, helpful resources, and more.
🗓️ Wednesday, July 1, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Douglas School – 598 N. Kent St.

Available Services:
Kindergarten & NEW Student Physicals
For families without a healthcare provider
➤ Call 540-667-4253 to schedule an appointment.

Sports Physicals
By appointment for all athletes in grades 7-12
➤ JHHS (John Handley High School) – Marc Timmons: 540-662-3471
➤ DMMS (Daniel Morgan Middle School) – Jacob Houser: 540-667-7171

Additional Resources:
-Virginia Department of Health
-Bright Futures
-Transportation Information
-And much more!
✅ Interpreters will be available.

06/09/2026

TWO STATE CHAMPIONS. ONE INCREDIBLE WEEKEND.

The John Handley High School Judges shined on the biggest stage at the VHSL State Championships!

Timmy Campbell cleared 6’7” to capture the VHSL State Championship in the High Jump.

Evelyn Mullins sprinted to a State Championship in the 400m Dash, setting a new school record of 55.52 seconds. She also earned a 4th-place finish in the 200m Dash with a time of 24.52 seconds.

Other outstanding performances from the Judges:

Will Thomas placed 5th in the 800m Run with a time of 1:58.81.

Brock Ashe competed in the 110m Hurdles, finishing 14th with a time of 15.65 seconds.

Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches for representing John Handley High School.

TWO STATE CHAMPIONS. ONE INCREDIBLE WEEKEND.

The Judges shined on the biggest stage at the VHSL State Championships!

Timmy Campbell cleared 6’7” to capture the VHSL State Championship in the High Jump.

Evelyn Mullins sprinted to a State Championship in the 400m Dash, setting a new school record of 55.52 seconds. She also earned a 4th-place finish in the 200m Dash with a time of 24.52 seconds.

Other outstanding performances from the Judges:

Will Thomas placed 5th in the 800m Run with a time of 1:58.81.

Brock Ashe competed in the 110m Hurdles, finishing 14th with a time of 15.65 seconds.

Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches for representing John Handley High School.

06/09/2026

Congratulations to our John Handley High School girls tennis team, as they beat Atlee HS 5-1 in the state semifinal match. The team will now move on to the VHSL state championship match on Thursday, June 11th @ 9AM. The location will be Huntington Park in Newport News, VA. The judges will face the winner of Jamestown versus EC Glass.

06/08/2026

From our friends at the Handley Regional Library System:

🌞 School's out. Summer Reading is in!
Our 2026 Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, has begun!
Readers of all ages are invited to join us for a summer filled with books, discovery, prizes, and fun events at Bowman Library, Clarke County Library, and Handley Library.
📚 June 1 – July 31
Start your next adventure today!

06/08/2026

WPS School Board Meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Douglas School (598 N Kent St). Meeting agenda and YouTube streaming information may be accessed online at https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/wps/Board.nsf/Public
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06/06/2026

We're hiring a Nurse Aid Teacher!
Must hold RN license + additional qualifications
Go to bit.ly/applywps to apply today!

06/05/2026

🎓 The future is bright for the John Handley High School Class of 2026! 🎓

From college campuses to career pathways and military service, our graduates are taking their next steps with confidence and purpose.

🏫 Higher Education: Members of the Class of 2026 are headed to colleges and universities across the country, including the University of Michigan, New York University, Northwestern University, the University of Virginia, and Laurel Ridge Community College.

👷‍♀️ Career Ready: Many graduates are launching directly into the workforce through apprenticeships, trade schools, and careers in fields such as welding, construction, electrical work, and more.

🥇 Ready to Serve: Several members of the Class of 2026 have chosen to continue their journey through military service.

🥁 And now for the big number…

💰 The Class of 2026 earned a record-breaking $8.8 million in scholarships—truly amazing! 👏🎉

Congratulations, Judges! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish next.

06/05/2026

Summer Food starts on Monday! Check out more information on Bright Futures Frederick/Wi******er free grocery giveaway, open to all WPS families!
Register here: https://sites.google.com/.../events/summer-food-program