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Spanish Immersion Pre-K Program - Register Here!
  • It's not too late to sign up! This year, WPS will be offering a Spanish immersion program for our preschool children. Through this program, your child will receive instruction half of the day in English and half of the the day in Spanish. The program will provide literacy and content instruction through two languages to promote bilingualism and biliteracy, pre-school academic achievement, improved critical thinking skills, and multicultural competence.
  • Tuition is $450 a month for City and Winchester Public Schools employees and $750 for non-city employees. The program will be held at Frederick Douglass Elementary School from 7:30am-2:30pm. Transportation to The Hive, the Winchester Parks and Rec after-school program, will be provided if your child is enrolled there for after-school care.
  • Click HERE for an informational flyer. If you are interested in having your child be a part of this dual-immersion program, please complete the following form.
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Appointment of VACDES Principal
  • Winchester Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nikea Hurt as Principal of Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School effective July 1, 2017.
  • Nikea Hurt is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and has lived there all her life. Hurt is the oldest of three daughters with the youngest currently in college. Hurt brings 14 years of experience to the table; nine years’ as a teacher, two years’ as an elementary assistant principal and three years’ as an elementary principal. A graduate of Argosy University in Tampa, Florida, Hurt earned both her Doctorate and Education Specialist degrees in Educational Leadership. She also earned an additional Performance-Based Educational Specialist in Building Level Educational Leadership from Mercer University, a Masters in Adult Instruction from Central Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Hurt has often shared that it has been her experiences throughout education that have helped to shape her view of what it truly means to be an instructional leader. “Education is a profession of service, and leadership is a position that affords me the opportunity to serve on a wider platform.” Hurt believes it is through servant leadership; the showing of others, the dedication to students, staff, and the community-the trust that is developed, and the doorway to honest conversations that teaching and learning take place.
  • Hurt’s personal goal is to provide an environment that fosters students' interest and inspires them beyond any self-imposed limitations. Hurt said “I am honestly just excited to be here. The feeling of warmth and welcome, combined with the spirit of continued success has made this transition already start to feel like home. I can’t wait to meet the outstanding staff, parents, and most importantly the ‘Little Judges’ at Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School. I am honored and excited to join this magnificent family.”
  • Dr. Nan Bryant, Director of Elementary Instruction, stated, "I am very excited to welcome Dr. Hurt to Winchester Public Schools. She brings successful principal experience, including leading her current school in earning recognition as a Title I Reward School: Highest Progress for distinction in improvement in student achievement. She brings depth of knowledge, an impressive educational background, and great commitment to her students, families, and community. I look forward to Dr. Hurt joining the elementary schools leadership team.”
  • Dr. Hurt comes to Winchester from Marietta, Georgia, where she is currently Principal of Dunleith Elementary School. The principal position at Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School became available as a result of Dr. Matthew Wygal’s appointment as Principal of Daniel Morgan Intermediate School.
Daniel Morgan Intermediate School Selects Mascot
  • The Winchester Star (5/4/17) – Rising fifth- and sixth-grade students who will be attending the new Daniel Morgan Intermediate School in Winchester this fall have voted for their new school mascot. The winning mascot is the General. The intermediate school will share a building with Daniel Morgan Middle School at 48 S. Purcell St., but divide the fifth and sixth grades from the seventh and eighth grades. The new school officially opens July 1.
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Excellence in Service Award - 2017 Nominations
  • Nomations are now being accepted from WPS employees for the 2017 Excellence in Service Award. This award is given to a full-time employee who is in a position other than teacher, librarian, guidance counselor, administrator or other position requiring Virginia certification. The honoree is a person whose selfless service inspires associates to devote their time, attention, and talents so others may succeed.
  • WPS employees wishing to nominate a co-worker should check their April 28 email for further information and to submit their nomination. All nominations must be received on or before June 5, 2017 (first Monday in June).
National Honor Society Student Spotlight - April
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City Teacher of the Year Surprised With Award
  • The Winchester Star (4/23/17) – Elizabeth White was named Teacher of the Year for Winchester Public Schools on Monday afternoon. White is a seventh-grade reading specialist and a special education teacher at Daniel Morgan Middle School, where she has been teaching for seven years.
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Nominations for Stewart Bell Award Being Sought
  • A three-member committee has been named to select the recipient of the annual Stewart Bell “Excellence in Teaching” Award. The award includes a cash honorarium given to an educator in Winchester Public Schools. This year’s award recipient will be selected from Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School.
  • The Handley Board of Trustees, which oversees the award, has appointed Nancy DeArment, chair of the committee. Joining her are Allyson Pate, School Board representative and Rebecca Morrison, parent representative for Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School.
  • The award was established by former Winchester Mayor Stewart Bell, Jr. in 1985 with a $20,000 endowment intended to reward exceptional performance in classroom teaching. In 1997, enough interest had accrued to grant the first award, which has since been given annually based on a rotation of the city schools.
  • Stewart Bell, a former teacher and principal, said he created the award to honor those individuals whose interest, enthusiasm, and support of children may influence them positively for the rest of their lives. Those eligible for selection include classroom teachers, librarians, and guidance counselors, under criteria which emphasizes four standards:
    • Successfully reveals to the students the nature and possibilities of the world in which they live;
    • Helps maturing students discover their own interests, strengths and weaknesses;
    • Challenges each student to adopt standards and goals for productive life suitable to his/her interests and capabilities; and
    • Assists and motivates students to develop accordingly.
  • Nominations for the Stewart Bell “Excellence in Teaching” Award are open to the public. Nomination forms can be obtained at the following locations:
    • Winchester Public Schools Central Administrative Office
    • VACDES Office
    • Online forms:  | ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL |
  • The deadline for receipt of nominations is June 2, 2017.
  • The Stewart Bell Award will be announced at the WPS Convocation in August 2017 at the start of the 2017-2018 school year.
School Board Seat Vacancy for Ward 4
  • A seat on the Winchester School Board (Ward 4 only) will be available in June. Apply today, get involved and make a difference in the future of our public schools. Click HERE to apply.
Teachers Honored at Inqugural Masonic Lodge Event
  • The Winchester Star (3/27/17) – Two teachers walked away with $3,000 each for use in their classrooms or to put toward a school program of their choice Saturday following an awards ceremony hosted by the city’s Hiram No. 21 Masonic Lodge. With help from business...
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