Governor Northam, in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, has ordered the closure of all K-12 schools for the remainder of the school year. While we understand the Governor’s decision, we also recognize that school closure poses a significant challenge for our students and your children. The administrative staff is working diligently, in collaboration with state officials, to develop plans to provide continued instruction and food service beyond this week, and throughout this long-term shut down. We will be sharing updates through phone messages, the division Facebook page, and the division website. We pray that you and your family stay safe and well during this challenging time. Please know that Westmoreland County Public Schools will be doing whatever we can to make a difficult situation better.
Monday through Friday between 11 am and 12 pm the Westmoreland transportation department will deliver school prepared meals to homes. Each day we will be delivering the most popular breakfast and lunches. Please take advantage and meet the bus to pick up your meals in a timely manner. If you choose not to receive meals, please call the school board office at 804-493-8156 or 804-493-8018. “We are stronger together”!
Monday through Friday between 11 am and 12 pm the Westmoreland transportation department will deliver school prepared meals to homes. Each day we will be delivering the most popular breakfast and lunches. Please take advantage and meet the bus to pick up your meals in a timely manner. If you choose not to receive meals, please call the school board office at 804-493-8156 or 804-493-8018. “We are stronger together”!
Westmoreland County Public Schools will open prior to Labor Day for the 2020-2021 school year. Pending legislative approval, the first day for students will be August 10, 2020. This early start date will allow students to complete the entire first semester, including state assessments and final exams, prior to the Winter Break.
The W&L Virginia Defense Force Cadet Unit had its first training on Saturday, October 19. Nine students and one parent participated in the training. Students learned about the military grades and positions, practiced leadership skills, and drills. They also participated in training for Flag Duty. Students earned their uniforms and were excited to earn boots.
Raptor Visitor Management System
Westmoreland County Public Schools are pleased to announce that we will begin using the Raptor Visitor Management System in all of our schools to strengthen our program of campus safety for students and faculty. Part of keeping students and faculty safe is knowing who is in our buildings at all times, and the Raptor system will allow us to do that. The Raptor system will better allow us to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools and provide us with a safer environment for our students and staff. The new system should not be viewed as a deterrent to parents/volunteers or access to the campus. Rather, the intent is to insure all visitors are registered in the office and screened prior to having access to the campus.
This system requires the visitor/parent to present a government issued picture ID (any state or country) to enter school grounds or to check out a student from school. If a parent or guardian for any reason does not have a US government-issued ID, the school staff member can use other/alternate forms of identification and manually enter the person’s name into the Raptor system. The system has the ability to provide alerts regarding people who may jeopardize the safety of students. Prior to gaining access to the campus, all visitors are screened using the public sex offender database. This is NOT a background search -no other criminal information, immigration status, or financial background is searched or provided to school personnel.
Once entry is approved, Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of his/her visit. A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork. The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Raptor visitor management system allows us to quickly identify those that may present a danger to our students. Thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety protocols in our district.
Westmoreland County Public Schools are pleased to announce that we will begin using the Raptor Visitor Management System in all of our schools to strengthen our program of campus safety for students and faculty. Part of keeping students and faculty safe is knowing who is in our buildings at all times, and the Raptor system will allow us to do that. The Raptor system will better allow us to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools and provide us with a safer environment for our students and staff. The new system should not be viewed as a deterrent to parents/volunteers or access to the campus. Rather, the intent is to insure all visitors are registered in the office and screened prior to having access to the campus.
This system requires the visitor/parent to present a government issued picture ID (any state or country) to enter school grounds or to check out a student from school. If a parent or guardian for any reason does not have a US government-issued ID, the school staff member can use other/alternate forms of identification and manually enter the person’s name into the Raptor system. The system has the ability to provide alerts regarding people who may jeopardize the safety of students. Prior to gaining access to the campus, all visitors are screened using the public sex offender database. This is NOT a background search -no other criminal information, immigration status, or financial background is searched or provided to school personnel.
Once entry is approved, Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of his/her visit. A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork. The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Raptor visitor management system allows us to quickly identify those that may present a danger to our students. Thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety protocols in our district.
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WESTMORELAND MISSION STATEMENT
Working together, we provide ALL students authentic learning experiences, knowledge, and skills to become successful global citizens.
WESTMORELAND VISION STATEMENT
To provide an exemplary learning environment that empowers ALL students to find their voices and make meaningful contributions to the world.
