West Point Elementary School

Finding the perfect preschool just got easier! Join us for the Preschool Open House & Pizza Party on Tuesday, March 24, from 5:00 to 7:00pm at West Point Elementary School!

Explore preschool options, connect with program representatives, and enjoy free pizza while discovering the best fit for your child. 🍕

Don’t miss this fun and informative event! 🙌

From practicing our turtle pose for National Tornado Safety Day to exploring the important roles of Community Helpers, our students have been hard at work learning and growing.

A big thank you to our West Point Community Helpers who visited to share about their jobs and demonstrate the tools they use every day—we loved having you! 👏🚒👮‍♀️ #CommunityHelpers #EarlyLearning #WPPS

So proud of our 5th graders and their incredible work at Friday’s Career Wax Museum! 👏✨ Their creativity, research, and presentations truly brought careers to life. #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders

🚨 Weather Update – School Closure

Due to the potential for severe weather, West Point Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026.

The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Please stay safe.

#WPPS #PointedInTheRightDirection

Make a difference in our schools! We’re hiring passionate teachers and dedicated support professionals to inspire students, foster growth, and create a positive learning environment.

Join a team that supports your growth and values your impact. Apply today: www.wpschools.net/page/human-resources

🏆 State Champion Alert! 🏆

Congratulations to Headley Bowis on an incredible performance at the Class 1 State Track Meet at Liberty University!

Headley finished 1st place in the 1600m, earning the State Championship while setting a:
🥇 New Class 1 State Meet Record
⭐ Personal Record
🏫 West Point School Record

An outstanding accomplishment and a proud moment for West Point Public Schools and the Pointer community.

👏 Congratulations, Headley Bowis! 🐾💙🧡

During Music in Our Schools Month, we celebrate the incredible impact music education has on student growth. Studies show that learning an instrument or exploring music in other ways strengthens brain development and enhances reading and language skills.

We are so proud of the dedication and creativity our student musicians bring to every performance! 🎼🎺

Exploring preschool opportunities for your future student?

Join us on Tuesday, March 24, at West Point Elementary School for a Preschool Open House & Pizza Party! The event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00pm.

Discover the programs available, connect with staff, ask questions, and enjoy a slice of free pizza while you’re there! 🍕

VPI-3 had a fantastic Read Across America Week! 📚✨ Guests from grandparents to nurses joined as readers, and students enjoyed Dr. Seuss–themed activities and lots of fun stories. #ReadAcrossAmerica #PointerPride #StoryTime

VPI-4 had a blast this week for Read Across America with family and special guests reading to our class! 📚💛 The kids loved the amazing stories and special time together. #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadAloud #PointerPride #StoryTime

This beautiful weather has our littlest Pointers enjoying the sunshine and fresh air! ☀️🌿 Nothing better than learning, playing, and smiling outside on a gorgeous day. We love seeing our students make the most of days like this! 💙

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to highlight how healthy eating supports student success in and out of the classroom. Nutritious meals help fuel growing bodies and give students the energy and focus they need to learn each day.

We are grateful for our dedicated school nutrition staff who work hard to provide balanced, delicious meals for our students. 🥦🍎

Learn more about healthy habits for kids at https://www.myplate.gov.

Lights, music, action! Our students stole the show at the West Point Elementary 2026 Variety Show! 🌟

Many thanks to the staff, volunteers, and supporters behind the scenes. Your teamwork made it all possible and created memories that will last a lifetime!

🧩 After school fun with Pointer Puzzle Pals! Solve puzzles, play games, and challenge your friends while having a blast—where curious minds and game lovers meet! 🎲✨

Join the West Point Public Schools! We’re looking for dedicated educators at all grade levels and support staff members

With competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and strong support, you’ll help students grow into tomorrow’s leaders.

Apply today: www.wpschools.net/page/human-resources

Busy hands. Busy minds. 💛

From practicing writing their names and getting extra physical activity because of the rain to working on graphing skills, letter formation, and one-to-one correspondence - our VPI class stays busy and keeps learning fun every single day. 💛✏️📊

#WPVPI4 #LearningThroughPlay #WPPS

Today we celebrate National School Resource Officers Appreciation Day and recognize the dedicated professionals who help our schools feel safe and welcoming every day.

We are grateful for their commitment to our students, staff, and families! 🙏

Virginia Kindness Week is a reminder that small acts of care—such as listening, encouraging, helping—can create ripples of positivity in our community!

Together, students, staff, and families are working together to make kindness a way of life. 🤗

February is Love the Bus Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated school bus drivers and transportation teams who safely transport our students every single day.

Our drivers are often the first and last faces students see, setting a positive tone while ensuring every child arrives safely. Rain or shine, their commitment, care, and professionalism make a daily difference for our families.

Join us in thanking our incredible transportation team for all they do to support student success! 🚍💛