Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

Barksdale Fall Picture Make-up/Retake Day

New Date – January 27, 2025

Due to snow on January 8^th and school being closed we have rescheduled the picture make-up/retake day to January 27, 2025. Flyers will be sent home in the Wednesday folder with students who were absent on picture day as well as any new students. If you wish to order, you may do so online or by placing cash or check in the envelope and returning it to school by the picture day.

If you would like your student to have a retake, please send the original picture folder from Barksdale as well as any pictures.

Quarter End, Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.

Woodchuck Week 2025

Our annual celebration of Groundhog Day (a.k.a. Woodchuck Day) is coming up soon. We will celebrate in many ways, including Spirit Days where students and staff can dress according to the theme.

Friday, January 31 - Prediction Day - We will predict what the famous groundhog will say. If you think there will be six more weeks of winter, dress in a WINTER theme. If you think there will be an early spring, dress in spring colors/theme!
Monday, February 3 - Lumberjack Day - Dress up like a lumberjack. That means to wear long pants, a plaid shirt, suspenders, and boots.
Tuesday, February 4 - Shadow Day - Students, dress up like a teacher or a member of the school staff. Teachers and staff, dress up like students.
Wednesday, February 5 - Weyanoke Wednesday - Dress in honor of our great school! Wear our school colors of blue and yellow or your favorite Weyanoke shirt.
Thursday, February 6 - Animal Day - Dress in honor of any animal you choose. You can wear a shirt with the animal on it, an animal print outfit, or dress up in an animal costume. No living animals allowed at school, please!
Friday, February 7 - Weyanoke 75th Birthday Celebration - Dress up for a fun day celebrating our school's birthday. We will have special treats for students and staff this day!

Weyanoke 75th Birthday Celebration

All former Weyanoke students and staff are invited to join us for a special reception on Friday, February 7 in honor of the school's 75th birthday.

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Weyanoke Elementary School

Tours, Weyanoke Museum Display and a celebration!

RSVP

Family Science Night

Weyanoke's Family Science Night is coming up on Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. This event is presented by the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation and we are looking for volunteers. Please sign up online to volunteer your time. No science or teaching background is required to volunteer or attend this event. The materials are provided. Volunteers are needed from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. that evening.