Support Teacher Appreciation Week with a meaningful, practical fundraiser: Super soft micro-plush Cavalier blankets (50" x 60") for $30 each. Proceeds go directly to honoring and supporting our educators. Consider purchasing one as a thoughtful gift for an upcoming graduate or one to keep you cozy this winter. https://mydesigns.teamthrows.com/f/blanket-sales/
Happy Principal and Assistant Principals Week to the heart of our school! 🎉 Today, we celebrate Miss Ward, Mrs. Barrick, and Mrs. Hirsch's incredible leadership, vision, and dedication to creating a positive, supportive environment for every student and staff member. Thank you for guiding our school with passion and integrity! 👏
In Dr. Yates’ Dual Enrollment Psychology class, students explored psychological disorders through research and presentations that highlighted both the science and the human experience behind mental health.
As students shared what they learned, they examined how biological, psychological, and environmental factors shape mental health, while also considering treatment approaches and long-term outcomes. This work encouraged empathy, critical thinking, and clear communication, helping students better understand mental health challenges and thoughtfully engage with complex psychological topics in a college-level setting.
As students shared what they learned, they examined how biological, psychological, and environmental factors shape mental health, while also considering treatment approaches and long-term outcomes. This work encouraged empathy, critical thinking, and clear communication, helping students better understand mental health challenges and thoughtfully engage with complex psychological topics in a college-level setting.
Are you or someone you know in need of a meal this winter? Service Learning will be providing meals on 1/29 from 5-7pm in the KWHS Bus Loop. Reserve your meals here - bit.ly/KWSLMeals
🎨✨ Before break, our Art II, III, and IV students ran an Art Secret Santa and it was a total hit! Students exchanged handmade pieces and lots of kindness was received in smiles. 🎁
🎄✨ KWHS Agricultural Science Department and FFA spent the week learning and giving back! Our horticulture class visited Mr. Garner’s Woodbury Pines Christmas Tree Farm to learn the science of Christmas tree production, then practiced hands-on wreath-making using a generous greenery donation from Tommy’s Produce.
Meanwhile, Intro to Plant Systems students joined KWHS’s 100 Acts of Kindness initiative and made beautiful holiday wreaths for our hardworking custodial staff. Students shared gratitude and learned how much our custodians do each day — a heartwarming way to say “thank you.” 💚🙌
#WoodburyPinesChristmas TreeFarm
#GarnersProduceStand
Meanwhile, Intro to Plant Systems students joined KWHS’s 100 Acts of Kindness initiative and made beautiful holiday wreaths for our hardworking custodial staff. Students shared gratitude and learned how much our custodians do each day — a heartwarming way to say “thank you.” 💚🙌
#WoodburyPinesChristmas TreeFarm
#GarnersProduceStand
Hook: Imagine creating your own ancient civilization — government, culture, environment, and even a 3D model! 🌟
Our World Civilizations students presented their final projects yesterday and the creativity was off the charts. Students designed everything from political systems to landscapes and loved bringing their worlds to life.
DE US History students turned the classroom into a museum! 🎓🗺️ They built 3D artifacts and led tours on early American eras—creative, hands-on history.
Our World Civilizations students presented their final projects yesterday and the creativity was off the charts. Students designed everything from political systems to landscapes and loved bringing their worlds to life.
DE US History students turned the classroom into a museum! 🎓🗺️ They built 3D artifacts and led tours on early American eras—creative, hands-on history.
🎨👻 Our students recreated the French Surrealist game Exquisite Corpse using cardboard: groups of three each designed a different section of a monster, then joined their parts to form wonderfully bizarre creatures. The monsters were displayed around the school, delighting and occasionally startling passersby with jump‑scares and big laughs.
Acts of service is our favorite gift during the holiday season! This year Service Learning I, II, and III spent the month of December helping sort toys for Toys for Tots at the CornerStone Community Development Center. We loved helping find the perfect gift for each child! #CornerstoneCommunityDevelopmentCenter
🎄 Holiday Cheer & Skill Building! The students in Ms. Compton's and Mrs. Funai's classes had an incredible time on their CBI (Community Based Instruction) trip! They were focused, prepared, and ready to shop for their loved ones.
🎄Before heading out, they diligently:
🎄Made lists of family members and gifts.
🎄Calculated a budget (and stuck to it!).
🎄Explored items online and practiced their ordering skills for McDonald's.
The highlight? Every single student was a budgeting superstar at Dollar Tree! They all purchased gifts and completed their shopping without going over budget. Following lunch at McDonald's, they returned to school and carefully wrapped their presents. Seeing them apply their classroom lessons in the community is truly rewarding!
🎄Before heading out, they diligently:
🎄Made lists of family members and gifts.
🎄Calculated a budget (and stuck to it!).
🎄Explored items online and practiced their ordering skills for McDonald's.
The highlight? Every single student was a budgeting superstar at Dollar Tree! They all purchased gifts and completed their shopping without going over budget. Following lunch at McDonald's, they returned to school and carefully wrapped their presents. Seeing them apply their classroom lessons in the community is truly rewarding!
Did someone say dodgeball for a cause? Today our Service Learning classes hosted a spirited dodgeball tournament and raised money for Mechanics of Faith — an amazing organization that gives mechanical help to veterans and community members in need.
Huge thanks to all the students, staff, and supporters who played, cheered, and donated. Your energy turned a fun game into real community impact!
Interested in the eligibility process for special services? There will be a one hour webinar on January 15 at 6:30 that will walk through the prcess from referral to eligibility. This webinar is hosted by PEATC and is open to all families in Virginia. It will be presented in Zoom, but it will not be recorded. Register at tinyurl.com/y77vvuwz
See the attached resource on zoom on January 15, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
KWHS 2nd-Year Horticulture Class would like to thank the Upper Mattaponi Tribe for inviting us to visit their Tribal Grounds! Students were able to witness first-hand the tribe’s comprehensive plant production processes, and were impressed by the extensive uses Tribal Members derive from every part of the plants they grow.
KWHS will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10th, which is a B day. We're excited to have everyone back in the building!
Greetings! The current weather forecast for Friday morning continues to predict snowfall with up to several inches of accumulation by 8:00 AM, which is likely to create hazardous road conditions for the morning commute. As a result, and with safety in mind, all KWCPS schools and offices will be closed for in-person learning on Friday, December 5. Students will have an asynchronous Flex/Remote Learning day at home. Maintenance/custodial staff will be contacted by their supervisor regarding work hours, if needed. We will continue to monitor weather, road, and facility conditions throughout the day and provide additional updates to families and staff as needed. Have a safe weekend ahead!
Check out these great oppotunities to learn about the Apprentice School, which encourages students to consider shipbuilding as a future career. Visit: as.edu/youth-builders/ to learn more. Consider the Virtual Open House - register at www.as.edu/pre-apprenticeship.
The School Board welcomes community input on budget priorities and opportunities for the 2026-27 school year. Please use the link below to access the survey, which closes at 4:30 PM on Friday, December 12. Thank you for your input!
Budget Survey
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School Open House at Bowling Green Thursday December 11 from 6-7:30 pm. This video provides a brief introduction to CBGS, which is a half day program that students apply for in 9th grade and attend for math and science in 10th-12th grades. https://cbgs.k12.va.us/pbs-profile-of-cbgs/
The CBGS student application can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM0uPrYB-AHcasv9JUcZGb9tnzBze0kD50yIrANmiAYSBufg/viewform
The CBGS student application can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM0uPrYB-AHcasv9JUcZGb9tnzBze0kD50yIrANmiAYSBufg/viewform
Our SODA (Student Organization for Developing Attitudes) students did an awesome job volunteering at the 4th grade Colonial Day celebration today. They spent the day helping out in classrooms while the 4th grade teachers led sessions on colonial life.
The kids loved having them there, and our SODA students jumped right in wherever they were needed. We're so proud of how they represented KWHS!
The kids loved having them there, and our SODA students jumped right in wherever they were needed. We're so proud of how they represented KWHS!
