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THANK YOU, Tommy Dixon, for your 39+ years of dedication to JHHS & everyone who had the privilege of knowing you.
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After 34 years of perfecting his craft, beloved
@HandleyJudges
history teacher George Glossner is set to pack up his classroom. Thank you for your dedication to the students of WPS! Read the full story on the legacy he leaves behind in today's
@WinStarVa
#gowps
#handleypride
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Here it is folks...the jump that broke a state record that was set in 1976! We couldn’t be more proud of this young lady, a true champion and now the state record holder! Congratulations
@taylorbeard20
#gowps
#handleypride
This is
@taylorbeard20
‘s 6-0.5 clearance in the high jump at regionals
@WinStarSports1
@milestatdotcom
@MikeDufrene30
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Congrats to
@HandleyJudges
@CoachToton
& Michael Brown on their Coach & Player of the Year Honors! Full story in today’s
@WinStarVa
#GOWPS
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Congratulations to
@HandleyJudges
senior Taylor Beard on recently winning both the High Jump with a jump of 5'9" (to break the record she set last year) and the Triple Jump with a jump of 38'2" at the VHSL Class 4 Indoor Track Championships.
#gowps
#handleypride
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MR. JEFF KELLER IS 2024 VIRGINIA STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!!!
Congratulations to Jeffery Keller, a social studies teacher at
@jhhswps
in
@TweetWPS
, just named the 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year during an announcement by
@GovernorVA
at the Patrick Henry Building on Capitol Square! Keller will now vie for National Teacher of the Year.
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Winchester Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 16, 2018. Administrative offices will open at 10:00 am.
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Congratulations to the 2018 All-Area Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year, Michael Brown, and Coach of the Year, Jason Toton. Get the full story in today’s
@WinStarVa
.
#gowps
#handleypride
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Congrats to the 22-0
@jhhsgirlstennis
on their Tuesday semifinal win on their way to the state title match Saturday! The girls will face defending state champ Hanover at the Salem Complex. See today's
@WinStarVa
for the full story.
#gowps
#HandleyPride
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Winchester Public Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
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During the month of March WPS will be highlighting the many benefits of preschool. Did you know that the Virginia Dept of Education has recognized our Preschool program as a showcase site for the state? For more info, including how to apply please visit:
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Congratulations to
@HandleyJudges
Gus Wise on surpassing the 1000 point milestone in the win last night! The Judges improve to 10-1 for the season. See today’s
@WinStarVa
for the full story.
#handleypride
#gowps
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🏆🏆🏆
Our very own
@jvanheukelum
has been named the Region IV Superintendent of the Year! Congratulations, Dr. Van Heukelum!! Full press release:
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Winchester Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 14, 2019. Administrative offices will open at 10am.
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Winchester Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
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@HandleyJudges
Beard clears 5-7 to win
@newbalance
nationals in NY. Remarkable Achievement! Congratulations Taylor!
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Winchester Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed tomorrow.
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UPDATE - Winchester Public Schools will now be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 31, 2019.
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* John Handley High School Announces New Head Football Coach *
The Winchester Public School Board is pleased to announce that Daniel Jones will become John Handley High School’s next head football coach. For details please visit:
#gowps
#HandleyPride
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Winchester Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
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Congratulations to the 2018-2019
@HandleyJudges
Boys Basketball Team on their Class 4 Northwestern District Title Win!
#gowps
#handleypride
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Congratulations to each of our 2017-2018 Teachers of the Year who were recognized by the School Board tonight!
#gowps
#LearningForAll
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Due to impending winter weather Winchester Public Schools will be closed today, Monday, January 8, 2018.
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Winchester Public Schools are closed today, Friday, February 1, 2019.
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Best of luck tonight to Wofford and our own 2014
@HandleyJudges
graduate Cam Jackson! For details visit:
#gowps
#handleypride
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Congratulations to
@HandleyJudges
boys for their win last night in the Class 4 Northwestern District Tournament final. They clinched home court in the first round of the Region 4C playoffs Tuesday at 7pm. See today’s
@WinStarVa
for highlights of the game.
#gowps
#handleypride
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Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Buckley & Lisa Cobb as new Principal, AP at DMMS. See today’s
@WinStarVa
for details.
#GOWPS
@dmmswps
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@HandleyJudges
representing Virginia!Most Beautiful Public High Schools in America | Architectural Digest
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Congratulations to both of the undefeated girls and boys
@HandleyJudges
Tennis teams on their Region 4C Semifinal wins. Both earn state tourney berths. Action continues Wednesday. Grab today’s
@WinStarVa
for the full story.
#gowps
#handleypride
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We are so proud of Bich Ngoe Vo for being awarded the Carnation Care Award for Extraordinary Nursing Assistants from
@ValleyHealth
as she works as a Certified Nurse Aide as part of the cooperative education program collaboration between Winchester Medical Center and WPS.
#gowps
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Wishing the absolute best to each and every member of the 2019 graduating class from John Handley High School. Cherish this moment!
#GoWPS
#HandleyPride
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Shout out to Jennifer Buckley for all you do for
@dmmswps
! We appreciate you!
#ThankWPSPrincipals
#gowps
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Shoutout to
@HandleyJudges
Boys’ Tennis Player & Coach of the Year! Nick Mueller & Dan Jones. See today’s
@WinStarVa
#GOWPS
#handleypride
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Congratulations to the
@jhhsclassof2020
! While the graduation events being held this year may be a little nontraditional, this is YOUR MOMENT - CHERISH IT!
#GoJudges
!
#HandleyPride
#Classof2020
#gowps
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Dr.
@jvanheukelum
rides the school bus and greets children on the first stop of the year. See today’s
@WinStarVa
for the full story.
#GOWPS
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Shout out to Jennifer Buckley for all you do for
@dmmswps
! We appreciate you!
#ThankWPSPrincipals
#gowps
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Winchester Public Schools are closed today, Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
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JHHS choir performs at Disney sings! Awesome performance!
@lineburgm
@HandleyJudges
@MikeDufrene30
@WPSboardchair
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Winchester Public Schools are closed today, Friday, March 2, 2018.
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🍎 As the finale to Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to recognize the outstanding educators who have been recognized as Teacher of the Year for 2022! 🍎
#TeachingsIsAWorkofHeart
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@HandleyJudges
Delaney recognized as
@WinStarVa
Boys' Cross Country Runner of the Year! Congrats John for an excellent senior season and a well deserved recognition. See the full story in today's Winchester Star.
#gowps
#HandleyPride
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Thank you for your service Ms. Franklin and Mr. Foltz! Truly dedicated student leaders who have represented the student body by serving on the WPS School Board for 2017-18.
#gowps
#HandleyPride
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Congratulations to these young men on their accomplishments this year and good luck today as they represent
@jhhswps
and WPS at the
@VHSL_
Class 4 State Wresting Championships at the
@VBSportsCenter
.
#HandleyPride
#GoJudges
#gowps
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Today the John Handley High School Boys Basketball Team (10-0) travels to Halifax County for the Class 4 State Semifinal. Tip-off scheduled for 6 pm. Keep grinding & Go Judges!
#HandleyPride
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Today, Superintendent
@jvanheukelum
and
@WinchesterPD
Chief Piper visited with Principals. Our schools will be even safer this year thanks two additional School Resource Officers who will cover elementary schools! Chief Piper is pictured here with FDES Principal Melissa Maestle.
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This week WPS Staff were able to begin the vaccination process. Our teachers and staff were genuinely excited for this opportunity. The process was very smooth and orderly thanks to a tremendous job by our partners
@ShenandoahU
and
@ValleyHealth
#gowps
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Congrats to Parker Wilson, 4A Singles State Champion! He & Carter Watts to defend doubles title today. GO JUDGES!
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Congratulations to
@HandleyJudges
Michael Brown &
@CoachToton
on their 4A first team and coach of the year honors!
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Winchester Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Shahrazad "Sherry" Kablan as Principal for John Handley High School.
#gowps
#GoJudges
#HandleyPride
For the full story please visit:
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Winchester Public Schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
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Winchester Public Schools are now closed today, Friday - January 22nd.
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Congratulations to
@HandleyJudges
Junior, Taylor Beard, for being selected as
@WinStarVa
2017-2018 Girls' Athlete of the Year! See Saturday's front page for the full story.
#HandleyPride
#gowps
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RT
@annamerod
: BREAKING NEWS: The Winchester School Board voted 5-1 to allow families to let their students to go to class in-person two days a week or take classes 100% online. The first day of school for Winchester will begin Sept. 8.
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🔥
@jhhswps
's first all-female welding team is making history! 🔥 Congratulations to Elizabeth Imoh, Alivia Ricci, and Sarah Roberson for competing in the District SkillsUSA Welding Competition today! 🏆
@innovationwps
@SkillsUSA
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Curry and Imoh shine as Handley Football advances to a 4-0 start for the first time since 2009. Go Judges! Full game recap in today’s
@WinStarVa
#handleypride
#gowps
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Children receiving
@BrightFuturesUS
food bags from our Frederick|Winchester partnership will appreciate a special treat...Thank you so much for the donation of over 850 lbs of the best small batch old fashioned kettle cooked
@Rt11PotatoChips
this week!
#gowps
#StongerTogetherWPS
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⭐ We are full of Handley Pride today! Mr. Jeff Keller, History teacher at JHHS, has been selected as Virginia's Region IV TEACHER OF THE YEAR!! ⭐ Region IV includes school divisions across Northern VA, and now Mr. Keller will be considered for Virginia Teacher of the Year!
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Congratulations to
@dmiswps
Math Teacher, Eric Cornish, for being honored as the 2017-2018 WPS Teacher of the Year! Eric was surprised during class yesterday with the announcement. Well deserved! See today’s front page of
@WinStarVa
for the full story.
#gowps
#allforthekids
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Our food service staff, bus drivers, & family liaisons have embraced their role in our community and highlight our “whatever it takes” motto as we deliver 2,600 meals a day to our students in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#gowps
#StrongerTogetherWPS
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Congratulations to the Excellence in Service Award winners Tim, Edie, and Beth! Well Deserved! Truly defining
#WhateverItTakes
#wpsconvo
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Shout out to
@MikeDufrene30
for all you do for
@HandleyJudges
! We appreciate you!
#ThankWPSPrincipals
#gowps
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Congratulations to our very own
@WPS_HR
, recipient of the area HR professional of the year award. See today’s
@WinStarVa
for details
#GOWPS
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Winchester Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 21, 2019. Administrative offices will open at 10am.
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Last night, the School Board voted 7-0 to remove the requirement that athletes involved in contact sports participate in Distance Learning. The Winter sports season is under way for both
@dmmswps
&
@jhhswps
. More details to come on virtual viewing options.
#GoJudges
#GoRifleman
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This young lady continues to pile up the accolades.
@HandleyJudges
senior Taylor Beard has been named the
@WinStarVa
Girls’ Athlete of the Year. Check out today’s Star for the full story.
#gowps
#handleypride
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Winchester Public Schools will begin on time today, Tuesday, January 29, 2019. However, we will have a 3 hour early dismissal. Elementary students will dismiss at 11:20am. Students in intermediate, middle, and high school will be dismissed at 12:20pm.
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Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year, Emma Ricci and Coach of the Year, Britt Miller lead team to historic season. Congratulations Ladies! See today’s
@WinStarVa
for the full story.
#gowps
#handleypride
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Congratulations Maddi Dempsey, daughter of Michele Dempsey, for being crowned Handley High School’s 2016 homecoming queen!
@WinStarVa
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Winchester Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 22, 2018.
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Dancing in the streets - finale performance of JHHS choir!Wow!
@lineburgm
@MikeDufrene30
@WPSboardchair
@JHHSChorus
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@HandleyJudges
Seniors discuss their inspiration, business model, and future plans. True Leaders.
#GOWPS
#handleypride
#rerun
@WinStarVa
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CONGRATULATIONS to
@HandleyJudges
girls and boys tennis teams for clinching both Northwestern District championships! On to Regionals!
@jhhsgirlstennis
@HandleyTennis
Read all about it in today’s
@wincstarva
.
@jvanheukelum
@MikeDufrene30
#handleypride
#gowps
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Please join us in welcoming Susan Braithwaite, new Assistant Principal at JHHS
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WPS would like to thank these and our other cafeteria workers for their hard work and dedication, their ingenuity in overcoming many obstacles during the pandemic, for keeping themselves and their co-workers safe, and for supporting the Winchester community in a difficult time.
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Thank you
@FirstLadyVA
and
@VASecofEdu
for stopping by
@vacdeswps
today to visit summer school, thank teachers and staff for their work and inspire our educators as we look forward to next school year!
#Empower2025
#gowps
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Parker Wilson is Boys' Tennis Player of the Year & Dan Jones is Tennis Coach of the Year. Congratulations!
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@JHHS_GSoccer
rally in 2nd half to beat Sherando. Catch the full article in today's
@WinStarVa
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GOOD LUCK, MR. KELLER!! ⭐ We are full of
#HandleyPride
and sending
@jeffery_keller
ALL the WPS love today while he is in Richmond being considered for 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year! The announcement will be streamed tonight (5/18) starting at 5:30 p.m. at
@GovernorVA
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Winchester Public Schools Excellence in Service Award recipients were announced August 25, 2020. This years recipients featured Sam Aguilar-Chavez, Chiffon Armistead, Daisy Mondell, and Bonnie Stickley. Congratulations to our 2020 recipients!
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Check out today’s
@WinStarVa
for a spotlight on
@HandleyJudges
Volinsky who remains unbeaten at 44-0 after 2 seasons.
#GOWPS
#HandleyPride
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Good afternoon WPS Families, please review the updated message from Dr. Van Heukelum regarding the announcement of school closings:
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2 weeks before being sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Rep.-elect
@JenniferWexton
stops by
@HandleyJudges
for a tour yesterday afternoon. Checkout the front page of today’s
@WinStarVa
for details.
#gowps
#HandleyPride
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Winchester Public School's buildings will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18. We will be operating under Plan B for staff. Virtual learning will be in effect for students. Please refer to your school's virtual learning plan.
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Maggie Gavello has been selected as the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year! Congratulations Maggie! Read the full story in today’s
@WinStarVa
Tomorrow in The Star (4/9): The Frederick County Board of Supervisors will decide Wednesday whether to set a public hearing on an amendment that would pave the way for a cat litter plant. Also, ESOL teacher Maggie Gavello (pictured) is
@tweetwps
Teacher of the Year.
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We are excited to welcome a new group of Educators and Staff to Winchester Public Schools this morning! Glad to have you on our TEAM!
#gowps
#WhateverItTakes
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