Education quality and positive learning enviroment improve in Warren County Public Schools

Last week, the Virginia Department of Education released the 2022 accreditation ratings and school quality indicator data. Seven schools were accredited, and two schools—E. Wilson Morrison Elementary and Skyline Middle—were accredited with conditions.

Dr. Chris Ballenger, Superintendent of Warren County Public Schools, would like to recognize its teachers, staff, and administrators for their dedication to providing students with quality education and a positive learning environment throughout the 2021-2022 school year.

The impact of the pandemic on student learning remains apparent. However, one thing is certain, teachers and administrators have worked hard, which was reflected in the growth seen in last year’s Standards of Learning data. Teachers’ commitment to identify learning gaps and implement lessons to help close those gaps was a big ask, and teachers delivered. The support provided to improve achievement and create a positive learning environment was especially important given the changes to the instructional environment students experienced due to the pandemic. The 2021-2022 school year marked the return to full-time instruction for all K-12 students since March 2020.

The data released by the VDOE reflects that Warren County students improved in reading, mathematics, and science compared to the 2020-2021 data. The work to meet state accountability indicators and ensure students are performing at grade-level proficiency continues this school year. Teachers and staff engage in professional development, implement evidence-based practices in their classrooms, and focus on student learning outcomes.

Warren County Public Schools has a tremendous staff, and as a community, we should be grateful to have such dedicated educators working with students daily.

Virginia’s School Quality Profiles provide information about student achievement, college and career readiness, program completion, school safety, teacher quality, and other topics of interest to parents and the general public. Please visit the VDOE’s School Quality Profile website for more information on school accreditation ratings and quality indicator data.

• A.S. Rhodes Elementary –ACCREDITED
• E. Wilson Morrison Elementary – ACCREDITED WITH CONDITIONS
• Hilda J. Barbour Elementary – ACCREDITED
• Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary – ACCREDITED
• Ressie Jeffries Elementary – ACCREDITED
• Skyline High – ACCREDITED
• Skyline Middle – ACCREDITED WITH CONDITIONS
• Warren County High – ACCREDITED
• Warren County Middle – ACCREDITED