HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 12, 2019) – As an energy and cost-saving measure, a four-day work week for Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) will begin on Monday, June 17, 2019. Schools and offices will be open expanded hours Monday through Thursday and closed each Friday through the week of August 12. Regular hours will resume on Monday, August 19; however, schools and offices will also be closed on Friday, August 23. During the summer schedule of four-day weeks, hours will vary at each school, so parents, students and members of the community are encouraged to contact school staff if there is any question about the hours at individual schools. At the WCPS Center for Education Services, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, lobby hours for the public will be 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. during the summer schedule.

The 2019-2020 school year for students begins on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.