Washington County Public Schools

Hagerstown, MD (January 13, 2017) - Two Washington County Public Schools educators have recently received honors for work in their fields. Amber Sheffler, Spanish teacher at South Hagerstown High School, had been named 2016 Maryland State Language Teacher of the Year and is now a finalist for similar honors at the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL). She is one of five finalists in the multi-state region and will learn who receives top honors at the group’s conference next month.

Hagerstown, MD (January 5, 2016) - Membership of the Washington County Board of Education's (BOE) Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity has been finalized and the first meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 5 p.m. in the auditorium of the Center for Education Services, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown. Members of the committee are as follows:

Hagerstown, MD (December 14, 2016) - Based on the work of the Board of Education’s (BOE) Policy Review and Development Committee, the BOE approved a first read of Policy JFH, entitled “Policy Prohibiting Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation.” during its December 13, 2016 business meeting. The BOE is providing an additional opportunity for public comment through the close of business on December 30, 2016.

Hagerstown, MD (December 12, 2016) - The Student Government Association at Western Heights Middle School has again coordinated Coin Wars to raise money for Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Each grade level is competing to generate the most points and the points are scored in a unique way. The grade levels receive points for collecting pennies and dollars, but have points subtracted from their totals if silver coins are placed in their collection jars.

Hagerstown, MD (November 11, 2016) - Washington County Public Schools will recognize employees at the annual Celebration of Service on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. The reception honors WCPS employees who have reached five years of employment and years of service in five year increments. A total of 563 employees have been invited because they reached a landmark year of service this year. Lawrence Myers will be recognized for 45 years of service and another five individuals for 40 years.

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 4, 2016) – The Washington County Board of Education (BOE) is beginning the process of finding members for the newly created ad hoc Committee On Diversity. The BOE approved the establishment of the committee at its October 18, 2016 business meeting. The committee’s charge is to propose new initiatives or expand existing programs that promote respect for all cultures and diversity throughout Washington County.

Hagerstown, MD (November 2, 2016) - Parents of children with special needs are invited to a workshop focusing on estate planning and letters of intent at Funkstown Elementary School on Thursday, November 3, 2016, from 6 - 9 p.m. Attorney Michael Day will present information about special needs trusts and the importance of power of attorney versus guardianship and advance directives.

Hagerstown, MD (October 24, 2016) - The public is invited to an open house at the William Brish Planetarium, 820 Commonwealth Avenue, Hagerstown, on Wednesday, October 26 from 7 - 8 p.m. Upgraded technology, new seating and other features will be showcased.

Hagerstown, MD (October 19, 2016) - Based on the work of the Board of Education’s (BOE) Policy Review and Development Committee, the BOE approved a first read of Policy JICE, entitled “Student Journalists - Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press.” during its October 18, 2016 business meeting. The BOE is providing an additional opportunity for public comment through the close of business on October 28, 2016.

Hagerstown, MD (October 18, 2016) - The Washington County Board of Education unanimously approved the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 School Calendars at its business meeting tonight. During the process of creating the calendars, a community-wide survey was issued. The approved calendars can be downloaded from links to the right of this page.