WCBOE Seeking Applicants for Advisory Committees
The Washington County Board of Education is seeking interested individuals to serve on Advisory Committees to the Board of Education. Advisory committees are a valuable resource to the Board of Education in the areas of technology, ethics, school calendar, facilities, budget and finance, family life and safe schools. These committees provide community input and advice on a variety of topics that impact students and the school system.
WCBOE Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Policy Changes
On September 6, 2022, the Washington County Board of Education (“Board”) approved the first reading of proposed changes to the following policies:
McDonald Selected as Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist
Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) is proud to announce Elizabeth McDonald, the Biomedical Science Teacher at Boyd J. Michael, III Technical High School, has been selected as a finalist for the Maryland Teacher of the Year award. The 2022-2023
PRESS RELEASE: Building Incident at Bester Elementary
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 30, 2022) - At approximately 11:00am, Bester Elementary School evacuated in response to an activated fire alarm. Washington County Public Schools (WCPS), Hagerstown Fire Department, and Hagerstown Police Department personnel responded swiftly and all students were taken to a safe area outside the school and no injuries were reported.
Share Your First Day of School Photos with WCPS!
Whether it is your child’s first day of pre-k or the start of their senior year, the first day of school is a milestone captured with a photo each year.
WCBOE Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Changes to is Policy on Discipline for Out-of-School Conduct
Washington County Board of Education is Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Changes to its
Policy on Discipline for Out-of-School Conduct
On August 16, 2022, Washington County Board of Education (“Board”) approved the first reading of proposed changes to Policy JGA, entitled “Discipline for Out-of-School Conduct.”
Transportation Location Change Forms Due August 12
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As we look forward to the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, it is important that all families* using Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) transportation have a clear plan for student pickup and drop off locations.
WCBOE Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Policy Changes - Policies AC, BD, and JHCD
On August 2, 2022, the Washington County Board of Education (“Board”) approved the first reading of proposed changes to the following policies:
WCPS Announces Superintendent Listening Sessions
WCPS invites Community Members/Parents/Staff/Students to our SUPERINTENDENT LISTENING SESSIONS throughout the month of August...
WCPS seeking Public Input for its Updated Draft of the 2022-2023 Reopening Plan
SURVEY AND EMAIL FEEDBACK
Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) seeks public input for its updated draft of the Reopening Plan. Community members can complete a stakeholder survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/58C63JS. Responses will be collected through August 5, 2022. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.