Washington County Public Schools

Sixth and seventh grade students in Washington County who are interested in theater, visual arts, creative writing, dance, vocal music, and instrumental music are encouraged to apply for the Washington County Public Schools’ BISFA Arts Exploration program.  The program is open to public, parochial, and home-schooled students.  It takes place each Saturday at The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts from February 24-March 23, 2024.  Sessions are from 9:00 a.m.

The Washington County Board of Education honored several WCPS students on October 17 who have been recognized as Semifinalists and Commended Students as part of the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. 

Baby Brantley Miller is getting an early start to learning about the world around him through reading. His parents, Brittany and Garrett Miller, love reading to Brantley and his big brother Bryson. Brittany is a High School Math Content Specialist with Washington County Public Schools. “Reading together, each night, is important to help develop our boys’ vocabulary and interest in reading. It’s one of our favorite parts of our evening routine,” says Brittany.

Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) and Children In Need are joining forces to hold their 15th annual clothing drive.  The drive, which will be held in four stages from October 16 through April 26, 2024, will involve each of the public schools in Washington County as well as the WCPS Center for Education Services. 

Clear Spring High School is being recognized as a Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School for its efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for all students.  The recognition, which was only bestowed on 10 schools across Maryland this year, is a result of Clear Spring High School meeting national standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy, and respect.  In recognition of the honor, the school will receive a banner to be hung on campus and be included on a list of schools f

Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) is proud to announce Smithsburg Middle School has been designated a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. Deputy U.S. Secretary of Education Cindy Marten shared the news this afternoon in a video message on behalf of U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. 

Washington County Teacher of the Year Raymond Weber has been named one of seven finalists for the 2023-2024 Maryland Teacher of the Year Award. Weber, who teaches 5th grade, has spent his entire 13-year teaching career at Salem Avenue Elementary School. This is the sixth consecutive year the WCPS Teacher of the Year has been selected as a state finalist. 

8th grade students are invited to submit an application of interest to participate in the Washington County Public Schools BISFA Arts Exploration at The Barbara Ingram School for the Arts on South Potomac Street in Hagerstown Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) students exceeded the state’s overall proficiency rates on 13 of the 14 (93 percent) Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments administered during the 2022-2023 school year.  The achievement comes as the statewide results show notable improvements in both literacy and mathematics, with literacy results surpassing pre-pandemic performance.