Community Matters
Community Matters is a community engagement series hosted by WCPS and Superintendent Dr. Gary Willow. These conversations are designed to bring families, staff, students, and community members together to discuss important topics.
Upcoming Community MATTERS
Raising Responsible
Digital Citizens
Tuesday,
July 28, 2026,
at 6PM
South Hagerstown
High School
Together we will discuss:
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Reducing screen time in schools
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Teaching responsible digital citizenship
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Parent tools for monitoring
& limiting screen time -
Understanding screen addiction and student well-being
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Community input on cell phone regulations
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COMMUNITY MATTERS
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All community members
are welcome to attend!
Additional Conversations that Matter
Community Matters will be held throughout the year at locations across the county.
Each session will focus on a different topic.
| Topic | Date | Location | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
|
RAISING RESPONSIBLE |
July 28, 2026 | South Hagerstown High School |
Screen time, smartphones, digital citizenship, community input |
|
UNDERSTANDING |
September 8, 2026 | WCPS CES | Funding, priorities, transparency, community input |
|
PREPARING STUDENTS |
October 28, 2026 | North Hagerstown High School |
Academic achievement, career readiness, life skills, community input |
|
SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, |
November 12, 2026 | Williamsport High School |
Attendance, inclusion, school climate, substance abuse prevention, community input |
Topics That Matter.
Community That Matters.