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WCPS on the Web

The WCPS website is a constantly changing method of communication for WCPS staff, students, parents, and anyone who is interested in the school system. The site contains a wealth of information from telephone numbers and school addresses to employment opportunities, district publications, news of honors and awards received, news releases, and general system information. Information and documentation for Board meetings are posted on BoardDocs, the Board of Education’s website, which can be accessed through the WCPS website. See: wcpsmd.com

Social Media

WCPS shares information and engages with our school community through a variety of social media platforms, including:

Some individual schools also maintain a presence on social media outlets. For more information, simply search the name of the school on the social media platform or speak with a school administrator.

Mass Notifications/WCPS Mobile App

WCPS utilizes technology to keep families informed of events, emergencies, and other school system news. Contact methods range from phone calls and emails to text messages and mobile app notifications. Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to provide a mobile phone number and an email address when filling out student information forms, or call the home school to add this information so the school system can contact families with important information, including school closures, emergency notifications, and specific school news. The WCPS mobile app can be downloaded for iOS and Android devices by searching “Washington County PS” in app stores. Allow notifications in phone settings to receive alerts about new information posted to the app about your child’s school.

parentsquare

ParentSquare is a communication platform used by WCPS that makes it easier for educators, students, and parents/legal guardians to communicate. 

Parent/legal guardian expectations

  • Parents/legal guardians can expect to receive messages from WCPS, schools, teachers, and other school staff on ParentSquare. Parents/legal guardians can choose if they would like to receive ParentSquare messages via text message, in app notifications, and/or by email.
  • Parents/legal guardians are expected to follow WCPS community guidelines when using ParentSquare.
  • Parents/legal guardians are expected to keep their contact information in Synergy up to date and share any contact updates with school staff via the ParentVUE App or through the school secretary.
  • Parents/legal guardians are encouraged to reply to teachers’ messages when questions arise and engage in direct communication with teachers.
  • Parents/legal guardians are expected to keep notifications enabled for at least one point of contact in ParentSquare (email, mobile number, or app notifications). Parents/legal guardians should not use ParentSquare for personal communication needs. Communication content on ParentSquare should be limited to school and student topics, such as class assignments student behavior, academic performance, attendance, school news and events
  • Parents/legal guardians can expect to be made aware of teachers’ office hours.  These are the hours teachers are usually available to communicate.
  • Parents/legal guardians should report inappropriate behavior on ParentSquare to the school administration immediately.
  • Parents/legal guardians who own classes on ParentSquare not related to WCPS should not link their classes to the school.
  • Parents/legal guardians should contact the school or the ParentSquare help center with any questions about ParentSquare.
  • For technical support on individual accounts, parents/legal guardians should contact the ParentSquare support team via the Remind help center.

Student expectations

  • Students must comply with WCPS Acceptable Use Policy and follow WCPS Code of Conduct.
  • Students can expect to receive messages from WCPS, schools, teachers, and other school staff on ParentSquare.
  • Students may access messages on their school device using Quick Links.
  • Students may not opt out or unsubscribe from receiving ParentSquare messages.
  • Students under the age of 13 can only receive one-way class announcements. They cannot send messages in ParentSquare, upload profile pictures, reply to class announcements, or communicate directly with the class owner.
  • For teachers with students under the age of 13, ParentSquare requires at least one parent/legal guardian linked to each student.
  •  Students should consistently check for ParentSquare messages on the approved devices (email, text message or app).

Antietam Cable Channel 99

Channel 99 is a Public Education/Government (PEG) channel available to Antietam Broadband cable subscribers. Programming includes school system news, live and re-broadcast Board of Education public meetings, and other special programming. Emergency communications will be posted on the scroll when circumstances warrant.

Board Advisory Committees

Advisory committees are valuable resources in the WCPS system. The committees study important topics and make recommendations to the Board of Education. They also help facilitate communication between system stakeholders and the Board. For more information, contact the Secretary to the Board of Education at 301-766-2971. Interested individuals can also complete an application on the WCPS website.