May 1, 2026 WCPS will be dismissed 2 hours early.
NORTH HAGERSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
North Hagerstown High School originated in 1926 and is “The Hub of Better Learning.” Thousands o
North Hagerstown High School opened in 1956 at the old Potomac Avenue location after the founding of South Hagerstown High School. The present location of the school on Pennsylvania Avenue was opened in 1958. The former mascot was the Little Heiskell, however the mascot is now a Hub. North's mascot stems from the historical and geographical location of Hagerstown at the intersection of waterways,
April 1, 2026 WCPS will release 2 hours early. School will be out until April 7, 2026.
Washington County Public Schools will dismiss students 2 hours early tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026. All after-school and evening activities are canceled.
The YMCA will NOT be operating their after-school daycare programs at WCPS school sites.
WCPS is making this decision because we’re seeing some severe weather in the forecast tomorrow afternoon and into the evening. We also hope this early notice will help our families and our schools prepare in advance for a shorter day tomorrow.
Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) will be operating on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Remember – breakfast is not served in schools when there is a two-hour delay. Please encourage your child to be ready to learn by eating a healthy breakfast before coming to school!
WCPS employees: Code Yellow
Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) will be CLOSED today, Monday, February 23, 2026, due to road conditions in the eastern and southern part of the county.
WCPS employees: Code Orange
Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow – Monday, February 23, 2026.
Transportation staff will reassess roads across the county and monitor the forecast to evaluate whether a closure is necessary. WCPS will share a final decision by 7:00 Monday morning.
WCPS employees: Code Yellow
02/19/2026
North Hagerstown graduate and Olympic bronze medalist wrestler Aaron Brooks has been suspended for two years by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. See link below ⬇️
February 16th WCPS will be closed for Presidents Day
Washington County Public Schools will dismiss students two (2) hours early today, Friday, February 13, 2026.
02/10/2026
Washington County high school top performers for Feb. 2-7 Here are the Washington County high school winter sports top performers from Feb. 2-7.
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1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hagerstown, MD
21740
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:45am - 3:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:45am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:45am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:45am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 8:45am - 3:30pm |