Washington County Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

WCPS is a suburban school district with 44 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 25 and end June 8. This calendar includes 6 professional development days, 17 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as WCPS.

Schools in Washington County Public Schools

Boyd J. Michael III Technical High School (High)
Eastern Elementary (Elementary)
Paramount Elementary (Elementary)
Evening High School (Ungraded)
Bester Elementary (Elementary)
Boonsboro Elementary (Elementary)
Boonsboro Middle (Middle)
Boonsboro High (High)
Cascade Elementary (Elementary)
Clear Spring Elementary (Elementary)
Clear Spring High (High)
Clear Spring Middle (Middle)
E. Russell Hicks Middle (Middle)
Emma K. Doub Elementary (Elementary)
Fountain Rock Elementary (Elementary)
Fountaindale Elementary (Elementary)
Greenbrier Elementary (Elementary)
Hancock Elementary (Elementary)
Hancock Middle Senior High (High)
Hickory Elementary (Elementary)
Lincolnshire Elementary (Elementary)
Maugansville Elementary (Elementary)
North Hagerstown High (High)
Northern Middle (Middle)
Old Forge Elementary (Elementary)
Pangborn Elementary (Elementary)
Pleasant Valley Elementary (Elementary)
Potomac Heights Elementary (Elementary)
Salem Avenue Elementary (Elementary)
Sharpsburg Elementary (Elementary)
Smithsburg High (High)
Smithsburg Elementary (Elementary)
Smithsburg Middle (Middle)
South Hagerstown High (High)
Marshall Street School (Other)
Springfield Middle (Middle)
Western Heights Middle (Middle)
Williamsport Elementary (Elementary)
Williamsport High (High)
Washington County Job Development Center (High)
Rockland Woods Elementary (Elementary)
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts (High)
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary (Elementary)
Jonathan Hager Elementary (Elementary)

Washington County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-02 — Independence Day (Schools & CES Closed) (closed)
2026-08-11 to 2026-08-12 — New Teacher Induction Days (closed)
2026-08-17 to 2026-08-24 — Professional Learning Days for Teachers (No Students) (closed)
2026-08-25 — School Begins for Students (in session)
2026-08-29 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-09-04 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (Schools and CES Closed) (closed)
2026-09-14 to 2026-09-18 — Washington County Fair Week (Activities to be announced) (in session)
2026-09-28 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-10-16 — Association Day (Schools & CES Closed) (closed)
2026-10-23 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-11-02 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal / End of First Marking Period (48 Days) (partial)
2026-11-02 — End of First Marking Period (48 Days) (partial)
2026-11-03 — Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students) (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (Schools & CES Closed) (closed)
2026-12-07 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-12-23 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal (partial)
2026-12-24 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (Schools & CES Closed) (closed)
2027-01-15 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal / End of Second Marking Period (43 Days) (partial)
2027-01-15 — End of Second Marking Period (43 Days) (partial)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King's Birthday (Schools & CES Closed) (closed)
2027-01-19 — Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students) (closed)
2027-02-12 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal (partial)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day / Identified Non-Work, Non-Paid Day for ESP (Schools & CES Closed) (closed)
2027-03-24 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal / End of Third Marking Period (45 Days) (partial)
2027-03-24 — End of Third Marking Period (45 Days) (partial)
2027-03-25 — Professional Learning Day for Teachers (No Students) (closed)
2027-03-26 — Spring Break (Schools & CES Closed) (closed)
2027-03-29 — Spring Break (Schools & CES Closed) (closed)
2027-04-23 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal (partial)
2027-05-18 — 2 Hour Early Dismissal (partial)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (Schools & CES Closed) (closed)
2027-06-08 — Last Day for Students - 2½ Hour Early Dismissal / End of Fourth Marking Period (50 Days including 6 Inclement Weather Days) (partial)
2027-06-08 — End of Fourth Marking Period (50 Days including 6 Inclement Weather Days) (partial)
2027-06-09 — Last Day for Teachers - Professional Learning Day for Teachers (closed)