Standing on business as we step into the new year! Join us for Shoe Spirit Week and kick off 2025 with purpose and style. During lunches, students will have the opportunity to decorate shoes and write down their goals for the new year. Let’s make strides toward success together!
A Sneakerball will follow on January 17, 2025. 8th grade will be $10 during 6th period. High School will be $15 from 7pm-9pm. Stay tuned and enjoy the rest of your break!
☃️❄️As the holidays approach and winter break nears, Dr. Tasker-Mitchell shares her warm wishes, reflections on all that has been accomplished this year and news & information for the month of January.
🔗 Click the link to view her video message! ⬇️
https://youtu.be/5Zw_FQekVmo
Due to inclement weather, all after school activities are canceled today, Wednesday 12/11/24.
Don't miss this parent & family night out at WAHS on Dec. 16 at 5PM! The G.R.I.T. Mentoring Program will "bridge the gap" with conversation & collaboration aimed at helping students achieve success personally, academically and within their communities. We hope to see you there!
Today's Fun Fact Friday is about Mr. Wyatt. Did you know that Mr. Wyatt was All State in Choir in middle school?! Stop by and ask him to sing you a song and see if he still has it!
Today's Trivia Tuesday comes from the music/choral department. Did you know that there are roughly 9,274 songs about or for Christmas. If you were to sing every Christmas song for 3.5 minutes each, you would need to sing them 24/7 from December 1 to December 24 to get through them all.
Happy Thanksgiving! We have several Thankful Thursday shoutouts!
I am thankful for my hallmates Larwood, Fontaine and Mourisseau! They keep me grounded, supported, and validated!-Dr. Tower
I am thankful for Mrs. Scott for always being quick to open the library door when I need in the room! -Mrs. Bradford
I am grateful for Ms. Coleman. I believe that she is the glue that holds staff together here at Washington High. Whenever we need her she is ready to jump into action and assist in whatever way we need. Even on the rough days, she still is willing to offer a smile and word of encouragement for everyone. We love you and appreciate you Ms. Coleman. Thanks for keeping us together. -anonymous
I'm thankful for everyone who wished me a happy birthday- I got cards, a sign, candy, emails, etc from a lot of students and staff. It made me feel really special.-Ms. Larwood
I am thankful for my coworkers in the SPED office. They make coming to work very enjoyable and so much fun. We always find something to laugh about in this crazy world we live in!-Mrs. Ardis
I am thankful for my wonderful array of support teachers this year. To Ms. Asano and Ms. Shade for great friendship and support in the classroom.
To Mr. Armwood who is actually enthusiastic with the curriculum in hopes to get students on board. Also, our shared side glances which serve as great emotional support and laughs. To Mr. Hayward for being so motivational by always trying to encourage and be a positive influence. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes that nobody sees and all these staff members deserve recognition and gratitude. I am also thankful to good subs such as Ms. Garcia, Ms. Evans and Mr. Handy who keep order while teachers are away and keep the classroom kept up. Thanks for all you do!-Mrs. Fontaine
I am thankful for some amazing staff members like Dr. Tower, Ms. Henderson, Mr. Sami, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Asano, Mrs. Bradford, and so many others for being a listening ear and/or putting a smile on my face, whether its a crazy statement or a side glance after witnessing something in the hallways; I appreciate you! I also want to thank some of my amazing students that have been going above and beyond recently like Cody H., Ismael G., Ashani S., A'Miya S., Keyziah, W., Desiree T.N., Jeriel M.R., and Macy M.; you all have been keeping me sane!-Mrs. Scott
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If you are looking for a positive event to attend, mark your calendars for December 12th, at 5 pm. The event is sponsored by G.R.I.T. Mentoring Program, under the leadership of Mr. Tony Morton, Sr. Mr. Morton is the Founder of the program. He also happens to be one of our school's resource officers. The evening will be a Parent's Night Out! The theme will be "Bridging the Gap". Please see the attached flyer for more information! Dinner will be provided for all attendees. Special guest speaker: Our very own, Jamar Jackson. Come out, learn a lot, and enjoy the fellowship! ALL aimed at helping your student/child be SUCCESSFUL in life!
G.R.I.T. stands for GROWTH, RESPECT, IMPROVEMENT, and TENACITY!
We are excited to announce the 2024 holiday concert schedule, showcasing the incredible musical talents of students across the system! We hope you attend these free events and celebrate the season with SCPS. See the schedule here: www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1892623
Our recent November meeting of the Somerset BOE was "standing room only" as dozens of students and their families attended to receive board recognition for their outstanding achievements in CTE & the Arts! Read more: https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/article/1887768
Princess Anne area families: Dr. Tasker-Mitchell is making the last stop on her community engagement tour tomorrow night, Thursday 11/21/24 at 6:00 PM at Washington High School! This event is open to all SCPS families and community members. We hope to see you tomorrow at 6!
Fantastic Football News!!!
All-Bayside is a conference for student athletes in Eastern Shore and Washington Academy & High School participate in the conference. It includes north and south all-conference teams. At the end of the season, there is a list (decided on by the coaches) for First Team All-Bayside, Second Team All-Bayside, and Honorable Mention. It is an honor to be nominated for the teams.
Our Jaguar, Gladimir, made Second Team All-Bayside. We are so proud of this accomplishment for Gladimir.
I spoke with Gladimir today, and he is excited to be named to the Second Team All-Bayside for football. When I asked him what the best part of playing for the Washington High Jaguars football team he said, "The brotherhood and the sisterhood that we have built and maintained throughout every up and down." He is dedicated to the team, and aspires to head off to college to hopefully play football after graduation next year. He is a Junior at our school, so we have one more year to watch him lead our #Jags. He is a great student, so we know he can make that goal happen.
He explained that he plays left guard and left tackle. He said he likes being the backbone of every play that happens on offense. He also likes the sense of accomplishment that he gets from making good plays even if he doesn't get all the credit but he shares the credit with the team.
When asked what his biggest accomplishment was this season, his response was, "I could say being named on Second Team All-Bayside. BUT, when I think about it, really my biggest accomplishment was overcoming my bad habits to better my game and the teams outcome." He said that looking forward to next year, he would like to continue to better himself, and he said "I am going to make First Team All-Bayside next year." He further stated that he sees us (the team) getting better and bigger with the new edition of our new weight room. "I see us getting our first game win."
When talking with Gladimir, you quickly learn that he is dedicated to football. He said that his mother is his biggest supporter and he appreciates her. He said he also gets much support from his coaches and teammates. He did add that most importantly he supports himself. He stated, "I get myself out of bed and make sure I am ready to work and I motivate myself into being the best I can be!" He wants to thank his coaches, Coach Meintzer, Coach Morton, and Coach Giani. He said they have been more than just coaches, they have treated him like family. He said he will never be able to repay them for all they have done, and for their importance in his day to day life!
Congrats from #JagNation Gladimir! We are all supporting you and cannot wait to hear your name for First Team All-Bayside next year!
Check out the information about our School Based Wellness Center! A walk in clinic right in our school 2 days a week. Sign a consent for your student today. See or talk to your school nurse!
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Thursday night is a BIG night for the Washington Academy & High School's Ladies Club as they present their Annual School Cultural Night!
Thursday, November 14th, from 6:00-8:00 pm in the school's cafeteria!
What is the Annual School Cultural Night, you may ask? Well, it is a night of sharing cultural cuisine and history. You and the ENTIRE community is invited to see the cultural diversity within the walls of Washington Academy & High School and the cuisines they enjoy in their homes. The event itself is FREE to all! You may purchase baked goods, or if you would like, you may make a donation to the club. All proceeds from the baked goods and donations will go to the Ladies Club for future events. This is a chance to try/taste foods from other cultures. We hope you will mark your calendar for this Thursday and be ready to enjoy a fun filled tasty night of culture. See you on Thursday!
Be sure to RSVP to this amazing event! You won't want to miss it!
Check out Dr. Tasker-Mitchell’s November message to the SCPS community! This month, she highlights National Parent Involvement Month, American Education Week, and the importance of our fall MAP assessments. Watch the full message here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_OlFaK-ow
The Hertrich Cash for Class contest voting is now live! Our schools have a number of entries, so please vote on your favorites by going to www.hertrichs.com//2024-cash-for-class-voting-somerset-county.htm. Voting ends on Thurs. 11/7. Thank you Hertrich Family of Auto Dealers!
Last chance to engage with the new Superintendent of Schools on the Listening & Learning to Lead tour: Join us at Woodson Elementary on Thursday November 14, or at Washington High School on Thursday November 21. Both events start at 6pm. Please join us and leave your feedback!
A few of our teachers and staff decided to have a little fun today to put smiles on students' faces.
#JagNation is so very proud of our Varsity Soccer and Varsity Field Hockey teams. We may not have come home with wins yesterday, but in our eyes you are all WINNERS! You all played a great season and both teams taking second in the region is an accomplishment in itself! Winning a game is not alone what makes you winners, being the best you can be, putting out 110% everyday, playing clean and loving the sports make you winners too! To the coaches, we all appreciate the time and effort you devote to our #Jags. To the officials, thank you for the season and hope to see you next year. To the parents and the people who support the team, THANK YOU, #JagNation appreciates your support ALWAYS! In #JagNation, we say you all had a GREAT season!!!
