HAGERSTOWN, MD News (12/20/2024) – The Washington County Board of Education (WCBOE) recently held its public business meeting, where several notable updates and decisions were announced. Among the highlights, the Board approved multiple school improvement projects, celebrated student and teacher achievements, and recognized creative student efforts.
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The Board sanctioned several construction projects to enhance safety and comfort in schools. These initiatives include replacing the boiler at Clear Spring Elementary School for $444,864, replacing the boiler and chiller at Eastern Elementary School for $924,612, replacing the chiller at E. Russell Hicks Middle School for $1,226,187, and updating electrical systems at Smithsburg Middle and Springfield Middle schools for $1,157,985 and $797,500, respectively. Most of these projects are expected to commence during the summer and conclude before the next school year begins, funded by State and County Capital Improvement Plan allocations. Additionally, the Board approved a $184,786 project to install new playground equipment at Hancock Elementary School, financed through CIP funds from the Washington County Commissioners.
Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) also celebrated the success of its student-athletes. Three county schools clinched volleyball state championship titles, a feat not achieved since 2012. Boonsboro High School secured its first Class 1A title in 40 years, Williamsport High School won its 17th Class 2A championship, and North Hagerstown High School claimed its third consecutive Class 3A title. In individual achievements, Piper Meredith from Boonsboro High won the Class 1A/2A golf championship, and Lauren Stine from North High became the fastest female cross-country runner in Maryland across all classifications.
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The meeting also highlighted achievements in education. Sixty-three WCPS teachers earned National Board Certification for the first time, and two teachers maintained their certification. This advanced credential recognizes highly skilled educators and promotes excellence in teaching. Additionally, Elizabeth Sutherland, a fifth-grade teacher at Fountain Rock Elementary School, was honored as the 2024 Outstanding Mathematics Elementary Teacher by the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Sutherland’s recognition marks the second consecutive year a WCPS elementary educator has received this distinction.
The Board also recognized creativity among students through its first Winter Card Contest. Nearly 60 submissions were received, and two designs, created by Barbara Ingram School for the Arts students Minhal Imtiaz and Kelly Nguyen, were selected for use on the official WCPS holiday card.
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