Washington Middle

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    • VISION STATEMENT
      Washington Middle School strives to promote lifelong learners in a respectful, responsible, positive environment to foster intellectual and productive citizens.
       
       
       
      MISSION STATEMENT
      Washington Middle School is a positive and supportive student-centered learning environment. We want our students to have fun, love learning, achieve their individual potential, and care about each other.  Therefore, we emphasize enthusiasm for learning, respect for others, and responsibility for our actions.  At Washington, we strive to provide a safe, orderly, and respectful environment where students experience academic success through challenging, diverse, and engaging learning experiences.
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    Latest News

    • Cash Valley Elementary School Recognized as 2020 National Blue Ribbon School

      On Thursday, September 24, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, announced that Cash Valley Elementary School was among 367 schools nationwide being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2020.

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    • ACPS Recognizes Commended Students in 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program

      Allegany County Public Schools has recognized three high school students for being named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.

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    • MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVIDES $10 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION THIS FALL

      As a result of improved health metrics throughout the State, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is encouraging in-person instruction and providing $10 million in grant awards to support Maryland schools that reopen to students this fall.

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    • ACPS to Follow MPSSAA Guidance for Return to Extracurricular Activities

      Allegany County Public Schools plans to return to extracurricular activities as the school system safely returns students to small group in-person learning.

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    • ACPS will Still Open Fully Virtual on September 8th

      With the new guidelines provided August 27, 2020, ACPS will still open fully virtual on September 8, 2020, for student learning while continuing preparations in accordance with our submitted plan that allows for small cohorts/groups of students to receive some in-school learning.

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    • Fort Hill Teacher Selected for National History Day Summer Webinar Series

      Fort Hill High School social studies teacher, Mark Malone, was one of only 98 teachers selected for a National History Day summer professional development program.

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    • Fort Hill High School Names New Head Football Coach

      A selection committee comprised of both ACPS faculty and administrators and several community members have unanimously chosen Zach Alkire as the next head football coach at Fort Hill High School.

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    • Parents/Guardians - If you want to be contacted by the school's phone message sytem in case of school delays, closures, or other announcements please be sure that you "opt into" Blackboard Connect. You can do this yourself by logging onto the Aspen website or by calling the school. 
       
       
      TIPS TO HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED:
      Developing Strong Study Skills to Succeed in School

       

      • Consider Working with others. While distractions are bad in a study environment, studying in a group or pair can be very useful, as long as everyone involved is focused on studying.
      • Develop reading, math, and writing skills through practice.  For example, if you are struggling with multiplication and/or division, spend 10-15 minutes each night practicing. 
      • Don’t wait until the last minute to study.  Set aside a period of time each night to study and review your work.
      • Focus on the subject areas that need the most attention.
      • Pay attention in class and take good notes.   
      • Using clear headers to organize information when note taking and write neatly.  You will become confused and upset if you can’t read your notes.  
      • Develop a calm attitude by being patient with yourself as you review the material. 
      • Create an appropriate study environment that is quiet and free from distractions. 
      • Developing effective study skills in middle school is a wise move in preparation for high school. 
      • As you move on through life, the study skills you've developed in middle school will be useful to you.

      Middle school is recognized by educators as a critical period in a student's life.  School work is becoming more difficult because assignments are more involved and abstract, and students are being asked to use higher order thinking skills.   Develop the skills needed to absorb and apply information in class by reporting to class with materials, paying attention to classroom directions, completing assignments on time, asking questions, and studying.
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    CONTACT US

    • 200 N. Massachusetts Avenue 
      Cumberland, MD 21502 
       
      Office Telephone:
      301-777-5360

      School Fax:
      301-777-8452

      Cafeteria Manager:
      301-724-0523

      School Day:
      7:40 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. 
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