About Our School

Overview

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes

Academies  

School Improvement Plan (SIP)

Student Code of Conduct

 

MISSION:

The mission of Watkins Mill High School is to provide a wide range of academic, career and technical, extracurricular, counseling, and social opportunities to its diverse student population in a safe and nurturing environment. Rigorous curriculum, differentiated instruction, and effective team and community partnerships will allow our students to become confident problem solvers and compassionate, enlightened citizens in a global society. Within a cohesive environment and caring school community, our students will respect who they are and take ownership for what they do and what they learn.

 

WMHS Administration:
 
Principal: Vilma C. Najera
 
Assistant Principals:
Ms. Nadya A. Briggs (9th Grade)
Mrs. Veena L. Roberson (11th Grade)
Dr. Francisco Valverde (12th Grade)
Mr. Marcus Wiggins (10th Grade)
 

School Business Administrator:

Mr. Edwin A. Solano

Main Office Staff:

(301) 284-4400

Administrative Secretary:  Evelyn Wilson-Carr 

Secretary: Yesenia Moore

Secretary: Hilda Vigurs

Secretary:

School Financial Specialist: Lisa Holderman 

Attendance Secretary: Betty Alberti

 

Administration |  Attendance | Inclement Weather  

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How to Report Bullying

Bullying-Harassment Reporting Form 

Attendance

The MCPS attendance policy remains in place in place for all high school students in Montgomery County Public Schools. Students accumulating more than 5 unexcused absences will automatically risk failing the class unless an appeal is submitted and/or an intervention plan is successfully implemented. 

Absence Notification (for reporting absences, early dismissals or late arrivals)

Long Term Absence Form

Appeal of Attendance Recording

 

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Inclement Weather Updates

Inclement Weather UpdatesAnnouncements of school closings or delays are made as early as possible, generally in time for news broadcasts that begin at 5 a.m. If schools are closing early, the announcements are made by 11 a.m.

 

There are several ways to get the latest information on closings.

  • MCPS QuickNotes e-mail news service will send emergency information to subscribers. To sign up visit www.mcpsquicknotes.org

  • MCPS home page https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org will display emergency announcements
  • ASK MCPS Telephone Information Center at 301-309-6277 has English- and Spanish-speaking operators available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • MCPS information line, 301-279-3673, has recorded information 24 hours a day
  • MCPS Cable channel 34 and local radio and TV stations will broadcast the information
  • MCPS will Twitter at http://twitter.com/mcps.