About Our School

    Our School Improvement Plan: SIP

    Mission Statement

    We embrace our diverse community and ensure success for each and every student.

    Our Vision 

    Empowering students through unlimited opportunities for learning.

    Address and Phone Number

    19201 Thomas Farm Road
    Gaithersburg, MD 20879
    Main Office: (240) 740-1060

    Attendance: (240) 740-1061
    Fax: (301) 840-7185

    School Hours

    Full School Schedule -

    Grades K - 5: All students in grades K through five will attend school from 9:00 to 3:25. 

    PEP and Pre-K (morning session) begins 9:00 a.m. and ends at 11:25 a.m.

    PEP and Pre-K (afternoon session) begins at 12:55 p.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m.

    Please remember students who walk should not come to school prior to 8:50 a.m., as supervision is not available until that time.

    Early Release Schedule - 

    PEP students do NOT have school

    Pre-K will dismiss at 10:50 am

    Kindergarten through 5th Grade will dismiss at 12:55.

    Whetstone Student Pledge

    I pledge to:
    Be Here!
    Be On Time!
    Be Prepared!
    and to Be Respectful!
    So that everyday I can learn more and more!