MAP Testing – October 1 & 3
MAP Testing – October 1 & 3 Students in grades 9–11 will take MAP assessments in English and Math on October 1 and 3. We will operate on a modified bell schedule. MAP testing helps us identify students’ academic strengths and areas for growth, track progress over time, and even predict performance on standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. Seniors will participate in special programming that morning, including opportunities for SSL hours, Naviance, college essay writing, and brag sheet preparation.
Homecoming Dance
The 2025 Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 4, from 7:00–10:00 pm in the main gym. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased: On Go Fan ($20 + processing fee, QR code below) By cash or check ($20) during lunch in the Mixing Bowl or in the Financial Office Checks payable to Watkins Mill HS (include student ID in memo) Guest forms are available in the main office and are due Wednesday, October 1. Please email Ms. Lauren Squier with any questions.
Spirit Week 9/27/25 - 10/2/25
This week is Homecoming Week and we’re excited to celebrate school spirit together! We encourage all students and staff to join in Spirit Week: Monday: Character Day--Tuesday: Dynamic Duo--Wednesday: Decade Day--Thursday: No School--Friday: Class Color Day
Student ID required everyday-all day
Students are required to bring them to school everyday and present them when entering school. Student IDs should be visible at all times. Students will be issued new IDs on picture day September 9th and 10th and will be provided with lanyards. If a student loses their ID, they must replace it and pay a $5 fee for a new one.
Student Parking Permit Now Available
Student parking permits are now available for $78 in the Financial Office. The deadline to purchase a permit is September 8, after which unauthorized vehicles may be ticketed or towed. How to Pay: Online In the Financial Office (cash or check) Eligibility: No outstanding school obligations. Good attendance and eligible.
Senior Portraits
Senior Portraits Schedule your 2026 Formal Yearbook Appointments are now available. CLICK THIS LINK and search for our school using the 20886-zip code https://prestigeportraits.com/
Join Marching Band! Learn to play an instrument...or 2 !!
WE NEED YOU!!! The Marching Wolverines are signing up new members. The Marching Band performs at Football games, parades, pep rallies, and community events. Membership is open to all 7-12th graders in the Montgomery Village Cluster and there is no cost to join. Instruments include but are not limited to flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and percussion. No experience is required, members new to an instrument or marching band can easily get started playing in the drumline, learning a wind instrument, or joining the color guard and flags section. Band Camp dates are Monday-Thursday 9:00-12:00 pm August 4th-7th and August 11th-14th. After school practices are held regularly throughout September and October. To sign up go to bit.ly/WMMBsignup2024;use this link: bit.lyWMMB25signup Visit the Music Department Page”
Bus Routes
Please check the attached links for current bus routes. You can also see the bus schedule online, by going to MCPS website, Search: Transportation, Click on Bus Routes and Bell times and you can look for your school.
Kids Ride Free on Metro Buses!
Kids ride free with the Youth Cruiser SmarTrip card on MCDOT Ride On buses and most Metro buses in the County. Get your card now at any MCPS middle or high school location or any Montgomery County Public library. Learn more at http://ow.ly/sagl50JOBsh.
SchoolCash Online (SCO)
Montgomery County Public Schools has transitioned to a new online payment system called SchoolCash Online as its preferred method of payment for school-related fees such as fundraisers, field trips, obligations, etc. Click on the link for more information, as well as parent instructions in English and Spanish
