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The Marathon Continues: Celebrating the Class of 2026

“Graduation is not the finish line. This moment is not the end of your story. It is the beginning of your next chapter. The lessons you learned here, the relationships you built here, and the strength you developed here will continue to guide you long after today.” -- Dr. Taryn Washington, WHS Principal

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Health & Wellness

Strong Body, Strong Mind

We are proud to partner with an outstanding group of health, wellness, fitness, and community organizations for our event.

Appreciation

The Course Request Window for SY26-27 is NOW OPEN!

Failure to submit a course request may delay your registration for the next school year. Elective choices are not guaranteed. Seats in some electives are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Extended Deadlines: January 26, 2026 (Rising 10th-12th grade students) | March 13, 2026 (Rising 9th grade students)

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Pumas' Pathway to Wellness

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Schedule Change Request Form

The deadline to request a schedule change for SY25-26 is September 17, 2025. Use your PGCPS email account to access the schedule change request form.

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No Shots. No School. No Exceptions.

View free upcoming clinics!

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StopFinder School Bus App

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Apply Now to High School Specialty Programs

Explore a Pathway to Possibilities!

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Apply for Online Campus Grades 7-12

Find out how to determine eligibility and submit an application.

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Save Lives – Join the Wise High School Blood Drive!

📅 Date: January 29th and 30th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 am- 3:00 pm 📍 Location: Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School (outside the auditorium)

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 11, from 8:30 AM to 3:10 PM. To schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher(s), please click the button below.

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Announcements

Course Requests for SY26-27

The Course Request Window for the 2026–2027 school year is now OPEN. It will close on January 26, 2026 for rising 10th–12th grade students and on March 13, 2026 for rising 9th grade students.

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WHS Virtual Learning Bell Schedule

In the event of a school closure due to inclement weather conditions, the Virtual Learning Bell Schedule will be followed for the day. Students are expected to log in to their classes at the regularly scheduled virtual times and attend all sessions as outlined in the Virtual Learning Bell Schedule.

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As you prepare for next school year, please remember that Wise HS is a uniform school. All students are expected to wear khaki pants and polo/golf shirts as described in the uniform policy.

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Student Support Network (SSN) Referral Form for Dr. Henry Wise HS
PGCPS Safe: Stop Bullying
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School Information

12650 Brooke Lane
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone 301-780-2100
Fax 301-780-2112
Principal Taryn Washington
tary.washington@pgcps.org
Hours 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Grades 9-12
Uniform Mandatory
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School Support

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Instructional Director Ed Ryans, Ed.D.
301-952-6585
School Board District: 7
Parent Engagement Assistant
Dennis Fulwood
Pupil Personnel Worker
Ms. Dionne Mayfield
dionne.mayfield@pgcps.org
Ms. Erica Daves
erica.daves@pgcps.org

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