Washington County Public Schools, GA

Today, Washington County Public Schools joins communities across the nation in recognizing Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates freedom, resilience, and progress.

As we honor this important day in history, we encourage our students, staff, and families to reflect on its significance and the ongoing pursuit of equality and opportunity for all.

Make plans now to join us next Tuesday for our final summer reading day at the Ridge Road Complex Media Center! Georgia Southern University will be joining us with their wildlife exhibit. The program begins at 1:00!

Washington County Public Schools has continued its commitment to developing future leaders through the “For Us, By Us” program. This locally developed initiative led by district staff through the 2025-26 school year provides aspiring leaders with insight into various areas of leadership. This year-long cohort completed a capstone project and presented their findings at the Washington County District Leadership meeting. Great job to everyone involved!

Lakeisha Fragher, Ridge Road Primary
Sharee McDonald, Ridge Road Primary
Kateria Bell, Ridge Road Elementary
Amanda Crumley, Ridge Road Elementary
James Pharis, Ridge Road Elementary
Lyndsey Sanders, Ridge Road Elementary
Kenya Davis, T.J. Elder Middle
Regina Hall, T.J. Elder Middle
Melissa Andrews, Washington County High
Brandon Biggins, Washington County High
Logan Hartley, Washington County High

It was another great week at our summer reading program! Make plans now to attend next week for our final program at 1:00! Georgia Southern University will be joining us next week and bringing their wildlife exhibit.

⚽️ Soccer Camp 2026 ⚽️

Last week was spent working on technical skills, positioning, working as a team, and learning to move with the ball more confidently and effectively. We cannot wait to see how these young soccer stars grow over the years.

Coach Swint would like to thank Mrs. May for her help, as well as a few members of the Lady Hawks Soccer Team: Hayden Wimbley, Jamaica James, and Marley Jenkins.

We look forward to next year’s Soccer Camp!

At the June 4 Washington County Board of Education meeting, the Board voted to amend the FY26 calendar to observe Juneteenth on Monday, June 22. The Board of Education offices and all schools will be closed, and there will be no summer school on Monday, June 22.

Join us tomorrow afternoon at Ridge Road!

We had another great afternoon for our summer reading program! Make plans now to join us next Tuesday afternoon at Ridge Road. 📚📖☀️

📩 We are still hiring for a few positions!

Destruction of School Records Notice

The Washington County Board of Education is in the process of reviewing special education records and destroying those files which became inactive during the 2018-2019 school term. Before these records are destroyed, they are being offered to the parents of the students enrolled in these programs, or to the individuals themselves if they are now 18 years of age or older. If you wish to have your records, please contact Pamela Strowbridge or Sherry Monroe at the Washington County Board of Education office (478-552-3981) before July 10. 2026.

**This is not for current students. This is only for inactive students for the 2018-2019 school year.