Friday, October 30, 2026, is an Early-Dismissal Day for Students and Quarter 1 Grading & Reporting Half-Day for Teachers

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Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School

12650 Brooke Lane

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

301-780-2100

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CTE Program Applications for the 2027-2028 SY Are Now Open!

Unlock access to technical skills, career exposure, and valuable industry credentials before graduation through a CTE program. Now accepting applications. Please note that while PGCPS provides bus transportation to and from all Specialty Programs, routes cover larger geographic areas. Families should plan for commute times of approximately 90 minutes each way.

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Chromebooks or Technical Assistance

For students requiring Chromebooks or technical assistance, the support days, hours, and locations are:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 - 2:30 PM, at Room A243

Important Information

More Than Meals: Your FARMS Application Matters!

Apply for FARMS benefits to help your family and support student success. Even if you qualified last year, you may need to apply again.

Absence Note Submission

This form is to be completed only by the PARENT/GUARDIAN of students enrolled in PGCPS. Refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for further clarification regarding excused and unexcused absences.

Schedule Change Request Form

The schedule change request window is now CLOSED. The deadline to request a schedule change for SY26-27 is September 11, 2026. Use your PGCPS email account to access the schedule change request form.

No Shots. No School. No Exceptions.

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PGCPS Specialty Programs: Pathways to Possibilities

Our Specialty Programs offer a Pathway to Possibilities! Most programs are now accepting applications.

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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.

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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October 30

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End of First Quarter (45 days)

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Helpful Links

Student Support Network (SSN) Referral Form for Dr. Henry Wise HS

PGCPS Safe: Stop Bullying

Hazel Health Care for Students

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Sources of Strength

Adopt a School Program

Resources

Available Programs at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High HS

Awards and Recognition

Maryland Green School (2017, 2021)

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 3:15 p.m.

Grades 9-12

Uniform Mandatory

Mascot Puma

School Support

How to address questions and concerns Area 3 Website Area Resolution Services (ARS)

Instructional Director Daria Valentine, Ed.D.
301-952-6585

School Board District: 7

Parent Engagement Assistant

(TBD)

Pupil Personnel Worker

Ms. Erica Daves
erica.daves@pgcps.org

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

High School enrollment information

Bus Routes Questions about Transportation? Call 301-952-6570 Learn more about child care

Friday, October 30, 2026, is an Early-Dismissal Day for Students and Quarter 1 Grading & Reporting Half-Day for Teachers

Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School

Featured Spotlight

Share Your Voice. Shape PGCPS.

CTE Program Applications for the 2027-2028 SY Are Now Open!

Chromebooks or Technical Assistance

Important Information

More Than Meals: Your FARMS Application Matters!

Absence Note Submission

Schedule Change Request Form

No Shots. No School. No Exceptions.

Pumas' Pathway to Wellness

Apply Now to High School Specialty Programs

Apply for Online Campus Grades 7-12

Announcements

PGCPS Specialty Programs: Pathways to Possibilities

WHS Virtual Learning Bell Schedule

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.

Calendar of Events

A Day

Grading and Reporting Day for Teachers – Early Dismissal for Students, Half-Day for Teachers

End of First Quarter (45 days)

Helpful Links

Resources

Available Programs at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High HS

Awards and Recognition

School Information

School Support

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

Our YouTube Channel

About Dr. Henry Wise Jr. High

School Profiles

Budget

Building Quality

Performance Dashboard

School Performance Plan

Staffing

Friday, October 30, 2026, is an Early-Dismissal Day for Students and Quarter 1 Grading & Reporting Half-Day for Teachers

Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School

Featured Spotlight

Share Your Voice. Shape PGCPS.

CTE Program Applications for the 2027-2028 SY Are Now Open!

Chromebooks or Technical Assistance

Important Information

More Than Meals: Your FARMS Application Matters!

Absence Note Submission

Schedule Change Request Form

No Shots. No School. No Exceptions.

Pumas' Pathway to Wellness

Apply Now to High School Specialty Programs

Apply for Online Campus Grades 7-12

Announcements

PGCPS Specialty Programs: Pathways to Possibilities

WHS Virtual Learning Bell Schedule

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.

Stay Connected

Calendar of Events

A Day

Grading and Reporting Day for Teachers – Early Dismissal for Students, Half-Day for Teachers

End of First Quarter (45 days)

Helpful Links

Resources

Available Programs at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High HS

Awards and Recognition

School Information

School Support

Enrollment, Transportation, and Related Services

Related Content

Our YouTube Channel

About Dr. Henry Wise Jr. High

School Profiles

Budget

Building Quality

Performance Dashboard

School Performance Plan

Staffing