South Hagerstown Media

09/04/2024

Be a part of Washington County history! Come out to North High tonight to catch all six WCPS girls flag football teams kickoff their inaugural varsity season!

Tomorrow is the start of the inaugural season of girls flag football in Washington County! The Baltimore Ravens will host Kickoff Classics across the state tomorrow. Washington County's Kickoff Classic will be at North Hagerstown's Mike Callas Stadium.

The evening will begin with Clear Spring-Williamsport at 5pm. A special ceremony featuring Ravens mascot Poe, the Ravens cheerleaders and Ravens legend Bryan Hall will take place at 6pm. Following the ceremony at 6:30, Boonsboro and Smithsburg will take the field. Finally at 8pm, South Hagerstown High School Girls Flag Football will face North Hagerstown to conclude the day.

Admission for flag football games across the county will be the same as regular WCPS admission prices - $6 for adults, $2 for students.

Come out and be part of a historical night for Washington County!

09/04/2024

09/03/2024

Tomorrow is the start of the inaugural season of girls flag football in Washington County! The Baltimore Ravens will host Kickoff Classics across the state tomorrow. Washington County's Kickoff Classic will be at North Hagerstown's Mike Callas Stadium.

The evening will begin with Clear Spring-Williamsport at 5pm. A special ceremony featuring Ravens mascot Poe, the Ravens cheerleaders and Ravens legend Bryan Hall will take place at 6pm. Following the ceremony at 6:30, Boonsboro and Smithsburg will take the field. Finally at 8pm, South Hagerstown High School Girls Flag Football will face North Hagerstown to conclude the day.

Admission for flag football games across the county will be the same as regular WCPS admission prices - $6 for adults, $2 for students.

Come out and be part of a historical night for Washington County!

09/02/2024

Are you interested in photography? Maybe you would like to experience a game from a unique and different angle with the chance to have your photos published online and in the yearbook. How about helping to make the videos we post here? The Media Club is activley recruiting students from 9-12 grade. We're open to HCC dual enrollment students, Tech High students and BISFA students, as long as their home school is South High.

Stop by our interest meeting after school on Tuesday in the auxiliary cafeteria to find out more information. You can earn SSL hours towards graduation by being part of Media Club.

09/02/2024

South High was one of the schools that helped WCPS pioneer educational television in the classroom. When the school opened in September of 1956, it was one of the first schools in the county equipped with state of the art technology such as a full closed circuit television network. Parts of the closed circuit system still remain in the building today including coax plugs in most classrooms. You can read student reports and opinions on educational television in early editions of the South Wind newspaper and the yearbook.

📺 Did you know? Washington County Public Schools have been pioneers in using television as part of their instructional program since 1956! Over the years, educational TV has become a valuable tool, helping to strengthen lessons, broaden student opportunities, and improve achievement across various subjects, from math to history. This innovation not only enhanced learning but also increased parental involvement and encouraged teamwork among school staff.

08/29/2024

REMINDER: All WCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.

08/28/2024

Despite high temperatures on Wednesday, the golf team's regular season got underway with a win over rival North Hagerstown.

Golf opened the regular season portion of the 2024 fall season with a win over rival North Hagerstown on Wednesday. Jack Rhodes was the low meadlist with a two over par 37 at Hagerstown Greens. The Rebels will be back in action next Wednesday with a match against Oakdale at Holly Hills Country Club....

08/27/2024

On August 15 we stopped by Bester Elementary New Page to get some shots at their Back to School Bash! They had a number of community partners on site, games, Kona Ice and staff members set up inside the cafeteria and gym ready to welcome students and their families.

Great things are happening in the South End community!

08/25/2024

Tomorrow is the first day of the 2024-2025 school year! Here are a few things to help you prepare this evening.

- Review the smore from WCPS regarding cell phone policies across the county. https://secure.smore.com/n/trmyv-focus-now-phones-later?ref=email&fbclid=IwY2xjawE4KUtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaLJ6VDm5kMnvyJQoXyqy6SCM38YEMPO3iWhfY4pCE1pWULN9nWQBW_pzA_aem_PkenU750RthJk2qY62OLQw

- Review the smore from South High. https://secure.smore.com/n/p6d95x

- Find your bus stop, the bus number, and estimated pick up and drop off times. https://wcpsmd.com/transportation/bus-routes

Finally, a reminder about our traffic patterns on campus during peak traffic times (morning arrival and afternoon dismissal).

Students arriving or being picked up by car should go to the Maryland Avenue side of the school. The only traffic allowed on the South Potomac Street side of the building should be buses, staff and student drivers.

If you arrive after the 8:35 bell, enter through the visitors entrance on the South Potomac Street side and get a tardy pass.

Doors open at 8:15, students are released to first period at 8:25. Dismissal is at 3:30pm.

Students will receive their assigned Chromebook and a charger upon arrival to first period or during the first class they have in the day if they have a reduced schedule. In the event your student's Chromebook has not been delivered to their first period teacher yet, please be patient as our IT staff works to finish distributing devices. They have been working hard to prepare over 1,500 devices (not counting staff devices) and deliver them to the correct classrooms.

Be sure to get involved with sports teams, clubs and other organizations during your time at South High! There is something for everyone at the school!

08/23/2024

Yesterday senior Cody Booth was sworn into the U.S. Army at Fort Meade. Coach Kelly said he is proud to have him as part of the South High golf team. When you see Cody, please show our Rebel support for his future service to our country.

08/23/2024

We appreciate all Officer Niebauer does to help keep our campus safe not only during the school day but also during games and other evening events.

Hopefully Officer Oates makes it to E. Russell Hicks Middle School on Monday and doesn’t miss the bus again.

08/22/2024

The fall open house is underway! Come visit sports teams and clubs (such as us, the Media Club) between 6pm and 7pm!

You can’t miss our table! We’re the brightly lit table in the corner.

08/22/2024

The freshman Class of 2028 has arrived at South High!

08/22/2024

As we approach the first day of school, please take time to review this S’more from WCPS and discuss the county’s phone policies and expectations. These policies are in place for each WCPS school.

Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) is committed to our vision of “ cultivating learning communities that spark curiosity, ignite...

08/22/2024

The community blitz is an event lots of our staff looks forward to each year. Here are some quick highlights shared by staff from today's blitz.

08/21/2024

On Thursday we will welcome the Class of 2028 to South High for the first time as part of our annual Link Crew orientation day. This event is for freshmen students. We will get started in the gym at 8:45am and will dismiss at 1pm just like an early dismissal school day.

Bus transportation to and from the school will be available for students. You can find your student's bus number, pickup and drop off time on the WCPS website. The times listed on the route will reflect times during the school year. https://wcpsmd.com/transportation/bus-routes

If you choose to drive your student to school tomorrow or any time throughout the year, please see the map below identifying traffic patterns on campus. Student drop off and pick up is located on the Maryland Avenue side of the school. Only bus traffic is allowed in the front.

Breakfast WILL NOT be served, however lunch will be. Students should eat breakfast before they leave in the morning.

Students will have the opportunity to tour the school, learn about sports, clubs and other extracurriculars available at South and will participate in a variety of activities with upperclassmen Link Leaders.

We invite our entire South High community to join us Thursday evening between 6pm and 7pm for our fall open house!

08/20/2024

Our staff will be out in the community tomorrow morning visiting students in our area! You will see a school bus drop off a group of staff who will be wearing their Kelly Green!

08/20/2024

Although it’s not a piece of the South Hagerstown school archive like we usually share, we came across a really cool historical artifact on display today while visiting North Hagerstown. They have a piece of the Berlin Wall on display in a case just outside the auditorium.

We love history, so seeing this and the other school artifacts they have on display around it was great!

08/20/2024

School bus ahead? Be sure to obey all traffic signs and signals, to help keep students safe on their way to and from school.

08/18/2024

08/16/2024

We paid a visit to our friends down South Potomac Street at Bester Elementary School this evening to capture some scenes during their Back to School Bash! Rebel Force 1 was airborne for the first time since graduation and captured this shot of the main entrance. Staff and other community partners were set up inside.

08/15/2024

We are excited to welcome the Class of 1964 back to South High during Homecoming weekend on October 4! The eighth graduating class in school history will be celebrating their 60th anniversary!

Here is a look at their Homecoming celebration. Class Vice President Roxanna Lumm was crowned Homecoming Queen.

08/15/2024

A great opportunity for future Rebels!

Are you interested in playing volleyball this fall? Check out the info posted below!

08/14/2024

We are about 12 days from the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Be sure to read through this back-to-school Smore to help you prepare. It includes information regarding Link Crew orientation for freshmen students on Aug. 22, our fall open house later that evening, links to bus route information, grade level contact information, the latest in athletics, updates to school lunch payments and applying for free and reduced meals, picture day and much more!

Get Ready for a Great Year!! South High - we are excited to see all of you, and hope you have had a good summer break! As a student, we...

08/14/2024

💰💰SAVE CASH💰💰and get ready for the start of the 2024-25 school year!

Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week continues through Saturday, August 17. Shoppers will not pay Maryland's 6% sales tax on clothing and shoes under $100 or the first $40 for backpack sales.

08/13/2024

Tomorrow is the first day of tryouts for our fall sports teams! If you have registered on Family ID and have your physical, check below for the time and location of your tryout. All athletes must be registered on Family ID and have a physical in order to participate.

Go Rebels!

The beginning of the fall sports season is upon us! South Hagerstown offers nine varsity sports in the fall. The first day fall teams across the state of Maryland are allowed to begin practices and hold tryouts is August 14. Before tryouts begin, be sure to have everything on our preseason checklist...