Middle School Counselors To Register Students

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 20, 2005) – Washington County Middle School Counselors will be in their buildings on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM to assist parents/guardians and students with middle school registration. Parents/guardians can help the students make a smooth transition to middle school by registering early.

If the student is registering with the Washington County Public Schools for the first time parents/guardians will need to supply the following:

• Proof of Age - Please bring a copy of the student’s birth certificate.
• Proof of Immunization - The immunization record must be signed by a physician and show that the second MMR was given after age one.
• Proof of Residency - Please bring any of the following: rental lease, utility bill, mortgage payment, credit card bill, or property tax bill to show that the student resides in Washington County.

If the student is transferring schools within Washington County parents/guardians need only supply proof of residence.

The first day for students in Washington County Public Schools is Wednesday, August 24, 2005. Please contact your middle school if you have further questions.