WHS REOPENING TIMELINE

Asbestos remediation work at Williamsport High School (WHS) has been successfully completed, and all testing throughout the building indicates the school is decontaminated and can be reopened.

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There is still work to be done to fully restore the building. Over the next two weeks, the following work will be completed:

Construction projects that were paused during the remediation effort are wrapping up.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and water service will be fully restored throughout the building.
The wall that was constructed to separate the gymnasium from the rest of the school will be removed.
All decontaminated contents of the building are being returned.
Teachers will have dedicated time to reassemble their classrooms, and staff will be on-site to support unloading and setup to ensure learning spaces are ready for students.

All areas of the school have undergone testing for any detectable asbestos fibers. Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) has made all results publicly available online at:

https://whs.wcpsmd.com/news/asbestos

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With the remaining work nearing completion, WCPS is looking forward to welcoming all WHS students back to in-person learning on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Students who typically attend USMH will not have in-person classes. WHS staff will be using this week to set up classrooms and move back into the school.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING KEY DATES:

JANUARY 15: Final day for teachers to assign new work for marking period 2
JANUARY 16: Students may complete and submit any remaining marking period 2 assignments. WHS teachers and staff will prepare the building for students.
JANUARY 23: Freshman orientation at WHS cafeteria (more details to follow)
JANUARY 26: All students and staff return (regular bell schedule)
Doors open at 8:15 AM, school day runs from 8:35 AM–3:30 PM

WCPS is grateful to our students, families, and staff for their patience and flexibility throughout this process. We also extend our sincere thanks to our community partners for their continued support of the school and for helping provide in-person engagement opportunities for students during the closure. This collective effort has been critical in supporting our students and keeping our school community connected, and we look forward to seeing everyone return to WHS together.

Asbestos remediation work at Williamsport High School (WHS) has been successfully completed, and all testing throughout the building indicates the school is decontaminated and can be reopened.

WILLIAMSPORT HIGH SCHOOL FULL REOPENING DATE: WILLIAMSPORT HIGH SCHOOL FULL REOPENING DATE:

MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026 MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026

All areas of the school have undergone testing for any detectable asbestos fibers. Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) has made all results publicly available online at:

Students will not have virtual classes Students will not have virtual classes

Friday, January 16 through Friday, January 23, 2026. Friday, January 16 through Friday, January 23, 2026.

Students who typically attend USMH will not have in-person classes. WHS staff will be using this week to set up classrooms and move back into the school.