Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) is located in western Maryland, part of a tristate area that includes Pennsylvania and West Virginia, where more than 23,000 students attend 46 school facilities. Through magnet and advanced programs, technical specialties, outdoor experiences, special education, technology and the arts, WCPS prepares students for chosen college or career paths after education. Innovative leadership and programming create an educational experience to ensure that students have the opportunity to succeed in a 21st century environment.