Winters Mill High School is part of the Carroll County Public School System (double-click to access CCPS website). It is a comprehensive high school in the Westminster area, that opened in August, 2002. Located on Gorsuch Road, it serves the north central community of Carroll County. It has a functional capacity of 1200 students. Winters Mill started the first year with ninth and tenth grade students only. Each succeeding year one grade was added and full capacity was reached during the 2004–2005 school year.

Winters Mill is an academy school. An academy is an organizational tool which helps create a smaller learning environment for students. Academies increase relevance and rigor of the curriculum by focusing on career interests of students. Students will have an individual academic advisor to assist them in meeting the challenging course of study. The mascot is the falcon, and the school colors are burgundy, white, and silver.

• Class of 2008 - for important graduation dates, please double click this link
  2008 Graduation Events Calendar (revised 4/29/08).
  
  
• The Class of 2009's 'Man Raffle' Fundraiser is underway. Please double-click this link to view the prizes available and see that latest winner!! Class of 2009 Man Raffle.
  
  
• This summers WMHS volleyball camp will be held the week of July 28th - 31st. Please double-click this link, Volleyball Camp, to print a copy of the flyer & registration form.
  
  
• This summers WMHS boys basketball camp will be held the week of June 23 - 27th. Please double-click this link, Boys Basketball Camp, to print a copy of the flyer & registration form.
  
  
• Winters Mill has a new e-mail address for parents to send in absence notifications for their students. A new policy was implemented in February and parents may now e-mail or call in their students absences and then a hand written note is no longer required. Please double-click this link, wmhattendance@k12.carr.org, to open a new e-mail.

• The Class of 2010 is selling Special Occasion Cards. The card offers unlimited discounts at a number of local Westminster merchants. Please double-click this link, Class of 2010 Special Occasion Card, to print an order form or stop by the school office to purchase.
  

• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Guidance has applications available for a number of scholarships please stop by to review the complete list of available scholarships or click here to view a summary - (last updated 04/25/08) - ScholarshipOpportunites2007-2008.
  
  
• Please click here to sign up for the www.eschoolnewsletter.com. WMHS sends various information out to parents via this newsletter - it is a great way to stay current on important school information.
  


• Winters Mill High School faculty has a Relay for Life Team to support the American Cancer Society. If you would like more information on supporting the team please click this link WMHS RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM.
  

• Free and Reduced Lunch - applications available in main office.
  You may apply at any time throughout the year if household income or status changes.
  

• Our Giant BonusBucks program number is 04367. Please sign up for this program as our school receives funds that will be used for educational needs. You can designate by calling 1-877-366-2668, online at www.giantfood.com, or by completing a form at your local Giant store.
  
  
• Visit the Winters Mill Junior ROTC website at www.wmhsjrotc.us.
  

Mark Your Calendar…..

May
1-7             National Physical Education & Sports Week
1                2008/2009 SGA Elections
1                Music Booster Meeting - Chorus Room - 7:00 pm
3                Freshman/Sophomore Dance - Gymnasium - 6:00 pm
4-10           Teacher Appreciation Week
5                Family Celebration Choral Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 pm
5-9             AP Testing
5-9             Pupil Personnel Worker Week
6                National Teacher Day
7                National School Nurse Day
8                NHS Induction Ceremony - Auditorium - 7:00 pm
16              Q4 Interim Reports distributed to students during Advisory
17              Junior/Senior Prom - - 8:00-12:00 pm
18              NHS Senior Picnic - Cafeteria/Courtyard - 12:30 pm
19              Athletic Booster Meeting - Media Center - 7:00 PM
19              HSA Testing - Government
20              HSA Testing - English
20              Band Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 pm
21              HSA Testing - Biology
21              Band Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 pm
22              HSA Testing - Algebra/Data Analysis
22              Spring Vocal Concert - Auditorium - 7:00 pm
26              Schools/Offices Closed - Memorial Day
29              CCCTC Certificate Ceremony - Time TBA

June
1                Music Banquet - Portico at St. Johns - 5:00 pm
2                Senior Make-Up Final Exams
2                Graduation Practice - Auditorium - 1:30 pm (MANDATORY)
2                Senior Dinner Cruise - Bus leaves WMHS at 4:30 pm (Ticket Required)
3                Graduation Practice - McDaniel College - 11:00 (MANDATORY)
3                Varsity Sports Banquet - Pleasant Valley Fire Hall - 6:00 pm
4                Graduation & Farewell Assembly Practice - WMHS - 7:30 am (MANDATORY)
4                Class of 2008 Panoramic Picture - WMHS Stadium - 8:00 am (MANDATORY)
4                Senior Commemoration Ceremony - WMHS Auditorium - 7:00 pm (OPTIONAL)
5                Senior Farewell Assembly - WMHS Gymnasium - 7:30 am
5                Senior Picnic - WMHS Stadium - 11:00 am
6                Graduation Ceremony - McDaniel College - 7:30 pm (By Invitation only)
10              Last Day of School for Students
13              Walk-in scheduling
26              Last day to register for summer school
30              Summer school begins - through August 1st

*VOLUNTEER TRAINING IS AVAILABLE AT SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT CARROLL COUNTY, PLEASE DOUBLE-CLICK THIS LINK FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF LOCATIONS AND TIMES,
CCPS VOLUNTEER TRAINING SCHEDULE.