Principal Update

September 13, 2026

Good afternoon,

Parents, please complete the annual verification form for your student(s) at Sherwood. To do this, please log into ParentVue and click "Online Registration". Then choose Annual Verification. This is only available until September 30th. This is where parents update information yearly as well as give permission for your students to use various digital platforms such as Youtube. For more information, please see here. 

If your child is enrolled in an AP (Advanced Placement) Course or planning to take an AP Exam this school year, please see this document for important information.

This week we are having a SPIRIT WEEK and leading up to our Homecoming Halls, game and dance. For spirit week themes each day, please see here. Thursday is FOOD TRUCK DAY! Friday is Homecoming Halls, an early release, and a pep rally. 

Friday’s schedule:

Homecoming Halls: 7:45 - 8:10

Period 1: 8:15 - 8:45

Period 2: 8:50 - 9:20

Pep Rally: 9: 25 - 10:15

Period 3: 10:20 - 10:50

Period 4: 10:55 - 11:25

Lunch: 11:30 - 12:00 (students are required to leave the premises unless they are in a scheduled activity with adult supervision.)

Friday evening  at 6:30pm is our Homecoming football game. Please buy your tickets to the game here. And, finally,  Saturday, September 19th is our Homecoming dance at Sherwood. Please buy tickets here. Tickets are required to attend the dance. 

School photos for our underclassmen (9, 10 and 11th grades) are scheduled for NEXT week:  Thursday September 24th & Friday September 25th 2026 Students will take their pictures during their English classes. Pictures are available to Pre-order Online:   https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001417129 Images are available approximately two-three weeks after picture day. Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com

Parents, please see the PTSA Newsletter here. 

MCPS has updated it’s grading and reporting information sheet. Please see here. 

Parking passes are required for all students who will be driving a vehicle to school.  Payment and application for the parking pass is through School Cash Online. For more information and to complete the necessary steps, please see here.

As a reminder, on the Fundraiser and Events page you will find information on fundraisers and events to support our students. Please check this page regularly as our clubs and athletic teams often have an upcoming event. 

Upcoming, please note there is no school for students next Monday, September 21st. 

ONE COMMUNITY -- ONE PURPOSE -- ONE SHERWOOD!

Mr. Wiggins

September 6, 2026

Good afternoon,

There is no school tomorrow, Monday September 7th. Please stay safe and enjoy the long weekend. 

Parents, please see this page on MCPS’s website for information about parent communication and  technology within MCPS.

Senior (Class of 2027) photo sessions remain available. Click here for information. School photos for our underclassmen (9, 10 and 11th grades) are scheduled for later this month: September 24th & September 25th.  Students will take their pictures during their English classes.

Our fall sports season is underway.  Sports schedules can be found on our athletic site here. Parents, please also review the rules and expectations of our students attending and other spectator visitors to our sporting events per MCPS. Please be reminded that only students from the home team and opposing team are allowed to attend contests. No non-HS student is allowed unless accompanied by an adult. 

Homecoming dance tickets are now on sale. Our Homecoming dance is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th. Tickets for the dance an be bought here. 

The fall musical MATILDA is now open for sign-ups for actors and technicians. All information for tryouts can be found here. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Lazarus at julian_e_lazarus@mcpsmd.org 

Parents and students, Check out this opportunity for young ladies (13-17yrs) from First Generation College Bound

Parents, we hope that you will take a moment to join the PTSA. The Sherwood PTSA provides support to our Sherwood students and staff, but they cannot do it without your support. Please see here for important information about this important school resource. 

Parents, we are still in need of an NAACP Parent Council Representative for Sherwood High School. Every school in MCPS is asked to have one.  Representatives are asked to attend 8-10 monthly district-wide Parents’ Council meetings (mostly virtual). If you are interested, please contact Mr. Wiggins at Micah_E_Wiggins@mcpsmd.org

No Cell Bell to Bell: Parents thank you for your cooperation and support with the new cell phone policy. Under the MCPS mobile device regulation, personal mobile devices are prohibited during the academic school day—bell to bell. This includes cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and other covered communication devices. Unauthorized use will result in progressive responses, ranging from administrative intervention to more serious disciplinary consequences when appropriate. Families have access to a parent-facing FAQ and a No Cell, Bell to Bell Guide, which explains the purpose of the policy, the expectations, and what happens when a device appears during the school day. Our shared responsibility is to protect instructional time, student well-being, and academic integrity. Our goal is consistency: the same rules, the same tools, and the same message for families across MCPS. Thank you for your cooperation and support with this policy.

Synergy & ParentVUE Updates:  Parents, you will  see several helpful updates through Synergy and ParentVUE. Parents and guardians can submit absences online, select the appropriate absence code, provide a note, and upload supporting documentation. The annual verification process is now live. Please take a moment to ensure your students information and your information is up-to-date in our system. Schools are also implementing KioskVUE for tardy check-in and early dismissal. Students and parents can use a student ID barcode, QR code, or MCPS login. Digital hall passes will help schools manage student movement during instructional time, and parents and guardians can view pass activity logs through ParentVUE. We encourage families to become familiar with ParentVUE and make it part of your regular routine.

Some additional reminders: 

Parking passes are required for all students who will be driving a vehicle to school.Payment and application for the parking pass is through School Cash Online. For more information and to complete the necessary steps, please see here.  Students, while there is no assigned spots this year, you may not park in the staff lot. You must park in the student lot in the rear of the building. 

Parent Drop-off and Pick-Up:  Parents, please observe the drop off and pick up routes for our parking lot. Please do not enter the bus lanes in the front of the school  between the hours of 7:45 am and 2:00 pm.  It is important for safety that the route be followed.  Please see here for a directional map. 

Upcoming, please note there is no school for students on Tuesday, September 21st. 

One Community. One Purpose. One Sherwood!

Mr. Wiggins

August 30, 2026

Good afternoon,

We had a great start to our school year last week. It was a pleasure meeting many of our parents at the 9th grade Transition Day and also at Back to School night this past Thursday. If you were unable to attend Back to School Night, many of our teachers provided video and/or slideshows within the student's course that you can access via ParentVue, then MCPS Classroom.  For our parents of seniors, to access the presentation Counseling provided, please see here.  As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to myself or your child's grade level administrator or counselor. Our contact information can be found on the home page. 

This week, August 31-September 4, we will begin our Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) testing. Students will take the MAP Reading assessment via their English class. The MAP Mathematics assessment date is to be determined. MAP is a norm-referenced measure of student growth over time. MAP, joined with other data points, provides detailed, actionable data about where each child is on their unique learning path. The data will inform academic growth, course placement, and summer programs. The Family Toolkit provides more information about MAP testing: https://www.nwea.org/the-map-suite/family-toolkit/.

Good luck to all of our fall sports teams and athletes. Sports schedules can be found on our athletic site here. Thank you for supporting our student athletes and our Warrior Club. The Warrior Club invites parents to attend the 2026 - 2027 Warrior Club Meeting / Cookout on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd @ the Football Stadium where you can meet our new Board and fellow volunteers. Mr. Woodward will be available to discuss the 2026-2027 season.  For more information, please see here. 

The fall musical MATILDA is now open for sign-ups for actors and technicians. All information for tryouts can be found here. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Lazarus at julian_e_lazarus@mcpsmd.org 

Parents, we hope that you will take a moment to join the PTSA. The Sherwood PTSA provides support to our Sherwood students and staff, but they cannot do it without your support. Please see here.  for information about this important school resource. 

Parents, we are still in need of an NAACP Parent Council Representative for Sherwood High School. Every school in MCPS is asked to have one.  Representatives are asked to attend 8-10 monthly district-wide Parents’ Council meetings (mostly virtual). If you are interested, please contact Mr. Wiggins at Micah_E_Wiggins@mcpsmd.org

Have you submitted your Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMS) application yet? Apply today! A new FARMS application must be completed every school year, even if your children qualified the previous year. Access is based on household income, but it is easy to apply. Submit the online FARMS application through MySchoolApps (translations are available). Only one application is needed for all students in a household. More information
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Turn Saturdays Into Success — Register for Saturday School
Help your child build confidence and academic success with Saturday School (George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy). Programs run on Saturday mornings for students in grades K–12, focusing on reading, math, test prep and STEM enrichment, such as coding and robotics.
The opening ceremony is on Sept. 19 for families to register and learn about the program. The first tutoring session is Sept. 26 from 8:30-11 a.m.

Cost: $85/year ($40 for FARMS recipients) Note: Fees increase to $100 / $50 FARMS after Sept. 1.

Transportation: Free MCPS bus routes available to center sites.

Details & Registration: saturdayschool.org

Parking passes are required for all students who will be driving a vehicle to school. Senior students and junior students may begin purchasing parking passes now.  Payment and application for the parking pass is through School Cash Online. For more information and to complete the necessary steps, please see here.

And finally, coming up, there is no school next Monday, September 7 as we celebrate Labor Day.  There is an early release day scheduled for Friday Sep 18, 2026. 

ONE COMMUNITY -- ONE PURPOSE -- ONE SHERWOOD!

August 23, 2026

Good afternoon,

Welcome Back to School Warriors! And welcome to our new Sherwood students. Tomorrow, Monday, August 24th Sherwood is hosting "Transition Day" (orientation) for all of our incoming 9th grade class and any new to Sherwood HS student. All incoming 9th grade students and new students to Sherwood HS, are expected to attend school.  We have a lot of exciting activities and resources we will be providing for your student: learning how to navigate the building, learn their schedule, and generally acclimate to the high school day. We would also like to invite all incoming 9th grade parents to join Mr. Wiggins and our administrative leaders from 8-8:45 am, in our cafeteria, for a discussion. In this meeting, parents will learn about the schools goals, mission, and vision. We will also share information on grading and reporting, the cell phone policy and other major school resources. 

All returning students in grades 10-12 will begin school on Tuesday, August 25. 

Students and parents, as we prepare for the start of the 2026–2027 school year, there are several key updates that will be implemented across the school system and we want to ensure you have detailed information for how they will impact your child’s educational experience.  We believe that every student can meet high expectations for their learning and behavior when they are well supported and these expectations are communicated clearly to all members of our school community.  The purpose for increasing expectations for all members of our school community is to provide your child with a more rigorous teaching and learning experience and improve the safety and structure of schools to foster a culture of high engagement.  We recognize that changes in expectations will require increased communication with you and your child and we will be using the first weeks of school to ensure there are multiple opportunities to share and discuss them.  For more information regarding Sherwood's policies and expectations, please see the Welcome Packet. 

In addition, parents please note that students have a responsibility to be dressed and groomed for school in a manner that is not disruptive to the learning environment or school activities. We will enforce the dress code strictly this school year. See the linked dress code.

Parking passes are required for all students who will be driving a vehicle to school. Senior students and junior students may begin purchasing parking passes now.  Payment and application for the parking pass is through School Cash Online. For more information and to complete the necessary steps, please see here.

Parents, we hope that you will take a moment to join the PTSA. The Sherwood PTSA provides support to our Sherwood students and staff, but they cannot do it without your support. For more information about the PTSA, please see here. 

MCPS has created a new "Family-Friendly Calendar".  This calendar replaces the traditional month-view calendar with a simplified, more accessible format. It makes it easier to see at a glance when students are in school, have an early release day, plus winter and spring breaks, helping families plan ahead while improving readability for all users, including those with visual impairments. 

Show your MCPS pride—and support our students! The MCPS Gear Store for families is now available. Proceeds from all sales help pay down student meal debt— show our MCPS pride while supporting our students at the same time. The family store is here: https://mcps.merchyme.com/

The Warrior Club  launched the 2026-27 online Spirit Wear Store. They will also be selling in person on Monday, August 24th  outside of the stadium from 10 am until 4 pm. They will also be selling in person at Back to School Night next Thursday from 5:30 pm until 8 pm. To access the store, please see here.

And finally, we hope all of our families will join us this coming Thursday, August 27th for our Back to School Night held at the school.  Please enter through the rear Ertzman auditorium doors.  The evening will feature the senior (class of 2027) parent meeting, an opportunity to learn about our clubs and activity groups for students, hear from Mr. Wiggins, our new Principal, and the opportunity to meet your child's teachers.  For this evening's schedule, please see here.

Wishing all of our students an amazing first week of school! 

One Sherwood!