Watershed Public Charter School

A K-6 school that emphasizes nature, the arts and curricular integration.

Get Outside

Research shows students that learn through interaction with their natural environment engage at a deeper level than peers taught mostly indoors.

Arts Integration

Arts, the environment, and the community are consistently and mindfully interwoven through the curriculum.

About

Watershed Public Charter School (WPCS) is an environmental arts charter school located in Baltimore County, MD. Admission is open to any county resident and selected via lottery. WPCS is a public school that uses a teacher created, hands-on, multidisciplinary curriculum. We encourage students and staff to spend time outdoors engaging with our campus, outdoor classroom and micro-farm.

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Find our more about our program, how you can help and how to get in touch!

Curriculum

Watershed Public Charter School (WPCS) uses innovative hands-on curriculum in core subjects, and links disciplines together into l...

Support

Every bug and microbe in a Watershed contribute to the harmony and success of the whole. Together we will build this Watershed! I...

Contact

Address:6946 Dogwood RdWindsor Mill, MD 21244Phone:443.809.2100Email:info@watershedpcs.org We can't wait to hear from you!

WPCS By the Numbers

Why choose Watershed Public Charter School? Because....

students per class or less. Small classes have been shown to boost achievement.

the number of minutes the average american child spends outdoors.

percent of students exposed to environment based education scored as well or higher than their peers.

total enrollment. small schools are safer, offer better teaching, and result in higher academic performance.

Hear from our Parents

Hear why our parents love WPCS!

I want my grandchildren's educational experience to be more like it was when I was young-- with an emphasis on the joy of discovery and learning over filling in answers on standardized tests.

Jane P. Reed, Grandparent

Watershed has the potential to change not only my children's lives, but many others in Baltimore County. WPCS will provide inspiration, hope, and incentive for more educational opportunities for all children.