Washington County High School, or WCHS, is a 2A high school in Chatom, Alabama. The campus is also the site of Chatom Middle School, which is grades 5-8. It is the largest school in Washington County, with 185 students enrolled in the high school as of 2014. The mascot is a bulldog, Butch. Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, dual enrollment classes were introduced to Juniors and Seniors in the high school. School colors are maroon and gold. The marching band is known as "The Pride of the Deep South". The football program at Washington County High School has peaked during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 seasons with two consecutive appearances in the AHSAA Super 6 against the Tanner Rattlers. Both times WCHS returned as state runners-up.
Sports
Football
Coach: 2-time 2A State Runner-Up Varsity and JV programs for students grades 7-12. In 2018 the Bulldogs finished 4-6 with a region record of 3-4
Volleyball
Coach: Farrah Warr State Finalist Substate finalist and 2nd Round Regional finalist Varsity and JV teams for girls grades 7-12.
Women's Basketball
Coach: Brandon Dees State tournament semi-finalist Regional Finals Junior High, JV and Varsity teams for girls grades 7-12.
Men's Basketball
Coach: Brian Henry Junior High, JV and Varsity teams for boys grades 7-12.
Softball
Coach: Brian Henry Regional Tournament JV and Varsity teams for girls grades 7-12.
Baseball
Coach:Collin Fields 3A State Runner-Up JV and Varsity teams for boys grades 7-12.
Golf
Coach: Brandon Dees Golf team for students grades 7-12
Coach: Woodrow Baughn Track team that regularly qualifies for the state meet for students grades 8-12.
Clubs and Organizations
Cheerleaders
Coach: Shanda Thorton Varsity, grades 9-12, and JV, grades 7-8, cheer-leading squads as well as the school mascot 'Butch.'
Marching Band
Director: James Finley Known as "The Pride of the Deep South", this is a Best in Class award-winning, a superior-rated band composed of students in grades 7-12. It is made up of wind instruments, percussion, and auxiliaries. In 2018, they got all 1's in Little Big Horn in Opp, Alabama. They also won Best in Class in Percussion and Dance Line. In 2019, The Band received all 1's in Little Big Horn in Opp, Alabama. The Band won Best in Class in Drum Major, Dance Line, Percussion, Color Guard, and Overall Band. This is their 5th year in a row receiving all 1's.
Gold Duster Dance Team
Coach: Rebecca Lowe Two-time Alabama Dance Champions Award-winning dance team that is made up of young ladies in grades 8-12.
Colorguard
Award-winning flag corp composed of girls in grades 7-12.
Maroon Magic Dance Team
Coach: Amy Dees JV dance team for girls grades 5-7.
Student Council
Sponsor: Dana Sheffield Student government positions for grades 10-12, whose main objective every year is to create a memorable homecoming.
National Honor Society
Sponsor: Brandon Dees Organization for Seniors who are selected by their superior academic status and panel evaluation.
Sponsor: Betty Dees Theater group for middle school students who put on one play every year. Betty Dee retired in 2017 and the Drama Club has not since put on a play.
In 2012 WCHS began a new, in house, dual enrollment system for juniors and seniors who wished to take part in it. Partnering with the University of West Alabama, these students were able to receive high school and college credits in classes such as English 101 and 102, Speech 101 and then eventually American literature classes. WCHS became the first school in its school system to offer such a program. This dual enrollment program still exists today as WCHS has continued to work with UWA and Bishop State Community College.
