The initial contract did not provide funding for the auditorium, so the superintendent of schools was authorized to investigate the possibilities of requesting an increase in the grant from the PWA.

The Board of Education of Allegany County unanimously decided upon the name Fort Hill High School on August 12, 1936.

Subjects included English, Mathematics, French, Latin, History, Home Economics, Physical Education, Industrial Arts, and Journalism.

Margaret Smith, part of the first group of students, suggested "Res, Non Verba" as the school motto.

The entire building underwent a major renovation in 1991–92 with the additions of a music wing, greenhouse, and art rooms.

Part of the renovation was a courtyard with its multiple features including classrooms, a playground, and patio with picnic tables.