Families and staff: Reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends early on Sunday morning. Remember to set those clocks back an hour so you'll be on time for Sunday activities and school on Monday.
Amazing teachers work in Wicomico County Public Schools every day, and your chance to nominate one or more for Wicomico Teacher of the Year is now here. Nominations can be quickly and easily submitted online, and the form is available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1, but don't delay, nominate today! Read more: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/article/1317784
The first Superintendent's Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year will take place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the school system's office at 2424 Northgate Drive. Anyone who would like to meet with Superintendent Dr. Micah Stauffer about Wicomico County Public Schools may have up to 15 minutes, no appointment needed. Open door slots are on a first-come, first-served basis. Information: 410-677-4495.
Reminder: Thursday is a 3-hour early dismissal day for students, with staff professional development in the afternoon. Schools are closed Friday, the day of the Maryland State Education Association Convention.
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.
For the Oct. 10th meeting, the Board will convene at 1:00 p.m. and immediately vote to go into closed session. The open portion of the meeting will begin at about 1:30 p.m. The agenda for this meeting will be available by the Friday before the meeting on BoardDocs: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
This meeting will be livestreamed on the Watch Board Meetings page of the school system’s website (www.wicomicoschools.org). Meetings are viewable after they have ended and may be accessed in a variety of places, including BoardDocs, PAC 14, YouTube and the website of Wicomico County Public Schools.
We are excited to announce TWO great shows coming in October to the Parkside Planetarium: Totality and Spooky Space.
Each show is only $5.00 per person payable as cash or check made out to WCPS at the door when you arrive. Please see below for showtimes. Use the Eventbrite links below to select your show and reserve your seat.
"Totality, Explore the Wonder of Eclipses"
Wednesday, October 11th: 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 12th: 6:00 PM
Friday, October 13th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/totality-eclipse-shows-at-parkside-planetarium-tickets-708752506827?aff=oddtdtcreator
"Spooky Space, Cosmic Connections to Halloween
Costumes are Encouraged!"
Wednesday, October 18th: 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 19th: 6:00 PM
Friday, October 20th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 25th: 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 26th: 6:00 PM
Friday, October 27th: 6:00 and 7:00 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-space-shows-at-the-parkside-planetarium-tickets-707737129807?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services invites parents of students with disabilities to the first Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) meeting of the school year. The meetings is scheduled for September 21, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The hybrid meeting will take place in the Media Center at Prince Street Elementary School. Please contact Lavon Adkins, Family Support Facilitator, at laadkins@wcboe.org for the Zoom link if you wish to join virtually. Participants will receive updates from the Office of Special Education and a presentation on IEP Basics from Parents Place of Maryland.
Wicomico County Public Schools joins our country in remembering the importance of September 11th each year. The 9/11 anniversary is also Patriot Day, and the National Day of Service and Remembrance. It's an important date for all to reflect on the lives lost and service given.
Hello. This is Tracy Sahler, Public Information Officer for Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay today. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.
Next monthly Wicomico Board of Education meeting will be 7 pm Tue Sept. 12 in the Board of Education Auditorium, 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. Pre-registration for public comments required. Online pre-registration open through Mon Sept 11. https://board_public_comments.wcboe.org/
Our students are back in school and at the bus stops, crossing the street, and let's all help them get to and from school safely.
- Please slow down
- Please drive carefully
- Stop for stopped school buses
- Keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone
- Let's keep our children safe
- THANK YOU!
Come out to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center before 3 p.m. today for this fantastic community back-to-school Fresh Start event. Free school supplies, community resources and food while supplies last. Wicomico Schools is proud to be a Fresh Start partner.
Great community events for Wicomico students and families Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Saturday's Fresh Start back-to-school event at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is going to be huge! Be sure to take advantage of these opportunities to have fun and get prepared for the upcoming school year.
Find even more event flyers on the eBulletinBoard on our website: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/ebulletinboard
We're getting excited for the 2023-2024 school year with Monday's welcome breakfast for new teachers and then, on Wednesday morning, the return of all other teachers. Here are photos from a few of our schools in recent days.
ONE WEEK AWAY! Saturday August 26th! The “Fresh Start: A Wicomico County Back-to-School Event” is back! The event will take place at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center on Saturday August 26th from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
This is for Wicomico County students in-need from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Students will receive a Free backpack along with several essential school supplies (while supplies last as this is first come, first serve).
-Free Haircuts
-Fun Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more
See you Saturday, August 26th starting at 12 noon at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center!
Back to School Information for ALL Wicomico Public Schools is now available. The latest on Open Houses, Supply Lists, and more. It's all right here at https://bit.ly/wcps20232024
Less than 30 days until students and teachers are smiling again in the hallways. Can't Wait!
Attention Maryland families: Access to child care assistance is easier than ever! The Maryland State Department of Education's new fast track Child Care Scholarship Application process cuts the wait time for approval to just 3 business days.
Learn more and see if you qualify today: money4childcare.com
Positions Open Today! We Are Now Hiring here in July 2023!
-3 Secondary Math Positions - Contact lmckinno@wcboe.org
-1 Middle School Social Studies - Contact lbock@wcboe.org
-PreK - K - 1st & 5th grade positions - Contact jldavis@wcboe.org
-8 Special Education Positions - Contact kesmith@wcboe.org
If interested, contact the person next to the listed position.
www.wicomicoschools.org
We are truly enjoying our new website for Wicomico Public Schools. You can see what's happening in the school system or at your child's particular school. Just type www.wicomicoschools.org into the browser of your choice.
We also have a new MOBILE APP! It's everything Wicomico Public Schools in your pocket. Watch this video on how the new app works! https://youtu.be/2BvvpMGxq6Y
Download the app for Android - https://bit.ly/3nTv1Le
Download the app for Apple - https://apple.co/4542oLO
We are glad to partner with Apptegy in bringing this essential communications tool to Wicomico Public Schools families and staff to keep you in touch with alerts, closings/delays, grades, events and wonderful student stories.
Download the free app today!
Former James M. Bennett High School basketball star, Jorden Duffy, now playing professionally overseas, returned to Salisbury to speak with our students at Camp Aspire at Bennett Middle School. Jorden talked about the importance of education, finding a dream, believing in yourself even if no one else does, and working hard to achieve that dream.
Duffy also showcased of few of his basketball skills and took some of the students through drills to improve their game. THANK YOU Jorden Duffy for giving back to Wicomico Public Schools this summer!
#CampAspire
