Missing days can have a greater impact than you think…Attendance is tied to student learning. ARRIVE to THRIVE!
The Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services invites you to attend the first SECAC meeting of the 2024-2025 school year. The hybrid meeting will take place at Prince Street Elementary School on Thurs., Sept. 26 from 6:00pm – 7:30 pm. Please contact Lavon Adkins laadkins@mywcps.org for the Zoom link.
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Arrive to school to thrive!
Today is the day for the State Superintendent of School's Community Forum in Wicomico County. Dr. Carey M. Wright is kicking off a statewide series of Community Forums on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Wicomico County Public Schools at Salisbury Middle School from 5-6 p.m. We invite students, families, educators, and community members to join the conversation on elevating public education in Maryland. Sign up and submit your questions through our form: https://bit.ly/3B5XcfO
Save the Date (Sept. 17)! State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright will kick off her statewide series of Community Forums with a Community Forum in Wicomico County on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The forum will be held at Salisbury Middle School and will take place from 5-6 p.m. It is open to the entire community to attend.
Welcome back today (Tuesday, Sept. 3) to all students in grades 1-6 and 9 (all grades attend at Pittsville Elementary and Middle, only Grade 6 attends at Mardela Middle & High).
Enjoy Labor Day, and we can't wait to see everyone starting Tuesday, Sept. 3rd as another great school year begins!
Friday, Aug. 30: Central Office and school offices are open, but teachers and most school staff are off today to enjoy the last weekend of the summer before the start of school. We look forward to seeing everyone rested and ready for learning starting Tuesday, Sept. 3 for most students.
The Family Portal, an invaluable information resource for parents and guardians and students, is now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Access the Family Portal at the top of the home page at www.wicomicoschools.org. Or, to get login instructions, visit https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/family-portal-how-to-log-in. Note: Once logged into Family Portal for 2024-2025, parents and guardians will be able to locate the student ID number they need to sign up the student for the EDULOG Parent Portal for bus updates.
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs the Friday before the meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
In accordance with the Board of Education Public Comments Protocol Policy, pre-registration for public comments is required. Public comments during the Board meeting will be limited to 20 participants. To register for public comments online, please visit the pre-registration page: https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org
This pre-registration portal will be open for one week before the Board meeting, from Tuesday, August 6 at 1:30 p.m. through Monday, August 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Schedule for Wicomico County Public Schools this week: School system will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. On Friday, July 5th, school system offices will be open, school office hours will vary (call ahead), and summer school classes and programs will not be held.
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs the Friday before the meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
In accordance with the Board of Education Public Comments Protocol Policy, pre-registration for public comments is required. Public comments during the Board meeting will be limited to 20 participants. To register for public comments online, please visit the pre-registration page: https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/. This pre-registration portal will be open for one week before the Board meeting, from Tuesday, June 4 through 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 10.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
School Status Alert: Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Tuesday, May 21. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.
Upcoming Board of Education Monthly Meeting Dates and Times:
Board of Education monthly meetings will take place on these second Tuesdays through the summer:
June 11 at 1:30 p.m.,
July 9 at 7 p.m.,
and Aug. 13 at 1:30 p.m.
The Board of Education meets on the second Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m. in odd-numbered months and 1:30 p.m. in even-numbered months.
Note: The date of the May 2024 Board meeting was moved from May 14 to May 7 due to the Maryland Primary Election on the later date. The meeting time was adjusted from 7 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to remove a scheduling conflict with the Wicomico County budget hearing the evening of May 7.
The Interactive Media (IM) program of Career & Technical Education will have a year-end open house Wednesday evening complete with student digital art, live performances, and items for sale that were made by the talented IM students. This is a great opportunity for high school students and middle school students to see what they could do in Interactive Media. Everyone is welcome.
The open house -- 2024 End of Year Art, Media & Performance Exhibition -- will take place in the Wicomico High School media wing from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, with live performances 5-5:30 p.m. For a preview, learn more about CTE Interactive Media in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY-mafsGjDE
Ready for something other than a normal Friday night? Have we got a show for you! The 2024 All-County Musical "The Addams Family" opens tonight at 7 p.m. in the Wicomico High Auditorium. With a kooky story and quirky characters, it will make you laugh while causing you to question just what normal is anyway. This musical is rated PG-13. Tickets available on gofan.co or get ticket help at the door. Don't miss seeing it this weekend (shows at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday) and supporting this great cast and crew from Wicomico's four high schools.
The PG-13 Addams Family All-County Musical Comedy is taking place at Wicomico High School on April 26th & 27th at 7pm and on April 28th at 2pm. This show is recommended for Adults, high and middle school students, as it is Rated PG-13. Parental Guidance is suggested. Not recommended for elementary students.
Tickets are $10 and are available at https://gofan.co/app/school/MD22652
The Wicomico Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration was a very special night of celebrating top teachers as well as supporters from the community. Here are some highlights from the evening, including recognition of the 2024 Friends of Education, Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates and the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council. Thanks to both organizations for what they do to support youth both now and in the past.
More photos from the Wicomico Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration are posted here: https://wicomicoschools.smugmug.com/Wicomico-Teacher-of-the-Year-Spring-Celebration-2024
