Thanks to all of the dedicated leaders from throughout Wicomico County Public Schools who committed their Thursday to taking part in the School Safety Summit, held at James M. Bennett High. The summit was put on by the Department of School Climate and Safety,, and was led by Tara O'Barsky, Director of School Climate & Safety, and members of her team.
The day's focus was on the first of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer's strategic priorities: School Climate & Safety. Participants learned more about:
Physical Safety Layers (Preparing a Safe Physical Environment)
Setting the Foundation for Psychological Safety (Building a Strong Social Environment)
Tiered Response to Psychological Safety (Ensuring a Strong Attentive Environment)
Our schools and school system are preparing for a great 2025-2026 school year with safe learning environments that support learning, student achievement and engagement, a high-performing workforce, and ample opportunity for family and community engagement.
Woo Hoo! JUST 5 WEEKS AWAY!!! The annual “Fresh Start: A Wicomico County Back-to-School Event” is returning on Sunday, August 24th at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center from 1 p.m. to 4 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-served). A child must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.
-Free Backpacks
-Free Essential School Supplies
-Free Haircuts & Braiding
-Fun Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more
Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 24th, starting at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center! For more information, log onto wicomicorecandparks.org or contact tobarsky@mywcps.org
Also, "Thanks" to our growing list of sponsors for making this possible for Wicomico County students.
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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-served). A child must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.
-Free Backpacks
-Free Essential School Supplies
-Free Haircuts & Braiding
-Fun Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more
Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 24th, starting at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center! For more information, log onto wicomicorecandparks.org or contact tobarsky@mywcps.org
Also, "Thanks" to our growing list of sponsors for making this possible for Wicomico County students.
#LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow
#WicomicoCountyPublicSchools
Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July and Independence Day on Friday! Schools and offices will be closed Friday and will reopen on Monday, July 7.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week during the school year. The schedule of letter days is on school web pages in Live Feed, and on the school system's website, in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Reminder of the schedule for the last week of school, June 9-13. This schedule includes the elementary letter day under each date.
Reminder of the schedule for the last week of school, June 9-13.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
IT'S COMMENCEMENT WEEK! We're super excited for the Class of 2025 and that each eligible senior is about to reach a major milestone in their life, from all the hard work and sacrifices they've made to this point.
To share this exciting time, Wicomico County Public Schools will livestream all five of the commencement ceremonies on our YouTube Channels. We've included the individual links to each school's live stream.
Mardela (May 28th, 3:30 PM)
YouTube Link - bit.ly/mardelahigh
Parkside (May 28th, 7:30 PM)
YouTube Link - bit.ly/parksidehigh
Wi-Hi (May 29th, 3:30 PM)
YouTube Link - bit.ly/wicomicohigh
Bennett (May 29th, 7:30 PM)
YouTube Link - bit.ly/jmbhigh
Evening High (May 30th, 7:00 PM
YouTube Link - bit.ly/wicomicoschools
Congratulations to our 2025 graduates and their families on this momentous occasion this week!
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Maryland State Department of Education
We wish all of our students, families and staff a wonderful weekend. Monday all schools and offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Tickets Available Now for Magic Globe Shows at the Parkside Planetarium May 21, 22 and 23
On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl named Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edmund, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She realizes the consequences of what they are going to do, but Edmund doesn’t want to let the plan go.
Magic Globe’s engaging story has a clear educational structure, designed to interest and challenge children from 5 to 12 years. Children can recap their prior knowledge and/or learn new concepts while the story carries everyone forward together, making it perfect for mixed-ability audiences.
Shows are on Wednesday, May 21, Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23 in the Parkside Planetarium. There is one show per night, at 6 p.m., first come, first seated. Only 65 seats are available for each show. Tickets are $5 plus a $1 transaction fee purchased online through GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/MD22646.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
We are proud to announce that Wicomico County Public Schools has once again earned the distinction of being named one of the Best Communities for Music Education. This is the 16th time in the past 19 years, and the 14th consecutive year, that Wicomico Schools has earned this award from the NAMM Foundation. Our students receive an outstanding music education in chorus, band, orchestra, school performances, parades and more. The award is directly related to the dedication and quality of our teachers as well as the support we receive from WCPS administration, school-based administrators, the Board of Education, and our community. Thank you to all of the excellent Wicomico music educators who made this Best Communities for Music Education recognition possible. Here's a sampling of music education photos from our schools, with more to come soon.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
There's plenty to do in our community and our schools this weekend and this month, and you'll find flyers about all these events and a host of summer activities on our eBulletinBoard: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/ebulletinboard#/
This weekend:
Children's Mental Health Awareness Family Night at the Civic Center, 5-8 p.m.. Friday
Frozen Kids Presented by the Prince Street Elementary Drama Club, 6:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at the school.
DI Run for Creativity, a Destination Imagination fundraiser for the two Wicomico teams headed to Global Finals, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday at Fruitland City Park.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
The Wicomico County CTE Interactive Media Art Exhibit is Thursday, May 1 from 5-7 p.m. in the media wing and media center of Wicomico High School.
Does the idea of drinking ginger ale from a champagne flute, snacking on finger foods, mingling with family and friends, admiring art on the walls, having deep, thoughtful discussions about the intended meaning of a work of art or photograph, and listening to jazzy music sound like a fun and stimulating way to spend an evening? We hope your answer is yes. You don't have to be an artist to appreciate art from the CTE Interactive Media Program!
Come have fun with our interactive media and photography students as we all reflect on the year and admire the great work they have created. The public is invited so feel free to bring your friends and family. At this year's exhibit you'll see Interactive Media's newest work, visit their classroom, check out the incredible state of the art equipment students use including iMacs and Wacom tablets, talk to current students, watch students demonstrate the technology they use every day, and see the cool merchandise students design and print including t-shirts, tumblers, mugs, buttons, and stickers . We are excited to announce that this year you will also see incredible photography by Mrs. Messler's photography students.
There will be a lot to see at this year's exhibit so please don't miss it!
Check out all the great activities coming up in our schools and community in May! You'll find flyers for events like these on the eBulletinBoard of our website, along with flyers for summer camps and programs, immunizations and more. Just visit www.wicomicoschools.org and click on eBulletinBoard uinder the photos on the home page.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
