Reminder of Spring Break dates for Wicomico County Public Schools:
Wednesday, April 1: Full school day
Thursday, April 2: School day with 3-hour early dismissal
Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6: Schools and Central Office Closed
Wednesday, April 1: Full school day
Thursday, April 2: School day with 3-hour early dismissal
Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6: Schools and Central Office Closed
Reminder of next week's schedule for students of Wicomico County Public Schools: Wednesday, April 1 is now a full school day. Thursday, April 2 is a makeup day (for a school day missed for winter weather) with 3-hour early dismissal. Schools and Central Office will be closed Friday, April 3 as well as Monday, April 6 for Spring Break.
Parkside Planetarium Presents: "Forward to the Moon" at 6 p.m. March 26, 27 and 30. Be in one of the 65 comfy seats at a show as Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. This show is produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio. Run time is 22 minutes. Suitable for age 8 and up.
Tickets are just $5 plus a $1 transaction fee, and must be purchased through gofan.co at one of these links:
Thursday, March 26, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247751?schoolId=MD22646
Friday, March 27, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247750?schoolId=MD22646
Monday, March 30, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247749?schoolId=MD22646
NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. This show is produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio. Run time is 22 minutes. Suitable for age 8 and up.
Tickets are just $5 plus a $1 transaction fee, and must be purchased through gofan.co at one of these links:
Thursday, March 26, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247751?schoolId=MD22646
Friday, March 27, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247750?schoolId=MD22646
Monday, March 30, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247749?schoolId=MD22646
Important reminder: Monday, March 16 is now a school day with 3-hour early dismissal. This makes up the first of three days missed due to winter weather conditions. (The other two makeup days, also with 3-hour early dismissal, are on April 2 -- with April 1 now a full school day -- and June 12. ) March 16 is no longer a staff professional day, as shown on the original approved calendar..
School Status Announcement for Wicomico County Public Schools: 90-Minute Delay on Monday, March 9th
Due to inclement weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay on Monday, March 9th. Breakfast will not be served. Schools share additional details about the day's schedule if needed. Please be safe.
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8. Be sure to set your clocks ahead by one hour.
Reminder: Mid-term progress reports for the 3rd Marking Term come out Feb. 27. Be sure to review the student's progress report with the student and discuss expectations for the rest of the marking term and school year.
This is a school status announcement for Wednesday, February 25th: Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay on Wednesday. Breakfast will not be served. Schools may provide specific information about the day’s schedule.
Note: A chart with 90-minute delay times can be found on the School Hours page of our website:
Important school status message from Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to ongoing inclement weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Tuesday, February 24th. Please be safe.
Please note that this will use the final make-up day built into the approved school calendar. After this closure, Wicomico Schools will be ready to transition to a virtual instruction day the next time conditions necessitate the closure of school buildings.
Meeting date change: The Wicomico County Board of Education special meeting and work session has been moved from Tuesday morning to Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8:30 a.m.
Please note that this will use the final make-up day built into the approved school calendar. After this closure, Wicomico Schools will be ready to transition to a virtual instruction day the next time conditions necessitate the closure of school buildings.
Meeting date change: The Wicomico County Board of Education special meeting and work session has been moved from Tuesday morning to Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8:30 a.m.
School status message from Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to expected severe weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, February 23rd. Please be safe.
Reminder: Wicomico County Public Schools (schools and Central Office) will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 for Presidents' Day.
This is important information about a revision to the approved 2025-2026 school year calendar to make up a day lost to winter weather last month.
During the Board of Education meeting on Feb. 10, the school system announced a revision to the approved calendar to use one of the designated make-up days. Students of Wicomico County Public Schools will now have school on Monday, March 16th, with 3-hour early dismissal. March 16th is no longer a staff professional day.
The revised calendar is posted in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole on the Calendar page of the school system’s website. Please make sure to use this updated calendar -- with a date of Feb, 10, 2026 in the bottom right corner and March 16th shown as a school day with early dismissal -- as the school year continues.
During the Board of Education meeting on Feb. 10, the school system announced a revision to the approved calendar to use one of the designated make-up days. Students of Wicomico County Public Schools will now have school on Monday, March 16th, with 3-hour early dismissal. March 16th is no longer a staff professional day.
The revised calendar is posted in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole on the Calendar page of the school system’s website. Please make sure to use this updated calendar -- with a date of Feb, 10, 2026 in the bottom right corner and March 16th shown as a school day with early dismissal -- as the school year continues.
The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Board Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. All are invited to attend to give input for next year's school system budget.
Wondering if there's anything to do on a cold winter day or evening? Just check out our eBulletinBoard (at www.wicomicoschools.org or any school web page) for plenty of activities for students and families. Here are just some of the events posted now: a Glitter & Glam night tonight at Parkside, STEM Saturday and Career & Technical Education exploration tomorrow, JMB Rock & Roll Revival, and more. Visit the eBulletinBoard today to find activities your student and family would enjoy.
Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe.
A Superintendent's Open Door Session will take place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Time with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer is on a first-come, first-served basis, at the school system's main office at 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
Important School Status Announcement:
Due to inclement weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27th. Central Office and school offices will open with a 2-hour delay. Please be safe.
Due to inclement weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27th. Central Office and school offices will open with a 2-hour delay. Please be safe.
Investing in the next generation! 🚀 We were thrilled to host our Winter Career Fair recently, providing our students with invaluable networking opportunities and career insights.
This event was expertly coordinated by our school counselor, Mrs. Wiltbank, and supported by a generous grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Thank you for helping us bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce.
We are incredibly grateful to our participating partners for sharing their time and expertise:
• Piedmont Airlines
• PAC 14
• The City of Salisbury
• UMES Aviation Program
• Wor-Wic Community College
• Delaware Elevator
• State Farm
• Lower Shore Workforce Alliance
• Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
#WorkforceDevelopment #Education #CareerReadiness #CommunityPartnerships
This event was expertly coordinated by our school counselor, Mrs. Wiltbank, and supported by a generous grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Thank you for helping us bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce.
We are incredibly grateful to our participating partners for sharing their time and expertise:
• Piedmont Airlines
• PAC 14
• The City of Salisbury
• UMES Aviation Program
• Wor-Wic Community College
• Delaware Elevator
• State Farm
• Lower Shore Workforce Alliance
• Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
#WorkforceDevelopment #Education #CareerReadiness #CommunityPartnerships
Reminder: Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
CHILDREN and SCREEN TIME! On January 29, 2026, the Infants and Toddlers Program, in collaboration with the Judy Center, will host a caregiver training titled “Children and Screen Time: What We Know and What Should Parents Do About It?”
Dr. Matt Edelstein, Director of the Brief Treatment Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, will present to parents, caregivers, childcare providers, and private/parochial school partners during a morning and early evening session.
This is a free training for our community and is paid for using IDEA Part C and Judy Center grant funds. Dr. Edelstein’s presentation will provide attendees with greater knowledge and awareness of the impact of screen time on behavior and development. Additionally, attendees will learn more about how to set limits on devices and other media applications.
Reserve your spot today using the QR code on the flyer!
Dr. Matt Edelstein, Director of the Brief Treatment Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, will present to parents, caregivers, childcare providers, and private/parochial school partners during a morning and early evening session.
This is a free training for our community and is paid for using IDEA Part C and Judy Center grant funds. Dr. Edelstein’s presentation will provide attendees with greater knowledge and awareness of the impact of screen time on behavior and development. Additionally, attendees will learn more about how to set limits on devices and other media applications.
Reserve your spot today using the QR code on the flyer!
