
Due to schools being closed for inclement weather on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Superintendent's Open Door Session that was scheduled for Jan. 22 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 4-6 p.m. at the school system's main office on Northgate Drive, Salisbury.


January 27 - January 31 will be our Attendance Spirit Week. There will be drawings each day per grade level for prizes for students who have had good attendance this far. Prizes will include t-shirts, lanyards, drawstring bags, candy, and more. Looking forward to a great week of school spirit and fun :)







Status Announcement for Wicomico County Public Schools: Schools closed (Wednesday, Jan. 22), Central Office/School Offices open at 10 a.m.
Estatus para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico (Miércoles 22 de Enero): Escuelas cerradas; Oficinas Central/Escolares abren a las 10 a.m.
Estati Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico (Mèkredi 22 Janvye): Lekòl yo op fèmen; Ofis Santral/Lekòl yo Ouvri 10 a.m.


School Status Change for Thursday, Jan. 23: Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Thursday, Jan. 23. We encourage bus drivers, other motorists and walkers to take their time and be safe. Breakfast will not be served at school. School will provide any additional details on the day’s schedule if needed.
Cambio de estatus de escuelas para Jueves 23 de Enero: Debido a las condiciones de las carreteras debido al mal tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico tendrán un retraso de 90 minutos el Jueves 23 de enero. Alentamos a los conductores de autobuses, a otros conductores y a los peatones a que se tomen su tiempo y estén seguros. No se servirá desayuno en la escuela. En caso de ser necesario, las escuelas proveerán cualquier detalle adicional sobre el horario del día.
Chanjman Estati Lekòl la pou Jedi 23 Janvye: Akòz kondisyon wout yo akòz move tan, Lekòl Leta Wicomico County pral gen yon reta 90 minit Jedi 23 janvye. Nou ankouraje chofè otobis yo, lòt chofè yo ak moun k ap mache pou yo pran tan yo epi yo an sekirite. Yo pap sèvi manje maten nan lekòl la. Lekòl la ap bay nenpòt detay adisyonèl sou orè jounen an si sa nesesè.


Mardela Wrestling Alumni Night is this Friday January 24th beginning at 5pm.
Wrestlers from the Original 1971 Team will be present.
Keep in mind that no cash is accepted at the door, tickets will become available a couple of days before the event and have to be bought online at https://gofan.co/app/school/MD22644




Field Trip Opportunity 🚨 Attention High School Students! 🚨
🌟 Interested in a career in healthcare? Now’s your chance to explore the possibilities!
🩺 Join us on February 21 for a field trip to Wor-Wic Community College and get an insider’s look at their cutting-edge Health Occupations and Nursing programs.
Here’s what’s in store:
✅ Tour state-of-the-art facilities for hands-on learning
✅ Learn about career paths in nursing, medical assisting, radiology, and more
✅ Meet instructors and students who’ve been in your shoes
✅ Discover how Wor-Wic can help you launch a career in healthcare
💡 Your future in the fast-growing healthcare field starts here! 🌟
Permission Slips or Questions ask Ms. Rhodes at amrhodes@mywcps.org
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📄 Don’t wait! Download the permission slip now and sign up today.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WKD22Rt4vV0J_-BVYoA-wRJrFrf9uzbG/view?usp=drive_link


The PBIS Spring Golf Tournament is right around the corner! If you would like to register a team (email mmatonak@mywcps.org) or sponsor a hole (email kewells@mywcps.org). The tournament will be held at Green Hill. Registration will start at 10:30 with a 12pm tee time to follow. The PBIS team thanks you for your support!


The Mardela High School SGA presents the Winter Wonderland Formal. The dance will take place in the cafeteria from 7:30-10pm on Saturday, February 1st. Tickets on sale from January 18th to January 30th on GoFan. Students must have had at least a 2.0 GPA for Q1.
https://gofan.co/event/2228465?schoolId=MD22644

The Senior Formal and Casual picture is due by the end of the quarter on Friday January 31.


Congratulations to the students who earned a spot in the 2025 All Shore Band, an audition-based ensemble made up of top band students across the 8 counties on the Eastern Shore.
HIGH SCHOOL: Riley Klebon (3rd overall clarinet), Ethan Holland (3rd overall tenor sax), Max Green (1st overall baritone sax), Evan Larson (2nd overall trumpet), Nick Davala (2nd overall trombone), and Lydia King (5th overall trombone).
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Jackson Reddish (1st overall baritone sax), Rylan Crockett (2nd overall trombone), Zackary Collins (1st overall tuba)


Schools and offices of Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.


Mardela Wrestling Alumni Night is Friday January 24th. Come see our young Warriors compete.
Wrestlers from the Original 1971 Team will be present.
Keep in mind that no cash is accepted at the door, tickets will become available a couple of days before the event and have to be bought online at https://gofan.co/app/school/MD22644




Updates on Testing




School Status Change for Tuesday, Jan. 14: Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Tuesday, Jan. 14. We encourage bus drivers, other drivers and walkers to take their time and be safe. Breakfast will not be served at school. School will provide any additional details on the day’s schedule if needed.
Cambio de estatus de escuelas para Martes 14 de Enero: Debido a las condiciones de las carreteras debido al mal tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico tendrán un retraso de 90 minutos el martes 14 de enero. Alentamos a los conductores de autobuses, a otros conductores y a los peatones a que se tomen su tiempo y estén seguros. No se servirá desayuno en la escuela. En caso de ser necesario, las escuelas proveerán cualquier detalle adicional sobre el horario del día.
Chanjman Estati Lekòl la pou Madi 14 Janvye: Akòz kondisyon wout yo akòz move tan, Lekòl Leta Wicomico County pral gen yon reta 90 minit Madi 14 janvye. Nou ankouraje chofè otobis yo, lòt chofè yo ak moun k ap mache pou yo pran tan yo epi yo an sekirite. Yo pap sèvi manje maten nan lekòl la. Lekòl la ap bay nenpòt detay adisyonèl sou orè jounen an si sa nesesè.
School hours (regular, and with a 90-minute delay) / Horario de Clases (regular y con 90 minutos de retraso / Orè lekòl (regilye, ak yon 90-minit reta): https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/school-hours-regular-90-minute-delay


School Status Change for Monday, Jan. 13: Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Monday, Jan. 13. We are aware there are still some snow- or ice-covered spots in our county, and we encourage bus drivers, other drivers and walkers to take their time and be safe. Breakfast will not be served at school. School will provide any additional details on the day’s schedule if needed.
School hours (regular, and with a 90-minute delay) / Horario de Clases (regular y con 90 minutos de retraso / Orè lekòl (regilye, ak yon 90-minit reta):
https://www.wicomicoschools.org/page/school-hours-regular-90-minute-delay
Cambio de estatus de escuelas para Lunes 13 de Enero: Debido a las condiciones de las carreteras debido al mal tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico tendrán un retraso de 90 minutos el lunes 13 de enero. Somos conscientes de que todavía hay algunos lugares cubiertos de nieve o hielo en nuestro condado y alentamos a los conductores de autobuses, a otros conductores y a los peatones a que se tomen su tiempo y estén seguros. No se servirá desayuno en la escuela. En caso de ser necesario, las escuelas proveerán cualquier detalle adicional sobre el horario del día.
Chanjman Estati Lekòl la pou Lendi 13 Janvye: Akòz kondisyon wout yo akòz move tan, Lekòl Leta Wicomico County pral gen yon reta 90 minit lendi 13 janvye. Nou konnen genyen kèk kote ki kouvri ak nèj oswa glas nan konte nou an, epi nou ankouraje chofè otobis yo, lòt chofè yo ak moun k ap mache pou yo pran tan yo epi yo an sekirite. Yo pap sèvi manje maten nan lekòl la. Lekòl la ap bay nenpòt detay adisyonèl sou orè jounen an si sa nesesè.


This is a message from the Communications team of Wicomico County Public Schools regarding the status for our school system for tomorrow, Friday, January 10th. On Friday, schools will be closed. The Central Office and school offices will open at 10 a.m. We are looking forward to welcoming back all of our students and staff for school on Monday. Please be safe. Thank you.
Estatus para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico (Viernes 10 de Enero): Escuelas cerradas mañana; Oficinas Central/Escolares abren a las 10 a.m.
Estati Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico (Vandredi 10 Janvye): Lekòl yo op fèmen demen; Ofis Santral/Lekòl yo Ouvri 10 a.m.


Here we go again with another snow day. ... Wicomico County continues to recover from Monday's snowstorm, and many roads and sidewalks throughout our county are not yet ready to safely accommodate school buses and walkers on Thursday, Jan. 9th.
Status Announcement for Wicomico County Public Schools: Schools closed tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 9), Central Office/School Offices open at 10 a.m.
Estatus para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico (Jueves 9 de Enero): Escuelas cerradas mañana; Oficinas Central/Escolares abren a las 10 a.m.
Estati Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico (Jedi 9 Janvye): Lekòl yo op fèmen demen; Ofis Santral/Lekòl yo Ouvri 10 a.m.


Status Announcement for Wicomico County Public Schools: Schools closed tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 8), Central Office/School Offices open at 10 a.m.
Estatus para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico (Miércoles 8 de Enero): Escuelas cerradas mañana; Oficinas Central/Escolares abren a las 10 a.m.
Estati Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico (Mèkredi 8 Janvye): Lekòl yo op fèmen demen; Ofis Santral/Lekòl yo Ouvri 10 a.m.


🎉 Field Trip Opportunity! 🎉
📍 Careers in Industry & Technology
🛠️ Explore hands-on careers at Wor-Wic Community College!
What you'll experience:
✨ CDL Simulation Lab
✨ Welding Simulation Lab
✨ HVACR Lab
✨ Metal Fabrication Lab
✨ Plumbing Labs
📅 When: Jan 24
Depart School: 8:30 AM
Return to School: 1:30 PM
🍴 Lunch: Wor-Wic Dining Hall ($10 per meal)
📋 Details:
Open to High School Students Only
Limited to the first 20 students
Permission slips due by January 10
Get permission slips from Ms.Rhodes
🚀 Don’t miss this chance to explore exciting career paths!
Questions? Contact Ms. Rhodes at amrhodes@mywcps.org. 📨


MMHS JUNIORS...SAVE THE DATE = Free SAT to all Juniors on March 12, 2025. Since we are giving you a free SAT March 12th, we do not recommend you pay to also take the weekend SAT offered in March. You have access to free SAT prep through bluebook, college board and Kaplan. Take advantage of it!
