Salisbury Middle

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

🎉 Yearbooks Are on Sale! 📚 Regular pricing is now available for this year’s yearbooks! 🎓✨ Orders open until April 20th! ➡️ Order online at www.ybpay.com OR ➡️ Have your child pick up an order form in the main office. Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories! Order yours today!

📸 Makeup Picture Day is Coming Soon! Monday, January 27th! 📅 Forms will be distributed to students to take home. Pictures can also be ordered online at www.mylifetouch.com. Picture day ID: EVTZJBRCV Don’t miss this opportunity to capture those special smiles! 😊

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

🎉🏆 Congratulations to Our SMS Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists! 🏆🎉 We are thrilled to announce the three outstanding educators who have been selected as Semi-Finalists for Teacher of the Year at SMS: 📚 Mrs. Ellis – Our incredible Media Specialist, who inspires a love for reading and learning in all of our students! ✏️ Mrs. Hershey – A dedicated 7th Grade Math Teacher, who helps students achieve success, one equation at a time! 📈 Mrs. Blagus – Our amazing Instructional Math Coach, who goes above and beyond to support both teachers and students in reaching their goals! Join us in celebrating these exceptional educators who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. 💙🙌

🎨✨ **Calling All Aspiring Artists!** ✨🎭 If you’re passionate about the arts and looking for ways to pursue your dreams, don’t miss out on this Scholarship Opportunity! 🎓 📌 Check it out now and take the next step toward your creative future!

📣 Attention SMS Families! 📣 We’re excited to announce an Attendance Incentive starting tomorrow, 1/14/25, and running through 1/31/25! 🎉 ✨ Here’s the deal: ✅ **2 or fewer absences** during this time will earn you a special $5 Eagle Buck🦅 🎟️ Plus, you’ll be entered for a chance to win gift cards 💳 or a backpack full of awesome prizes🎒! Let’s make this month a success—show up, stay committed, and reap the rewards! 💪

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.

Status Alert for Wicomico County Public Schools (Tuesday, Jan. 7): Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools & Central Office will be closed tomorrow. Estatus de Alerta (Martes 7 de Enero): Debido a la inclemencia en el tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico y Oficina central estarán cerradas mañana. Alèt Estati (Madi 7 Janvye): Akòz de move tan, Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico ak Ofis Santral yo ap fèmen demen.

Status Alert for Wicomico County Public Schools (Monday, Jan. 6): Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools & Central Office will be closed tomorrow. Estatus de Alerta (Lunes 6 de Enero): Debido a la inclemencia en el tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico y Oficina central estarán cerradas mañana. Alèt Estati (Lendi 6 Janvye): Akòz de move tan, Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico ak Ofis Santral yo ap fèmen demen.

School is scheduled to be back in session on Monday, Jan. 6. As we continue the school year and start a new calendar year, let's continue to focus on the importance of attendance to students' success. Arrive to Thrive: Attendance Matters to All of Us!

We are thankful to Educational Systems FCU and its employees for their generous donation of hats, gloves, socks and other winter items through the company's Warming Hearts and Hands initiative. The Division of Student & Family Services team of Wicomico County Public Schools (represented here by pupil personnel workers Knita Cartwright and Jacqualynn Deal) will make sure these donations are given to students and family members who need them. Wicomico County Public Schools appreciates the generosity and compassion of our community. If your business or organization would like to support Wicomico students and families in some way, please contact us at comments@mywcps.org.

🎁✨ The SMS Holiday Shop was a huge success this year! Students had the chance to use their Eagle Bucks to shop for presents for friends and family! A special thank you to all of our amazing volunteers for making it happen, and a big shoutout to Mrs. Purnell and Mrs. Nordoff for leading the way as our Head Elves! 🎄🎅 Wishing all of our SMS staff and students a joyful and restful holiday season! ❄️

🌌✨ SMS TAD Space Festival Recap! ✨🌌 This week, SMS TAD celebrated an incredible journey into the worlds of space technology and geography at our TAD Space Festival! 🚀🪐 The event featured multiple interactive stations packed with hands-on activities, exploring exciting topics like current space missions, satellite technology, and more. 🌍✨ The highlight of the festival was undoubtedly our special guest speaker, Mr. Chuck Powers, a retired NASA engineer who worked on the James Webb Space Telescope. His inspiring stories and expertise left everyone in awe of the incredible advancements in space exploration! 🌟

🌟 **STEM Saturdays Are Here!** 🚀🔬 Calling all elementary and middle school students! Join us for exciting STEM Saturdays, where learning meets fun! 🧪 **What to Expect:** - Hands-on activities - Cool experiments - Interactive lessons 📅 Check out the flyer for more details on dates, times, and locations! Don’t miss this chance to spark your curiosity and explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math!

Mid-term progress reports come out today, and our students have a full week of school prior to the start of Winter Break. Here's a look ahead at the break schedule, which begins at regular dismissal time on Friday, Dec. 20.

🎉 Straight A’s Reward Program! 🎉 Each term, we celebrate our students' hard work and academic excellence by entering all students who earned straight A’s into a drawing for a special prize – a free pair of Crocs from Vernon Powell! For the first term, we focused on our 6th graders, and we’re thrilled to announce that the winner is... Charlie Dervil! 👏 Congratulations, Charlie! 🎊 Keep up the great work, everyone – we’re so proud of you all! Special thank you to Vernon Powell for your continued support!