Teachers who had 1.5 or fewer absences in December earned a cool treat on Friday with a snow cone! Thank you for your dedication, reliability, and for showing up for our students even during a busy month. We appreciate you snow much! 💙❄️
🕵️♀️🔍 Today we had a top-secret challenge to discover who would represent West Salisbury as our Teacher of the Year! By following the clues, we uncovered our very own Special Lead Change Agent of the Year. 🐯
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Gilmore for being selected to represent West Salisbury as our Lead Change Agent of the Year! We are so proud of you and grateful for the incredible impact you make every day. 💙🍎
🌟 Impact Agent Award 🌟
Let’s take a moment to celebrate the amazing team members who go above and beyond every single day with heart, dedication, and purpose!
Their commitment shines through in the learning environments they create, the encouragement they share, and the powerful impact they have on our community. Our mission comes to life because of them! 💙✨
👏 A big congratulations to our honorees! 👏
Chosen by their peers, these exceptional educators truly represent what it means to make a difference:
✨ Ms. Morris
✨ Ms. Uphole
✨ Mr. Auger
🎉 Teacher of the Year Finalists Announcement 🎉
We are proud to announce the three Teacher of the Year finalists for West Salisbury School! These outstanding educators go above and beyond every day to inspire, support, and empower our students.
👏 Congratulations to:
⭐ Ms. Cunningham
⭐ Ms. Gilmore
⭐ Ms. Vaughan
Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence. West Salisbury School is better because of you! 💙📚
Stay tuned! Next week we will announce our Teacher of the Year representative! 🎉
🌟 **Ripley’s Incredible Kids Award – October & November** 🌟
We are proud to recognize our Ripley’s Incredible Kids Award recipients for October and November! 🎉 These outstanding students were selected by their teachers for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning.
Each student received a ticket to visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Ocean City** 🏆🎟️
October Award Winners:
Dax, Quadir, A’zura, Emma, A’Moura, Herdjison, Mariana, Alana, Nova, Kwaku, Elliot, Mateo, Ezekiel, Leshley, Thamar, Sara, Carter, Kairee, Hezekiah, and Tayon
November Award Winners:
Xander, Alver, Beracca, Major, Elijah, JyRen, Kensley, Kemuel, Ivan, Chloe, Mekhi, Lily, Selena, Andi, Zephaniah, Skye, Christina, and Brave
👏 Congratulations to all of our Incredible Kids—we are so proud of you!
📣 December award winners will be announced in January, so stay tuned!
📅 Event Date: Friday, February 6th, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📝 Registration Deadline: Friday, January 9th, 2026
🎟 Ticket Required
📌 This event is limited to West Salisbury students only
👨👩👧 Two adults per one student will be admitted
Join us for an evening filled with food, dancing, and safari-themed fun for our sweethearts and their special grown-ups! 🐘🌴
📞 Questions? Please contact Kwaniqua Hernandez at 410-677-5816.
✨ Don’t miss out—be sure to register by the deadline to join the adventure!
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!
We are thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Prettyman and Mrs. Womer for achieving National Board Certification! This incredible accomplishment reflects their outstanding dedication to the teaching profession, their commitment to continuous learning, and their unwavering pursuit of excellence in education.
With pride and admiration, we honor your achievement. Thank you for inspiring our students and our school community every day. 💙🍎✨
We are excited to celebrate the outstanding educators who have been nominated for Teacher of the Year! Please join us in congratulating:
Ms. Cunningham
Ms. Wagoner
Mrs. Ditullo
Mrs. Wharton
Ms. Gilmore
Ms. Insley,
Ms. Ellis
Ms. Florio
Mrs. Grace
Ms. Lawson
Ms. Mitschke
Ms. Moore
Ms. Truitt
Ms. Vaughan
These incredible teachers go above and beyond every day, and we are so proud to have them as part of our West Salisbury family. 💙🍎
Stay tuned — we will be announcing who will represent West Salisbury very soon! 🎉
Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay today (Dec. 5). Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.
🎄December is here—and so is our next Arrive to Thrive challenge!
As we head into a month full of celebrations, let’s keep the momentum going with strong attendance. Every day in class helps students finish the year confident, connected, and ready to shine. ✨
Let’s show up, learn, and THRIVE together! 💪📚
