On Thursday, November 21, Wicomico County Public Schools held two Public Information Sessions regarding the current School Boundary Study and the two draft options for boundary changes.
There is now an ONLINE SURVEY open through Dec. 9 to gather feedback on the two draft options for the school boundary changes. Just scan the QR code in either English, Spanish or Haitian Creole to participate in this survey. We want to hear from you.
If you were unable to attend either Public Information Session, you can watch the presentation on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/fJ1Rg0Yh3xU
Westside Primary Reminder:
Join us for the Turkey Wobble Family Event on Nov. 26th at 2:15 PM!
Sign in behind the school (outdoors).
Wear sneakers to participate!
Students can be signed out with their teacher after the event.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🦃
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before 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.
📢 Parent Volunteers Needed for Winter Wonderland Workshop! ❄️✨
We’re gearing up for our Winter Wonderland Workshop and would love your help to make this event magical for our students! If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete our Google form: Volunteer Sign-Up Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4ydMDsdir3kf5hZqN5eWFHgs6FQ6jN_awuluc0fANqm488Q/viewform
Thank you for helping make this event special for our students!
It's National School Psychology Week (Nov. 11-15), and we'd like to take this opportunity to say just how much we appreciate the team of school psychologists that supports students in Wicomico County Public Schools every day. We're so grateful for what you do!
Please join Wicomico County Public Schools in honoring and thanking American military veterans this Veterans Day (Monday, Nov. 11). In our schools, many of our students and staff will have opportunities to learn about and observe Veterans Day.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Westside Primary School! The book fair begins on Friday, November 15th and ends on Thursday, November 21st. We will stay open until 6 PM on Friday, 11/15 to allow families to come and shop.
On the book fair's website, you can set up an eWallet for your child, view the flyer, and order online. Check it out!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/westsideprimaryschool2
If you have a child that is not enrolled at Westside Primary School, you are welcome to shop the fair. The fair is geared towards children aged 4-7. Please call the office 410-677-5117 to arrange a visit. All visitors to WPS must sign-in at the office with a valid drivers license.
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Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before 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.
Reminder: Schools will dismiss students 3 hours early on Friday, Nov. 8. That day is also the last day of the 1st marking term. Report cards will be distributed Nov. 15.
Reminder: The schools and offices of Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 5 for Election Day.
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Please be sure to set your clocks back one hour for the switch back to Eastern Standard Time for the winter.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before 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.
All Westside Primary students were invited to participate in a Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all who participated!
Spookiest Pumpkin: Dakota Jackson's Monster
Fanciest Pumpkin: Javier Arena Palma's Tia Rosita
Silliest Pumpkin: Cody Cox's Lightning McQueen
Cutest Pumpkin: Brenda Chun Baten's Hello Kitty Witch & Levi Posey's Bluey & Bingo (tie vote)
Favorite Paper Pumpkin: Evelyn Elliott's Sequined Pumpkin
Overall Favorite Pumpkin: Nash Helton's Angel
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before 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 first Superintendent's Open Door Session of the school year will take place Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the school system's main office on Northgate Drive. Chat time with the superintendent is first come, first served from 4-6 pm.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before 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.
Reminder: Thursday, Oct. 17 is an early dismissal day, with students dismissed three hours early. Schools are closed Friday, Oct. 18 for the Maryland State Education Association Convention.
Don't forget we have our Back to School Open House Night THIS Monday!! We’re excited to invite all Westside Primary families to our Back to School Open House Night on Monday, October 14th from 5 to 6! 🎉 Come meet your child’s teacher, tour the classrooms, and learn more about what this school year has in store. It’s a great chance to ask questions, connect with other families, and see how we’re preparing for a fantastic year of learning and growth. We can't wait to see you there! 🏫✨ #WestsidePrimary #BackToSchool #OpenHouse #FamilyTime
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before 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.
On Oct. 4, the 2024-2025 Wicomico Teacher of the Year, Debbie Reynolds (Wicomico Middle), joined the other 23 local teachers of the year from across the state at the Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala in Hunt Valley. Wicomico Schools had a fantastic time celebrating and supporting its top teacher, who in addition to teaching at Wicomico Middle is a graduate of James M. Bennett High and a former student of Bennett Middle, Prince Street Elementary, and Pittsville Elementary and Miiddle.. Thank you Ms. Reynolds for being such a fantastic representative of Wicomico County Public Schools, where our students are Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow.
Ms. Reynolds will continue to serve as Wicomico Teacher of the Year into April, when the 2025-2026 Wicomico Teacher of the Year is announced. That outstanding teacher is teaching in one of our schools right now, and your chance to nominate a deserving teacher for recognition is coming soon, starting Nov. 1.
