Schedule for Wicomico County Public Schools this week: School system will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. On Friday, July 5th, school system offices will be open, school office hours will vary (call ahead), and summer school classes and programs will not be held.
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in the Board of Education Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. The agenda for this meeting will be available on BoardDocs the Friday before the meeting: https://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/wcboe/Board.nsf/Public
In accordance with the Board of Education Public Comments Protocol Policy, pre-registration for public comments is required. Public comments during the Board meeting will be limited to 20 participants. To register for public comments online, please visit the pre-registration page: https://board_public_comments.wicomicoschools.org/. This pre-registration portal will be open for one week before the Board meeting, from Tuesday, June 4 through 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 10.
Wicomico High School is extremely proud to award Riley McNeil a Certificate of Appreciation. Recently Riley showed incredible maturity, composure, and compassion during a medical emergency that occurred off school property. Her quick thinking and immediate response ensured the safety of a classmate. We extend our sincere gratitude for her actions! We are very proud to have Riley McNeil as a member of our Tribe. Riley is seen pictured with her School Counselor, Mrs. Breeding.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold the final Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2023-2024 school year 4-6PM Thursday, May 23 to hear concerns, ideas or questions about Wicomico County Public Schools. No appointment needed. At Wicomico Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. Information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
School Status Alert: Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Tuesday, May 21. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.
Here's the final Athletic Calendar of the 2023-2024 school year!
Best of luck to the following Track & Field student-athletes in their quest for a state championship; Dominic Gale, Judah Goslee, Jonylson Prucien, Sean Smullen, Trezure Trader, Jabez Baptist, Ziare Brown, Deborah Laguerre, Fabienne Renelus, Jacolia Traore, and Shamel Jones (alternate).
Go Tribe!
Upcoming Board of Education Monthly Meeting Dates and Times:
Board of Education monthly meetings will take place on these second Tuesdays through the summer:
June 11 at 1:30 p.m.,
July 9 at 7 p.m.,
and Aug. 13 at 1:30 p.m.
The Board of Education meets on the second Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m. in odd-numbered months and 1:30 p.m. in even-numbered months.
Note: The date of the May 2024 Board meeting was moved from May 14 to May 7 due to the Maryland Primary Election on the later date. The meeting time was adjusted from 7 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to remove a scheduling conflict with the Wicomico County budget hearing the evening of May 7.
The Interactive Media (IM) program of Career & Technical Education will have a year-end open house Wednesday evening complete with student digital art, live performances, and items for sale that were made by the talented IM students. This is a great opportunity for high school students and middle school students to see what they could do in Interactive Media. Everyone is welcome.
The open house -- 2024 End of Year Art, Media & Performance Exhibition -- will take place in the Wicomico High School media wing from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, with live performances 5-5:30 p.m. For a preview, learn more about CTE Interactive Media in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY-mafsGjDE
Our April VP Shoes - Vernon Powell Student-Athletes of the Month are Mie’Aira Brewington and Jonylson Prucien!
Mie’Aira Brewington is a three-sport varsity athlete for the Tribe, participating in Girls Soccer, Girls Basketball, and Softball. Throughout Mie’Aira’s high school career she has earned a GPA of a 3.5. Jonylson Prucien is also a three-sport varsity athlete, adding value to our Football, Boys Basketball, and Track & Field programs. Jonylson has maintained a GPA greater than 3.8 during his four years at WiHi!
Congratulations to both Mie’Aira and Jonylson for their years of commitment both in the classroom and during athletic competition. Be on the lookout for more exciting news for these phenomenal student-athletes!
Ready for something other than a normal Friday night? Have we got a show for you! The 2024 All-County Musical "The Addams Family" opens tonight at 7 p.m. in the Wicomico High Auditorium. With a kooky story and quirky characters, it will make you laugh while causing you to question just what normal is anyway. This musical is rated PG-13. Tickets available on gofan.co or get ticket help at the door. Don't miss seeing it this weekend (shows at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday) and supporting this great cast and crew from Wicomico's four high schools.
This past Thursday, the Boy’s Track & Field 4x200m Relay Team set a new school record! The relay team consisting of Dominic Gale, Trezure Trader, Judah Goslee, and Jonylson Pruicen placed 1st in the 4x200m event at the Kent Island Invitational with a time of 1:28.49, breaking the previous school record of 1:30.17.
The new school record is currently sitting as the second best time in Maryland 2A and helped the Boys Track & Field Team earn second overall (out of 21) at the KI Invitationals with 86 team points. The Girls T&F Team also had a strong showing, placing 6th (out of 19).
Our WiHi Track & Field Program has two more meets before hitting the final stretch of the season. Be sure to keep following along for updates as both teams prepare for the Bayside Championships (May 10th), 2A East Region Championships (May 14th & 16th), and 2A State Championships (May 22nd & 23rd).
The PG-13 Addams Family All-County Musical Comedy is taking place at Wicomico High School on April 26th & 27th at 7pm and on April 28th at 2pm. This show is recommended for Adults, high and middle school students, as it is Rated PG-13. Parental Guidance is suggested. Not recommended for elementary students.
Tickets are $10 and are available at https://gofan.co/app/school/MD22652
The Wicomico Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration was a very special night of celebrating top teachers as well as supporters from the community. Here are some highlights from the evening, including recognition of the 2024 Friends of Education, Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates and the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council. Thanks to both organizations for what they do to support youth both now and in the past.
More photos from the Wicomico Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration are posted here: https://wicomicoschools.smugmug.com/Wicomico-Teacher-of-the-Year-Spring-Celebration-2024
Yesterday afternoon, Senior Aerianna Edwards signed her letter of intent to continue her wrestling career at York College!
Aerianna has been a three-sport athlete for the Tribe, participating in Wrestling, Cross Country, and Track & Field. Aerianna was joined by her family and coaches to celebrate her accomplishments. The WiHi Athletic Department is extremely proud of all her academic and athletic achievements and wish her best of luck in her post-secondary experience.
Coach Stone (Wrestling) had the following to say about Aerianna, “York College is extremely lucky to gain a phenomenal student-athlete. She is a coach’s dream! Arianna does all the things right for wrestling, she is dedicated and has been an absolute joy to coach over the last three years. The growth Aerianna has shown is amazing and she will go as far as she wants to go”. Coach Schtierman (Cross Country) added, “Aerianna is simply the best. People ask all the time why we do what we do, and it’s because of student-athletes like her”. Coach McMurdo stated, “I got extremely lucky with the addition of Aerianna to our team. It’s not very often that you have athletes who want to run distance events, but she has stepped up and has been phenomenal.”
Congratulations again and best of luck to Aerianna Edwards!
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE 4/8-4/12
GO TRIBE!
Today is the last day of instruction for Wicomico students before spring break. Schools dismiss 3 hours early today. The school system will be closed Thursday through Monday for everyone. On Tuesday, April 2, the Central Office and school offices will reopen. Schools will reopen for instruction on Wednesday, April 3. Have a great spring break!
Our March VP Shoes - Vernon Powell Student-Athletes of the Month are Daleska Ortiz Galvez and Sean Smullen!
Daleska Ortiz has been an amazing captain so far this season for the Girls Lacrosse team. She is always bringing a positive attitude to practice and games. She helps new players learn the sport and has been keeping up with all of her schoolwork. Daleska serves on the SGA executive panel, NHS, and Math Honor Society. She is an excellent role model.
Sean Smullen is a key member of our Boys Track & Field program. In the first meet of the season, Sean placed 1st in both the Shot Put and Discus, helping the team place 1st overall. During the Winter Track season, Sean was the Bayside Champion in Discus, a feat he is looking to repeat in the spring. Sean is an active member in the WiHi JROTC program and will be enlisting with the Army upon graduation!
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold a Superintendent’s Open Door Session 4-6PM Wednesday, March 27 to hear people’s concerns, ideas or questions on any issue involving Wicomico Schools. No appointment needed. Open Door Sessions are held in the Wicomico County Public Schools building at 2424 Northgate Dr., Salisbury. For information: 410-677-4495 or adouling@wcboe.org.
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE 3/25-3/29!
2 and 1/2 days until a much needed Spring Break! Best of luck to our spring student athletes as they continue with the start of their seasons!
