East Salisbury Elementary, James M. Bennett High and Salisbury Middle schools had an outstanding experience in Phoenix, Arizona, attending The Summit on PLC at Work. The entire team was grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with educators from across the country, deepen their understanding of Professional Learning Communities, and bring back strategies that will continue to strengthen teaching and learning in the three schools and in Wicomico County Public Schools. Team members returned to the Shore excited to implement what they learned to better support their students and staff.. Funding for this conference trip came from the School Improvement Grant from the Maryland State Department of Education..
Reminder: Mid-term progress reports for the 3rd Marking Term come out Feb. 27. Be sure to review the student's progress report with the student and discuss expectations for the rest of the marking term and school year.
This is a school status announcement for Wednesday, February 25th: Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay on Wednesday. Breakfast will not be served. Schools may provide specific information about the day’s schedule.
Note: A chart with 90-minute delay times can be found on the School Hours page of our website:
Important school status message from Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to ongoing inclement weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Tuesday, February 24th. Please be safe.
Please note that this will use the final make-up day built into the approved school calendar. After this closure, Wicomico Schools will be ready to transition to a virtual instruction day the next time conditions necessitate the closure of school buildings.
Meeting date change: The Wicomico County Board of Education special meeting and work session has been moved from Tuesday morning to Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8:30 a.m.
Please note that this will use the final make-up day built into the approved school calendar. After this closure, Wicomico Schools will be ready to transition to a virtual instruction day the next time conditions necessitate the closure of school buildings.
Meeting date change: The Wicomico County Board of Education special meeting and work session has been moved from Tuesday morning to Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8:30 a.m.
School status message from Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to expected severe weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, February 23rd. Please be safe.
Reminder: Wicomico County Public Schools (schools and Central Office) will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 for Presidents' Day.
This is important information about a revision to the approved 2025-2026 school year calendar to make up a day lost to winter weather last month.
During the Board of Education meeting on Feb. 10, the school system announced a revision to the approved calendar to use one of the designated make-up days. Students of Wicomico County Public Schools will now have school on Monday, March 16th, with 3-hour early dismissal. March 16th is no longer a staff professional day.
The revised calendar is posted in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole on the Calendar page of the school system’s website. Please make sure to use this updated calendar -- with a date of Feb, 10, 2026 in the bottom right corner and March 16th shown as a school day with early dismissal -- as the school year continues.
During the Board of Education meeting on Feb. 10, the school system announced a revision to the approved calendar to use one of the designated make-up days. Students of Wicomico County Public Schools will now have school on Monday, March 16th, with 3-hour early dismissal. March 16th is no longer a staff professional day.
The revised calendar is posted in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole on the Calendar page of the school system’s website. Please make sure to use this updated calendar -- with a date of Feb, 10, 2026 in the bottom right corner and March 16th shown as a school day with early dismissal -- as the school year continues.
The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Board Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. All are invited to attend to give input for next year's school system budget.
Wondering if there's anything to do on a cold winter day or evening? Just check out our eBulletinBoard (at www.wicomicoschools.org or any school web page) for plenty of activities for students and families. Here are just some of the events posted now: a Glitter & Glam night tonight at Parkside, STEM Saturday and Career & Technical Education exploration tomorrow, JMB Rock & Roll Revival, and more. Visit the eBulletinBoard today to find activities your student and family would enjoy.
Useful information for this cold week with all of its schedule changes: A note that report cards will now be available Jan. 30 (rescheduled from Jan 29), and a chart about school times with a 90-minute delay.
Good afternoon. Due to continued concerns about weather-related conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay on Thursday, Jan. 29. Breakfast will not be served in school. Families will receive school-specific instructions regarding the day's schedule if needed. Thank you, and please be safe.
Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe.
A Superintendent's Open Door Session will take place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Time with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer is on a first-come, first-served basis, at the school system's main office at 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
Important School Status Announcement:
Due to inclement weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27th. Central Office and school offices will open with a 2-hour delay. Please be safe.
Due to inclement weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27th. Central Office and school offices will open with a 2-hour delay. Please be safe.
Reminder: Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
CHILDREN and SCREEN TIME! On January 29, 2026, the Infants and Toddlers Program, in collaboration with the Judy Center, will host a caregiver training titled “Children and Screen Time: What We Know and What Should Parents Do About It?”
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!
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!
Due to expected icy roads in the morning, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay on Monday, December 15. Breakfast will not be served in school. Students should follow their school’s instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Please be safe. Thank you.
Next week is a full week of school, but Winter Break will soon be upon us. Here are key dates to keep in mind for Winter Break.
Note for Monday, Dec. 8: Term 2 mid-term progress reports will come out Dec. 8 for students in grades 1-12. Be sure to review the progress report with the student to celebrate successes and set goals at the midpoint of the marking term.
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.
