Important update on the status of Wicomico County Public Schools for Wednesday, Feb. 12:
On Wednesday, Wicomico Schools will have a virtual learning day. Students were sent home with laptops and/or other learning materials. Please check the messages from your student’s school (or the school or schools where you work) for virtual learning day instructions.
Those who work in the Central Office and school offices will work remotely on Wednesday, as informed by email before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Please be safe.
Today the Wicomico County Board of Education approved a final 2024-2025 school calendar adjustment to make up for one of the days missed in January. As preferred by the most people who responded to a survey on makeup day options, and as recommended by the Superintendent and his team, the Board approved changing the Feb. 17 Presidents Day holiday to a day of school with 3-hour early dismissal.
Of the nearly 5,400 responses to the school system’s calendar adjustment survey, more (45%) favored making up a missed school day from January with a school day with 3-hour early dismissal on Monday, Feb. 17 than on either of the other two potential dates. Please plan accordingly.
🌟 Attention Parents! 🌟
Mark your calendars! 📅 Join us for our Parent-Teacher Conference Night on March 10th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. 🕔
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and discuss their progress. Let’s work together to support our students! 📚❤️
Please reach out to your child’s teacher to register. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Don’t forget that today, Tuesday, February 11th is an early dismissal day for our students! They will be released at 12:45 PM. 🕛 Please make sure to arrange for pick-up or after-school care. Thank you for your cooperation! 😊✏️
Due to expectant inclement weather, the Wicomico County Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb.. 11 at 7 p.m. will now be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting will still be held at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury.
In anticipation of winter weather affecting the school schedule this week, please note that students will bring home laptops and other materials today. (We recognize this may require students to transport materials back and forth, but it is necessary to be prepared in case snow comes sooner than is currently predicted.)
Tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 11) will be a school day, but we are announcing now that schools will dismiss 3 hours early on Tuesday, with no after-school or evening activities. Wicomico County Public Schools is prepared to have a virtual learning day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 if needed.
School families and staff should remain alert for other school status updates this week.
The highest level of support on a recent calendar adjustment survey favored making up a missed school day from January by having a school day with early dismissal on Monday, Feb. 17. This calendar adjustment has been recommended to the Board of Education, which will vote on it at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
You could enjoy a two-show day on this wintry day while supporting our students in the performing arts. At 2 p.m. Saturday, catch the James M. Bennett High Rock & Roll Revival in the JMB Auditorium. At 7 p.m. Saturday, join the Parkside Players in the Parkside High Auditorium to enjoy "Snoopy: The Musical." Don't miss these great productions featuring our high school students.
Parkside Players' "Snoopy: The Musical" will also be performed at 2 p.m. Sunday, in the Parkside Auditorium. Thanks to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for providing a grant to support this musical and its educational outreach to young theatergoers. Tickets are $10 cash at the door.
The JMB Rock & Roll Revival also has shows at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, then Feb. 13-16. Tickets are $25. This show is presented by the JMB PTSA, and proceeds support the entire school. Tickets and information: https://jmbrockandrollrevival.com/home/show-dates/https://jmbrockandrollrevival.com/home/show-dates/
You'll find these and other events and activities for youth and families on our eBulletinBoard. Flyers for several upcoming school events are included in this post. To see more, including flyers from our community, visit the eBulletinBoard: https://www.wicomicoschools.org/o/wcps/page/ebulletinboard
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted 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.
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The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Board Auditorium at 101 Long Ave., Salisbury. All are invited to attend to give input for next year's school system budget.
Check out the delicious meals we have for the month of February!
Reminder: Monday, Feb. 3 is a regular school day instead of the originally approved professional day. Feb 3 will make up one of the days schools were closed due to winter weather. We look forward to seeing all of our students Monday morning for the start of the 3rd marking term and 2nd semester.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted 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: Monday, Feb. 3 is a regular school day to make up for a day schools were closed for winter weather.
🌟Congratulations to our Sensational Skipper Spotlights!!🌟
Students were nominated by staff members for showing our Skipper Pledge: I am Respectful. I am Responsible. I am Ready to Learn. I am Helpful.
Elizabeth - Second Grade - For showing Respectful by speaking kindly to others
Landon - First Grade - For showing Helpful by making sure all his classmates are included
Ariana - Kindergarten - For showing Responsible by taking care of her materials and work space
Faris - Pre-Kindergarten - For showing Ready to Learn by paying close attention to the teacher
✨Keep up the great work, Skippers!! ✨
Jan. 31 is the last day of the 2nd marking term and the 1st semester. It is also an early dismissal day for students, with schools dismissing 3 hours early.
Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted 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.
✨ Hey parents, don’t forget to mark your calendars! Here are the important dates to remember this February. Let’s make it a month full of memories! 📅❤️
Asst. Baseball and Softball Coaches Needed!
The Spring Sports Season is just weeks away and Wicomico County Public Schools is looking to hire the following coaches:
James M. Bennett High JV Baseball - Coach https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4950006
Wi - Hi Assistant Baseball Coach - https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4949980
Wi-Hi Assistant Softball Coach - https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4949989
Apply now at the link provided or visit wicomico.schoolspring.com
Congratulations to our Sensational Skipper Spotlights!!
Students were nominated by staff members for showing our Skipper Pledge: I am Respectful. I am Responsible. I am Ready to Learn. I am Helpful.
Gwen - Second Grade - For showing Responsible by following all directions the first time she hears them
Caelyn - First Grade - For showing Helpful by always lending a helping hand to others
Michael - Kindergarten - For showing Ready to Learn by being excited to learn and try new things
Ryker - Pre-Kindergarten - For showing Respectful by being a great listener
Keep up the great work, Skippers!
