It's that time of year! Teachers are back and working in their committees to plan a fun, successful school year! The PBIS team met and are already prepping for the FUN IN THE SUN event held at the end of the school year! Our first big fundraiser is the PBIS Golf Tournament. It will be held November 3rd at Green Hill Country Club. If you'd like to register a team please email Michael Matonak (mmatonak@mywcps.org) or sponsor a hole please email Kelly Wells (kewells@mywcps.org). We are so excited to host another awesome event with a great turn out just like last year. The PBIS team is so grateful for your support!
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Important reminder for any students taking the SAT on Saturday morning. This information is being shared on behalf of The College Board.
Middle School Sports
Intramural Middle School Sports have a 5 week season of practices followed by a county-wide culminating event between all the WCPS middle schools.
The seasons are:
Flag Football - October 7-November 8
- Culminating event the week of November 11
Cross Country - October 14-November 15
- Culminating event the week of November 18
Volleyball - December 2-Januaray 17
-Culminating event the week of January 20
Basketball - February 10-March 14
-Culminating event the week of March 17
Cheer - February 10-March 14
-Culminating event the week of March 17
Soccer - April 14-May 16
-Culminating event the week of May 19
Track and Field - April 28-May 30
-Culminating event the week of June 2
In order to participate, students must be eligible, which means
- No more than 5 unexcused absences during the marking term in which the intramural program occurs
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 in the previous quarter or if a 2.0 or higher GPA is earned on the progress report
- Must be present in school in order to participate on the day of the intramural practice or competition.
All intramural sports will follow WCPS policy for participation in extracurricular activities
Students must be picked up within 15 minutes of the completion of practice. More than one late pick-up could lead to removal from the program.
The preordered 2024 Edition of the yearbook will be available for pickup on Back to School Night Tuesday August 27. Contact Coach Johnson at djohnson@mywcps.org for more information
Mardela Golf for High School Students
First Practice is August 14 from 3:30 to 5:00
Meet behind the school.
All Forms must be submitted before practice.
Contact Ted Ramey at tramey@mywcps.org for details
Requirements to Participate in Mardela Athletics: In order to participate on any teams in the Athletics Program, all students trying out for a fall, winter or spring sport MUST: Be academically eligible with a minimum 2.0 GPA in the previous term. Download the Physical Form: (Print and take to physician and return to Ms. Amber Singleton or coach) https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3724/WCPS/3157196/WCBOE_Student_Athlete_Physical.pdf Health Physical Forms can be scanned in and emailed to asingleto@mywcps.org. Online FormReleaf Registration - https://app.formreleaf.com/organizations/mardela-high-school Please refer any questions to: Dr. Nolan, Assistant Principal donolan@mywcps.org (410) 677-5142
The next monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 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, August 6 at 1:30 p.m. through Monday, August 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Girl's High School Volleyball Tryouts are on August 14th-16th. at 3pm
Attendance is required on all 3 days.
Main Gym at Mardela
Contact Li-Ann Piposzar
lpiposzar@mywcps.org
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High School Girls Summer Volleyball Camp at Mardela
July 15-19th from 9:00-12:00 PM in the Main Gym at MMHS.
- learn volleyball skills and about the game.
Contact: Li-Ann Piposzar
lpiposzar@mywcps.org
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.
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.
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
Happy National Principal's Day Mrs. Hastings! MMHS loves you, your leadership, your determination and your heart. We're excited to celebrate you today. Please see the banner that we have hung outside of your office that our student's signed at lunch the last few days with notes of thanks and appreciation to you. Students as you see Mrs. Hastings today, please take a minute to tell her how much you appreciate her or something you love about her. Staff, please take a moment to swing by and greet Mrs. Hastings in her office, grabbing a snack too. Again, happy principal's day Mrs. Hastings! You're amazing and remember as you tell our students each and every day, you too are loved!!!
