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Wicomico County Public Schools successfully applied for a partnership with Soles4Souls through its 4EveryKid campaign. This campaign provides brand-new sneakers to students in need. Wicomico Schools received 250 pairs of sneakers and Bombas socks to distribute to identified students, based on available sizes.

At a distribution event held at East Salisbury Elementary this week for, 54 students from throughout Wicomico Schools received a new pair of sneakers for the school year, with able assistance from the team of Community School Coordinators.

The initial outreach was to families of students identified by pupil personnel workers as a family in transition. If there are still shoes and socks available when these students have been served, Wicomico’s Student & Family Services may provide shoes to other students and scholars who are in need.

📣 6th Grade Orientation Coming Soon! We’re excited to welcome our new 6th graders! Orientation sessions will be held on Monday, August 11th and Tuesday, August 12th. 📅 Choose the date that works best for your schedule — all sessions will cover the same information. 📌 For full details, please check out the flyer! We can’t wait to see you there!

Woo Hoo! JUST 5 WEEKS AWAY!!! The annual “Fresh Start: A Wicomico County Back-to-School Event” is returning on Sunday, August 24th at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This is for Wicomico County students in-need from Kindergarten to Grade 12. ​Students will receive a Free backpack along with several essential school supplies (while supplies last, as this is first-come, first-served)​. A child must be present with an adult to receive school supplies.

-Free Backpacks
-Free Essential School Supplies
-Free Haircuts & Braiding
-Fun Activities
-Info about the upcoming school year
-Community programming
-Health Information and more

Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 24th, starting at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center! For more information, log onto wicomicorecandparks.org or contact tobarsky@mywcps.org

Also, "Thanks" to our growing list of sponsors for making this possible for Wicomico County students.
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Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July and Independence Day on Friday! Schools and offices will be closed Friday and will reopen on Monday, July 7.

📚 School Supply Drive Alert! 🎒 SMS is hosting a School Supply Drive from June 27 through August 15! Help us get our students ready for a great school year by donating new school supplies. 📅 Dates: June 27 – August 15 📍 Contact: Mrs. Mitchell with any questions 📎 See the attached flyer for more details! Thank you for supporting our students and community! 💙

📢 Free Summer Lunches Are Here! 🍽️ We’re excited to kick off our free lunch program for June and July! 🥪🍎 📅 Lunches start TODAY! 🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Location: SMS Bus Ramp Come by and grab a delicious, nutritious meal—no cost, no sign-up needed! 📌 Attached are the menus for June and July! Please share to spread the word! 💬

🌞 Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens! 🍽️ Starting June 23rd, students 18 and under can enjoy free summer meals! Help keep our kids healthy and fueled all summer long. Come meet us at the SMS Bus Ramp! ☀️ 📩 Have questions? Reach out to Dawn Mitchell for more information.

🌞 Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens! 🍽️ Starting June 23rd, students 18 and under can enjoy free summer meals! Help keep our kids healthy and fueled all summer long. ☀️ 📩 Have questions? Reach out to Dawn Mitchell for more information.

Reminder of the schedule for the last week of school, June 9-13.

✨ The countdown is ON — only 1 WEEK until the 8th Grade Disco Formal! ✨🪩 📆June 6th 🕔 5 PM – 7 PM 📍 Disco vibes, dancing, and fun await! Get those outfits ready and practice your best dance moves — it’s almost time to shine under the disco ball! 🌟🕺💃 📸 Check the flyer for all the groovy details. Let’s make it a night to remember!

See the attached flyer for the Children’s Health Fair — a fun, free, and educational event focused on keeping our kids healthy, happy, and thriving!

🚨 REMINDER: A FEW DAYS LEFT! 🚨 The Mental Health Matters Month - Self-Care Challenge is almost over! Don’t forget to send in your pics and participate before it’s too late. 🌟 📸 How to Enter: 1. Join the self-care activities. 2. Snap a pic of your self-care moments. 3. Email your photos to dmitchell@mywcps.org You could WIN amazing raffle prizes! 🎁 Hurry – only a few days left to join in and show us how you’re taking care of your mental health! 💚

We wish all of our students, families and staff a wonderful weekend. Monday all schools and offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

✨Get ready to dance, 8th graders! ✨🪩 The 8th Grade Formal is coming up on June 6th from 5 PM to 7 PM, and this year’s theme is DISCO NIGHT! 🌈🕺💃 Break out the glitter, platform shoes, and groovy vibes — it's time to dance the night away under the disco ball! 🎶🎉 📍 Check the flyer for all the details. 📸 Don't forget your camera — it's going to be a night to remember! Let’s make it a funky finale to 8th grade! 🥳

🎉🧠 Today is the Day! 🎉🧠 The wait is over — the Staff vs. Student Basketball Game is happening TONIGHT during our Hoops & Hurdles Mental Health Event! 🎉 Enjoy: ✅ Family Field Day Activities ✅ Local Vendors & Resources ✅ Food Trucks ✅ And don’t miss the Staff vs. Students Basketball Game to close out the evening! 🕔 Hoops and Hurdles kicks off at 5:00 PM 💪🌈 ⏱️ Game time tip-off is at 6:00 PM 💚🏀 Don’t miss this exciting showdown! Come out, cheer loud, and support mental health awareness in our school community. 💪 💥 Join us for a night of fun, spirit, and connection!

🌟 REMINDER - SMS MONTHLY CHALLENGE!🌟 Throughout May, let's focus on prioritizing mental health with fun, daily self-care activities. The best part? You can WIN raffle prizes just for taking part! 🎉 📸 How to Enter: 1. Participate in the self-care activities. 2. Snap a pic of your self-care moments. 3. Send your pictures to dmitchell@mywcps.org We can’t wait to see how you’re taking care of YOU this month! Let’s make mental health a priority together. 💫 🌸

Tickets Available Now for Magic Globe Shows at the Parkside Planetarium May 21, 22 and 23 On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl named Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edmund, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She realizes the consequences of what they are going to do, but Edmund doesn’t want to let the plan go. Magic Globe’s engaging story has a clear educational structure, designed to interest and challenge children from 5 to 12 years. Children can recap their prior knowledge and/or learn new concepts while the story carries everyone forward together, making it perfect for mixed-ability audiences. Shows are on Wednesday, May 21, Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23 in the Parkside Planetarium. There is one show per night, at 6 p.m., first come, first seated. Only 65 seats are available for each show. Tickets are $5 plus a $1 transaction fee purchased online through GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/MD22646.

🏀💚 Come Join Us at SMS for Hoops & Hurdles💚🏀 You're invited to Hoops & Hurdles on TUESDAY, MAY 20TH— a fun, FREE event focused on mental wellness, connection, and community! 🎉 Enjoy: ✅ Family Field Day Activities ✅ Local Vendors & Resources ✅ Food Trucks ✅ And don’t miss the Staff vs. Students Basketball Game to close out the evening! Let’s come together to celebrate that Mental Health Matters while having fun, staying active, and supporting each other. 💥 You don’t want to miss it!

We are proud to announce that Wicomico County Public Schools has once again earned the distinction of being named one of the Best Communities for Music Education. This is the 16th time in the past 19 years, and the 14th consecutive year, that Wicomico Schools has earned this award from the NAMM Foundation. Our students receive an outstanding music education in chorus, band, orchestra, school performances, parades and more. The award is directly related to the dedication and quality of our teachers as well as the support we receive from WCPS administration, school-based administrators, the Board of Education, and our community. Thank you to all of the excellent Wicomico music educators who made this Best Communities for Music Education recognition possible. Here's a sampling of music education photos from our schools, with more to come soon.