This is an important school status message from Wicomico County Public Schools. Due to inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools has cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Wednesday, Feb. 19. Please note this includes the high school Pathways to Success Night at Wor-Wic; it will be rescheduled in March.
Students will bring home instructional items such as laptops, chargers and learning materials today for a potential virtual learning day on Thursday. No decision has been made on Thursday’s school status. All school families and staff will be notified if there are any updates on Thursday’s status. Please be safe. Thank you.
State law requires that all public schools in Maryland survey students about school climate. The Maryland School Survey provides Local School Systems (LSSs), the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and families with valuable information about the learning environment, climate, and safety of each public school in the State of Maryland.
Please visit the following links for a letter regarding this survey:
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QW3_0FfEbaQ9mcRIwqifw3fT_Fyd8Vc5/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1czs2i6jcYVnoibndJEDEnkhcVOTxz9th/view?usp=sharing
Haitian Creole: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gxxjJAFpBl2cbX5aT6v8egX0PAbvCGW9/view?usp=sharing
It's about that time! Save the date for our upcoming March Madness!
If you came last year, you know it is a good time! 🖤💛🏀
Wicomico Middle had 18 BRAVE Warriors Audition for the 2025 Eastern Shore Choral Directors Association All Shore Chorus. Choral Director, Mrs. Jordan and the remaining Wi-Middle staff is so incredibly proud of their hard work over the last few weeks and their courage. Please congratulate the following students on their acceptance into the 2025 ESCDA All-Shore Chorus:
Gracey Saint Cyr (7) Joshua Benoit (6) Lane Calhoun (7) Lyrik Neal (8) Rylee Sales (8) Chris Huertas (8) Bishop Harris (8) Bradyn Mitchel (7) #WarriorStrong 🏹🖤💛
This past Valentine’s Day, Mr. Calvin Burrell made his mentees at Wicomico Middle feel special, as he always does. 😊 🖤💛 We appreciate all of our mentors for consistently showing up for their mentees/our scholars.
When is sick too sick to come to school? Read the graphics below.
We are excited to share that Ms. Stephanie Poltrack (Young Business Leaders Science Teacher) and Mr. James McCrobie (Young Business Leaders Program Liaison) have partnered with the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc. (MAEF) to pilot an Aeroponics Grow Tower in the classroom. Today was the start of a Professional Development experience with SUNY Potsdam College on effective uses of the grow tower with our students.
Not only will students learn how to connect agriculture with the science curriculum, but they will be exploring how alternative forms of agriculture can have many business and entrepreneurial impacts with such a growing population to support.
We know…
Students who grow food, try new foods.
Students who grow food, eat healthier foods.
Students who grow food, increase their physical activity.
Students who grow food, understand and can communicate the source and value of agriculture.
Students who grow food, are more engaged in the learning experience.
The list goes on!
Stay tuned for updates as our Young Business Leaders dive into learning with our grow tower!
CONGRATUATIONS to the following homerooms:
6th Grade: Mr. Mapp (97%)
7th Grade: Ms. Hastings (97%)
8th Grade: Ms. Lilly (94%)
These homerooms attained the Maryland State Standard of 94% or above for students present during the months of December/January! These homerooms were called to the auditorium Friday, 2/14/15 at the start of homeroom for a small celebration.
We know families and staff are wondering about tomorrow's school status, so we wanted to let everyone know that as of now, we anticipate opening on time and in schools Thursday, Feb. 13. If there were foggy conditions in the morning that necessitated a delay, families and staff would be notified through the usual process. We look forward to seeing everyone in school bright and early tomorrow.
We have 2 more Quarterly Attendance Incentives left for the year! Keep up with the awesome work scholars with school attendance! 🖤💛 Our individual and homeroom
attendance incentives will also be continuing!
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.
6th Young Business Leaders Signature School Program students are currently creating a Business Model Canvas (BMC), a one-page “graphic organizer” of all the key components needed to create a business.
Students have started creating this Business Model by identifying the Problem, the Customer, and the Solution. Next, they outline the other factors entrepreneurs consider when building a business: Unique Value Proposition of their solution, costs, metrics, revenue, selling channels, and customer relationships.
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.
🎉🐝 Wicomico Middle School Spelling Bee Champions & Participants! 🐝🎉
We are thrilled to announce this year's WMS Spelling Bee winners: Megan Barrientos (7th grade) and Reva Jackson (7th grade)! 🏆 These talented spellers will proudly represent Wicomico Middle School at the Regional Spelling Bee held at UMES! 🌟
A HUGE congratulations to the 27 incredible students who advanced from their class Spelling Bees to participate in the school-wide competition! 🎤📖 Your hard work, preparation, and courage to compete in front of your peers were truly inspiring. 💛
Let’s give a big round of applause to all of our participants, and a special cheer for Megan and Reva as they head to Regionals. Your WMS family is rooting for you! 💪✨
#WarriorStrong #SpellingBeeChampions #RoadToRegionals #SpellingBeeSUPERStars
We are excited to share that the Young Business Leaders Signature School Program now has its own Facebook page.
Please like and follow us!
www.facebook.com/WMSYoungBusinessLeaders
School-wide happenings will still be posted on the Wicomico Middle page; however, this program specific page will allow you to see happenings specific to the program.
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
Big shout-out to our school counselors 6th grade Mrs. Lindsey Supe, 7th grade Ms. Idelmi Tawiah, 8th grade Mr. Leroy Satchell. And another big shout-out to our guidance department team. They got recognized by an amazing lunch by principal Branham courtesy of Olive Garden. Thank you guidance department for your continued efforts for our students and staff. Warrior strong 🖤💛💪🏾
