April is Occupational Therapy Month, and we are proud to celebrate our incredible OT team in Wicomico County Public Schools!
OT staff: Your dedication, creativity, and expertise empower students to access their learning, build independence, and thrive in school and beyond. Through collaboration and individualized support, you make a lasting impact on students, families, and staff each and every day. Thank you for all that you do. The students, families, teachers and staff of Wicomico Schools appreciate you!
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OT staff: Your dedication, creativity, and expertise empower students to access their learning, build independence, and thrive in school and beyond. Through collaboration and individualized support, you make a lasting impact on students, families, and staff each and every day. Thank you for all that you do. The students, families, teachers and staff of Wicomico Schools appreciate you!
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Cisco Cyber Security students visited the FBI Experience. Learned not only about the tragedies of the U.S, but how the FBI secures our country as well.
Congratulations for all of our SkillsUSA members for a job well done!
Gold Medalist (Advancing to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference):
Andrew Hill (PHS)- CNC Programmer
Apollo Paternoster (MHS)- CNC 2-Axis Turning Programmer
Riley Clapper (JMB)- CNC 3-Axis Milling Programmer
Nidia Beteta Martinez (JMB)- Job Demonstration A
Ethan Hitchens (WHS)- Prepared Speech
Silver Medalist
Amanda King (JMB) & Amir Davis (WHS)- Community Action Project
Bronze Medalist
Nathan Moon (PHS)- Electrical Construction Wiring
Olivia Folke (PHS)- Masonry
Mark Singleton III (PHS), Brennen Weaver (PHS), and Carter Landon (JMB)- Welding Fabrication Team
Other Competitors
Apeksha Agarwal (PHS)- Nursing Assisting
Lorelai Kerr (PHS)- Welding Sculpture
Derick Limage (PHS)- Action Skills
Monserrat Riano Romero (WHS)- Cosmetology
Leah Rodriguez- Garcia (WHS)- Criminal Justice
Richard Taylor III (WHS)- Action Skills
Avery Tawes (PHS)- Carpentry
Andrea Thorton (JMB)- Culinary Arts
Wyatt Webster (MHS)- Welding
Ethan Hitchens elected to the 2026-27 SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer Team
Parkside CTE recognized as a 2026 Quality Chapter and Silver Chapter of Distinction Award!
Big thank you to the CTE Instructors, Administration, Parents, and Families for their continuous support of the CTE programs and our students.
Gold Medalist (Advancing to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference):
Andrew Hill (PHS)- CNC Programmer
Apollo Paternoster (MHS)- CNC 2-Axis Turning Programmer
Riley Clapper (JMB)- CNC 3-Axis Milling Programmer
Nidia Beteta Martinez (JMB)- Job Demonstration A
Ethan Hitchens (WHS)- Prepared Speech
Silver Medalist
Amanda King (JMB) & Amir Davis (WHS)- Community Action Project
Bronze Medalist
Nathan Moon (PHS)- Electrical Construction Wiring
Olivia Folke (PHS)- Masonry
Mark Singleton III (PHS), Brennen Weaver (PHS), and Carter Landon (JMB)- Welding Fabrication Team
Other Competitors
Apeksha Agarwal (PHS)- Nursing Assisting
Lorelai Kerr (PHS)- Welding Sculpture
Derick Limage (PHS)- Action Skills
Monserrat Riano Romero (WHS)- Cosmetology
Leah Rodriguez- Garcia (WHS)- Criminal Justice
Richard Taylor III (WHS)- Action Skills
Avery Tawes (PHS)- Carpentry
Andrea Thorton (JMB)- Culinary Arts
Wyatt Webster (MHS)- Welding
Ethan Hitchens elected to the 2026-27 SkillsUSA Maryland State Officer Team
Parkside CTE recognized as a 2026 Quality Chapter and Silver Chapter of Distinction Award!
Big thank you to the CTE Instructors, Administration, Parents, and Families for their continuous support of the CTE programs and our students.
Day 1 SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference
Community Action Project competition of Amir Davis and Amanda King & SkillsUSA State Officer Campaigns for Ethan Hitchens.
Good Luck!
Not every adventurer goes around the moon. These intrepid educators are getting ready to go Over the Edge for ALICE On May 8th. That's the day that Beaver Run Elementary Principal Dave Harris, Wicomico High Principal Dr. Nikki Blake, Chief Finance and Operations Officer Dr. Brian Raygor and Wicomico Middle Assistant Principal Kimandi Binns will rappel from the roof of The Ross down to the streets of Downtown Salisbury. We thank them for their willingness to serve students and families in this unique and somewhat daunting effort.
Today the staff of Wicomico County Public Schools is dressing casual to support the fund-raising of these four adventurers. The money raised by Over the Edge for ALICE, through the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, goes to help families in our community who are ALICE: Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed. Many ALICE families include children in our classroom, and Wicomico Schools is stepping up (and going Over the Edge) to support them. Ours is the first school system in the area to take on this challenge.
Staff members can join this ALICE effort with their casual day donation today and in other ways that we will share soon. And anyone can make a donation to be divided among the four Ross descenders: https://givebutter.com/OTE2026/wicomico-county-public-schools.
(Individual donation links will be shared in the near future. Anyone donating $25 or more to one of our team members through the donation site will have their name added to the adventure suit so they can be part of the descent on May 8th!)
Today the staff of Wicomico County Public Schools is dressing casual to support the fund-raising of these four adventurers. The money raised by Over the Edge for ALICE, through the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, goes to help families in our community who are ALICE: Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed. Many ALICE families include children in our classroom, and Wicomico Schools is stepping up (and going Over the Edge) to support them. Ours is the first school system in the area to take on this challenge.
Staff members can join this ALICE effort with their casual day donation today and in other ways that we will share soon. And anyone can make a donation to be divided among the four Ross descenders: https://givebutter.com/OTE2026/wicomico-county-public-schools.
(Individual donation links will be shared in the near future. Anyone donating $25 or more to one of our team members through the donation site will have their name added to the adventure suit so they can be part of the descent on May 8th!)
School Status Alert for Friday, April 10: Wicomico County Public Schools has a 90-minute delay due to fog. Breakfast will not be served at school. Schools provide additional details if needed. Please be safe.
Reminder of Spring Break dates for Wicomico County Public Schools:
Wednesday, April 1: Full school day
Thursday, April 2: School day with 3-hour early dismissal
Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6: Schools and Central Office Closed
Wednesday, April 1: Full school day
Thursday, April 2: School day with 3-hour early dismissal
Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6: Schools and Central Office Closed
Reminder of next week's schedule for students of Wicomico County Public Schools: Wednesday, April 1 is now a full school day. Thursday, April 2 is a makeup day (for a school day missed for winter weather) with 3-hour early dismissal. Schools and Central Office will be closed Friday, April 3 as well as Monday, April 6 for Spring Break.
Parkside Planetarium Presents: "Forward to the Moon" at 6 p.m. March 26, 27 and 30. Be in one of the 65 comfy seats at a show as Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. This show is produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio. Run time is 22 minutes. Suitable for age 8 and up.
Tickets are just $5 plus a $1 transaction fee, and must be purchased through gofan.co at one of these links:
Thursday, March 26, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247751?schoolId=MD22646
Friday, March 27, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247750?schoolId=MD22646
Monday, March 30, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247749?schoolId=MD22646
NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. This show is produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio. Run time is 22 minutes. Suitable for age 8 and up.
Tickets are just $5 plus a $1 transaction fee, and must be purchased through gofan.co at one of these links:
Thursday, March 26, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247751?schoolId=MD22646
Friday, March 27, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247750?schoolId=MD22646
Monday, March 30, 6:00pm: https://gofan.co/event/6247749?schoolId=MD22646
Criminal Justice Students at Parkside CTE High School took a trip to the FBI today. Possible future agents?
Wor-Wic is hosting a Spring Open House for Prospective Students Wednesday March 25, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. Please follow the link for more information https://www.worwic.edu/about-wor-wic/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1344942510
Wor-Wic will also be hosting a Computer Student Information Session via zoom on Monday April 6, 2026 from 7-8 p.m. Please following the link for more information https://www.worwic.edu/about-wor-wic/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1381849099
Wor-Wic will also be hosting a Computer Student Information Session via zoom on Monday April 6, 2026 from 7-8 p.m. Please following the link for more information https://www.worwic.edu/about-wor-wic/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1381849099
Parkside CTE Criminal Justice Students getting a feel for what drunk driving is like first hand. They are understanding how impaired one gets under the influence. Now they are ready to pass the message along to stay safe when driving.
Important reminder: Monday, March 16 is now a school day with 3-hour early dismissal. This makes up the first of three days missed due to winter weather conditions. (The other two makeup days, also with 3-hour early dismissal, are on April 2 -- with April 1 now a full school day -- and June 12. ) March 16 is no longer a staff professional day, as shown on the original approved calendar..
School Status Announcement for Wicomico County Public Schools: 90-Minute Delay on Monday, March 9th
Due to inclement weather conditions, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay on Monday, March 9th. Breakfast will not be served. Schools share additional details about the day's schedule if needed. Please be safe.
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8. Be sure to set your clocks ahead by one hour.
Wor-Wic Community College Job Fair coming soon. Mark your calendar for Thursday March 19,2026 from 2pm-5pm. Lots of opportunities. Guerrieri Hall. Employers are looking for you!
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.
