🎶✨ Big congratulations to SMS 6th grader - Annabelle Kim! ✨🎶
Annabelle had the incredible honor of singing for the Maryland State Senate in Annapolis as a member of Salisbury's Children's Choir! What an amazing opportunity to represent our school and community with her beautiful voice. 🎤👏 We are so proud of you, Annabelle — keep shining and singing your heart out! 💙🎼
Next week will be an exciting one for Wicomico County Public Schools, as educators gather from around the school system April 10th for the annual Wicomico Teacher of the Year Celebration. The 26 semifinalists who were named earlier this year, and who took part in several scored activities, will find out that night who is one of the four finalists, and which finalist is the new Teacher of the Year. Good luck to all of them, and congratulations on being such excellent representatives of the teachers in their school or special program.
Thanks to Jen Seay Campbell for donating her photographic services to take the semifinalists "class photo" shown here. She also took a professional portrait of each semifinalist.
While we wait for next Thursday, here's a chance for all of us to get to know the 2024-2025 school year's semifinalists for Wicomico Teacher of the Year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r03E_-02834. This video will also be airing on PAC 14.
Spring break will be here soon! With all the adjustments made to the 2024-2025 school year calendar due to winter weather, here is a reminder of the correct spring break dates:
-Wednesday, April 16 is now a regular school day.
-Thursday, April 17 is a 3-hour early dismissal day.
-Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21st are days the schools and school system will be closed.
-Tuesday, April 22 is the day schools and offices reopen from spring break.
🎉 FREE POP-UP SWEET SHOP TODAY! 🎉
We’ve got delicious treats, homemade goodies, and all your favorite sweets—available for a limited time only!🍫🍬🍪
Calendar Reminder: Monday, April 7 is a school day with 3-hour early dismissal for students.
Our 6th-8th grade TAD students had a fantastic time at the TAD Chocolate Fair! 🍫🎉 They explored the world of cacao beans, experimented with melting points, and discovered the science behind chocolate's acidity. A sweet and educational experience for all! Way to make science sweet! 😃👏
🎉 Straight A’s Reward Program! 🎉
Each term, we celebrate our students' hard work and academic excellence by entering all students who earned straight A’s into a drawing for a special prize – a free pair of Crocs from Vernon Powell! For the 2nd Term, we focused on our 7th graders, and we’re thrilled to announce that the winner is... Emilia Smart! 👏 Congratulations, Emilia! 🎊 Keep up the great work, everyone – we’re so proud of you all! Special thank you to Vernon Powell for your continued support!
On March 20th, 23 of our students had the incredible opportunity to visit the Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy! 💇♀️💅 They got hands-on training and learned what it takes to become a true professional in the cosmetology industry. ✂️✨ Such an inspiring and educational experience for all! Thank you, Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy for this experience!
🎉 Honoring Excellence in Attendance!🎉
We are so proud to recognize the incredible dedication and hard work of 9 exceptional students who had zero absences, zero dismissals and zero latenesses for the ENTIRE school year thus far! 🎓👏 These students showed outstanding commitment to their education and are truly an inspiration to us all.
A big shoutout to our incredible team: Tamicka Taylor (SMS PPW), Priscilla London (Home School Liaison) and Dawn Mitchell (Community School Coordinator). Thanks to their dedication, these students were honored on Friday with some amazing rewards including gift cards to local restaurants of their choice! 2 lucky winners earned a Coach wristlet and a pair of Beats headphones!
Our incredible students are:
- Eric Ryu (6th Grade)
- Beica Thomas (6th Grade)
- Lora Wisner (6th Grade)
- Chardeline Charmand (7th Grade)
- Katherine Hernandez Calles (7th Grade)
- Edmailie Sama ( 7th Grade)
- Marvins Ilceus (8th Grade)
- Amiya Johnson (8th Grade)
- Eian Stephens (8th Grade)
We’re thrilled to celebrate their amazing achievement; attendance matters! Keep up the great work, everyone! 👏✨
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold a Superintendent's Open Door Session from 4-6 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 19). Time with the superintendent is on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment needed. The Open Door Session will take place at the school system's main office at 2424 Northgate Drive, Salisbury.
📚🎉 Only about a month left to order your yearbook! 🎉📚
Don't miss out on capturing all the memories from this school year. Order online today at: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order or pick up an order form in the front office.
Hurry, the deadline is fast approaching! 📅✏️
🎉 Huge congratulations to the SMS Destination Imagination team!
🏆 They placed 3rd in the State DI tournament this past weekend and have officially qualified for Global Finals! Your hard work, creativity, and teamwork truly paid off! We are so proud of you!
🎉 Family Game Night Reminder!🎉
TOMORROW Monday, March 17th from 5-7 PM! 🕔✨
We’re excited to invite you and your family for a fun-filled evening of games, laughter, and great company! 🎲🎉
🍕 Special offer:The first 50 families to RSVP will receive a FREE pizza to go!
Don’t miss out – RSVP today and bring your competitive spirit! 🏆💪
🎉 Get ready for PBIS Spirit Week next week! 🎉
We're excited to celebrate school spirit with a fun-filled week of dress-up days. Check out the flyer for all the details on how you can participate! Let’s show our school pride and make this week awesome!
Wicomico students deserve the best possible education, but limited local funding creates real challenges. Please read what increased local funding could do, and then come out this evening to the Wicomico County Executive's Budget Hearing to speak on the importance of education funding for our county and community.
Wicomico County Executive's Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Between FY2010 and FY 2025, the county budget increased by $81,291,033 (65.2%). In this same time, the county’s allocation to WCBOE increased by only $855,242 (1.7%). The county allocated .1% of its revenue growth to public education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
The next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Longer daylight hours after school are almost here! This is a reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Be sure to set your clocks ahead 1 hour.
One of the major expenses for any county government in Maryland is its allocation to the local school system. In Wicomico County, this allocation to support public education had historically been more than 40% of the total county budget. However, over the past 15 years, this funding level for education has dropped from more than 40% to about 25%. This is despite the county having record levels of revenue eight of the past 10 years.
The time is now for students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County for Wicomico Schools. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
This is an important school status alertfrom Wicomico County Public Schools:
Due to potential inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools has cancelled all after-school and evening activities for Wednesday, March 5th. Please note this includes the Parkside High girls playoff basketball game and the school system’s Awards & Recognitions Night, both of which will be rescheduled. Please be safe. Thank you.
Over the past 15 years, Wicomico County Public Schools has consistently lagged behind other Maryland school systems in the per pupil funding provided by our county government. As of this year, Wicomico has unfortunately reached the bottom, ranking 24th out of 24 school districts in Maryland in local per pupil funding for education.
During the budget development process for the school system and the county, we call on our students, parents and guardians, staff and community to unite and advocate for better funding for education from Wicomico County. Please help ensure that our students receive the local funding they deserve in next year’s county budget. #DoBetterWicomico
Next opportunity to speak out to support education in Wicomico County:
Wicomico County Executive Budget Hearing
Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
DaNang Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
