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05/27/2021

Dr. C. Dwayne Abt, Worcester County Public School’s Assistant Superintendent for Safety and Human Relations, received the 2021 Fay Miller Educational Leadership Award.

SHHS Senior Surprised on GMA with Scholarship

03/31/2021

This morning, Snow Hill High School senior Leia Donaway was surprised on Good Morning America, as they announced that she and the 24 other students featured were the 2021 recipients of The College Board's Complete Your Journey Opportunity Scholarship, valued at $40,000!

2021-2022 Calendar Adopted by the Board of Education

02/16/2021

On Tuesday, February 16, the Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt the 2021-2022 school system calendar.

WCPS to Begin in Stage One of Responsible Return Model

07/30/2020

At a press conference this afternoon, Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor announced the school system’s plans for students to begin the 2020-2021 school year in Stage One of the Responsible Return mode, meaning students will be engaged in distance learning.

MSET Recognizes Teacher for 3D Printing in the Classroom

03/24/2020

The Maryland Society for Educational Technology (MSET) has chosen Caleb Wilson, science teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School, as March’s Digital Showcase featured educator.

PMS Media Specialist a Finalist for State Librarian of the Year

03/11/2020

Worcester County Public Schools is proud to announce that Pocomoke Middle School Media Specialist Jennifer Beach has been named a finalist by the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) for the 2020 Maryland School Librarian of the Year!

Mr. Matthew Record named Maryland’s Middle School Principal of the Year

03/09/2020

Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) is proud to announce that Mr. Matthew Record, Principal of Pocomoke Middle School, was just awarded Middle School Principal of the Year from Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP).

Showell Elementary School to Dismiss Early in June 2020

01/14/2020

This week, Worcester County Public Schools announced that Showell Elementary School will end the 2019-2020 school year on June 5, 2020, following receipt of a waiver from the state.

Worcester Tops State in Latest Report Card Release

12/03/2019

The Maryland State Department of Education released the new Maryland Report Card website today, containing performance data for every school in the State, including nine schools in Worcester County.

Ocean City Elementary a National Blue Ribbon School

09/26/2019

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized 362 schools, including Worcester County's Ocean City Elementary School, as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019.

Worcester In the News: 2019 Opening Kick-Off

08/28/2019

See the coverage from our media partners from the #WeAreWorcester Opening Kick-Off event at the OC Convention Center.

WCPS Ranked Third Best School District in Maryland

08/12/2019

Niche reported that Worcester County Public Schools is the third best school district in Maryland behind only Howard and Montgomery Counties. Below is a list of the fifteen best-ranked school districts in Maryland.

Free & Reduced Meal Online Applications Now Being Accepted

07/22/2019

Worcester County Public Schools is pleased to announce that we are now accepting online applications for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2019-2020 school year!

Beyond the Bell: Bicycle Repair Club

06/18/2019

This after school initiative was the brainchild of Mr. Paul Becker, one of our students’ favorite Afterschool Academy 100 teachers.

Students Visit WWII Aircraft at Air Power Tour

06/14/2019

More than 150 students from Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) were given the unique experience of touring rare aircraft at the Air Power Tour earlier this month.

Beyond the Bell: Kindness Counts

06/11/2019

The Kindness Club in SHMS’s Eagles Pride Afterschool Academy focused on ways to show kindness in our school.

2019 Summer Feeding Program

06/10/2019

In an effort to combat hunger, Worcester County Public Schools has established a Summer Food Service Program at several sites throughout Worcester County.

Pip the Beach Cat Visits Students

06/07/2019

Berlin native, Pip the Beach Cat, and owner Emily Meadows, BIS alumni, visited Berlin Intermediate School's fourth grade to discuss their most recently published book.

Administrative Changes Announced at Board of Education Meeting

05/22/2019

At today’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, several administrative appointments were approved, and administrative transfers were announced. The new assignments are effective July 1, 2019.

Beyond the Bell: Enrichment Leads to Academic Gains

05/21/2019

The students in Showell Elementary School’s Afterschool program are a special group of kids. Many have attended all three sessions of Afterschool Academy this year!

Beyond the Bell: Community Partners Make the Difference

05/14/2019

The Stephen Decatur Middle School Bulldog Pride Afterschool Academy is so proud of the community sponsorships and partnerships that we created over the years.

Pocomoke High Named National School of Character

05/14/2019

Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character in communities including schools, families, workplaces, and sports, designated Pocomoke High School as a National Schools of Character for 2019.

Beyond the Bell: The Green Team

05/07/2019

Buckingham Elementary School has introduced a new club for the second session of CARE Afterschool Academy called the ‘BES Green Team’.

Beyond the Bell: Peer to Peer Tutoring Program Fosters Writing Success

04/30/2019

It’s been a short six years since the Stephen Decatur High School Seahawk Writing Center (SWC) celebrated its grand opening and, since that time, it has evolved into an integral component of student writing success.

PHOTO GALLERY: Buckingham Elementary Garden Dedication

04/25/2019

Experience the joy as Buckingham Elementary Unveiled the new Nature Nook, an outdoor learning area for students.

Rick Stephens Named SkillsUSA Outstanding CTE Educator

04/24/2019

Worcester Technical High School welding teacher Rick Stephens was recently notified that he was selected by the National Board of Directors of SkillsUSA, Inc. to receive one of the organization's highest awards - the SkillsUSA Outstanding Career & Technical Educator Award!

Beyond the Bell: Just Eat!

04/23/2019

In Worcester County, our afterschool programs focus heavily on helping students academically. In addition, we are proud that Buckingham Elementary School offers a nutritional cooking class for our 2ndgraders called “Just Eat!”.

Beyond the Bell: Science and Art Integration for School Beautification

04/16/2019

During the Berlin Intermediate School Afterschool Academy, BIS and Beyond, students had the opportunity to invite their parents in to assist with the’ Amazing Murals Program’ during their Lights On Afterschool Week.

2019-2020 School System Calendar Modified

04/16/2019

The Worcester County Board of Education adopted a modified version of this calendar in order to accurately reflect the Presidential Primary Date in April 2020.

Snow Hill High Bulletin Board Contest Honors Hometown Hero

04/15/2019

This spring, 44 Snow Hill High students participated in a contest to celebrate the life and achievements of Snow Hill native William Julius “Judy” Johnson.

Arrive Alive Comes to High Schools

04/10/2019

Worcester County Public Schools is sponsoring a school tour April 10-12, which features a driving simulator under the influence of substances or distractions, to help prepare students for healthy decision-making during upcoming the prom and summer seasons.

Beyond the Bell: Writing in After-School

04/09/2019

Writing can become something that students enjoy, do for a hobby, or even get excited about. Yet for some, writing can be a daunting task.

Beyond the Bell: PES CARE Program Places Importance on the Arts

04/02/2019

In Worcester County, our afterschool programs focus heavily on helping students academically.

Worcester Named Best Community for Music Education

03/29/2019

Worcester County has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Beyond the Bell: SHES CARE Students Win Big at Media Expo

03/26/2019

Second and third grade students at Snow Hill Elementary School C.A.R.E. Afterschool Academy got the opportunity to sharpen their photography skills by participating in the Media Expo Afterschool Club.

SHES Students Shine in MSO class

03/21/2019

Second graders at Snow Hill Elementary School were excited as they walked into their morning music class. It was not a “regular” day because special visitors were waiting to see them.

Beyond the Bell: After-School Program Builds Confident Learners

03/19/2019

At Ocean City Elementary School, the afterschool program has a heavy focus on homework completion.

Beyond the Bell: Archery Club Comes to PHS

03/12/2019

Pocomoke High School’s Academy 100 Afterschool program began a partnership with Delmarva Discovery Center to begin an afterschool Archery Club.

Winners Named in ESLA Young Authors Contest

03/06/2019

Worcester County Public Schools is proud to announce that two students were named state winners in the Eastern Shore Literacy Association's 2019 Young Authors' Contest in addition to the 22 students who received accolades at the local level.

2019-2020 Calendar Adopted by Board of Education

02/19/2019

On Tuesday, February 19, the Board of Education approved the 2019-2020 school system calendar. Mark your calendars with these important dates!

Pocomoke High Named MD State School of Character

02/11/2019

Worcester County Public Schools is pleased to announce that Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character named Pocomoke High School a 2019 Maryland School of Character.

Worcester Students Named Finalists in Young Authors' Contest

01/24/2019

Worcester County Public Schools is proud to announce that 22 students across schools and grade levels were named finalists in the Eastern Shore Literacy Association's 2019 Young Authors' Contest.

Worcester Tops State in Kindergarten Readiness

01/22/2019

In newly released data, Worcester County Public Schools has topped the State of Maryland once again - this time, in kindergarten readiness.

Ocean City Elementary Named a MD Blue Ribbon School

12/18/2018

Ocean City Elementary School was one of only six Maryland public schools selected today as 2018-19 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools. All six were selected as an Exemplary High Performing School, one of the U.S. Department of Education’s two categories. The schools honored by Governor Larry Hogan and Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools.

Worcester Schools Rate High on New MD Report Card

12/04/2018

The Maryland State Department of Education released the new Maryland Report Card website today, containing performance data for every school in the State, including nine schools in Worcester County.

Talking Violins at Showell Elementary

11/14/2018

Third grade students at Showell Elementary School are making merry music this month. This year, for the first time, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is presenting their “A-B-C-Me Play” violin instruction program at Showell.

Comcast Newsmakers Interviews 2018 Teacher of the Year

11/12/2018

Comcast Newsmakers' Yolanda Vazquez talks with Karen Holland, Worcester County Public Schools' 2018 Teacher of the Year.

Ten Schools Receive Grant Funds from Community Foundation

11/08/2018

Ten Schools in Worcester County received grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s 2018 Education Award Grants Program, which will be distributed across 14 school-based programs.

Middle School Honors Art Students Visit Prestigious Art Show

10/26/2018

Pow! Zap! Zoom! These words tend to be quintessential illustrated sounds that we would find in comics books that we remember from our past.

Two Schools Selected for Ravens Honor Rows

09/17/2018

The Baltimore Ravens and the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism announced today the recipients of the 19th annual Honor Rows program, presented by M&T Bank.

Worcester Again Excels in PARCC Results

09/04/2018

Worcester County students for the fourth consecutive year far exceeded state averages on the latest state assessment data released Tuesday. Worcester once again leads the state in college and career readiness (CCR) in five of the assessments administered last year in all counties. Worcester leads the shore in CCR in nine assessments and ranks second in the shore in all other assessments.

Taylor Named School Safety Superintendent of the Year

08/30/2018

The Maryland Center for School Safety held its 5th Annual School Safety Conference this past month in Annapolis. An award ceremony held during the conference honored individuals and teams that went above and beyond in the name of school safety during the 2017/2018 school year.

Worcester Students Shine at 2018 SkillsUSA National Conference

07/16/2018

Maryland Career and Technology students challenged 6,400 other student champions from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and Virgin Islands, at this year’s 54th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) held in Louisville, KY.

11 Schools Earn Gold Status for PBIS

07/02/2018

Eleven schools across Worcester County were honored at the 2018 PBIS Eastern Shore Regional Summer Institute last week. All eleven schools achieved Gold Status and were honored. Opening the Institute with comments was Superintendent of Schools Louis H. Taylor.

More Administrative Appointments Announced at Board Meeting

06/19/2018

At today’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, three administrative appointments were approved. The new assignments are effective July 1, 2018.

WCPS Honors 2018 Celebration Innovation Program Honorees

06/06/2018

Congratulations to the recently honored winners of the 2018 Celebrating Innovation Program. The program seeks to recognize any school system employee who implements innovative practices and/or processes which lead to evidence-based improvement.

New Sites Added to Summer Food Service Program

06/04/2018

In an effort to combat hunger, Worcester County Public Schools has established a Summer Food Service Program at several sites throughout Worcester County. These sites will be in operation during specific times and will serve school-aged children (18 and under).

Congratulations Class of 2018

06/01/2018

Worcester County Public Schools wishes all of the 2018 graduates all the best as they leave our halls to pursue college and careers!

Beyond the Bell: Taking On Water

05/22/2018

Living on the Eastern Shore, a peninsula bordered by water on three sides, affords us the opportunity to enjoy our waterways through swimming, surfing, fishing, boating, and more. In addition, living in Worcester County means that you are not a far drive from a body water, and chances are, someone in your family or neighborhood are fishermen or watermen, recreationally or professionally.

WCPS Installs Over 50 Emergency Response Shields in Schools

05/17/2018

This week, Worcester County Public Schools in partnership with Hardwire, LLC, installed emergency shields within every school to augment existing safety protocols.

Beyond the Bell: Ramping Up the Community

05/15/2018

This spring, Snow Hill High School's Engineering Club as part of Academy 100 Afterschool Program, came together to replace an old ramp for Snow Hill community member. The team is led by Mrs. Kosin, Snow Hill High School's 2018 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Kosin and her team partnered with the Chesapeake Housing Mission. With the guidance of Mrs. Kosin and the leaders from the nonprofit organization, students came out despite the nasty weather to remove an old ramp that was not up to building codes and replace it with a brand new one.

Administrative Changes Headline May 15 Board of Education Meeting

05/15/2018

Small Musicians Make Big Music with the MSO

05/09/2018

On Monday, May 7, kindergartners and First Graders at Showell and Ocean City Elementary Schools were all smiles! They were making music, practicing the high and low sounds of the violin and the cello. Helping them try their hand at student-sized instruments were professional musicians from the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO), Blair Skinner, violinist, and Ismar Gomes, cellist, who travelled from Baltimore to spend the day with these budding musicians.

Beyond the Bell: Investing More than Time

05/08/2018

Planning out what to do with $100,000 probably is not a challenge for many teenagers. In fact, it is highly likely that most would have the entire lot spent on fancy things and traveling. This, however, is not the case for the Stephen Decatur High School After School Academy Investment Club members.

Worcester County Winners at Maryland History Day

05/08/2018

Worcester County Public Schools is proud to announce the following winners at Maryland History Day in late April. Congratulations to Stephen Decatur Middle School student Aria Islam for her special award in Women's History. Sean Wilson of Snow Hill Middle School has also been named the Worcester County Teacher of the Year for Maryland History Day.

Showell Elementary School Honors Heroes

05/04/2018

On Friday, May 4, students and staff at Showell Elementary School celebrated "Honor Our Heroes" Day. During the celebration, Ms. Wylde's 3rd grade class enjoyed a demonstration from the OCPD Mounted Unit and met PFC Snyder from the Ocean City Police Department. Snyder taught students about his career as a police officer and how following the rules can help keep students and others safe. The students also spent the afternoon learning from Officer Braniff and her K-9 Clem.

Beyond the Bell: Helping Paws

05/01/2018

At Berlin Intermediate School, we are proud of our growing afterschool partnership with the Worcester County Humane Society. Each session, up to twenty-five students begin with a tour of the Worcester County Humane Society in West Ocean City, where they meet the animals.

WTHS Principal Honored as Change Agent

04/25/2018

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) recently honored outstanding performance in secondary and postsecondary Career and Technology Education (CTE) through the 2018 Awards of Excellence.

Beyond the Bell: Operation Hit the Sack!

04/24/2018

Who doesn't have a large drawer or closet filled with used plastic shopping bags? Why not take that stash and help Stephen Decatur Middle School students to turn them into PLARN! What is plarn?

MSO Introduces Students to Instruments

04/23/2018

In early April, excited students at Buckingham and Ocean City Elementary Schools met trombone player, Nick Mazziott, and violinist, Blair Skinner from the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO), thanks to the invitation from music teachers, Julie Young and Rick Chapman.

Beyond the Bell: Response to Writing

04/17/2018

There is an art to writing, a challenge, a necessity to learn how. Writing can become something that students enjoy, do for a hobby, or even get excited about. Yet for some, writing can be a daunting task.

WCPS Announces Summer Design Engineering Camps

04/17/2018

Worcester County Public Schools is proud to announce a new and innovative approach to its summer programming beginning in the summer of 2018. Each of Worcester County’s thirteen comprehensive schools will offer a new Design Engineering Camp filled with age-appropriate activities and curricula to spark a student’s imagination and critical thinking skills.

WCPS Launches 2018 Communication Survey

04/16/2018

Worcester County Public Schools has joined with SCoPE School Surveys to gain input on the school system’s communications. School Communications Performance Evaluation (SCoPE) Surveys seek feedback from parents, faculty and staff and members of the Worcester County community on how they receive information and whether they consider the communication to be effective.

Beyond the Bell: Sisters with a Goal (SWAG)

04/10/2018

SWAG is an afterschool mentoring program that focuses on teaching girls about their strengths and how they can help others.

Cedar Chapel's Karen Holland is 2018 Teacher of the Year

04/09/2018

At the April 6 banquet, Worcester County Public Schools proudly announced that Karen Holland, a special education teacher at Cedar Chapel Special School, is the 2018 Worcester County Teacher of the Year.

Beyond the Bell: Shake, Rattle & Roll

04/03/2018

Every Monday afternoon, third grade students at the Snow Hill Elementary School CARE Afterschool Academy, participate in a fun, game-based, math class called Shake, Rattle and Roll.

Beyond the Bell: Turning Learning Into Confidence

03/27/2018

At Ocean City Elementary School, the After School Program may look a little different. For one hour every Tuesday and Thursday, students work diligently on homework.

MSO Partnership Brings Music Magic to Snow Hill Middle School

03/26/2018

Earlier this month, fifty-five Grade 7 and 8 Band Students at Snow Hill Middle School sat on the school stage and played “Gypsydance” by David Holsinger for the small audience in attendance.

WCPS Health & Wellness Update

03/26/2018

Nationally, 1 in 3 children are obese or overweight, with annual medical costs related to these conditions costing the U.S. nearly $200 billion in healthcare. Additionally, schools across the country have seen reduced productivity and decreased teacher retention due to high levels of anxiety and stress, poor health habits and increased healthcare costs.

Students Collaborate with MD Coastal Bays for Art Project

03/21/2018

Sixth grade art students at Berlin Intermediate School designed tote bags for Maryland Coastal Bays Program event "Bay Day”. Mrs. McElhinny’s art students developed original designs representing local sea life that were translated into prints.

Beyond the Bell: K-Kids Working for Their Community

03/20/2018

The K-Kids serve our school and local community as well as support other programs. UNICEF, American Cancer Society and our school's gardens are some of our past projects.

Beyond the Bell: So, Sew Easy - The Lost Art of Hand Sewing

03/13/2018

Did you learn how to sew in Family and Consumer Science class, or under the watchful eye of your mother or grandmother? Generations ago, it was not only common but required that children learned the art of sewing and knitting. Clothes were made from hand.

2018-2019 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration Begins March 12

03/07/2018

Next week marks the start of registration for incoming pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students for the 2018-2019 school year!

Beyond the Bell: LEGO Robotics Enriches Learning

03/06/2018

Showell Elementary would like to highlight the great work being done in the SES Afterschool program by Mrs. Silviya Gallo. Mrs. Gallo is an engineering and math teacher at Worcester Technical High School.

WTHS Named Project Lead the Way Distinguished School

03/01/2018

Worcester Technical High School (WTHS) announced today that it has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW Engineering and Biomedical Science.

Beyond the Bell: Dancing Their Way to Healthier Lives

02/27/2018

On Tuesday afternoons you can hear music coming from the 5th grade hallway of Snow Hill Middle School. It is the sound of fourth and fifth graders participating in Dance Club!

Beyond the Bell: Young Minds, Big Brave Hearts

02/20/2018

Pocomoke Elementary School students, young "Braves", responded generously to victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

WCPS Launches Redesigned Mobile App

02/20/2018

Worcester County Public Schools is proud to announce the next step in improving communications with stakeholders with the launch of a fully redesigned mobile app today.

BES Nationally Recognized for Academic Achievement

02/14/2018

Buckingham Elementary School is one of 63 U.S. schools named as 2017 National Title I Distinguished Schools, and the only school in Maryland recognized this year. The honorees were given this designation for either achieving exceptional student performance overall, for significantly closing the achievement gap between student groups, or for excellence in serving special populations of students.

19 WCPS Students Named Finalists in Young Authors Contest

02/14/2018

After receiving hundreds of submissions from talented writers, the Eastern Shore Reading Council (ESRC) proudly announced its finalists in the 2018 Young Authors’ Contest - a whopping 19 of which were students in Worcester County.

Beyond the Bell: Let's Connect Through Language

02/13/2018

In this afterschool program, native English speakers and Non-Native English speakers are given an opportunity to use DuoLingo or Rosetta Stone to build literacy in Spanish, English, or another language.

PHS Principal Named to Leadership Maryland Class of 2018

02/07/2018

Leadership Maryland announced today that Dr. Annette Wallace, Principal at Pocomoke High School in Worcester County, has been chosen to participate in the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders.

Beyond the Bell: Students Helping Others Prosper (SHOP)

02/06/2018

Students often learn best from their peers! Students at Pocomoke High School in their Academy 100 Afterschool program are traveling to Pocomoke Middle School every Tuesday to provide peer mentoring and academic support for students in need.

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Partnership in Full Swing

02/01/2018

Through MSO master classes, workshops, concerts, and programs, our students are afforded musical opportunities far and above what some schools can provide.

Snow Hill High School Announces Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Class

01/19/2018

Earlier this month, Snow Hill High School announced its Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class, scheduled to be inducted in February of this year.

Board of Education Adopts 2018-2019 School Year Calendar

01/17/2018

On January 16, 2018, the Worcester County Board of Education adopted the Superintendent's Recommended 2018-2019 school system calendar.

Students Get Involved with Operation We Care

12/19/2017

Fifth and sixth grade art students at Berlin Intermediate School have been creating art in support of Operation We Care, a non-profit dedicated to supporting our military and first responders.

BES Named 2017 National Distinguished Title I School

12/11/2017

The National Title I Association is pleased to announce that Buckingham Elementary School (BES) in Berlin, Maryland, has been named a National Title I Distinguished School by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Snow Hill Middle Receives DAR Donation

12/04/2017

The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently donated $200 to Snow Hill Middle School Social Studies teacher Sean Wilson for National History Day projects.

Students Hold Pajama Drive for Those in Need

11/22/2017

Students were encouraged to bring in a brand new pair of pajamas to donate to the Pajama Program, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides new, warm pajamas and books to children in need.

Elementary Students Help Hurricane Victims

11/17/2017

Pocomoke Elementary School students, young “Braves,” responded generously to the perseverant storm victim fund-raising efforts of our school’s Kiwanis Kids (K-Kids) Organization.

Worcester Schools Receive Grants from the Community Foundation

11/16/2017

On November 15, 2017, seven schools and the Board of Education were presented with several grant awards from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) during its annual Education Awards Program.

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Presents "A-B-C-Me Play Program" to Students

10/25/2017

Students at Buckingham Elementary School had the opportunity to learn from the experts when the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) presented their “A-B-C-Me Play Program” from Monday, October 9 through Friday, October 20.

MSET Honors Principal for Twitter EdChats

10/09/2017

The Maryland Society for Educational Technology (MSET) has selected Dr. Annette Wallace, principal of Pocomoke High School, as a featured educator for this month's Digital Showcase, for her work in bringing Twitter EdChats to the school system.

SkillsUSA Student Honored by County Commissioners

10/03/2017

At it's monthly meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners honored students who competed as part of Maryland's SkillsUSA delegation who placed in the top 10 in the nation at the 52nd Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), held in Louisville, KY, this summer.

Free & Reduced Meals Application Now Available Online

09/11/2017

Worcester County Public Schools is pleased to announce the availability of applying for Free and Reduced Price Meals online! The process is SAFE, SECURE, PRIVATE, and AVAILABLE anytime, anywhere!

Superintendent to Speak at Town Hall Meeting

09/06/2017

On September 30, Superintendent Lou Taylor and Board of Education member Elena McComas (District 5) will join Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino at his monthly town hall meeting.

Worcester Welcomes Students Back for 2017-18 School Year

09/05/2017

Schools all across the county opened their doors today to welcome students back for another exciting school year!

Worcester Kicks Off the 2017-2018 School Year

08/30/2017

The Performing Arts Center of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City was packed with Worcester pride as nearly 1,200 Worcester County Public Schools employees arrived to celebrate the start of the 2017-2018 school year.

WCPS Outpaces State Again in 2017 PARCC Results

08/23/2017

Worcester County students for the third consecutive year far exceeded state averages on the latest PARCC results released yesterday.

WTHS Student Elected as SkillsUSA National Parliamentarian

08/17/2017

Laila Mirza, a pre-engineering student at Worcester Technical High School, was elected to serve as parliamentarian of the high school division of SkillsUSA.

Chief Operating Officer Named Maryland School Safety Director of the Year

08/16/2017

Worcester County Public Schools is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer H. Stephen Price was recently honored by the Maryland Center for School Safety as a 2017 recipient of the School Safety/Security Director of the Year Award.

Time's Running Out! Get Your Tickets Today!

07/20/2017

Show your Worcester County Public Schools' spirit at the first-ever #WeAreWorcester Night at the Ballpark on August 24!

Administrative Changes Announced at Board of Education Meeting

07/18/2017

At today’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, three administrative appointments were approved and two administrative transfers was announced. The new assignments are effective immediately.

Ten Schools Earn Gold Status for PBIS

06/29/2017

Ten schools across Worcester County were honored at the 2017 PBIS Eastern Shore Regional Summer Institute this morning. All ten schools achieved Gold Status and were honored.

Two Schools Named Schools of the Year for Character Education

06/27/2017

The Maryland Center for Character Education at Stevenson University (MCCE@SU) will honor Snow Hill Elementary School and Stephen Decatur High School at its 2017 Awards Conference in October.

SkillsUSA Students Bring Home the Gold

06/26/2017

Worcester County students competed as part of Maryland’s SkillsUSA delegation brought home awards from the 52nd Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference

Furnace Town Delights Showell Students

06/15/2017

Third graders from Showell Elementary School learned all about Furnace Town's community through hands-on experiences like weaving, gardening in the 1800s and even what a "dunce" cap meant in the the one-room schoolhouse during the era.

Field Day Excites Students

06/13/2017

From the end of May through this month, elementary and middle school students across the county have been participating in Field Day activities.

First Graders Present on Desert Habitats

06/05/2017

Mrs. Mendy Fiori's first grade class at Ocean City Elementary School recently studied Desert Habitats.

Students Thank Volunteers at Diakonia

05/30/2017

Students took a trip to Diakonia as part of their service learning project for the year. While there, students set up a picnic for Diakonia volunteers.

Students Commended for Meeting Comissioners' Reading Challenge

05/17/2017

Earlier this year, Worcester County Commissioner President Madison J. Bunting and fellow Commissioner Anthony "Chip" Bertino issued a challenge to two classes at Snow Hill Elementary School - read more books outside of their assigned reading.

Students Win National American Legion Auxiliary Essay Contest

05/15/2017

Each year, the National American Legion Auxiliary sponsors an Americanism Essay Contest for students in grades 3 - 12.

Naviance a Great Planning Tool for Students & Parents

05/11/2017

Naviance is a website that serves as a helpful tool for both student and parent use in the college application process.

MidAtlantic Symphony Orchestra Present to Elementary Students

05/10/2017

The MSO presented their "Introduce an Instrument Program" to students at Buckingham and Ocean City Elementary Schools last week.

Student Experiments with Robotics with Sphere-o

05/09/2017

A fifth grader at Berlin Intermediate School has been experimenting with a new robot friend, “Sphere-o”. Sphere-o is a small sphere shaped robot that is controlled through a programming app where you can play games and take Sphere-o on different missions and adventures.

SkillsUSA Shines in State Championships

05/09/2017

Over 50 WTHS student took home awards at the Maryland State SkillsUSA Championships.

Students Hit the Boardwalk for Fitness

05/08/2017

Fourth grade students at Ocean City Elementary School participated in a boardwalk fitness walk along the Ocean City Boardwalk.

SHMS Student Honored for Winning Fair Housing Poster Contest

05/04/2017

Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford recently recognized the winners of the Maryland Association of REALTORS 18th Fair Housing Poster Contest at the State House!

School Holds Passport to Learning Night & Soup Bowl Project

05/03/2017

Berlin Intermediate School hosted the annual Soup Bowl Project & Passport to Learning Night. Student-made bowls were on sale for $5 and filled with soup donated from local restaurants.

Students Win Best Design in Engineering Competition

05/02/2017

Stephen Decatur High School teacher Mr. Larry Ryan and his students recently won Best Design in the second Annual Eastern Shore Crab Boat Engineering Challenge last Friday in Cambridge, MD.

Students Learn to Care for The Environment

05/01/2017

Mrs. Danielle Marshall's first grade class at Ocean City Elementary has been learning about ways to help keep our environment clean and safe.

Students Gear Up For Performance

04/28/2017

Fifth graders rehearse for the annual Spring Chorus Concert. 6th grade chorus students have the privilege of picking out the songs that will be sang during the concert.

Elementary Students Deliver Donations to Humane Society

04/27/2017

Ocean City Elementary recently held their Donation Drive for the Worcester County Humane Society. OCES families donated two full tables of dog and cat toys, cat beds, kitty litter, Kongs, peanut butter, paper towels, dish soap, cat treats and more.

Bringing History to Life with Embroidery Project

04/26/2017

Salisbury University student intern, Veronica Turley, brought history to life in Melissa Vit's 5th grade classroom at Berlin Intermediate School through a lesson involving embroidery techniques of the 18th and 19th century.

SkillsUSA Chapter Named Outstanding CTSO Program

04/26/2017

Congratulations to Worcester Technical High School's chapter of SkillsUSA, as they were honored last night by the Maryland Department of Education (MSDE) award of Outstanding CTSO Program!

Student Interns Honored at Spring Reception

04/25/2017

Student interns who were and are placed within our schools for their student teaching experience were honored at the Spring Intern Reception on Friday, April 21, 2017.

Students Challenge Faculty and Staff in Charity Basketball Game

04/24/2017

Students and Teachers at Snow Hill Middle School recently played a student versus staff basketball game to raise money for the American Heart Association. Students collected almost $2000 from community members for the cause!

SHHS Seniors Celebrate Eagles Reach Higher Week

04/24/2017

This week, Snow Hill High School celebrates "Eagles Reach Higher Week," a week dedicated to encouraging and promoting college & career readiness among all of our students.

Student Takes First Place in Regional Contest

04/21/2017

Emily Sandt, a 6th grader at Berlin Intermediate School attended the Ocean City Elks awards banquet earlier this month and was announced 1st place winner in her age group (ages 10 - 13) for her Statue of Liberty poster

Students Display their Coral Reef Projects

04/20/2017

Showell Elementary students in Mrs. Scott’s Enrichment Class participated in a Gallery Walk to share Coral Reef dioramas and brochures that they created as part of a project based learning activity.

School Partners with Worcester County Humane Society

04/19/2017

Sixth grade students count coins donated during their penny race. So far, students have collected more than $3,000.00 to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society.

Elementary Students Explore Geography

04/18/2017

Dominick DiGristine and Lily Carson, from Mrs. Justice's fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary School, are presenting information to their class about a location they "visited" throughout the regions of our country.

MidAtlantic Symphony Orchestra Holds Master Classes at BIS

04/13/2017

Representatives from the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra made a trip to Berlin Intermediate School to teach master classes to fifth and sixth graders who play the violin, viola and cello.

PMS's Nikki Blake Wins LifeChanger of the Year Spirit Award

04/12/2017

Nikki Blake, sixth grade teacher at Pocomoke Middle School was named the national 2016-17 LifeChanger of the Year Spirit Award winner at a surprise ceremony during a school assembly this morning.

SHHS Students Play with USAF Band

04/11/2017

Congratulations to Snow Hill High School MCJROTC students Joshua Bunting and Justin Gentry, as they were invited to sit in the US Air Force Band on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. This was the band's final concert in Ocean City.

WTHS Julia Hill Named 2017 Worcester Teacher of the Year

04/10/2017

Congratulations to Julia Hill, mathematics teacher from Worcester Technical High School, who was recently named Worcester County's 2017 Teacher of the Year!

Winners Named in Elks Club Americanism Contest

03/30/2017

Sixth graders Emily Sandt and Shiloh Ponds of Berlin Intermediate School were the winners of Elks Club Americanism contest.

Students Are Hands-On When Learning About the Water Cycle

03/29/2017

Students in Ms. Samantha Keyes' class are learning about the water cycle in science by conducting a water bottle investigation lab.

Food Play Productions Educate Students on Healthy Habits

03/28/2017

Last month, the Ocean City Elementary School PTA sponsored "Food Play Productions" for students in grades 1-4 at OCES.

Showell Elementary Receives Donation from Verizon TCC

03/27/2017

Recently, Verizon TCC of Ocean Pines donated a wealth of school supplies to the students at Showell Elementary School.

Students Explore Geometric Shapes, Design & Symmetry

03/24/2017

Second graders in Mrs. Linda Brown's class at Ocean City Elementary explore geometric shapes, design, and symmetry with pattern blocks.

Heavenly Hats Day Comes to BIS

03/23/2017

For just a $1 donation, students had the privilege of wearing a favorite hat to school to raise money for the Heavenly Hats Foundation, an organization who has donated

PES Holds African American Read In

03/22/2017

African American Read-In guest readers shared selections and poetry from African American authors and poets by reading simultaneously to all the classes within a grade level

WCPS Proposed FY 2018 Budget

03/22/2017

The Worcester County Board of Education in its continued efforts to be transparent has posted the proposed FY 2018 school system budget online for the public.

PES Principal Named MAESP 2017 National Distinguished Principal

03/22/2017

Congratulations to Mr. Michael Browne, principal of Pocomoke Elementary School, who was surprised this afternoon with a celebration of the announcement that he was named Maryland's National Distinguished Principal for 2017!

BIS Fifth Grader Named Carson Scholarship Winner

03/21/2017

Addison McDaniel, a 5th grader at Berlin Intermediate School has been awarded the Carson Scholarship. The Carson Scholarship is a $1,000 college scholarship awarded to 4th

Virtual Field Trips Spark Student Excitement

03/20/2017

Students in Mrs. Coralee Fraschetti’s 6th grade class at Berlin Intermediate School enjoy a fieldtrip to the Great Wall of China using brand new virtual reality goggles

Students Sing-a-Long for St. Patrick's Day

03/17/2017

Ocean City Elementary kindergarten students enjoyed a Saint Patrick's Day sing-a-long with local musician Mr. Frankie O'Nanna.

Students Use Prodigy for Digital Learning in Math

03/16/2017

Students in Mr. Bill Noah’s 6th grade math class participated in Prodigy, and online math program where they play games that correspond with their level of math ability and compete against classmates with similar math abilities.

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Pocomoke High School Ninth Grade Students Travel to Prince George’s County to Experience Financial Literacy Supercenter

03/15/2017

Ninth-grade Pocomoke High School students were given the opportunity to experience a day as an adult during a visit to the Junior Achievement Finance Park® in Landover, Maryland.

Students Read to Feed a Need

03/14/2017

Students created a reading fundraiser called “Read to Feed a Need”. The students had sponsers who would donate more money each time a reading goal was met.

SDHS Teacher Receives TEEAM Award

03/10/2017

Last month, Stephen Decatur High School teacher Larry Ryan received the Advocacy Award at the annual Technology and Engineering Education Association of Maryland

Ocean City Elementary Kicks Off Donation Drive for Humane Society

03/09/2017

OCES kicks off the 20th annual donation drive to benefit the Ocean City Humane Society.

SDHS athletes share lessons on achievement with younger students

03/08/2017

Stephen Decatur’s state championship bound basketball team gave sixth grade boys a great lesson on achieving your dreams by hard work and good behavior both in and out of school.

Berlin Intermediate Gets HIP

03/07/2017

HIP, being an abbreviation for “Helping Increase the Peace”, is a day yearly recognized at BIS for educating nonviolent conflict resolution, accepting each other’s differences and having a little fun.

PES Named National Title I Distinguished School

03/06/2017

The National Title I Association is pleased to announce that Pocomoke Elementary School (PES) in Pocomoke, Maryland, has been named a National Title I Distinguished School by the Maryland State Department of Education

WCPS Celebrates Read Across America Day

03/02/2017

Elementary schools across the county were filled with the rhyming sounds of Dr. Seuss as volunteer readers participated in 2017 Read Across America Day.

The Tooth Fairy Visits OCES

03/01/2017

The Tooth Fairy visited first graders at Ocean City Elementary to conclude a week of learning and investigating the effects sugar has on teeth.

PHS Students Rate at Solo & Ensemble Festival

02/28/2017

Congratulations to the Pocomoke High School students who rated at last week's Solo & Ensemble Festival at Salisbury University.

Elementary Arts Programs Get Boost From Donations

02/24/2017

The Working Artists Forum of Easton, Maryland, recently came to WCPS to present $150 gift cards to the elementary school Art Departments

Sherman the ShoreBird Visits BIS

02/22/2017

Sherman the Shorebird visits Berlin Intermediate School to remind students about the “Hit the Books” contest.

2017-2018 School System Calendar Approved

02/22/2017

At the February 21, 2017, Board of Education meeting, the Superintendent's recommended calendar was adopted for the 2017-2018 school year

Guest Speakers at BES African American Read-In

02/21/2017

Buckingham Elementary School celebrates Black History Month by taking part in the National African American Read-In.

Student Author Signs Books to Donate

02/21/2017

Several of SDMS student Ben Brunori’s signed books will be donated to Ocean City Elementary School’s kindergarten class.

SDMS Students Demonstrate Kinesthetic Learning

02/21/2017

SDMS 7th graders persevere through math problems using the kinesthetic learning style, or learning while carrying out physical activities.

Kiwanas Builders Club Donates Handmade Blankets

02/17/2017

The Kiwanas club has been making over 30 blankets which will be donated to Diakonia

Geometry & Geography Blend at OCES

02/17/2017

Joseph Palmisano, Ashley Conway, and Andy Maynard display their polygon places complete with map key and compass rose.

SHMS Holds Heavenly Hats Fundraiser

02/13/2017

BES Celebrates Love of Reading with Family

02/07/2017

Buckingham Elementary School wrapped up reading "The World According to Humphrey", as part of its One School, One Book club

Students Named to All Shore Band & Chorus

02/01/2017

Worcester County Public Schools congratulates all of our talented students who were named to All Shore Chorus and/or All Shore Band!

Students Infuse Art with Technology

01/31/2017

Students have been given links for websites, artist images, and videos to learn at their own pace about creating three dimensional space with value

OC Fire Fighters Assoc. Teams Up with OCES for Operation Warm

01/27/2017

Operation Warm supplies brand-new winter coats for local children who are in need of a brand-new winter coat

Snow Hill Elementary School & Salisbury University PDS Partnership Wins National Award

01/24/2017

The professional development school partnership between Snow Hill Elementary School and Salisbury University has received the Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement Award

Students Learn Genre at Book Tasting

01/13/2017

Mrs. McDowell’s 6th grade ELA class learned about different genres of books during a “Book Tasting.”

Intermediate Students Study DNA at WTHS

01/06/2017

Students were invited to WTHS to learn more about the biology program offered there.

Gateway to Technology Students Build Robots

01/05/2017

Students in SDMS' Gateway to Technology class are building robots as part of their Automation Through Programming project.

Snow Hill Elementary Learn Lessons in Kindness

12/13/2016

Third grade students recently donated handmade blankets to Diakonia to complete their unit of study, “Making Moments Matter”

Snow Hill Middle School Counselors Spotlight Careers

12/09/2016

School counselors collaborated to intiate “Spotlight on Careers” sessions to educate our middle school students on program offerings at Worcester Technical High School

Berlin Intermediate Celebrates Positive Behavior

12/02/2016

Berlin Intermediate School teamed up with SonRise church so that students could take part in a fun PBIS term reward

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12/01/2016

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SHES Students Channel the Work of Artist Georgia O'Keeffe

11/28/2016

Snow Hill Elementary students learned about the life and art of Georgia O’Keeffe by creating their own flower artwork

Join Us for a Performance this Season!

11/23/2016

Worcester County Public Schools has a wealth of talented students waiting to put on a show

Pocomoke High Inducts New Honor Society Members

11/21/2016

PHS pleased to announce that eleven PHS students were inducted in the National Honor Society on November 17

Board of Education Names H. Stephen Price as Chief Operating Officer

11/15/2016

Price, who has worked in Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) since 1996, fills the vacancy left by Mr. Louis H. Taylor, who was named Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective November 1

PES Launches Color Me Digital Learning Project

11/11/2016

Inspired by Artist Erik Wahl, Pocomoke Elementary School seeks to inspire student curiosity, creativity, imagination and innovative thinking through incorporation of art and creative expression during learning.

BIS Gears Up for ArtFest Fall Fest

11/04/2016

Artfest Fall fest is a community event featuring local artists and art experiences for children. Each year, Berlin Intermediate School hosts the event which is ever-growing in size and enthusiasm.

Showell Elem Replacement School Moves Forward

11/02/2016

The Showell Elementary Replacement School project moves forward today following the Worcester County Commissioners’ approval of $1.6 million for school design plans

WTHS Students Engage in Energy Debates

10/31/2016

In the fall of 2016, my students were caught up in the presidential election, and I began to wonder how I might incorporate this political drama in my pre-engineering classroom...

OCES Holds Heavenly Hats Spirit Day

10/25/2016

Each OCES student had the privilege of wearing his or her favorite hat to school to positively impact the lives of those facing the biggest challenge of their lives…cancer.

WCPS Celebrates National School Lunch Week

10/06/2016

Worcester County Public Schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week. This year’s theme, “School Lunch: Show Your Spirit”, challenges students, staff and school officials to come together to show...

Pocomoke Middle School and Salisbury University: Partners in Education

10/03/2016

Seventh grade students at Pocomoke Middle school enjoyed an innovative lesson in argumentation during a visit by Dr. Jay Imbrenda from Salisbury University’s Education Specialties Department...

Worcester County Board of Education Names Louis H. Taylor as Next School System Leader

09/30/2016

At a special Board meeting Friday, the Worcester County Board of Education appointed Mr. Louis H. Taylor as the next Superintendent of Schools for Worcester County...

Worcester County tops State again in latest PARCC score release

09/29/2016

Worcester County students once again far exceeded state averages on the latest PARCC results released yesterday...

Board of Education Names Finalists for Next Superintendent

09/22/2016

The Worcester County Board of Education has announced the names of the two finalists for the next Worcester County Superintendent of Schools. Each finalist will participate in a “Day in the District” experience next week...

PES Receives $2,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation

09/09/2016

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Pocomoke Elementary School a $2,000 grant to support youth literacy...

Start the School Year Right: Let’s Make Each Day Count

09/08/2016

The opening days of school feature students arriving with backpacks stuffed with notebooks and unsharpened pencils, teachers in classrooms with freshly decorated bulletin boards, and students with new clothes meeting old friends.

Showell Elementary Replacement School Moves Forward Following BOE Approval

08/16/2016

The Worcester County Board of Education has approved the conceptual plan, education specifications and construction cost estimates for the Showell Elementary Replacement School at its meeting today.

Snow Hill Middle School Joins Summit Basecamp 2016-2017 National Cohort

08/12/2016

Newark, Maryland, August 12, 2016 –Worcester County Public Schools is proud to announce that Snow Hill Middle School’s sixth grade will participate in a national, groundbreaking personalized learning program in partnership with Summit Public Schools.

Administrative Transfer Prompts Two Promotions

07/13/2016

This week, the superintendent of schools for Worcester County announced three administrative changes that will take effect August 1.

Pocomoke Elementary School Launches a Second Digital Adventure

06/30/2016

By Beverly Watson, Formative Assessment for Maryland Educators Facilitator at Pocomoke Elementary...

Worcester Students Shine In National Competition

06/28/2016

Maryland’s SkillsUSA delegation brought home 23 medals from the 51st Annual National Leadership and...

MABE to Seek Input from the Public in Superintendent Search

06/22/2016

Newark, MD, June 21, 2016– The search for a new Worcester County Superintendent of Schools was...

Board of Education Announces Three Administrative Positions

06/21/2016

Newark, MD, June 21, 2016– At the June 21, Worcester County Board of Education meeting, three...

Summer Academies Help to Ensure Success

06/16/2016

By Tamara Mills, Coordinator of Instruction Worcester County Public Schools believes that each...

Pocomoke High's Ethan Taylor Wins the 2016 Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholarship

06/16/2016

LINTHICUM, Md., June 15, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has...

SDHS Math Instructor Selected to Participate in Exclusive Professional Development & Networking Event

06/10/2016

Berlin, MD. – Brenda Hommel, a [math teacher] from Stephen Decatur High School in Worcester County...

Celebrating Innovation in Education

06/09/2016

By Carrie Sterrs, Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Projects “It is those leaders who...

PHS Teacher Brian Cook Selected for 2016 ASCD Emerging Leader Class

06/07/2016

ALEXANDRIA, VA?ASCD has announced the selection of Maryland educators Brian Cook and Sarah Thomas...

Outdoor Classroom Coming to Pocomoke Elementary

06/02/2016

By Beverly Watson, Formative Assessment for Maryland Educators Facilitator at Pocomoke Elementary...

Pocomoke Elementary Receives Nearly $8,000 for Outdoor Learning

05/24/2016

Pocomoke, MD, May 26, 2016 - Pocomoke Elementary School is a recipient of the 2016 Lowe’s Toolbox...

SDHS Parent Named Semi-Finalist in Parent Involvement Matters Award

05/18/2016

Interim State Superintendent of Schools Jack Smith today announced the 25 semifinalists for the...

School System Announces Two Administrative Promotions

05/18/2016

Newark, MD, May 18, 2016– At the May 17 Worcester County Board of Education meeting, two...

Board of Education President to Speak at Town Meeting

05/12/2016

Board of Education President Jonathan Cook will be a featured speaker at a town meeting hosted by...

The Arts a Big DRAW in Snow Hill

05/12/2016

The 4 C’s were in full effect yesterday at Snow Hill Elementary School’s annual Big DRAW....

Educating the Whole Child

05/05/2016

By Special Education Teacher Gina Russell & Guidance Counselor LaVerne Cray, Snow Hill Elementary...

Snow Hill Middle School announced as 2016 Maryland Green School Award Winner

04/28/2016

The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is pleased to announce...

Students Make Art Come Alive

04/21/2016

All too often, a parent’s knowledge about a child’s artwork created at school is the finished...

Students Excel in Record Breaking Performance at SkillsUSA

04/20/2016

On Friday, April 15th & Saturday April 16th, the Worcester Technical High School SkillsUSA...

A Proud Tradition of Honoring Excellence

04/14/2016

By Carrie Sterrs, Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs and Facilitator of the...

Pocomoke students become globally connected

04/11/2016

The total area of the small town of Pocomoke City is just under four square miles, but the students...

Pocomoke Elementary Receives 'UNthink My School' Grant

03/31/2016

Pocomoke City, Maryland – March 31, 2016—The Wahl Foundation, in partnership with the National...

The Great Digital Escape

03/24/2016

By Beverly Watson, Formative Assessment for Maryland Educators Facilitator at Pocomoke Elementary...

Governor's Office Visits Lessons in a Lunchbox Program

03/10/2016

By Carrie Sterrs, Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Projects In February, Candy...

Meet our Northern Candidates for Teacher of the Year

03/03/2016

By: Carrie Sterrs, Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs and Coordinator of the...

Meet the Snow Hill Teachers of the Year

02/25/2016

By Carrie Sterrs, Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs and Coordinator of the...

Spotlight on Teacher Leaders

02/18/2016

By Carrie Sterrs, Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs and Coordinator of the...

Celebrating Teachers of Excellence

01/28/2016

By Carrie Sterrs, Coordinator of Public Relations and the Teacher of the Year Program for Worcester...

Providing a Strong Start for the Future

01/21/2016

By Judy Rutkiewic, Coordinator of Instruction for Early Childhood Education In Worcester County, we...

Student Voices: College Applications Made Easy

01/19/2016

By: Paige Hughes, Twelfth Grade Student at Pocomoke High School For many high school seniors, it is...

Student Voices: PARCCing in Progress

01/07/2016

By Emma Simpson, Ninth Grade Student at Snow Hill High School “Please make sure your child is on...

Giving Middle School Students a BOOST

12/31/2015

By Jenifer Heimer, Curriculum Resource Teacher at Snow Hill Middle School and Cassidy Hamborsky,...

CARE Comes to Elementary Schools

12/24/2015

By Tamara Mills, Coordinator of Instruction for Health, Physical Education, and the Fine Arts, as...

The Role of the Librarian in 21st Century Learning

12/17/2015

By Deborah Nuttle, Library Media Specialist at Ocean City Elementary School Librarians were at one...

Worcester Excels in PARCC Results

12/10/2015

By Carrie Sterrs, Coordinator of Public Relations & Special Programs

Literacy Provides the Foundation for Success in All Areas

12/03/2015

By Denise Shorts, Coordinator of K – 12 Literacy and Title One Now, more than ever, school systems...

Transforming Teaching and Learning in Grades K - 8

11/26/2015

By Diane Stulz, Coordinator of Instruction and Digital Conversion Technology is changing the way we...

One School, One Book

11/19/2015

By Laura Arenella, Reading Resource Coach at Snow Hill Elementary School Snow Hill Elementary...

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