Summer Academy ends tomorrow, but students at Stephen Decatur Middle School are ending strong! From mathematics to art, WCPS leaders got to see students engaged in their learning when they stopped by this week. #WeAreWorcester #LearningNeverStops
WCPS leaders stopped by Ocean City Elementary this week to check out student learning during the last days of summer academy, including participating in a community building circle! Tell us in the comments what your response would be to this student's community building question: Would you rather be a narwhal or a mermaid?
#WeAreWorcester #LearningNeverStops
#WeAreWorcester #LearningNeverStops
Support Staff Spotlight
Meet Sandra Wagner, Cafeteria Worker at Ocean City Elementary
4 years with Worcester County Public Schools
“I love when the students are happy with their meals!”
What She Loves About Her Work
The children
What People May Not Realize
One thing people don’t know about my job as a cafeteria worker is how physically demanding it is. We’re on our feet for hours, lifting, cleaning, cooking, serving, and keeping everything moving nonstop.
What She Loves Most About Her School Community
Very supportive
Meet Sandra Wagner, Cafeteria Worker at Ocean City Elementary
4 years with Worcester County Public Schools
“I love when the students are happy with their meals!”
What She Loves About Her Work
The children
What People May Not Realize
One thing people don’t know about my job as a cafeteria worker is how physically demanding it is. We’re on our feet for hours, lifting, cleaning, cooking, serving, and keeping everything moving nonstop.
What She Loves Most About Her School Community
Very supportive
Students at Showell Elementary's summer academy may be having fun, but they are taking their learning seriously! WCPS leaders stopped in yesterday to see how students and staff and doing during this last week of summer academy. While there, they presented some #BooksFromTheBackseat to a few students, too! #WeAreWorcester #LearningNeverStops
Berlin Intermediate School students are still in the swing of summer academy! Last week, WCPS leaders popped into classrooms to see student learning in action and share some #BooksFromTheBackseat with a few special students! #WeAreWorcester #LearningNeverStops
Summer academy may be winding down this week, but Buckingham Elementary students are still soaking up the learning! Last week, WCPS leaders visited BES to watch students engaged in summer programming, give out some #BooksFromTheBackseat and say thanks to the hard-working staff. #WeAreWorcester #LearningNeverStops
We welcomed officials from all over Worcester County to Worcester Technical High School's STATT (Skilled Trades, Agriculture, Tourism & Technology) Camp to see students exploring hands-on learning and career pathways in action! From robotics and culinary arts to environmental science, criminal justice, agriculture, digital arts, and more, students are building valuable skills while discovering future career possibilities. Thank you to the Rural Maryland Council and the Worcester County Commissioners for their generous support of this incredible opportunity for our students! #WeAreWorcester
Last night, Worcester County Public Schools proudly launched Maryland's first MSDE-sponsored Teacher Registered Apprenticeship cohort, welcoming 15 dedicated employees into an innovative "earn while you learn" pathway to teacher certification. Through a partnership with the Worcester County Teachers Association, Worcester County Educational Support Professionals Association, and Notre Dame of Maryland University, these future educators will continue serving students while earning their Maryland teaching licenses. Even more exciting, 11 members of this inaugural cohort are proud WCPS graduates, proving that we're growing the next generation of teachers right here at home. 💙🍎 #WeAreWorcester
Support Staff Spotlight
Meet Lynette Brittingham, Custodian at Snow Hill High
9.5 years with Worcester County Public Schools
“I love meeting the kids and getting to know them. I also enjoy talking to the teachers.”
A Proud Moment
When the other staff members tell me what I do looks very nice.
What She Loves Most About Her School Community
It's small and we know each other by name.
Meet Lynette Brittingham, Custodian at Snow Hill High
9.5 years with Worcester County Public Schools
“I love meeting the kids and getting to know them. I also enjoy talking to the teachers.”
A Proud Moment
When the other staff members tell me what I do looks very nice.
What She Loves Most About Her School Community
It's small and we know each other by name.
District leaders enjoyed visiting Stephen Decatur High School's Summer Academy this morning! It's always great to see students staying engaged, exploring new learning opportunities, and making the most of their summer. ☀️📚 #WeAreWorcester
We’re excited to welcome our new student representatives to the Worcester County Board of Education! Please join us in welcoming Savannah Pittas, Alaina Alvarado, and Mara Mills, who will proudly represent their schools at our Board of Education meetings throughout the upcoming school year. We look forward to their leadership and the valuable perspectives they will bring to these important discussions. #WeAreWorcester
What an incredible way to wrap up the week! Students from Berlin Intermediate School, Snow Hill Middle School, and Pocomoke Middle School showcased everything they learned during the Crescendo Summer Camp with Symphony 21 at their culminating performance.
Throughout the camp, students explored the world of music by learning to play the acoustic violin while also gaining hands-on experience with sound and lighting engineering. Their hard work, creativity, and confidence were on full display!
A special thank you to the Worcester County Education Foundation for generously funding this enriching opportunity for our students. #WeAreWorcester
Throughout the camp, students explored the world of music by learning to play the acoustic violin while also gaining hands-on experience with sound and lighting engineering. Their hard work, creativity, and confidence were on full display!
A special thank you to the Worcester County Education Foundation for generously funding this enriching opportunity for our students. #WeAreWorcester
Support Staff Spotlight
Meet Thresa Busnuk, Cafeteria Worker at Stephen Decatur Middle
4 years with Worcester County Public Schools
“I enjoy making a meaningful and positive impact on children by making their food daily!”
A Proud Moment
I love the interaction I have with the kids when they come through the lines and to be able to talk to them and have that relationship with them
What She Loves Most About Her School Community
That everybody makes it feel like a family atmosphere.
Meet Thresa Busnuk, Cafeteria Worker at Stephen Decatur Middle
4 years with Worcester County Public Schools
“I enjoy making a meaningful and positive impact on children by making their food daily!”
A Proud Moment
I love the interaction I have with the kids when they come through the lines and to be able to talk to them and have that relationship with them
What She Loves Most About Her School Community
That everybody makes it feel like a family atmosphere.
We are so excited for day 2 of the Crescendo Summer Camp! Thanks to the Worcester education foundation and the Chamber Music by the Sea for sponsoring this amazing strings camp for our students! #ArtsAreAliveInWorcester
We wrapped up today's Summer Academy Leadership Tour with visits to Snow Hill Middle School and Cedar Chapel Special School! ☀️ It's been wonderful to see students engaged, learning, and enjoying their summer alongside dedicated WCPS staff. Thank you to everyone helping make Summer Academy a great experience! 💙 #WeAreWorcester
Smiles, laughter, and learning filled the halls at Snow Hill Elementary School during Summer Academy! From creative activities to making new memories, students are having a fantastic summer. 💙
#WeAreWorcester
#WeAreWorcester
Summer Academy adventures are in full swing at Snow Hill High School! While some students headed out on a field trip, others continued learning and building new skills in the classroom. It’s been a great day of summer learning!#WeAreWorcester
Support Staff Spotlight
Meet Deb MacLean, Secretary at Stephen Decatur High
4 years with Worcester County Public Schools
“I enjoy interacting with students, staff & parents to help them get through their day, everyday.”
A Proud Moment
I really enjoyed being involved in the launch of the new school website a couple of years ago. Building, filling and maintaining the site's pages allows me a chance to get creative.
What People May Not Realize
It's NEVER the same day twice!
What She Loves Most About Her School Community
I love how caring the SDHS staff is, and also the rhythm of the school year. There's always some event, milestone or break to look forward to.
Meet Deb MacLean, Secretary at Stephen Decatur High
4 years with Worcester County Public Schools
“I enjoy interacting with students, staff & parents to help them get through their day, everyday.”
A Proud Moment
I really enjoyed being involved in the launch of the new school website a couple of years ago. Building, filling and maintaining the site's pages allows me a chance to get creative.
What People May Not Realize
It's NEVER the same day twice!
What She Loves Most About Her School Community
I love how caring the SDHS staff is, and also the rhythm of the school year. There's always some event, milestone or break to look forward to.
Wrapping up today's visits, WCPS leaders visited Pocomoke Middle School's summer academy programs, where students were taking the lead with their learning. Whether it was modeling mathematics using Apple Classroom or showcasing their ukelele skills, PMS students were having a blast today! #WeAreWorcester #LearningNeverStops
Today's fun continued with WCPS leadership stopping by Pocomoke Elementary, where they got in the summer academy spirit. From modeling "bubbles and ducktails" for our little ones to sharing some #BooksFromTheBackseat, there was no shortage of smiles and learning today! #WeAreWorcester #LearningNeverStops
