Last week, students from Pocomoke, Stephen Decatur, and Snow Hill High Schools came together for the second annual WETLANDS (Worcester Environmental Training, Leadership, and Stewardship) Fall Student Retreat, part of a four-year partnership fully funded and sponsored by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program. Since its start, 56 students have participated in WETLANDS, with a new cohort of freshmen selected each spring.
At this fall's retreat, students in grades 10–12 engaged with the local environment near the Sarbanes Coastal Ecology Center through seining, phytoplankton monitoring, and trail restoration, then stayed overnight at the Horn Point Environmental Education Center in Cambridge. There they took part in environmental career exploration, leadership and STEM activities, and time around the campfire—building skills in science, stewardship, and teamwork while connecting across grade levels and schools.
A special thank you to our partners at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program for their continued collaboration and support! #WCPSEnvironmentalLiteracy
Today, we proudly launched two new recognition programs that celebrate those who embody the heart and spirit of Worcester County Public Schools — the Heartbeat of Worcester Award and the Surge Awards!
Congratulations to our first Heartbeat of Worcester Award honoree Ms. Kimberly Purnell, Bus Contractor for OCES. Congratulations as well to our first Surge Award recipients: Seryna Weaver (SHHS), Quinn Westbrook (BES), Dalton Tingle (SHHS), and April Dashiell (PHS)! #WeAreWorcester
To view more pictures of today's recognitions, visit https://tinyurl.com/WCPSPhotoShare.
#WeAreWorcester
Transition & Self-Advocacy Conference
Calling all families and students in middle and high school with IEPs or 504 Plans!
Join us for an exciting morning focused on planning for the future , whether it’s college, employment, or independent living.
Explore resources and meet local vendors offering:
• Employment and job training programs
• Financial support services
• College and postsecondary options
• Community and transition resources
💬 Participate in breakout sessions designed to help students build self-advocacy skills and prepare for life after high school!
Free to attend!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and plan your next steps.
📅 Saturday, November 1 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Wor-Wic Community College – Fulton-Owen Hall
#TransitionPlanning #SelfAdvocacy #IEP #504Plan #FutureReady #WorWic #MarylandEducation
Pocomoke High School celebrated the grand opening of its community garden last night! Guests enjoyed fresh food samples made on site, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and even harvested produce from the garden beds. The event also revealed the garden’s name, chosen by community vote — Warrior Roots. A huge thank you to UMES Extension 4-H, UMD Extension, and the Worcester County Health Department for partnering with PHS to make this initiative possible. #PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester
Over the past few weeks, Worcester County fifth graders stepped outside the classroom to spend two days of outdoor learning at Pocomoke River State Park: Shad Landing. Last week marked the final trips of the fall season!
Students explored part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed through canoeing, fishing, pond study, forest exploration, and more. These hands-on experiences gave students meaningful opportunities to connect with the natural world in lasting ways.
A big thank you to our partners at Pocomoke River State Park and the staff at Shad Landing for making this experience possible. These photos are just a glimpse of the fun and discovery that took place! #WeAreWorcester #WCPSEnvironmentalLiteracy
Art teachers participated in an excellent MAEA (Maryland Art Education Association) at Sby ArtSpace on Friday! Teachers explored learning how to help students create art illustrating the theme "heroes and villains" through a TAB process (Teaching Artistic Behavior). They also created keychains using mixed media and learned from UMES student and local artist Nayani Rose. #WeAreWorcester #ArtsAreAliveInWorcester #MDArtPD
Last week, WCPS wrapped up a wonderful two day Youth Ambassador Retreat for high school students in SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions). They participated in sessions to learn about to help their peers make healthy decisions. Thanks to our health dept friends and supporters, as well as the Salisbury University health communications majors who came and presented to the SADD groups. Each group also designed their own school SADD cornhole boards to use at advocacy events! #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction #MakingHealthyDecisions #SADD #BeSmartDontStart
We are aware of an incident that took place at approximately 4:56 p.m. on Monday, October 13, outside of Pocomoke Elementary School (PES). After exiting the building, a PES employee was struck by an unidentified object. Since that time, our partners at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) launched an investigation into the circumstances of this incident.
As this is an active investigation, we cannot share any additional information at this time. Out of an abundance of caution, WCSO has had an increased presence in the area. Should anyone have any information about this incident, please contact Detective Layton of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office by calling (410) 632-2076.
