WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS -

We are so proud of Jamari from SHHS, who will be recognized next week by the State Superintendent Dr. Wright for his incredible artistic talents! Pictured here, with his art teacher Mrs. Forrester and Principal Mr. Green, he shows his state-selected work! Happy Arts in Our Schools Month

👏🏻🔥Michelle Anderton lead tonight's Hiring Class of 2024 meeting on functions of behavior, guiding our new teachers on preventative strategies they can use in their classrooms right away👏🏻🔥

🎉✨ Just 1 Day to Go! Media Expo 2025 is Tomorrow! ✨🎬 The wait is almost over! Tomorrow, we celebrate the creativity and innovation of our talented WCPS students at the Media Expo Awards Ceremony! 🏆🎨🎥 📅 When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 📍 Where: Snow Hill High School 🕔 Gallery Opens: 5:00 PM 🏆 Elementary Awards (PreK–5): 6:00 PM 🏆 Secondary Awards (Grades 6–12): 7:00 PM (or following Elementary) 🥇🥈 Medal winners will be announced live! Will your project take home an award? 🎥 Can’t attend in person? Watch the live stream and celebrate with us from anywhere! Visit https://www.wcpsmediaexpo.com . We can’t wait to honor the creativity, hard work, and innovation of our WCPS students. See you there!

Central Office is showing their support on Sensory-Friendly Day as part of Neurodiversity Week! Join in our celebration with the upcoming spirit days. #WeAreWorcester WEDNESDAY 3/19 - Neurodiversity Colors Day: Wear rainbow colors or neurodiversity symbols (like infinity signs) to celebrate the diversity of all minds! THURSDAY 3/20 - Strengths Superhero Day: Dress as a superhero or wear a shirt that represents a personal strength le.g., math, art, kindness). FRIDAY 3/21 - World Down Syndrome Day: Wear socks that will get you noticed! Mismatched, colorful, or bold socks get people talking and help to start conversations on raising awareness for Down Syndrome.

Today WCPS high school students interested in careers in automotive technology toured the Pohanka Automotive Training Center, learned about apprenticeships with Pohanka, and participated in some hands-on training. It was a great opportunity for students to explore and prepare for their future!

Professional Learning in action! In February, art teachers had a professional learning experience where they learned some tips and tricks for teaching students about observational drawing, contrast, 3D techniques, etc. Here, SHES Art students are perfecting their observation skills using dark paper and light media to create their still life drawings, enhanced by their Art Teacher, Mrs.Sullivan's professional learning experiences! #ArtsAreAliveInWorcester

We can't wait to see the art that is created at Berlin Intermediate School this week! They are learning from Artist-in-Residence Suzanne Herbert-Forton, through an MSAC grant. The students are learning about the cultural meanings and uses of symbols, which natural fabrics and dyes. They will use de-oxygenated indigo dyes to create a personal piece of art which will become a large legacy quilt at BIS! Love this kind of hands-on, integrated learning, especially during Arts In Our Schools Month! #ArtsAreAliveInWorcester

Thanks to the Parents, Students and Staff who all participated in today's movie showing of "Screenagers: Under the Influence". The movie premiered at Pocomoke High, and was sponsored by the Berlin Drug-Free Coalition, Building Mosaic Solutions and PHS's SADD Club. Thanks to our community partners and Worc. Co. Health Dept. for coming out. Great information about how our teens' phones target them for alcohol and drug use, vaping and gambling addictions and more!

This morning kicks off the first-ever Neurodiversity Week here in Worcester County Public Schools! Neurodiversity Week is a global movement that promotes understanding and acceptance of neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. With this initiative, we foster inclusive school environments where all students feel valued and empowered. We invite our school system community to join us in this awareness campaign by participating alongside us for our spirit week activities. Tag us in your photos using #WeAreWorcester #WCPSNeurodiversityWeek Spirit Week Activities: MONDAY 3/17 - Passion & Interest Day: Wear a shirt or outfit that represents a personal special interest or hobby -from gaming to music to dinosaurs! TUESDAY 3/18 - Sensory-Friendly Day: Wear soft, comfy clothes (like pajamas or sweats). WEDNESDAY 3/19 - Neurodiversity Colors Day: Wear rainbow colors or neurodiversity symbols (like infinity signs) to celebrate the diversity of all minds! THURSDAY 3/20 - Strengths Superhero Day: Dress as a superhero or wear a shirt that represents a personal strength le.g., math, art, kindness). FRIDAY 3/21 - World Down Syndrome Day: Wear socks that will get you noticed! Mismatched, colorful, or bold socks get people talking and help to start conversations on raising awareness for Down Syndrome.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Worcester County Public Schools' Job Fair yesterday! Full album available on our WCPS Photo Share: http://tinyurl.com/WCPSPhotoShare

To celebrate 'Arts in Our Schools' month, Worcester County Arts Council hosted a reception for some Cedar Chapel Special School Artists! Their paintings and poetry highlight their talent and artistic expression. Mar'Khi, Kennedy and Abraham and their families are three of the artists featured this month. #ArtsAreAliveInWorcester

Thank you Ms. Caitlin for coming to Stephen Decatur Middle to speak to students about the dangers of vaping and smoking. She shared how it is harmful to our mouths, bodies, brains, and even wallets! Thank you Eastern Shore Oral Health Education Center!

🚨 Reminder: If you see something, say something! Use the Safe Schools Maryland Tipline to anonymously report safety concerns in our schools. 📞 1-833-MD-B-SAFE #PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester

Looking for a rewarding career in education? Join us at our Job Fair to explore opportunities in: ✅ Teaching ✅ Operations & Transportation ✅ Food Service ✅ Technology ✅ Administrative Services 📅 Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Stephen Decatur High School, Berlin, MD 🔗 Register by March 13 at 6 PM: tinyurl.com/25WCPSJobFair Don't miss your chance to join our amazing team! #WCPSJobFair

I was honored to present Challenge Coins to three outstanding staff members at Snow Hill Middle School today. Their dedication and quick action went above and beyond the call of duty, helping to locate a missing child with disabilities during a winter weather event a few weeks ago. Their commitment to our students is truly commendable. – LT

So proud of these WCPS artists from Snow Hill Middle, Snow Hill High and Stephen Decatur High! They placed in the Art League of Ocean City's Shirley Hall Memorial Art Show. Thanks Mrs. Forrester and Mrs. Shockley! Happy Arts in our Schools Month!

We love that some of our Music Teachers will be spending their weekend LEARNING at the Maryland Music Educators Association conference! Happy 'Arts In Our Schools Month'!

Visited Showell today to see some awesome things happening! I saw Music Notation Tic-Tac-Toe in Mrs. Wade's class, I read Dr. Suess to Mrs. Lovell's class, saw some beautiful pen-and-ink polar bear artwork on the walls, saw some landscapes inspired by Faith Ringgold's Tar Beach art, and visited Mrs. Winter's Art Expressions Group. They are studying and participating in Bilateral Drawing! What is that? It is a way of drawing with both hands to stimulate the brain in a bilateral fashion, activating both sides of the brain. This allows students to both think and feel simulaneously! Lots of learning happening through the arts! Happy Arts In Our Schools Month!#ArtsAreAliveIn Worcester

What an amazing week of celebrating the joy of reading! From exciting storytimes to fun book-themed activities, our schools truly embraced the spirit of #ReadAcrossAmerica. A huge thank you to everyone who participated – let's keep the love for books going all year long! 📖💫

📚✨ This morning, Ms. Shorts read Dr. Seuss' Who Loves You to the students at The Nest Early Learning Center! The kids had so much fun joining in the rhymes and exploring the lovable characters in this heartwarming story. #ReadAcrossAmerica!