WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS -

13th Annual Pathways to Success Night
📅 Wednesday, February 18 | ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Wor-Wic Community College, Fulton Owen Hall

Join us for a free event for WCPS high school students and their families. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from colleges, local employers, trade schools, military and law enforcement, and employment agencies. The evening will also include breakout sessions on financial planning for young adults, apprenticeships, options for paying for education beyond high school, and a tour of the Guerrieri Technology Center.

Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will open one hour late on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Buses will operate accordingly. All school programs will begin following the one-hour delay.

Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.

Art meets literacy at Snow Hill Middle School! Our 5th graders made powerful connections between their Module 1 Wit & Wisdom literacy learning and their art class. Building on themes of family, identity, and relationships, students created meaningful family portraits using their understanding of proportion and composition. Inspired by Mary Cassatt and Amy Sherald, students explored how artists represent people with care, intention, and voice—then applied those ideas to their own artwork. This is arts integration at its best: deep thinking, personal storytelling, and academic skills coming together in one creative experience. #ArtsAreAliveInWorcester #SnowHillMiddle #ArtsIntegration #WitAndWisdom

Back in the fall, our Ocean City Elementary students explored seasonal and cultural traditions through creative, hands-on art experiences that beautifully blended art and math. Students designed fall scarecrows using geometric shapes, repeating patterns, expressive lines, and bold color choices—bringing math concepts to life in a fun, festive way. To honor Día de los Muertos, students created vibrant Mexican sugar skulls, focusing on shape, pattern, and color while learning about the importance of remembrance and cultural traditions. Art + math + culture = meaningful learning and joyful creativity! #ArtsAreAliveInWorcester #OceanCityElementary #ArtsIntegration #FallTraditions

So proud of Mrs. Cho's Art I students at Pocomoke High. They’re blending art, culture, and conservation by creating stunning 3D endangered animals inspired by the vibrant style of alebrijes—bold colors, imaginative patterns, and powerful messages about protecting wildlife. Creativity with a purpose! These student artists are showing how art can give a voice to endangered species and spark important conversations about our world. #PocomokePride #StudentArtists #AlebrijesInspired #EndangeredSpecies #ArtWithPurpose

Help us celebrate our outstanding educators! WCPS is seeking community partners to sponsor the 39th Annual Teacher of the Year Celebration. Interested in sponsoring? Complete the form here: www.tinyurl.com/26WCTOYSponsor. Deadline: February 19. #WeAreWorcester

With wintry weather on the horizon, we want to remind families where to find inclement weather notifications. For those extended family members who may not receive notifications directly from us, you can stay in the know by downloading our mobile app and enabling notifications.

Download from the Apple App Store: https://apple.co/41QgE9c
Download from the Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/426TLOp

As a reminder, we endeavor to communicate any decisions by 5:30 a.m. at the latest. However, we ask for your patience and understanding in these difficult decisions. Our team not only monitors multiple forecasts, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

Don't forget to vote on your preferred 2026-2027 school system calendar option. The vote results will be shared with the Board of Education and is utilized to inform the Superintendent's recommendation for the official 2026-2027 calendar.

To view the options and complete the survey before it closes on Friday January 23, visit https://tejoin.com/scroll/729811870.

Attention WCPS families: With temperatures low, WCPS wants to remind our students and their families to be safe near bodies of water that form ice this time of year. Remember, the ice on ponds, storm water retaining areas, and canals is never strong enough to allow any human to walk on them. Keep the below safety tips in mind for winter water safety.

• Do not walk, skate, or play on frozen bodies of water. A good rule to follow is there is no such thing as a sate thickness of ice in our area.
• Keep pets and children away from ice-covered bodies of water.
Animals are particularly at risk of falling through thin ice.
• Educate children. Tell kids about the dangers of playing near frozen bodies of water and reinforce the importance of never venturing out on the ice.
• Report dangerous conditions. If you see anyone venturing onto the ice, immediately call 91l and inform local authorities.

Congratulations to Mrs. Jackie Cutlip, who was sworn in to the Board of Education's District 6 seat this morning prior to the start of today's regular meeting. #WCPSBoardMeeting #WeAreWorcester

Worcester drivers—safety starts with you. If you see a school bus with flashing red lights, make sure to stop and wait. Remember to always stop when the stop-arm is out. #WeAreWorcester

We are proud to announce the 14 exceptional school-level Teachers of the Year for Worcester County Public Schools!

These dedicated educators represent the very best of our schools, inspiring students, supporting families, and strengthening our community every day. We are honored to celebrate this outstanding cohort as they advance to compete for the prestigious title of 2026 Worcester County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

Please join us in congratulating these remarkable teachers and thanking them for their passion, commitment, and excellence in education! #WeAreWorcester #2026TOY

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. WCPS will be closed in observance of MLK Day. #WeAreWorcester

Good evening, families. Beginning on Tuesday, January 20, the State Highway Administration will be conducting necessary repairs to the Route 50 bridge to Ocean City. Our transportation office has worked with our bus drivers to reroute certain bus routes that would be impacted by the bridge's closure. If your child's route is impacted, you will be contacted directly by your child's bus driver, who will communicate any changes during that time. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

School Safety Reminder: The well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Learn more about our safety protocols here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

WCPS Families, utilizing initial survey data, a committee representing various WCPS stakeholder groups developed three possible calendar options for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, which were presented to the Board of Education last month.

As part of the calendar adoption process, WCPS seeks additional input from all stakeholder on the options created. The data provided will be shared with the Board of Education and is utilized to inform the Superintendent's recommendation for the official 2026-2027 calendar.

To view the options and complete the survey before it closes on January 23, visit https://tejoin.com/scroll/729811870.

We’re keeping the conversation going! Superintendent Dr. Annette Wallace invites families and community members to join her for Diet Coke with the Superintendent, a casual opportunity to connect, share ideas, and ask questions.

Monday, February 9, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Pocomoke McDonald’s
Monday, March 9, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Berlin McDonald’s
Monday, April 13, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Snow Hill McDonald’s

Stop by, grab a Diet Coke, and join the conversation—we’d love to see you!
#WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction