Sending wishes for a peaceful Ramadan!
Midterms went home today. Be sure to check your student's backpack!
Calling all WCPS: Time is running out to give your input to the Board of Education as it conducts its search for the next WCPS Superintendent. Participate in the public input exchanges at https://tinyurl.com/WCPSSupt before it closes tomorrow, Feb. 28. Thank you!
Attention WCPS families, we are aware that PowerSchool has begun sending direct notifications to individuals impacted by the Dec. 2024 cybersecurity incident. For more information, please visit PowerSchool's site: https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-united-states-data-breach.
Tomorrow is our last day for the 6th grade Penny Wars Service Project! 6th graders, bring in your silver coins to knock other Math teachers out of the race! Put pennies and paper bills in your own Math teacher's jar to keep your teacher in the lead! All proceeds will be donated to the Worcester Co Humane Society.
Sojourner Truth was born Isabella Baumfree. She gave herself the name Sojourner Truth in 1843. During the Civil War, Truth helped recruit black troops for the Union Army. Truth became one of the first black women to go to court against a white man and win the case. Truth dedicated her life to fighting for a more equal society for African Americans and for women, including abolition, voting rights, and property rights.
Yesterday, our Student Apple Vanguard met. We unveiled our Student Apple Vanguard logo and students learned about Clips. They worked in collaborative groups to create videos explaining how apple technology empowers them to discover new possibilities and solutions. #3RsBIS
Reminder: The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Learn more about our safety protocols by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
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
Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He was among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades. He is well known for his song "What A Wonderful World".
WCPS families, please consider giving your input to the Board of Education as it conducts its search for the next WCPS Superintendent. Participate in the public input exchanges at https://tinyurl.com/WCPSSupt before this Friday, Feb. 28. Thank you!
Next Tuesday, March 4th is BIS Spirit Night at Chipotle from 4:00-8:00 pm.
25% of proceeds will be donated to the BIS PTO. Please be sure to use code ZGT973M when ordering online or show this flyer when ordering in restaurant.
Tomorrow begins our 6th grade Penny Wars Service Project! 6th graders, bring in your silver coins to knock other Math teachers out of the race! Put pennies and paper bills in your own Math teacher's jar to keep your teacher in the lead! All proceeds will be donated to the Worcester Co Humane Society. We will be collecting until Friday, February 28th.
We appreciate our bus drivers today on Bus Driver Appreciation Day and everyday. We hope they enjoy a sweet treat from us to round out this busy week. #3RsBIS
Jr. Seahawks spent their House points to celebrate being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn during our Term 2 Game Day House Reward. #3RsBIS #6Houses1School
Check out some of the new artwork by our semester 2 art students that is on display. #3RsBIS
Our 5th grade Jr. Seahawks are enjoying reading "The Phantom Tollbooth" as part of our Wit & Wisdom curriculum. #3RsBIS
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will open two hours late on Friday, February 21, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly.
Yearbooks are on sale now! The last day to order will be April 25th. Scan the QR code to order. Then click "Buy Yearbook" at the top of the screen and follow the prompts to find our school.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in 1822, and later escaped from Dorchester County, Maryland to Philadelphia where she lived as a freewoman. Harriet was born with the name of Araminta Ross and they lovingly called her "Minty". Later in life, Tubman founded the Home for Aged & Indigent Negroes and she continued to support women’s rights.
